Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) is a deemed university in India with centers in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. They are best known for their technical courses. Candidates who want to join the M.E course offered by BITS should qualify in the online test conducted by the institute. This test will be conducted at the examination centres in Pilani, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Nagpur and Noida. A merit list of qualified candidates will be prepared based on the score obtained in this test.

Eligibility for admission

Candidates can appear for the admission procedure only if they fulfill the eligibility criteria specified for each M.E program.

• If they are applying for M.E program in Biotechnology, then they have to complete any integrated program of BITS or its equivalent degree from any other recognized institute. Also, they need to have adequate knowledge in the subjects like Biochemistry and Microbiology.
• Those who are applying for the M.E program in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Mechanical discipline should complete integrated program of BITS in the corresponding discipline or equivalent degree from other institutes.
• Candidates can pursue M.E program in Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems or Electrical (with specialization in Power Electronics and Drives) if they have completed the integrated program of BITS in Electrical & Electronics or Electronics & Instrumentation. Otherwise, they should have a degree equivalent to it from any other recognized institute .
• If the candidates choose M.E program in Design Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering, then they have to complete the integrated program offered by BITS in Mechanical or its equivalent degree. Those who have completed any M.Sc (Tech) course of BITS or its equivalent with additional courses in related discipline can also apply for this M.E program.
• Candidates who have completed the integrated program offered by BITS in Electrical and Electronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Computer Science/ Physics can pursue M.E program in Microelectronics. Those who possess any degree equivalent to it from other institutes can also pursue this higher degree program.
• Candidates have to complete any integrated program of BITS or have an equivalent degree from any other recognized institute to get admission to M.E program in Software Systems.

Pattern of Online Test

There are  two sections in the test i.e Test I and Test II. Test I is compulsory for all branches which includes the sections given below.

• Core Physics
• English Language Skills and Principles of Management
• Core Mathematics
• Computer Programming

Each of these sections carries 15 marks and all the questions should be attempted within 60 minutes.

Test II will be of objective type with specific subject related questions(depending on the M.E stream for which aspirant has applied for). 3 marks will be given for correct answers and one mark will be reduced for the wrong answers. Candidates need to attempt all the 100 questions within 120 minutes.

How to apply?

Those who want to apply for the online test can download the application form from the BITS website. They should then take the print out of the online form. They need to fill it manually. The duly filled form should be sent to the Admissions officer of BITS through registered post. An application fee of Rs.1, 500/- should be sent along with it.