BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

Hi Anjani,
There is no such qualifying marks for getting direct admission in BITS-Pilani. You need to appear for BITSAT examination for getting a seat. There is only a single provision of direct admission, if you are a Board Topper. The cutoff marks for BITSAT Exam can be seen from here:
http://www.bitsadmission.com/cutoffscores2017.aspx.

Hi Mehul,
It seems that you are skeptical about your performance in BITSAT this year. However, I would suggest you keep your hopes high.
And, to answer your query, you can also go for the dual degree at BITS. Here, you have to score well in your first semester and keep your CGPA above 8.0 in order to switch to BE in CSE.

Eligibility:
For admission to all the above programmes except B.Pharm:
Candidates should have passed the class 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and adequate proficiency in English.
For admission to B.Pharm.: Candidates should have passed class 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or it is equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English. However candidates with PCM may also apply for Pharmacy program.
Admissions to all the programmes are subject to the conditions given below:
The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects.
Only Students who are appearing for class 12th examination in 2018, or who have passed
Class 12th Examination in 2017, are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2018 test. If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2016 or earlier are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2018. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of it's campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2018.
Admissions will be made purely on merit. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT-2018. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in class 12th examination, as mentioned above.
Direct Admission to Board Toppers:
In the past, admission process of the Institute always ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks in their respective board examinations. This has given a very vital input of highly meritorious students from all over India. First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2018 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2018 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
http://www.bitsadmission.co

Hi Eshita,
BITS Pilani offers the following courses in Engineering First Degree:
BE: Chemical
BE: Civil
BE: Computer Science
BE: Electrical and Electronics
BE: Electronics & Instrumentation
BE: Mechanical
BE: Manufacturing
However, the academic program at BITS is very flexible. You can take electives related to Broadcast Engineering once you get into BE CSE.

Hi Mayank,
BITS HD Entrance Exam is similar to GATE examination. If you are clear with your B.Tech subjects, and in touch with the concepts, you will do well. Preparation of GATE, gives you an upper edge in BITS HD Entrance exam, as the questions are not very different. All the best.