Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani ADMISSIONS 2009-2010

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani

ADMISSIONS 2009-2010

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, has invited applications for admission to the Higher Degree Programmes of the Institute at its Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad Campus for the I Semester 2009-10.

Admissions will be made on the basis of a Computer based online test conducted by BITS, Pilani followed by interview(s) for shortlisted candidates.

Programmes Offered:

BITS, Pilani- Pilani Campus: M.E: Biotechnology; Chemical; Chemical (with specialization in Petroleum Engineering); Civil (with specialization in Structural Engg./Transportation Engineering); Communication Engineering; Microelectronics; Electrical (with specialization in Power Electronics & Drives); Embedded Systems; Mechanical; Manufacturing Systems Engineering; Design Engineering; Computer Science; Software Systems.

M.Pharm; M.Pharm (with specialization in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Engineering & Technology Management; IT enabled Services Management.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

M.Phil. (Chemistry)

BITS, Pilani-Goa Campus:

M.E.: Biotechnology; Chemical* (*Chemical with specialization in Petroleum Engineering is also being planned); Design Engineering; Embedded Systems; Software Systems.

BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus:M.E.: Microelectronics; Computer Science

Duration of all courses is normally four semesters.Applicant should have minimum of 60% aggregate in the qualifying examination.

The eligibility for different courses is as follows.

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; Mechanical-Integrated first Degree of BITS in the respective discipline or its equivalentM.E. Communication Engineering, Electrical with specialization in Power Electronics & Drives-Integrated first Degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation or its equivalentM.E. Design Engineering; Manufacturing Systems Engineering-Integrated first Degree of BITS in Mechanical or its equivalent or M.Sc.(Tech.) Engineering Technology of BITS or its equivalent with the requirement of taking certain additional courses. M.E. Embedded Systems-Integrated first Degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation/ Computer Science or its equivalent. M.E. Microelectronics-Integrated first Degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ 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.

MBA-Any integrated first Degree of BITS or B.E/B.Tech degree in Engineering disciplines from any other recognized University

MPH-Any Integrated First Degree of BITS or its equivalent, M.B.B.S., B.D.S., M.Sc. (Nursing), or their equivalent.

M.Phil. (Chemistry)-Integrated First Degree of BITS in Chemistry or its equivalent.

Admissions to all Higher Degree Programmes except MPH are based on the performance of the candidates in a Computer based online test planned to be conducted during 12th-13th June 2009, at Pilani, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi (Noida), Hyderabad, Kolkatta and Nagpur, followed by interviews of shortlisted candidates.

For MBA Programme, shortlisted candidates called for interviews at Pilani will also have to appear for a test in Reading Comprehension and a Group Discussion.

Admissions to MPH are based on the performance of the candidates in a written test, followed by Group discussion and interviews which will be conducted in Pilani on 27th July 2009. There will be a separate application form for applying to MPH. Details are available at the website www.bitsadmission.com/hd

Details of online Test, syllabus for the tests and admissions modality area available at www.bitsadmission.com/hd A candidate can submit only one form for Higher Degree Admissions. However if a candidate discovers any mistake in the form submitted by him/her, can submit a second application form duly completed before the last date, indicating on the top of second application form that his first application form (giving its number) should be cancelled. In such cases, the second application has to be accompanied by a fresh application fee.

Applications can be submitted in the prescribed application form available at http://www.bitsadmission.com/hd. After submission, candidate should take a printout of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fee of Rs.1000/- should be sent by registered post/speed post or personally to Admissions officer, BITS, Pilani-333031, to reach there latest by 5 pm on 30th May 2009. The details regarding the mode of payment will be available at the website while submitting application online.

Test Center and slot allotment and announcement to Candidates will be made on 4th June.2009. Each candidate who registers for test will be required to download a 'Hall Ticket' from the website during 7th June to 11th June 2009.

Applications have also been invited fro Doctoral Programmes leading to Ph.D in all disciplines.

Details can be had from http://www.bitsadmission.com/ph/phmain.htm