What is SAT and where can I take the SAT Test?

SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test and is administered by CollegeBoard, USA. You may refer this link https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test for more details.

Does BITS Pilani consider SAT superscores?

Yes, the applicants can provide their SAT superscores while filling out the application form and the same may be considered for the admission process.

Is the SAT Subject score required for admission?

No, SAT subject score will not be required for admission. The merit position of all eligible candidates will be decided based on their SAT score (new format) and other criteria mentioned in the ISA brochure.

What is the last SAT sitting that BITS Pilani will accept for applicants?

We suggest that applicants take SAT tests by March of their Grade 12 year.

The admission offer will be made based on the latest SAT score or the best of the SAT Scores?

Applicants are suggested to submit their best SAT score by the specified deadline, which will be considered to prepare the merit list for admission.

What is the Designated Institution (DI) code of BITS Pilani for SAT?

Designated Institution (DI) code is 7759 - BITS Pilani.

When will I hear if I've been admitted?

Please check the Important Dates.

Does BITS Pilani maintain admission wait-lists?

Yes, BITS Pilani maintains wait-lists. Wait listed students will be also informed through the website.

Is an interview part of the selection process?

You may be interviewed before the final decision on admission is made. This interview will not change any merit order of the candidate. However, if the candidate fails to show up for the interview, his/her admission will automatically be canceled.

Does BITS Pilani provide scholarships?

Merit-based scholarships are available for all the admitted students in the form of tuition fee waivers which range from 15% to 80%. In the first semester of the admission year, scholarships will be awarded based on the candidate's standing in the merit list. Continuation of the scholarship in subsequent semesters will depend on performance of the student at BITS Pilani.

Does every admitted student get a tuition fee waiver in the first academic year?

Yes, every international student admitted to any undergraduate programme is entitled to get a tuition fee waiver in the first semester of the admission year, ranging from 15% to 80%. For more details, please read the ISA Brochure.

At the time of admission, do I have to pay fees for the entire academic year?

At the time of admission, only first semester fees are to be paid.

Can I pay my fee in installments?

Fee for any semester cannot be paid in installments.

What is the medium of instruction at BITS?

All lectures and official communications are in English.

What if my results are not available at the time of admission?

Without SAT score your application to BITS Pilani would be incomplete. In case your Grade 12 (qualifying examination) results are not available when you apply, you will be offered provisional admission based on other eligibility criteria. However, you would need to submit the results during the window to submit Grade 12 marks, failing which your admission would be cancelled.

Are admissions open to all the four campuses of BITS?

At present, admissions through the ISA Scheme are open at the Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS Pilani.

Is it possible for a citizen of a country other than India to choose the admission via either of the intake processes, that is - BITSAT or International Student Admission?

A student who is a citizen of a country other than India can choose to appear for both the modes of admission, that is - BITSAT and International Student Admission (ISA), provided eligibility criteria for each of the modes are met. Through ISA, admissions are open to the Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses of BITS Pilani. The timeline for the two modes of admission (BITSAT and ISA) are different. For more details about BITSAT, www.bitsadmission.com.

What about Visa?

Most foreign nationals need a Student Visa to study in India. Admitted students would need to apply for a visa at the Indian Embassy/Consulate in the country that they reside in.

What is the duration of a Student Visa?

Student Visas are issued for the duration of the academic course of study or for a period of five years whichever is less, on the basis of letters of admission from BITS Pilani.

Where should I apply for a student visa?

You should approach the Indian Embassy/Consulate in your home country to apply for a student visa.

Can a foreign student change his/her Institute/University after coming to India on student Visa?

The name of the Institute/University is to be mentioned while applying for the visa, which is then mentioned on the visa. A request for the change of university or institution subsequently made cannot be considered. In this case a foreign student would need to go back to his/her home country and apply for a new visa.

Can BITS Pilani assist in getting student visa?

Student would be responsible to get the student visa. BITS Pilani would issue a letter of admission (after all requirements are met), this letter is to be used for getting the student visa.

Can I work on a student Visa?

Visa restrictions do not permit students to work in India.

What is practice school?

During Practice School (PS), the classroom is shifted to a professional location where the students, under the supervision of the faculty are involved in applying the knowledge acquired in the classroom for finding solutions to real life problems.The PS programme consists of two components: PS-I of 2 months duration implemented during the summer following the second year and PS-II of 5 ½ months duration, implemented during either of the semesters of the final year.

What is the Thesis option?

An integrated undergraduate degree programme student must opt for either Thesis or Practice School in their final year of study. In the Thesis option, students will be assigned a topic of research on which they are required to work either at BITS or at a collaborating organization for a duration of five and a half months.

Where is Pilani?

Pilani is located 200 km west of Delhi and 220 km north of Jaipur in the State of Rajasthan and in northwestern part of India.

Where can my parents stay?

Please refer to the ISA Brochure.

Would my electrical device work in India?

The power in India is 230 volts and 50 Hz, you may need an adapter for your device.

Would my cell phone work in India?

Mobile phones in India operate using GSM technology and function within 900/1800 MHz ranges. If you already own a GSM phone and if your home country too operates within the same GSM range, you can use your phone in India.

What is the Indian currency and where can I get it?

Indian currency is called Rupee (INR). You could either bring Indian Rupee from your country or convert your currency into Indian Rupee at the airport or at the bank on campus.

Is there a Bank on Campus?

Within the Vidya Vihar Campus there is a branch of UCO Bank with ATM facility. In the adjoining CEERI Campus there is a branch of the State Bank of India, with ATM facility. Vidya Vihar Campus also have ATM facility of Axis & ICICI Bank. Pilani also have ICICI, Axis, Yes, SBI, PNB Banks. The Pilani Post office is located within the Campus, while a Telegraph office is situated in the CEERI Campus.

Are there any student clubs on campus?

Please refer to the ISA Brochure.

What is the weather like in Pilani?

The temperatures during the year go to extremes like 45^oC in summer and 0^oC in winter. The climate is generally dry and healthy. Annual rainfall is about 30 cms.

Where is Goa?

Goa is located in the western region of India; it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.

Where can my parents stay?

The list of nearby hotels is given on http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/goa/goaHotels.

Is there a Bank on Campus?

The K K Birla Goa campus has a branch of State Bank of India (SBI), where you can open an account. The same bank provides ATM facility to withdraw money. There is one more ATM provided by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank.

Are there any student clubs on campus?

Please refer to the ISA Brochure.

What is the weather like in Goa?

Being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, the climate of Goa is warm and humid for most of the year. May is the hottest month in Goa with an average temperature of 30^oC (86^oF) and the coldest is January at 25^oC (77^oF). The wettest month is July with an average of 995mm

Where is Hyderabad?

Hyderabad, the City of Pearls, is located in the north-western part of the State of Telangana in southeastern India.

Where can my parents stay?

The list of nearby hotels is given on the following link: https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/NearByAccommodation-1.pdf.

Is there a Bank on the Hyderabad Campus?

Cannought Place, the shopping complex on campus has a branch of State Bank of India (SBI), where you can open an account.

Are there any student clubs on campus?

Please refer to the ISA Brochure.

How is the weather in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate bordering on a hot semi-arid climate. Summer, between March to June are hot and humid, with average highs in the mid-30s Celsius; maximum temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F) between April and June. W inter lasts for only about 2 1/2 months, during which the lowest temperature occasionally dips to 10^oC (50^oF) in December and January. May is the hottest month and January, the coldest.