BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science Answered Questions

Yes, there are additional charges over & above the course fee for BE in ECE at BITS Goa. These include:
Admission Fees: ₹60,500/-
Semester/Term Fees: ₹2,75,000/- (first semester), ₹2,75,000/- (second semester), ₹96,300/- (summer term if registered)
Student's Union fee (Annual): ₹450/-
Student's Aid Fund (Annual): ₹225/-
Hostel fee (for on-campus students only): ₹32,700/- (first semester), ₹32,700/- (second semester), ₹16,350/- (summer term if registered)
Mess & Electricity advance: ₹10,000/- (first semester), ₹10,000/- (second semester), ₹5,000/- (summer term if registered)
Other Advances: ₹12,000/- (first semester), ₹12,000/- (second semester)
Institute Caution Deposit: ₹3,000/-
These fees are subject to revision every year.

Admission to BITS Pilani Dubai Campus is mainly done on merit in the qualifying examination (12 th grade marks ) and on the basis of seat availability. The Indian campuses of BITS Pilani also consider competitive BITSAT scores among the Indian students. But in the case of BITS Pilani Dubai, they mention BITSAT as one of the criteria to be eligible to apply scholarships though your major area to apply in a first degree course is via direct application depending on your Class XII performance. They make no special entrance exam to go to any undergraduate course through direct entry in the Dubai campus.

Refund Policy:
If a student chooses to withdraw from the programme after the commencement of a semester, the refund will be as follows:
- If the withdrawal is done before the officially notified last date of registration, 70% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.
- If the withdrawal is done after the officially notified last date of registration but before 20% of the total teaching period of the semester, 50% of the semester tuition fee will be refunded.
- If the withdrawal is done after 20% of the total teaching period of the semester, no refund of semester tuition fee will be made.
- The student will be required to pay the hostel fee and other charges for the full semester.
- The admission fees, student aid fund, and student union fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.

To get admission to M.E. in Biotechnology at BITS Pilani, the following steps can be taken:
1. Check the eligibility criteria: The candidate should have a B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. or its equivalent in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, or any related field.
2. Apply online: The application form for M.E. in Biotechnology can be filled out on the official website of BITS Pilani.
3. Entrance exam: The admission to M.E. in Biotechnology is based on the performance in the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) or GATE.
4. Counseling: After the declaration of results, the selected candidates will be called for counseling.
5. Fee payment: The selected candidates need to pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.
6. Document verification: The candidates need to verify their documents at the time of admission.
7. Commencement of the program: The M.E. in Biotechnology program commences in the month of July/August every year.

Admission to B.E. in Chemical Engineering at BITS Hyderabad is based on the BITSAT exam, which is a computer-based online test for admission to the integrated first-degree programs of BITS Pilani. Eligible candidates must have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

The refund policy for B.E. in Chemical Engineering at BITS Hyderabad is as follows:
Admission fees: Non-refundable
Semester fees: Refundable as per the institute's rules
Hostel fees: Refundable as per the institute's rules
Mess and electricity advance: Refundable as per the institute's rules
Other advances: Refundable as per the institute's rules
Note: The refund policy may vary depending on the circumstances and the institute's rules. It is best to contact the admission office for more information.
Refund percentage:
If a student withdraws before the commencement of classes, the refund will be as follows:
- 100% of the semester fees, hostel fees, and mess and electricity advance if the withdrawal is done before the commencement of classes.
- If a student withdraws after the commencement of classes, the refund will be as follows:- 50% of the semester fees, hostel fees, and mess and electricity advance if the withdrawal is done within one month of the commencement of classes.- No refund if the withdrawal is done after one month of the commencement of classes.
Please note that the above refund policy is based on the information available on the BITS Pilani website and is subject to change. It is best to contact the admission office for the most up-to-date information.