i am a diploma student (after 10th diploma) and i want to get into BITS Pilani, do i still need to appear for BITSAT? and if i do appear, will i get admission in first year or second year?

Hello dear student,

To gain admission to BITS Pilani, diploma holders must appear for the BITSAT examination and satisfy the institute's eligibility requirements. A diploma alone is not sufficient for admission.

• Admission to BITS Pilani is primarily through BITSAT, the institute's entrance examination.

• Candidates must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for engineering programs.

• A minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is generally required, along with at least 60% marks in each subject individually.

• BITS Pilani does not offer lateral entry into the second year of its B.E. programs. All admitted students begin from the first year, regardless of any diploma qualification they may hold.

• Diploma holders who have also completed the required 10+2 qualification with the necessary subjects and marks can apply through the regular BITSAT admission process.

Therefore, if your goal is to study at BITS Pilani, you will need to meet the standard Class 12 eligibility criteria and qualify through BITSAT, as direct admission based solely on a diploma is not available.

You can find and access more information here: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/bitsat-eligibility-criteria

Hope it helps!