BITS HD Admission Test

Test I: Core Mathematics

• Calculus, including limits, continuity, derivatives, definite integrals and infinite series
• Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and vector calculus
• Linear algebra, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors
• Complex variables, analytic functions, Cauchy's theorems, Taylor and Laurent series and residues
• Probability and statistics, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression
• Differential equations, Fourier series, Laplace transforms and partial differential equations
• Numerical methods, including methods for nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations and numerical integration

Test I: English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning

• Grammar and sentence structure
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms, antonyms and contextual meaning
• Reading comprehension
• Composition and paragraph organisation
• Verbal reasoning
• Logical reasoning and analytical thinking

Test II: Discipline-Specific Subjects

• Chemical Engineering: chemical process calculations, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mass and heat transfer, reaction engineering, process technology, plant design and process control
• Civil Engineering: mechanics and strength of materials, structural analysis, concrete and steel design, transportation, surveying, construction, soil mechanics, water resources and environmental engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering: electrical sciences, electromagnetics, digital electronics, signals and systems, electrical machines, control systems, power systems, electronics, microprocessors and communication systems
• Mechanical Engineering: production techniques, materials, production planning, machine design, mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and machines
• Computer Science and other disciplines: questions are based on the basic undergraduate subjects prescribed for the selected Higher Degree programme.

Software Systems Test

• Programming and structured programming
• Object-oriented programming
• Software engineering
• Database systems
• Computer systems and related software topics

Environmental Engineering Test

• Programme-specific environmental engineering subjects
• Environmental pollution and control
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Environmental chemistry and related engineering fundamentals