Exam Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the ATMA (Association of Indian Management Schools) exam are as follows:

1. Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian nationals
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (general category) and 45% marks (reserved category). Final year students can also apply for the exam
3. Age Limit: There is no age limit for ATMA
4. Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt the ATMA exam any number of times

Both working and non-working candidates can apply for the exam. The ATMA exam is conducted three to five times a year, and the scores of the latest exam attempted will be considered for admission.

To be eligible for the CDS exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 19 years old when applying for the CDS exam. The age limit for female candidates is generally the same as for male candidates, ranging from 19 to 25 years
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognized university. Final-year students who are expected to complete their degree before the commencement of the respective academy's training can also apply
3. Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India
4. Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the specific physical fitness requirements, including height, weight, visual acuity, and overall physical health. The physical requirements for each of the three wings (OTA, INA, AFA) are detailed in the official CDS notification
5. Marital Status: There are no specific restrictions based on marital status for most academies under CDS. Both unmarried and married candidates may be eligible, subject to meeting the other eligibility criteria
6. Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of CDS exam attempts for candidates who have completed their graduation

It is essential to check the official CDS notification for any specific variations in eligibility criteria and to ensure that candidates meet all the requirements mentioned by the official body.

In the 12th examination, the candidate must have received at least 60% in each of the subjects of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Alternatively, the candidate must have received at least 75% of the possible points in all three subjects (physics, chemistry, and mathematics, if taken in BITSAT) or biology, chemistry, and mathematics, if taken in BITSAT.

 
The BITSAT-2023 test is only open to students who are taking the 12th grade examination in 2023 or who passed the 12th grade examination in 2022.   Only a candidate's most recent performance is taken into account if they have attempted 12th class or its equivalent more than once, as long as they completed all required subjects and courses. Students who passed their 12th grade exam in 2021 or earlier are not allowed to take the BITSAT in 2023. BITSAT-2023 is not open to students who are currently enrolled in BITS at any of its campuses.

 
Only merit will be used to determine admissions. The candidate's merit-based admission position will be determined by their BITSAT-2023 final score. The higher of the two BITSAT 2023 scores will be taken into consideration for admission for candidates who have taken the test twice and want to enroll in any of BITS Pilani's First Degree programs. Their eligibility for admission is contingent upon meeting the previously mentioned minimum score requirements in the 12th grade exam.