Engineering

BITSAT Notification, Eligibility and Online Application Procedure

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BITSAT is a computer based online test for admission to first semester of Integrated First Degree Programmes of BITS, Pilani at Pilani Campus, K.K. Birla Goa Campus and Hyderabad campus. ‘BITS Admission Test’, in short is referred as BITSAT. BITS Pilani is the most reputed and world class technology education provider in India. The institution was declared as Deemed to be University by UGC, Govt. of India. This article gives you detailed information on the programmes offered at BITS campuses, eligibility requirements, direct admissions for board toppers, online application procedure, download of hall tickets, BITSAT results and counseling dates. Following are the details of Integrated first degree programmes offered at BITS campuses:

Programmes offered at BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus:

1) B.E.(Hons.): Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
2) B.Pharm.(Hons.)
3) M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Physics.
4) M.Sc.(Technology.): General Studies, Finance, Information Systems.

Programmes offered at BITS, Pilani – Goa Campus:

1) B.E.(Hons.): Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
2) M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Physics.
3) M.Sc.(Tech.): Information Systems.

Courses at BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus:

1) B.E.(Hons.): Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
2) B.Pharm.(Hons.)
3) M.Sc.(Hons.): Biological Sciences, Chemistry; Economics, Mathematics and Physics.
4) M.Sc.(Technology): Information Systems.

Candidates who got admission to M.Sc.(Hons.) programmes will be given an option to work for a second degree for one of the B.E. (Hons.) OR B.Pharm.(Hons.) programmes under the dual degree scheme. Under this scheme, a candidate normally requires five years to complete both the degrees and will be awarded both the degrees, namely M.Sc.(Hons.) and B.E.(Hons.) OR B.Pharm.(Hons.).

Eligibility for BITSAT:

Applicants to BITSAT should have passed in the 12th class examination of 10+2 system from any recognised Central or State board. They should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the +2 level and must have obtained at least 75 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in aggregate and minimum 60 percent in each of the three subjects. Candidates should have adequate proficiency in English. Applicants should be appearing for 12th examination in 2012 or those who have passed 12th Examination in 2011 are only eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2012 online computer based test. Candidates who have passed 12th examination in 2010 or earlier are not eligible for BITSAT 2012. The merit list will be drawn based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT and also requirement of minimum marks in 12th examination.

Direct Admission to Central and State Board Toppers: BITS Pilani offer direct admission facility for all the students who secured first ranks in their respective board examinations (ICSE or CBSE or State Boards). These students will be directly admitted into program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT-2012 scores. More details about direct admission scheme will be available at BITS website www.bitsadmission.com by 20th May 2012.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should register for BITSAT-2012 by applying in the prescribed application form available online at http://www.bitsadmission.com and should pay the prescribed fees. Candidates are requested to take the print out of the application for future reference. Application fee is Rs. 1700 (Rs. 1200 for female candidates) if paid as DD and this along with application should be sent to Admissions Officer, BITS, Pilani – 333 031. Application fee for non DD formats is Rs. 1600 (Rs. 1100 for female candidates).

Important Dates:

1) Last date to apply for BITSAT-2012: 15th February 2012
2) Test center allotment and announcement to candidates: 25th February 2012
3) Candidates to reserve Test dates: 29th February – 20th March 2012
4) Download of Hall tickets with instructions: 14th April – 30th April 2012
5) BITSAT Online tests: 10th May – 9th June 2012
6) Candidates to apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences to Degree programmes: 19th May – 30th June 2012
7) Admit List and Wait List announcement : 1st July 2012.

DA-IICT Admission Notification 2012 for B.Tech – ICT

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Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) has announced admission notification for B.Tech. (ICT – Information and Communication Technology) for 2012 batch. DA-IICT is one of the most reputed technical institutions in the country. The institute was established by Reliance Group of ADAG (Anil Ambani) at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. Admission to B.Tech (ICT) will be through AIEEE 2012 ranks only. DA- IICT is recognized by UGC, Govt. of India. Following are the details of eligibility, selection procedure, scholarships and application process:

B.Tech (ICT- Information and Communication Technology): Qualification and Eligibility: Applicants should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. They must apply and appear for AIEEE 2012 as the short listing for counseling will be based on All India Rank of AIEEE 2012. Candidates should also apply separately for DA-IICT in response to the admission announcement through www.daiict.ac.in.

Selection Process: The short listed candidates from AIEEE 2012 ranks will be called for counseling to be held at Gandhinagar and they will be offered admission in order of their merit at the national level. There will be a limited number of seats for NRIs under ‘Direct Admission of Foreign and NRI Students’ (DAFS). Total seats in the programme is 240. Out of these, 50 percent seats will be filled on the basis of AIEEE 2011 ranks and remaining 50 percent from the candidates passing their qualifying examination from the schools located in the Gujarat State. Reservations apply as per the rules of Govt. of India.

Fee Structure for B.Tech programme:

1) Tuition Fee: Rs. 30,000 per Semester
2) Registration Fee: Rs. 2,500 per Semester
3) Caution Deposit: Rs. 10,000 (Refundable at the end of the Program)
4) Hostel Rent: Rs. 7,000 per Semester (Staying in the hostel is compulsory)
5) Food: As per actuals, as charged by the canteen / cafeteria. (These expenses will be approximately Rs.2,000 per month).

Scholarships: DA- IICT offer good scholarships to all the students admitted to the B Tech program with an AIEEE All India Rank below 5000. They will awarded merit scholarship equivalent to full tuition fees. Apart from this, five merit-cum-means scholarships would be offered to the students with good All India Ranks in AIEEE.

Application Procedure: Interested candidates can apply online through www.daiict.ac.in. OR you can apply in the prescribed application form which is also required to be sent to the institute along with necessary enclosures. The prescribed DA-IICT Application Form can be obtained from the website or from select Branches of Axis Bank by paying Rs. 1000.

Address for Correspondence: UG Admissions 2012, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar – 382 007, Gujarat, India. Phone: (079) 30520000, Email: ug_admissions[at]daiict[dot]ac[dot]in, Website: www.daiict.ac.in . DA- IICT will release another notification with all the details in March 2012. Details also will be uploaded to the website.

DA-IICT also offers following post graduate and research courses for which notifications will be issued separately: a). M.Tech (Information and Communication Technology), b). M.Sc. (Information Technology), c). M.Sc. (Information and Communication Technology in agriculture or allied disciplines), d). M.Des (Communication Design), e). Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy).