BITSAT 2017 BITS Pilani Results, Question Paper, Answer Key, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

BITSAT-2017 Test Format:

BITSAT-2017 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:

All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. There will be 150 questions in all. The number of questions in each part is as follows:

There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.

If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he/she cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.

The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer 150 questions in 180 minutes. The extra questions (a maximum of 12) will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher. However, candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score.

The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.

All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.

Each candidate who registers for BITSAT-2017 will be instructed to download a ‘H Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the Test centers. All centers are

closely monitored for security reasons and candidates’ identity will be and recorded activities IV using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras fitted in the test centers. Candidate’s finger print and photograph will be taken at the time of the test and will be matched at the time of admission. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will automatically be disqualified.

BITSAT-2017  Syllabus: (SEE FULL SYLLABUS CLICK HERE)

The BITSAT-2017 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11^th and 12^th class. The detailed syllabus is given in the Annexure. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents. A sample test demonstrating the features of BITSAT-2017 will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS admission website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.

4. BITSAT score report:

At the completion of the test, the computer will announce the result to the candidate in terms of number of total correct answers and wrong answers, with the score. The candidate can also check and print his score report at the BITS admission website after all the tests are completed. No student will be allowed to repeat the test in the same year.

5. Merit List for Admission:

As explained earlier, a candidate who has appeared in BITSAT-2017 will be eligible for admission only if he/she gets the required minimum marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects of 12^th examination as per the eligibility criteria described already. All candidates who have appeared in BITSAT-2017 and are interested in admission will be required to submit Admission application with 12^th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered, starting from 20^th May 2017 till 30^th June 2017. The details of this will be made available in the BITS admission website by 20^th May 2017.

The merit position of such eligible candidates (i.e., those who have appeared in BITSAT-2017 and who have submitted the application for admission in the prescribed form with 12^th marks, preferences and the required fees) will be prepared on the basis of their scores in BITSAT-2017. There will be two separate merit lists prepared for admission. One for all the programmes except the B.Pharm. and, the other only for B.Pharm. The cases of bracketing, if any, will be dealt with as described below:

When the score of two candidates are the same, first their scores obtained in Mathematics/Biology (For B.Pharm) in BITSAT-2017 will be considered for separating them, If the tie still exists, then their scores in Physics in BITSAT-2017 will be considered for separating them. Further tie is eliminated using their scores in Chemistry. Finally, their PCM/PCB(for B.Pharm) total marks in 12^th examination will be considered for their separation.

BITSAT 2017 IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Candidates who do not have any of the following marks/scores at the time of applying, can submit the application:

   1. SAT score (yet to take SAT)
   2. Qualifying examination results (appearing in qualifying examination in 2017).

   They MUST submit the SAT score/qualifying examination result as early as possible, but NOT later than the dates given below:

   1. SAT score – June 25, 2017.
   2. Qualifying examination (Grade 12) results – September 15, 2017.

   3. Qualifying examination (Grade 12) marks should be uploaded on the website by 25^th June, 2017 if results are announced.

2. If a candidate fails to furnish any of these by the specified date or fails to meet the eligibility criteria (i.e. secures less than specified minimum in Class 12 (only) and/or SAT test and thus becomes ineligible), his/her admission would stand cancelled. See Refund Policy for fees refunds.

3. Candidates for whom one or both of the above qualifying scores are not available at the time of making admission, would be considered and may be offered ‘provisional admission’ based on their SAT Subject test’s score.

4. The “provisional admission” would be confirmed after the missing score/s is/are received, found to meet the stipulated eligibility requirements, and all other stipulated admission requirements are complete.

5. Candidates who do not have SAT Subject Test scores (or yet to take the SAT Subject Tests) should provide SAT Subject Test scores by March 15, 2017 to be included in the merit list.

Candidates applying to the undergraduate programme at BITS-Pilani are required to:

1. Appear for Grade 12 (qualifying) examination, Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and SAT subject tests (in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Level 2).

2. Request College Board to send SAT scores to BITS-Pilani (DI code: 7759 – BITS Pilani). The SAT Subject scores must be received by March 15, 2017 and the SAT scores must be received no later than June 25, 2017.

3. Fill the application form online before 15^th March, 2017.

4. Upload the required documents such as Grade 12 marks sheets, photograph, copies of passport, etc. (if transcripts are not available, submit by September 15, 2017).

5. Submit the application and pay the application fee.

6. On receipt of the completed application and application fee, an acknowledgement will be sent to the candidate via email. During processing of the form, additional or missing information may be requested. Please quote the application number in all your correspondences related to admissions.

7. The merit position of all eligible candidates will be prepared on the basis of their SAT subject test scores.
8. Candidates may also be interviewed before offering admission.

Offer letters will be sent to students in the 2^nd week of April, 2017 with details of reporting date, campus (Pilani, Goa or Hyderabad), scholarship and other requirements. Students will be given ten days to accept the offer and pay the first semester fees.

Once the fee is paid, BITS would send admission letters and the student should then apply for VISA using the admission letter from BITS.