BITSAT Selection Process: Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process
BITSAT Selection Process: The BITS Pilani has released exam dates for Session I and Session II of BITSAT 2025. The BITSAT 2025 Phase 1 application process started on January 21, 2025, and will continue until April 18, 2025. BITSAT 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025, and Session 2 will be held from June 22 to June 26, 2025. The authorities will release the session 1 admit card on May 23, 2025. The selection process entirely depends on the scores obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination.
Primarily candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the exam. Once the results are announced candidates will be called for the counselling process and seats will be allocated for the undergraduate programs offered in BITS. In this article, we will highlight the eligibility criteria and the selection process in detail.
BITSATLatest Updates: — The registration window will remain open until April 18, 2025. — BITSAT 2025 will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2025, and Session 2 will be held from June 22 to June 26, 2025. —Practice Embibe’s online BITSAT Mock Tests 2025 series.
BITSAT Selection Process: Overview
The overview of the BITSAT exam is mentioned in the table below:
Particulars
Details
Full-Form
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)
Below are the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2025 which the candidates must fulfil before registering:
Particulars
Details
Educational Qualification
Candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board
Year of Passing Qualifying Examination
The candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2024 or in 2025
Mandatory Subjects
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Aggregate Marks
Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and 60% in each subject individually.
Additional Requirement
Proficiency in English
Campus Students
Candidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2025
BITSAT Admission Process 2025
Admissions will be based on merit. The merit position for the candidate will be ascertained by the score obtained by the candidate in BITSAT 2025. The eligibility criteria depend on the minimum marks in the Class 12th Examination as stated in the BITSAT eligibility criteria. The institute considers the latest performance for admission.
BITSAT Admission Criteria for Direct Admissions
Candidates who secure the top rank in the Class 12 board exam, or its equivalent from a recognised state or central board, are eligible for direct admissions. They must also comply with the eligibility criteria and minimum aggregate marks in mandatory subjects like physics, chemistry and mathematics.
The admission is open to candidates who score the first rank in their respective boards.
Candidates who are seeking direct admission must attach certain documents such as a class 10th marks sheet, and 12th marks sheet with a letter from the respective board stating that the candidate is a topper in the stream.
Documents related to extracurricular activities etc. are also advantageous for the direct admission scheme.
The institute is guided by the data provided by the respective boards.
If the data provided is insufficient before the deadline or not inconclusive, then the board will not consider it for the direct admission scheme. In that case, the vice-chancellor is liable to take a decision.
BITSAT Fee Structure
The authorities will release the fee structure for the new term. The fee structure involves admission fees, semester fees, hostel fees etc in the fee structure. The BITSAT fee structure 2025-2026 for Goa, Hyderabad and Pilani is given below:
BITS Pilani BITSAT 2025 Fee Structure
Candidates willing to seek admission to any of the three BITS campuses must know that the admission fees are to be paid at the time of admission. Candidates can check the fee structure details in the table below:
BITS Goa Fee Structure
Here is the BITS fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Goa campus:
Feesfor Annual Year 2025-26
Goa Campus Fees
Admission Fees
Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees
Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual)
Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual)
Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First Semester
Rs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Second Semester
Rs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Summer Term
Rs. 13,875/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for First Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for Second Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Summer Term Fee
Rs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1
Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2
Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit Fee
Rs. 3,000
BITS Pilani Fee Structure
Here is the BITS Pilani fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Pilani campus:
Feesfor Annual Year 2025-26
Pilani CampusFees
Admission Fees
Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees
Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual)
Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual)
Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First Semester
Rs. 20,650/-
Hostel Fee for Second Semester
Rs. 20,650/-
Hostel Fee for Summer Term
Rs. 10,325/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for First Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Mess and Electricity Advance for Second Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Summer Term Fee
Rs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1
Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2
Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit Fee
Rs. 3,000
BITS Hyderabad Fee Structure
Here is the BITS fee structure for admission to B.Tech courses at its Hyderabad campus:
Feesfor Annual Year 2025-26
Hyderabad CampusFees
Admission Fees
Rs. 57,100/-
First Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Second Semester Fees
Rs. 2,59,500/-
Summer Term Fees
Rs. 90,800/-
Student’s Union Fee (Annual)
Rs. 450/-
Student’s Aid Fund (Annual)
Rs. 225/-
Hostel Fee for First Semester
Rs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Second Semester
Rs. 27,750/-
Hostel Fee for Summer Term
Rs. 9,500/-
Mess & Electricity Advance for First Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Mess & Electricity Advance for Second Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Summer Term Fee
Rs. 5,000/-
Other Advances for Semester – 1
Rs. 12,000
Other Advances for Semester – 2
Rs. 12,000
Institute Caution Deposit Fee
Rs. 3000
Note: The summer term fees must be paid at the beginning of each semester if the candidates are previously registered, which eventually gets adjusted at the end of each semester. In all the subsequent years, the fee structure can get increased by almost 8% every year.
BITS Dubai Fees Structure 2025
Candidates can check the table given below to get acquainted with BITS Dubai admission fees for 2025:
Components
First Degree
Higher Degree
Application Fee
AED. 220/-
AED. 220/-
Admission Fee
AED. 2,000/
AED. 2,000/
Activity Fee
AED. 1200/-
AED. 1200/-
Caution Deposit
AED. 5,000/-
AED. 2,000/-
Tuition Fees for First Semester
AED. 25,650/-
AED. 15,500/
Tuition Fees for Second Semester
AED. 22,500/-
AED. 15,500/-
Tuition Fees for Summer Semester
AED. 5,700/-
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Other Fee Components for BITS Dubai Admission
The other fee components for BITS Dubai admission are given below:
Particulars
Details
Fresh Visa Fee
AED. 2,900/-
Visa Renewal Fee
AED. 2,150/-
Medical Insurance Fee
AED. 1,800/-
Hostel Fees for First Semester
AED. 15,000/-
Hostel Fees for Second Semester
AED. 15,000/-
Hostel Fees for Summer Term
AED. 5,200/-
Hostel Caution Deposit
AED. 2,000/-
Facility Fee
AED. 700/- (Per annum)
Transport Fees for Dubai
AED. 2,000/
Transport Fees for Sharjah
AED. 2,000/
BITS PhD Fee Structure 2025
BITS campuses also provide PhD programmes. Candidates can check the old fee structure from the below-mentioned table:
Fees
PhD Programme at Pilani Campus
PhD Programme at Goa Campus
PhD Programme at Hyderabad Campus
Full Time
Part-Time
Full Time
Part-Time
Full Time
Part-Time
Admission Fees
Rs. 48,100/-
Rs. 48,100/-
Rs. 48,100/-
Rs. 48,100/-
Rs. 48,100/-
Rs. 48,100/-
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Summer Term
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 6,960/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 13,920/-
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 6,960/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 13,920/-
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 21,850/-
Rs. 6,960/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 43,700/-
Rs. 13,920/-
Student’s Aid Fund
Rs. 225/-
Rs. 225/-
Rs. 225/-
Rs. 225/-
Rs. 225/-
Rs. 225/-
PhD Thesis Examination Fees
Rs. 34,000/-
Rs. 34,000/-
Rs. 34,000/-
Rs. 34,000/-
Rs. 34,000/-
Rs. 34,000/-
The hostel fees for BITS PhD programmes for different campuses are given below:
Hostel Fees for BITS PhD Programmes
BITS Pilani
BITS Goa
BITS Hyderabad
First Semester
Rs. 15,550/-
Rs. 20,900/-
Rs. 20,900/-
Second Semester
Rs. 15,550/-
Rs. 20,900/-
Rs. 20,900/-
Summer Term
Rs. 7,780/-
Rs. 10,450/-
Rs. 10,450/-
Mess and Electricity Advance Fees for BITS PhD Programmes
BITS Pilani
BITS Goa
BITS Hyderabad
First Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 10,000/-
Second Semester
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 10,000/-
Rs. 10,000/-
Summer Term
Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
Rs. 5,000/-
BITSAT Cut-off 2025
BITS Pilani will announce the cut-off online on the official website after the declaration of BITSAT results in 2025. The cut-offs will be released branch-wise for the undergraduate courses offered by the institute. The candidates get admission based on the marks obtained. Candidates must get minimum qualifying marks to get a seat.
The Expected cut-off scores for the BITSAT 20245 are given below for the candidates to refer to:
Expected BITSAT 2025 Total Marks and Cut-off
On the basis of the previous year’s cut-off trend, the following table shows the expected BITSAT 2025 total marks and the cut-off for the BITS course and campus-wise cut-offs for Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad:
Course Name
BITS Pilani Expected Cut-off
BITS Goa ExpectedCut-off
BITS Hyderabad ExpectedCut-off
B.E. Chemical
280 – 287
260 – 265
257 – 263
B.E. Civil
274 – 279
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258 – 265
B.E. Electrical and Electronics
338 – 245
308 – 315
298 – 367
B.E. Mechanical
313 – 319
383 – 390
274 – 285
B.E. Manufacturing
270 – 277
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B.Pharm.
213 – 220
–
177 – 185
B.E. Computer Science
378 – 283
347 – 352
330 – 323
B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation
319 – 325
289 – 293
285 – 290
M.Sc. Biological Sciences
259 – 263
252 – 265
250 – 263
M.Sc. Chemistry
265 – 279
255 – 263
252 – 265
M.Sc. Economics
308 – 315
290 – 299
287 – 292
M.Sc. Mathematics
297 – 305
275 – 283
267 – 272
M.Sc. Physics
288 – 293
275 – 280
265 – 271
BITSAT 2025 Counselling Schedule 2025:
Qualified candidates will be called for the counselling process that is conducted on all three campuses and seats will be allocated for the courses as per candidate preferences.
The officials have announced the tentative schedule for the BITSAT counselling process 2025. Below is the BITSAT counselling schedule that will help candidates keep track of the important admission events:
BITSAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Dates:
Event
Dates
Apply for admission with 12th marks and preferences
June 2025
Revision/Editing the online application form (preferences and marks updation)
July 2025
Admit list and Wait list announcement after Iteration I (Revised)
July 2025
Last date for payment of fee/advance fees
July 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration II
July 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration II)
July 2025
Last date for candidates wishing to withdraw admission to submit a withdrawal request online
July 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration III
July 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration III)
July 2025
Last date for candidates wishing to withdraw admission to submit a withdrawal request online
July 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations I, II, III (document verification)
Registration for all students at the respective campuses
August 2025
Class-work begins at the respective campuses
August 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration IV
August 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration IV)
August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration IV (document verification)
August 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration V
August 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration V)
August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration V (document verification)
August 2025
Announcement of admission assignment after Iteration VI (if required)
August 2025
Last date for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission (Iteration VI)
August 2025
Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iteration VI (document verification)
August 2025
First Semester Ends
September 2025
BITSAT Mock Tests 2025
Embibe provides mock test series to help candidates crack the BITSAT 2025 exam. They can follow the steps below to attempt mock tests:
1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
2nd Step: Login using your mobile number/email.
3rd Step: Then select your ‘Goal’ as ‘BITSAT’ under Engineering.
4th Step: Click ‘Next’ and select your preferred language.
5th Step: Refer to the below-mentioned links to attempt mock tests.
FAQs Related to the BITSAT Selection Process
The frequently asked questions about the BITSAT admission process are given below:
Q: When is the BITSAT exam being conducted?
Ans: BITS Pilani has released the exam dates The BITSAT Session 1 is scheduled from May 26 to May 30, 2025, whereas Session 2 will take place from June 22 to June 26, 2025.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Tech course in BITSAT?
Ans: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 75% in PCM and 60% marks scored individually.
Q: Can a candidate choose a preferred campus or institute for admission to BITSAT?
Ans: Yes, BITS will release a merit list on the basis of the entrance examination. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the counselling and seat allotment process where candidates can choose their preferred campus.
Q: When did authorities release the admit card for BITSAT 2025 Session 1?
Ans: The authorities released the admit card for BITSAT 2025 Session 1 on May 23, 2025.
Q: What are the main criteria for direct admissions to BITSAT?
Ans: Candidates who have scored top rank in the Class 12th board exam from a recognised state board or central board are eligible for direct admissions to BITSAT.