BITS HD Admission Test
The BITS HD admission test, short for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Higher Degree test, is the entrance examination used for admission to selected postgraduate programmes at BITS Pilani. It is taken by engineering and pharmacy graduates who want a seat in master of engineering and master of pharmacy…
BITS HD Admission Test exam pattern
| Test | Questions | Duration | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test I | 30 | 45 minutes | Core Mathematics; English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning |
| Test II | 70 | 105 minutes | Basic subjects of the candidate's discipline |
| Software Systems Test | 50 | 60 minutes | Programme-specific Software Systems subjects |
| Environmental Engineering Test | 50 | 60 minutes | Programme-specific Environmental Engineering subjects |
Test I is compulsory for candidates taking the BITS HD Test. It contains 15 Core Mathematics questions and 15 English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning questions. Test II is used for most Higher Degree programmes except programmes with a separate test. The Software Systems and Environmental Engineering tests are applicable only to the respective programmes.
All questions are objective-type multiple-choice questions with four answer choices and one correct answer. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, each incorrect answer carries a penalty of 1 mark, and an unattempted question receives no marks. The questions and instructions are in English.
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