About BITSAT 2020:
BITSAT 2020 is an online entrance exam conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses at its three campuses. Admission will be offered to the candidates into BE, BPharm and MSc programmes after qualifying this admission test.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, recognized as an Institute of Eminence by MHRD, is India’s leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed to be university, with an illustrious legacy, modern campuses and eminent alumni in leadership positions across the world.
Admissions to all the Integrated First-Degree programmes of BITS, Pilani, at Pilani campus, Goa campus, and Hyderabad Campus for the academic year 2020-21 will be made on the basis of a Computer based Online Test conducted by BITS, Pilani. This test is called ‘BITS Admission Test – 2020’, in short as BITSAT 2020.
For Interested candidates BITS has released the BITSAT 2020 application form on January 11, 2020. Registration/application procedure for BITSAT 2020 is an online process whereas fees can be paid in both offline and online mode. Candidates aspiring for admission to BITS and its other campuses should check BITSAT 2020 eligibility criteria before filling the application form. The result of BITSAT will be declared in two methods. Firstly, immediately after the completion of the entrance exam and secondly in the form of admit list in wait list.
BITSAT-2020 is online / CBT; ‘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 answers the questions on the computer through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test, which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. BITSAT-2020 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the Center, the Day and Time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.
BITSAT 2020 Overview:
Exam Name |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Exam Mode |
Online - CBT |
Exam Duration |
3 hours |
Marking Scheme |
correct answer 3 marks, incorrect answer (-1) mark. |
Test Takers |
3-4 Lakh |
Accepting Colleges |
6 colleges |
Official Website |
www.bitsadmission.com |
Programmes Offered by BITSAT 2020:
Integrated First-degree programmes to which admissions will be made on the basis of BITSAT-2020:
(i) BITS, Pilani at Pilani Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
B.Pharm.
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
M.Sc.: General Studies.
(ii) BITS, Pilani at K. K. Birla Goa Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
(iii) BITS, Pilani at Hyderabad Campus:
B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
B.Pharm.
M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
Note: The candidates who joins in M.Sc. programme are eligible to apply for dual degree in Engineering at BITS Pilani after completion of one year. This assignment is made by competition on their performance at BITS at the end of first year. (For more details refer Admissions Modality available on BITS admissions website.)
Eligibility Criteria:
(i) B. E.: Candidates should have passed the 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.
(ii) B. Pharm.: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English. However, candidates with PCM may also apply for Pharmacy program.
Additional conditions for Admissions to all the programmes are 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 12th examination in 2020 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2019 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2020 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.
Note:
a. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2018 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT-2020. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2020.
b. 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-2020. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in 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 2020 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2020 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Further details about this scheme will be available at BITS admission website by 15th of May 2020.
BITSAT-2020 Test Format:
BITSAT-2020 will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts:
Part I |
Physics |
Part II |
Chemistry |
Part III |
(a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning |
Part IV |
Mathematics or Biology (For B. Pharm candidates) |
All questions are of objective type MCQ (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 (-1 mark). 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:
Subject |
No of questions |
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Part I |
Physics |
40 |
Part II |
Chemistry |
40 |
Part III |
(a) English Proficiency |
15 |
(b) Logical Reasoning |
10 |
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Part IV |
Mathematics/Biology (For B. Pharm) |
45 |
Total: |
150 |
Note: 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.
Syllabus BITSAT-2020:
The BITSAT-2020 test will be conducted on the basis of NCERT syllabus for 11th and 12th class. Candidates may refer to the NCERT textbooks for the contents.
A sample test demonstrating the features of BITSAT-2020 will be made available to the registered candidates at the BITS admission website on which he/she can practice as many times as desired.
Part I: Physics |
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3. Newton’s Laws of Motion
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4. Impulse and Momentum
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5. Work and Energy
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6. Rotational Motion
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7. Gravitation |
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8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids |
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9. Oscillations
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10. Waves
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11. Heat and Thermodynamics
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12. Electrostatics
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13. Current Electricity
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14. Magnetic Effect of Current
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15. Electromagnetic Induction
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16. Optics
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17. Modern Physics
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18. Electronic Devices
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Part II: Chemistry |
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Part III: (a) English Proficiency:
This test is designed to assess the test takers’ general proficiency in the use of English language as a means of self-expression in real life situations and specifically to test the test takers’ knowledge of basic grammar, their vocabulary, their ability to read fast and comprehend, and also their ability to apply the elements of effective writing.
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(b) Logical Reasoning
The test is given to the candidates to judge their power of reasoning spread in verbal and nonverbal areas. The candidates should be able to think logically so that they perceive the data accurately, understand the relationships correctly, figure out the missing numbers or words, and to apply rules to new and different contexts. These indicators are measured through performance on such tasks as detecting missing links, following directions, classifying words, establishing sequences, and completing analogies.
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Part IV: Mathematics |
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Part IV: Biology |
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Important dates and deadlines:
Deadline to apply online for BITSAT-2020 |
31th March 2020 (5.00pm) |
Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates |
1st – 6th April 2020 |
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates |
9th April 2020 |
Candidates to reserve Test date and slot |
10th April – 18th April 2020 |
Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions |
20th April – 12th May 2020 |
BITSAT Online tests |
16th May – 25th May 2020* |
Apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences |
18th May – 18th June 2020 |
Admit list and Wait list announcement (Iteration 1) |
20th June 2020 |
* Dates and No. of days may vary from center to center
BITSAT 2020 score report:
Merit List for Admission:
As explained earlier, a candidate who appears in BITSAT-2020 is eligible for admission only if he/she gets the required minimum marks in the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects of 12th examination as per the eligibility criteria described already. All candidates who appear in BITSAT-2020 and are interested in admission will be required to submit Admission application form with 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses, starting from 18th May 2020 till 18th June 2020. Admission decisions (Iteration 1 results) will be announced on 20th June 2020. Further details about different iterations will be announced on the admission website.
The merit position of such eligible candidates (i.e., those who have appeared in BITSAT- 2020 and who have submitted the application for admission in the prescribed form with 12th marks, preferences and the required fees) will be prepared on the basis of their scores in BITSAT-2020. 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-2020 will be considered for separating them. If the tie still exists, then their scores in Physics in BITSAT-2020 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 12th examination will be considered for their separation.
How to apply for writing BITSAT-2020:
Interested candidates should register their names for BITSAT-2020 by applying in the prescribed application form online. A candidate has to complete the application form online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and pay the prescribed fees. Also take the printout of the filled-in form for your future reference.
The prescribed fee for BITSAT-2020 is Rs. 3300/- (three thousand three hundred only) for male candidates and Rs. 2800/- (two thousand eight hundred only) for female candidates. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
If a candidate chooses Dubai as a test center the application fee for both male and female candidates will be same and will be US $90 (Rs.6300). Details for payment of fees are available at the admission website while applying online.
Deadline to apply for BITSAT-2020 online along with the fee payment is 5.00pm on 31st March 2020.
Those who register for the test and reserve test dates have to download the ‘Hall ticket’, along with instructions, from BITS admission website as per the schedule.
Procedure for Applying for admission to BITS:
In addition to applying and appearing for BITSAT-2020, candidates have to also apply for admission to BITS giving details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree programmes offered at three Indian campuses of BITS. The prescribed application form for admission, the detailed application procedure, details of academic flexibilities such as Dual Degree, transfer etc; admission modality and the final list of Degree programmes offered will be made available at the BITS admission website, by 18th May 2020. The completed application form with the required application fee has to be submitted online at the BITS admission site on or before 5.00pm on 18th June 2020.
Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to appear for BITSAT 2020:
Step 1: Fill BITSAT 2020 Application Form
Step 2: Book BITSAT 2020 Slot
Step 3: Download BITSAT 2020 Admit Card (Hall Ticket)
Step 4: Appear for BITSAT 2020 Exam
Step 5: Check BITSAT 2020 Result
BITSAT 2020 Slot Booking:
BITSAT slot booking 2020 will be started on April 10 on the official website. The last date to book a slot is April 18. BITSAT slot booking is a mandatory process for every candidate to appear for the exam. The slot booking will allow students to book the date, time and slot for BITSAT 2020 entrance exam. Candidates will be required to log in to the official website using their BITSAT Application Number, Gender, Date of Birth, and Email ID for booking their slots. Candidates must also note that the students will only be allowed to download their admit card only after booking the slot.
BITSAT 2020 Admit Card:
BITS Pilani will make available the BITSAT 2020 admit card on the official website from April 20-May 12. Candidates aspiring for admission to different campuses of BITS Pilani will need to log in to the official website using their credentials to download it. The BITSAT hall ticket 2020 is an important document as, without it, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. BITSAT admit card 2020 will be issued only to those candidates who complete the slot booking procedure in the stipulated time.
BITSAT Online Application Form 2020 filling Procedure:
Interested candidates will need to apply for BITSAT 2020 online by following the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Register online for BITSAT 2020
In order to fill the application form of the BITSAT 2020 exam, candidates need to register on the official website by providing the below-mentioned details (as mentioned on Class 12 Examination Marksheet). After filling the details, click on the 'Proceed' button.
Candidate's name |
Gender |
Date of Birth |
Email ID |
Mobile Number |
Password |
Step 2: Filling details in BITSAT application form
In the BITSAT 2020 application form, candidates need to fill their personal and academic details along with specifying their preferred programme and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Personal details: Father’s name, mother’s name, nationality, address of Communication, city, pin code, state, landline number, mobile number
Qualifying examination details: Name of School currently studying in or last attended, name of the Board of Examination, year of Passing/ Appearing, selection of subject between Mathematics and Biology (Candidates selecting Biology will only be able to sit for the entrance exam of B.Pharm degree programmes)
Step 3: Upload documents
Candidates need to keep scanned images of their photographs as well as Signature handy before filling their BITSAT application form 2020. The photograph and signature need to be in the below-mentioned dimensions and format.
Document |
Size |
Format |
Photograph |
4 KB to 50 KB |
jpg/jpeg |
Signature |
1 KB to 30 KB |
jpg/jpeg |
Besides the above, candidates also need the following documents to fill the application form successfully.
- An attested photocopy of the Class X pass/ Matriculation/Secondary School certificate issued by the Board.
- An attested photocopy of the mark-sheet of the qualifying examination and any other higher University/Board examinations passed.
Step 4: Payment of Application Fees
S.No. |
Category |
BITSAT 2020 Application Fee |
1. |
Male Candidates |
Rs 3,300/- |
2. |
Female Candidates |
Rs 2,800/- |
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For Dubai Centre |
The US $90 for male & female candidates both (Rs 6,300/-) |
Modes of Payment:
For foreign candidates not residing in India: Payment is done by International Credit Cards and Debit Cards using Online Payment Gateway
Step 5: Printout of BITSAT Application Form
Candidates have to download the filled application form and fee receipt of BITSAT 2020 after making the payment of application fee and take a printout of the downloaded application form and fee receipt for further reference. The BITSAT registration form sent by Fax or Email is not accepted. Candidates are also advised to note down their application form number because this is a unique number issued to them and which can be used by them for all subsequent correspondence with the Institute.
Documents required for BITSAT online application form:
Candidates need to keep the below-mentioned documents handy before applying for BITSAT 2020. The list of documents required to fill BITSAT application form 2020 are listed below:
Test Centers for BITSAT-2020:
In order to facilitate a large number of students all over India to participate in BITSAT-2020, apart from Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS where it is expected that a large number of students will take the test, the Institute is also planning to offer the tests at dedicated test centers in several other cities. The planned test centers are in the following cities:
1. Agra |
21. Jaipur |
41. Surat |
2. Ahmedabad |
22. Jalandhar |
42. Tirupati |
3. Allahabad |
23. Jammu |
43. Thiruvananthapuram |
4. Bangalore |
24. Jamshedpur |
44. Vadodara |
5. Bhopal |
25. Jodhpur |
45. Vijayawada |
6. Bhubaneswar |
26. Kanpur |
46. Visakhapatnam |
7. Chandigarh |
27. Kolkata |
47. Mangalore |
8. Chennai |
28. Lucknow |
48. Udaipur |
9. Coimbatore |
29. Mumbai |
49. Bareilly |
10. Delhi |
30. Nagpur |
50. Aizwal |
11. Dubai Campus of BITS (International Center) |
31.Nasik |
51. Dibrugarh |
12. Ghaziabad |
32. Noida |
52. Ajmer |
13. Goa Campus of BITS |
33. Patna |
53. Rajkot |
14. Gorakhpur |
34. Pilani campus of BITS |
54. Aurangabad |
15. Gurgaon |
35. Pune |
55.Kolhapur |
16. Guwahati |
36. Raipur |
56. Madurai |
17. Gwalior |
37. Rajahmundry |
57. Jabalpur |
18. Hyderabad Campus of BITS |
38. Ranchi |
58. Mohali |
19. Hyderabad City |
39. Roorkee |
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20. Indore |
40. Siliguri |
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Note: centers within India, he/she will be asked to give three preferences and will be allotted one out of these three. If a candidate chooses Dubai as a center, he/she will not be asked for any other center preference and will be allotted Dubai center only.
The final list of test centers in India and the operating days at each center in India and Dubai will depend on the number of applicants and their preferences and will be announced only after all the applications are received and candidates will be informed of the same through BITS admission website, so that the candidates can choose their date and slot for the test as per their convenience and availability of slots in any of these centers.
Important Notes:
Important Dates (Tentative):
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Start of application form |
11th January 2020 |
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Deadline to apply online for BITSAT-2020 |
31st March 2020 (5.00pm) |
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Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates |
1st April – 6th April 2020 |
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Test centre allotment and announcement to candidates |
9th April 2020 |
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Candidates to reserve Test date and slot |
10th April – 18th April 2020 |
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Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions |
2oth April – 13th May 2020 |
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BITSAT Online tests |
16th May – 25th May 2020* |
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Apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences |
18th May – 18th June 2020 |
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Admit list and Wait list announcement after Iteration I. |
20th June 2020 |
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Deadline for payment of fee/advance fees. |
28th June 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration II. |
1st July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in second iteration. |
8th July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration III. |
10th July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Deadline for candidates who wish to withdraw admission to submit Withdrawal request online using online credentials. |
16th July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in third iteration. |
17th July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration IV. |
19th July 2020 (5:00 PM) |
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Reporting for admission at respective campuses for candidates selected for admission in Iteration I, II, III, IV. |
30th July 2020 (9:00 AM) |
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Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration V. |
31st July 2020 (2:00 PM) |
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Registration of Courses (subjects) for First Semester 2020-21 at respective Campuses. A separate information will be provided by the respective Campus. |
1st August 2020 (9.15 AM onwards) |
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Class work begins as per the registration of courses. |
2nd August 2020 |
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Reporting for admission at respective campuses for candidates selected for admission in Iteration V. |
8th August 2020 (9:00 AM) |
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Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration VI |
8th August 2020 |
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Reporting for admission at respective campuses for candidates selected for admission in Iteration VI. |
16th August 2020 (9:00 AM) |
Cut-off BITSAT Scores: 2019-20:
The cut-off BITSAT scores after last iteration for admissions to I Semester 2019-20 to different programmes at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses are given below. |
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