Bits stand for the Birla institute of technology and science. Under section 3 of the act Birla institute of technology and science has got the recognition of a deemed university. Now BITSAT is an online computer test that is conducted by the BITS Pilani for giving admission to the students in the first-year integrated programs which are being offered by its 3 branches that are 3 Bitsat colleges. They are named as:
- BITS Pilani campus
- BITS Goa campus
- BITS Hyderabad campus
Bits colleges have done remarkably well in the last few years. It has been able to fetch some top rankings as well which is quite awesome. In the list of best private college Bits, Pilani has been kept at number 1 by India today in 2012. It was awarded the 7th position by the outlook as well.
If we talk about the number of total seats that the Bitsat colleges have then it is somewhat around 2,200 seats. Every year more than Lakhs of students appears for this examination and only 2,000-2,200 gets qualified. If we have a rough estimate then 75 students struggle for each particular seat.
Now, Bitsat colleges provide several programs that you as an individual can get enrolled for. Let’s have a look at them one by one in detail:
Programs offered at BITS, PILANI – Pilani campus
- B.E Hons. In chemical engineering
- B.E Hons. in civil engineering
- B.E Hons. in computer science engineering
- B.E Hons. in electrical and electronics engineering
- B.E Hons. in electronics and instrumentation engineering
- B.E Hons. In mechanical engineering
- B.E Hons. in manufacturing engineering
- B.Pharm (Hons.)
- M.Sc Hons. In Biological sciences
- M.Sc Hons. In chemistry
- M.Sc Hons. In economics
- M.Sc Hons. In Mathematics
- M.Sc Hons. In Physics
- M.Sc. (Tech) in General Studies.
Programs offered at BITS, Goa – Goa campus
- B.E Hons. In chemical engineering
- B.E Hons. in computer science engineering
- B.E Hons. in electrical and electronics engineering
- B.E Hons. in electronics and instrumentation engineering
- B.E Hons. In mechanical engineering
- M.Sc Hons. In Biological sciences
- M.Sc Hons. In chemistry
- M.Sc Hons. In economics
- M.Sc Hons. In Mathematics
- M.Sc Hons. In Physics
Programs offered at BITS, HYDERABAD – Hyderabad campus
- B.E Hons. In chemical engineering
- B.E Hons. in civil engineering
- B.E Hons. in computer science engineering
- B.E Hons. in electrical and electronics engineering
- B.E Hons. in electronics and instrumentation engineering
- B.E Hons. In mechanical engineering
- B.E Hons. in manufacturing engineering
- B.E Hons. In Electronics and communications
- B.E Hons in Communication Specializations
- B.E Hons in Expert Analysis with Communication Key skills
- B.E Hons in Engineering and Specific line
- B.Pharm (Hons.)
- M.Sc Hons. In Biological sciences
- M.Sc Hons. In chemistry
- M.Sc Hons. In economics
- M.Sc Hons. In Mathematics
- M.Sc Hons. In Physics
One thing here to notice is the fact that now NIIT colleges are accepting students’ admission through BITSAT exam results. This is offering a wide choice for the students to choose from when they opt for the exam.
Let’s have a look at the B.Tech program, es for which NIIT university accepts the scores of BITSAT Exams:
- B.tech in Biotechnology
- B.tech in computer science and engineering
- B.tech in Electronics and communication engineering.
BITSAT Examination centers
BITSAT exams are not conducted only in bits colleges that are in Goa, Pilani, and Hyderabad but they are held at almost all the major cities of the country. You can choose either India or Dubai as a place for appearing for the examination. If you choose India then you will be provided the option of 3 cites to choose from but if choose Dubai you will directly be allocated Dubai center as your examination center. The final list depends on the total number of students who get themselves registered and to take admission in Bitsat colleges.
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria
- To appear for the Bitsat examination students must have passed their class 12th from the central board or any recognized state board school
- The student must have scored a total of 75% as an aggregate in physics, chemistry, and Math.
- The student must have Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English as their subjects
- Students must have secured a minimum of 60 marks individually in physics, chemistry, and maths.
- Candidate must have a proficiency in English too.
- If the student is the topper of his respective board then he is liable to get direct admission in Bitsat College and he can himself chose the college from the Bitsat college list.
- Candidates should have a basic understanding of the English Language.
Syllabus
Bitsat Syllabus resembles the NCERT syllabus of class 11th and class 12th. Therefore, it is always advised to students to pay some extra heed to NCERT. The syllabus is the same with some little modifications. Let’s go through the syllabus of Bitsat:
Physics
Syllabus of physics includes all the major chapters of class 11th and 12th. Like:
- Optics
- Modern physics
- Work and Energy
- Rotational motion
- Induction
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetism
- Current Electricity
- Gravitation
- Units & Measurement
Chemistry and Mathematics syllabus is also the same as of the class 11th and class 12th. However, there is a slight change when it comes to the syllabus of English. Because the syllabus of English is somewhat like many other competitive exams because it includes all the 4 sections Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar. The level is quite hard as compared to the board papers of the 12th. Candidates who wish to pass for the exam have to take care of the following before they appear for the exam as a whole.
The students need to pay special attention to not only studies but also the important dates and deadlines of the Bitsat examination. The candidate must fill the application form and abide by the guidelines. Also, the candidates must work hard and have a strategy to clear this tough examination. A student appearing for this competitive exam should be in a constant practice of revising the syllabus to score good and get admission in different colleges of BITS. There are 3 campuses of Bits one is in Goa, the second in Pilani and the third in Rajasthan.