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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) - Higher Degree (M.E./M.Pharm.) Admissions 2018

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (BITS)
Higher Degree (M.E./M.Pharm.) Admission
Academic Year: 2018-2019
For admissions to BITS Pilani: Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad Campuses

Application portal opens on 9th April 2018 and closes at 5:00 P.M. on 5th May 2018.

Portal to apply online opens on 9thApril 2018
Deadline for submission of completed application form online with prescribed fee 5thMay 2018
Online Tests (For those who chose to appear in BITS HD Test) 15th & 20th May 2018
Announcement of admission offers to M.E./M. Pharm. Programmes 28th May 2018
Admission of Selected students 29th July 2018
Freshmen Orientation Programme 30-31st July 2018
Registration for courses 1st August 2018
  BITS Pilani Campus at:
Pilani Goa Hyderabad
M.E.      
    Biotechnology
    Chemical
    Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering  
    Civil with specialization in Transportation Engineering  
    Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management.    
    Communication Engineering  
    Microelectronics
    Embedded Systems  
    Mechanical  
    Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Engineering    
    Design Engineering
    Manufacturing Systems Engineering    
    Computer Science
    Software Systems    
M.Pharm.    
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutics  
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry    

Duration: Normally four semesters.

Note: Final list of programs offered is subject to a minimum number of applications for a particular programme.

Eligibility: A minimum of 60% aggregate in the qualifying examination: Details of Programme wise eligibility criteria is given in Annexure I.
To all the higher degree programs, admissions will be made, on the basis of merit, as per the modalities explained below:
  • Admissions based on GATE (for M. E.) / GPAT (for M. Pharm.) score and
  • Admissions based on the marks obtained in the online HD test conducted by BITS
Interested candidates have to apply online before the deadline. While applying online, candidates will be asked to give their preferences to the different programmes offered. In addition, the candidate has to opt for one of the following:
  • To be considered only on the basis of GATE/GPAT score (Scores of GATE 2018 or GATE 2017 or GATE 2016 will only be considered to admissions to M.E. Programmes. Similarly scores of GPAT 2018 or GPAT 2017 or GPAT 2016 will only be considered to admissions to M.Pharm. Programmes)
  • To be considered only on the basis of marks obtained in the BITS HD online test
  • To be considered under both the above two methods
Preparation of Merit list for admissions:
For making final admission offers two separate merit lists will be prepared for each degree program; one based on GATE/GPAT score, and the other based on Marks obtained in BITS HD test. In each program, 50% of seats will be filled through GATE/GPAT scores and other 50% by BITS HD test marks. The admission committee will announce a cut-off score in each category, based on the applications received and the seats available. These details will be announced at the time of admission offers. If any seat in one category is not-filled, it will be allocated to the other category.

Final decision on this will be taken by Admission Committee and will be binding to all.

Important Note: Admissions to the M.E. Software Systems programme will be made only through the BITS HD Test. Details of the Software System BITS HD test are given in Annexure III. Admissions will be made on the basis of merit position of students in the Software System BITS HD test.
  • Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available online at http://www.bitsadmission.com. Hard copy of Application form is not required to be sent. However candidates are advised to take a printout of the filled-in form and keep a copy with them for further reference.
  • While filling the application form online candidates are required to give preferences to programmes which they wish to apply for. Please refer to Programme wise eligibility criteria.
  • While applying in the application form candidates who wish to be considered for admission through GATE/GPAT are to enter details of GATE score (year of GATE examination, GATE All India Rank and GATE Score) or GPAT Score.
  • Candidates who wish to write BITS HD Test are to give test center preference for three centers.
    Application Fee:
    • Those who wish to be considered through GATE/GPAT score only : Rs. 1000/-
    • All others Rs. 2950/- (including the fee for BITS HD online test)
    Note: Those who give preference for M.E. Software Systems have to appear in BITS HD test, and GATE/GPAT score has no relevance in deciding the merit position of the candidate.
  • The completed application form along with the prescribed application fee should be submitted online by the prescribed deadline. Details of modes of Fee Payment are available at the website while applying online.
  • Portal to apply online opens on 9th April 2018.
  • Deadline for submission of the completed application form online is 5:00 P.M. on 5th May 2018.
M.E. Biotechnology Any integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with adequate preparation in Bio-chemistry and Microbiology
M.E. Chemical; Civil; Computer Science Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
M.E. Communication Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication or its equivalent.
M.E. Embedded Systems Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science or its’ equivalent.
M.E. Mechanical; Design Engineering; Manufacturing Systems Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent.
M.E. Mechanical (with specialization in Thermal Engineering) Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical or its’ equivalent.
M.E. Microelectronics Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication / Computer Science/ Physics or its equivalent.
M.E. Software Systems Any Integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with specific prior preparation.
M.Pharm; M.Pharm (with specialization in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry) Integrated first degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its’ equivalent.
Note: Students coming with Integrated first degree of BITS may be considered for admission to any M.E. Programme with the requirement of taking additional courses. The duration in these cases may be more than the normal duration and will be determined on a case by case basis.
M.E. Programme Input Eligibility Criteria Eligible GATE Paper (Code)
Biotechnology Any integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with adequate preparation in Bio-chemistry and Microbiology.
  • Biotechnology (BT)
  • Life Sciences (XL)
Chemical Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
  • Chemical Engineering (CH)
Chemical with specialization in Nuclear Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
  • Chemical Engineering (CH)
Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
  • Civil Engineering (CE)
Civil with specialization in Transportation Engineering
Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management
Civil with specialization in Water Resources Engineering
Communication Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics and Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication or its equivalent.
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC),
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EE),
  • Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Microelectronics Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication / Computer Science/ Physics or its equivalent.
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC),
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EE),
  • Instrumentation Engineering (IN),
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS),
  • Physics (PH)
Embedded Systems Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science or its’ equivalent.
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC),
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EE),
  • Instrumentation Engineering (IN),
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Mechanical Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent.
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME),
  • Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical or its’ equivalent
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME),
  • roduction and Industrial Engineering (PI)
Design Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent.
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME),
  • Production and Industrial Engineering (PI),
  • Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent.
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME),
  • Production and Industrial Engineering (PI),
  • Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
Computer Science Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
M.Pharm. Integrated first degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its’ equivalent.
  • GPAT
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutics
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The test will be a computer based online test conducted by BITS Pilani at dedicated centers at different cities of India. Computer based online test means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboard & mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. The online tests will be conducted on 15th and 20th May 2018 and the candidates can choose the center to take the test as prescribed in later sections.
  • Details of the Online Test:
    Test I:
    Duration:45 Minutes. Total No of questions: 30
    Test I is compulsory for all students who are applying for any of the higher degree programmes of the Institute and will consist of the following sections:
    Sections No. of Questions
    Core Mathematics 15
    English Language Skills &Logical Reasoning 15
    Total 30
    The course descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.

    Test II:
    Duration: 105 Minutes. Total number of questions: 70
    Test II is for Students applying for all higher degree programmes except those who are applying for only Software systems. The Test II subject for a student is based on his/her qualifying degree programme. This paper will attempt to test student’s grasp of the basic subjects of his discipline. The discipline courses of different degree programmes of BITS have been used for constructing the questions. The course descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.

    Test for Software Systems:
    Duration: 60 Minutes. Total number of questions: 50
    This Special aptitude test for Software Systems is required for only those students who are applying for M.E. Software systems. The course descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.

    For all the above tests all questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with four answer choices, only one being the correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded or deducted 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 the correct answer.

    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.

    Each candidate who registers for the test will be required to download a ‘Hall Ticket’ from the website during 7th May – 12th May 2018. Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the test centers. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Candidates can bring a calculator without any network connectivity/programmable feature. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobile phones; ipods or any other electronic gadgets.

    All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.

    On completion of the test, the computer will display to each candidate his/her score obtained.
  • Test Center details:
    The planned test centers are in the following cities. The final list of centers and the operating days at each center will depend on the number of applicants and their preferences.
    1. Pilani 2. Goa 3. Bangalore
    4. Chennai 5. Delhi 6. Hyderabad
    7. Kolkatta 8. Noida 9. Jaipur
    10. Lucknow 11. Mumbai 12. Nagpur
    13. Vijayawada 14. Bhopal 15. Patna
    16. Indore 17. Vadodara 18. Jodhpur
    19. Coimbatore 20. Ahmedabad 21. Bhubaneswar
    22. Allahabad 23. Ghaziabad 24. Gurugram
    25. Nasik 26. Pune 27. Vishakahpatnam
    28. Guwahati        
    Candidates have to give three preferences of examination center and will be allotted to one of the centers. Candidates will be informed about the test center allotment through BITS admission’s website www.bitsadmission.com.


Important Notes:
  • The Online tests are generated from a large question bank and 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 candidates.
  • The test assumes that the candidates have basic familiarity with use of computers like use of keyboard and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidates to acquire these skills before appearing in the test and the Institute cannot take responsibility for the same.
  • While applying in the application form candidates who wish to be considered for admission through GATE/GPAT are to enter details of GATE score (year of GATE examination, GATE All India Rank and GATE Score) or GPAT Score.
  • The Institute is planning to operate test centers in different cities other than Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad as previously stated. The final list of centers will be announced to candidates through the BITS website. The Institute cannot guarantee that test centers will be set up in all these centers. Further, the Institute reserves the right to cancel any test center if such situation arises. In such cases, those candidates allotted to these centers will be accommodated in alternate test centers including Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
  • The candidates must fully obey the rules of the test centers; otherwise he/she will be automatically debarred from the test.
  • In all matters in the conduct of test, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of BITS will be final.
  • All disputes pertaining to higher degree admission shall fall within the jurisdiction of Pilani city.
  • All notices regarding test, shortlist etc. will be put up only on BITS admission website. Candidates should regularly check the same.
  • If you are applying through GATE/GPAT route, you should upload a self-attested GATE/GPAT score card (scanned copy) while applying online.
  • Queries related to BITSHD-2018 will only be answered through the following numbers and mail ids of admission offices at Pilani and Hyderabad campuses:
    01596-242205 (10:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. on all working days)
    Fax: 01596-244183.
    040-66303830 (10:00 A.M. till 5:00 P.M. on all working days)
    E-mail id: admnoc@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in, bitsat@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
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Source : bitsadmission.com

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