Admission to BITS Pilani is offered to the interested candidates on the basis of qualifying exam or entrance test, as applicable. Candidates will be able to fill their application form through online mode as per the prescribed release schedule. Along with the application form, the candidates also need to pay a specified amount of application fee. Before applying, the candidates should ensure their eligibility for the particular course. Complete details related to the BITS Pilani Admission 2022 are provided here in this article.
BITS Pilani 2022 Important Dates
The table below presents the tentative dates related to BITS Pilani Admission 2022:
For integrated first degree programs:
| Activities | Expected dates |
| Online application form release date | January 2022, 3rd week |
| Last date to submit the application form | March 2022, 2nd week |
| Opening of application correction window | March 2022, 3rd week |
| Closing of application correction window | March 2022, 4th week |
| Starting of slot booking process | March 2022, 4th week |
| Issue of admit card | April 2022, 2nd week |
| Entrance exam date | May 2022, last week |
| Applying for admission on the basis of class 12th marks and preferences | May 2022, 3rd week |
| Declaration of result | June 2022, 3rd week |
| Commencement of counseling process | July 2022, 2nd week |
For higher degree programs:
| Activities | Expected dates |
| Online application form release date | April 2022, 2nd week |
| Last date to submit the application form | May 2022, 1st week |
| Opening of application correction window | May 2022, 2nd week |
| Closing of application correction window | May 2022, 2nd week |
| Starting of slot booking process | May 2022, 2nd week |
| Issue of admit card | May 2022, 2nd week |
| Entrance exam date | May 2022, 3rd week |
| Declaration of result | May 2022, 4th week |
| Commencement of admission process | May 2022, last week |
| Announcement of admission based on GATE/ GPAT score | June 2022, Second week |
| Deadline for payment of advance fees for admission through GATE/ GPAT | July 2022, Third week |
For MBA:
| Activities | Expected dates |
| Online application form release date | December 2021, 3rd week |
| Last date to submit the application form | February 2022, 3rd week |
| Announcement of shortlisted candidates for GD/ PI/ WAT | March 2022, 2nd week |
| Interview date | March 2022, 3rd week |
| Commencement of admission process | April 2022, 2nd week |
| Closing of admission process | July 2022, 4th week |
Eligibility Criteria for BITS Pilani Admission 2022
The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the candidates who want to apply for BITS Pilani admission 2022:
For integrated first degree programs:
- For all the Integrated First-Degree Programmes except B.Pharma: Candidates should have passed the class 12th exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
- For admission to B.Pharma: The applicants need to clear the class 12th exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
- The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology (as applicable) with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology subjects.
- Students who are appearing for 12th class examination in 2021 are eligible to appear in the entrance test too.
- To be eligible for admission under the ‘Direct admission to Board toppers’ scheme, the candidate should be the topper from the science stream having taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in class 12th.
For higher degree programs:
- M.E.: Integrated First Degree of BITS in the concerned specialization or its equivalent degree is required.
- M.Pharma: Candidates with Integrated First Degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its equivalent can apply.
- M.Phil in Liberal Studies: The applicants should hold an Integrated First Degree of BITS in any discipline or MA/ M.Sc in Humanities and Social Sciences or any other M.Sc/ MSW degree or its equivalent.
For MBA:
BE/ B.Tech in engineering disciplines or master’s degree in any discipline from any recognized university or any Integrated First Degree of BITS Pilani with minimum of 60% aggregate marks is required.
BITS Pilani Application Form 2022
Application form for BITS Pilani admission 2022 will be released online and can be obtained by visiting the official website of the institute. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements can apply for the exam as per the decided schedule.
- Into the application form, the candidates need to provide their basic personal and academic details.
- Photograph and signature of the candidates need to be uploaded into the application form as well.
- Duly filled application form can then be submitted by the candidates along with the prescribed application fee.
- After submission, the candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form and keep it with them for future reference.
- There is no need to send the printout of the application form or any other document to the institute.
Application fee:
For BITSAT 2022:
- The application fee for male candidates will be Rs. 3300/- and for female candidates it will be Rs. 2800/-.
- For candidates opting exam center as Dubai, the application fee will be USD 90.
For HD Online Test 2022:
- Application fee for the candidates applying through GATE/GPAT score will be Rs. 1000/-.
- For HD online test, the application fee will be Rs. 3300/-.
For MBA:
The application fee will be Rs. 3150/-.
Mode of payment:
- Payment of application fee can be done via online mode using the facility of net banking/ debit card/ credit card.
BITS Pilani 2022 Exam Pattern
The overview of BITS Pilani entrance exam 2022 pattern is provided below:
For integrated first degree program (BITSAT):
- Mode of exam: Online mode
- Duration of exam: 180 minutes
- Question paper language: English
- Number of questions: 150
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Marking scheme: 3 marks will be given for each right answer.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Topics | No. of questions | Maximum marks |
| Physics | 40 | 120 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 120 |
| English Proficiency | 15 | 45 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 30 |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 45 | 135 |
| Total | 150 | 450 |
For higher degree program (HD Online Test):
Test I:
- Mode of exam: Online mode
- Duration of exam: 45 minutes
- Number of questions: 30
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Marking scheme: 3 marks will be given for each right answer.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| Topics | No. of questions | Duration |
| Core Mathematics | 15 | 45 minutes |
| English Language Skills & Logical Reasoning | 15 | |
| Total | 30 |
Test II (for all courses except ME Software Systems):
- Duration of exam: 105 minutes
- Number of questions: 70
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Marking scheme: 3 marks will be given for each right answer.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Test for ME Software Systems:
- Duration of exam: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 50
- Type of questions: Objective type
- Marking scheme: 3 marks will be given for each right answer.
- Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Syllabus for BITS Entrance Exam 2022
The details of the BITS exam syllabus are provided below:
For BITSAT:
- Physics: Work & Energy, Gravitation, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, Waves, Units & Measurement, Kinematics, etc
- Chemistry: Experimental Chemistry, States of Matter, Periodic Properties, Principles of Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Hydrocarbons, etc
- English Proficiency: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning: Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning
- Mathematics: Linear Programming, Trigonometry, Vectors, Differential Equations, Differential & Integral Calculus, Profit & Loss Probability, etc
- Biology: Genetics & Evolution, Diversity in Living World, Growth & Movement in Plant & Human, Biotechnology & its Applications, etc
For HD Online Test:
- Core Mathematics: Differential Equations, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, Numerical Methods and Probability & Statistics
- English Language: Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives, Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters, Reading Comprehension and Composition
- Logical Reasoning: Detecting Missing Links, Following Directions, Classifying Words, Establishing Sequences, Completing Analogies, etc
- Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series Completion, Pattern Perception, Figure Formation and Analysis, Figure Matrix, etc
BITS Pilani Entrance Test 2022 Admit Card
- The institute will release the admit card on its official website a few weeks before the exam.
- Candidates will be able to download the admit card by entering their application details as asked.
- Details like name, gender, category, roll number, exam schedule, venue etc will be printed on the admit card.
- Those reporting at the exam center must carry a hard copy of the admit card along with them.
- The candidates are advised to keep their admit card safe till the whole admission process is over.
BITS Pilani Result & Counseling 2022
- Candidates will be able to check the result of the entrance exam online from the official website of institute.
- The authorities will prepare a merit list of the qualified candidates on the basis of their marks in the exam. Separate merit lists will be drawn for different courses.
- Further process of counseling and admission will be carried out as per the names of the candidates in the merit list.
- Counseling of the candidates will be done as per the schedule specified by the institute and uploaded on the official website.
- At the time of reporting, the candidates need to carry with them all the documents in original and photocopy for verification.
- Upon successful document verification, seats will be allotted to the candidates as per their ranking and choice.
BITS Pilani Admission 2022 FAQs
Can I fill my application form through offline mode?
No. The application form will only be made available through online mode.
Is there any scheme for scholarships for admission to BITS?
A large number of scholarships, fellowships and other financial assistance are available to the students and is given on the basis of their merit.
How can I provide my choice for appearing in the entrance exam?
The candidates will be given the chance to provide the choice for exam center during the slot booking process.
What documents do I need to carry while appearing for the counseling round?
You need to carry all academic documents (in original and photocopy) from class 10th onwards, category certificate, date of birth certificate, income certificate, etc as applicable.
What if I fail to secure admission within the given time period?
Candidates who fail to report for counseling or admission within the given time period will be considered as disqualified.
