Is it possible to get into BITS Hyderabad without BITSAT?
No, it's not possible to get into BITS Hyderabad without BITSAT. BITSAT is the only admission route for B.E./B.Tech programs at all BITS campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad).
there is no JEE Main, board marks, or any alternative test that can substitute BITSAT for BITS admissions. BITS is a completely autonomous deemed university that runs its own entrance exam with strict eligibility.
the only exceptions where BITSAT isn't needed:
- BITS students with 12th board rank 1 in their respective state board are given direct admission — but this is extremely rare (literally state toppers only)
- Lateral entry transfers are theoretically possible but extremely rare in practice
so if you want BITS Hyderabad, you have to give BITSAT. the exam covers Physics, Chemistry, Math, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning. It's conducted online at test centers.
one important thing — BITS also looks at 12th marks as eligibility: you need 75% aggregate in PCM + English to be eligible for admission after qualifying BITSAT. if you have the BITSAT score but not 75% in 12th, you won't get the seat.
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The BITS campuses intake B.E. students through three methods. These are-
- Through BITSAT- In this case, the admissions are based solely on the BITSAT score of a candidate. But the applicants must score >60% overall, and >75% in all three subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Maths, in the 12th board exam.
- Through SATs- International students get an admission through their SATs score. But in this case, the fee is higher, and it needs to be paid in USD.
- Direct Admission- The class 12th topper (toppers if more than one student tops the exam) of each board is allowed direct admission into BITS, regardless of his/her BITSAT score. Such a student can pick any branch from across the three BITS campuses.
Thus, it is possible only for a board topper to get into BITS Hyderabad without giving BITSAT.
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