BITS Pilani - Dubai (BPD) is invited applications for Admission

Admission to BITS, Pilani - Dubai (BPD) is based entirely on the candidates merit, his/her preferences, facilities available and availability of seats in the discipline preferred. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based only on the overall aggregate secured by the candidate in the Qualifying Examination and not based on any entrance test. While the Dubai Campus has been set-up, specially to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, candidates from other countries are also eligible to apply. Admissions are open to all nationalities.

 Eligibility criteria for admissions

    * Candidates must have passed the requisite Qualifying Examination, which is the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination of Ministry of Education, UAE or Senior School Certificate Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, or its equivalent from any recognized State, National or International boards with a minimum 60% overall aggregate* of marks.
    * For all programmes, Candidates must have studied and passed Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in their Qualifying Examination and must have a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry & Maths subjects. If instead of marks any letter grades or GPA are awarded (or any other form of evaluation), their equivalences in marks will be decided by BITS, Pilani- Dubai.
    * Since English is the medium of instruction at BPD, good proficiency in English is essential for admission. Hence candidates who have completed their qualifying examination from Non-English Medium Schools must have secured a TOEFL Score of 500 in paper based test or 61 in internet based test or have an IELTS Score of 5. If necessary, they will also be assessed by an institute-committee for English Comprehension.

Aggregate

: Aggregate is the total marks of all subjects in the Qualifying Examination, considered essential by the Board / University for passing the examination. The Aggregate must compulsorily contain the required subjects, namely, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. . The Candidate's position in the merit list will be based only on this aggregate marks secured by him/her.

Please go through Admission Bulletin carefully for all details on the Admission Process.

Admission to BITS, Pilani - Dubai (BPD) is based entirely on the candidates merit, his/her preferences, facilities available and availability of seats in the discipline preferred. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based only on the overall aggregate secured by the candidate in the Qualifying Examination and not based on any entrance test. While the Dubai Campus has been set-up, specially to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, candidates from other countries are also eligible to apply. Admissions are open to all nationalities.

Important Dates for GCC Candidates

Last date for receipt of Applications     16th June 2009 - 5.00 pm
Announcement of Admission List & Dispatch of Admission Offer Letters to selected candidates     18th June , 2009
Last date for receipt of acceptance of Admission Offer along with required documents, admission fee and first semester tuition fee from selected candidates     2nd July, 2009- 5.00 pm
Last date for receiving late applications     22nd August, 2009
Finalization of Admission List     23rd August, 2009
Orientation Programme     25th August, 2009
Registration of Courses     27th August, 2009
Commencement of Classes     30th August, 2009

Important dates in the admission process for Non-GCC Candidates
Last date for receipt of Applications     4th July, 2009 - 5.00 pm
Announcement of Admission List & Dispatch of Admission Offer Letters to selected candidates     6th July, 2009
Last date for receipt of acceptance of Admission Offer along with required documents, admission fee and first semester tuition fee from selected candidates     2nd August, 2009- 5.00 pm
Last date for receiving late applications     22nd August, 2009
Finalization of Admission List     23rd August, 2009
Orientation Programme     25th August, 2009
Registration of Courses     27th August, 2009
Commencement of Classes     30th August, 2009

 Scholarships and Fee Concessions

Scholarships

   1. Merit Scholarship

          * Students who have obtained 90% and above in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination will be given a 20% concession in the first semester tuition fee as scholarship at the time of admission. This scholarship is limited to the first semester only.
          * Students who have obtained 80% and above in the aggregate of the Qualifying Examination will be given a 15% concession in the first semester tuition fee as scholarship at the time of admission. This scholarship is limited to the first semester only.
          * On obtaining a CGPA of 9.0 on a 10.0 scale in each semester, students will be eligible for a 20% concession in the tuition fee as scholarship for the following semester.

   2. Scholarship for Board Toppers

      Students who have secured top positions in 12th standard in their respective boards (UAE National General Secondary School Exam or CBSE-India or any other State National or International Boards) will be offered the following scholarship for the first semester.
          * First Rank holder: 100% of the tuition fee
          * Second Rank holder: 75% of the tuition fee
          * Third Rank holder: 50% of the tuition fee
      The above scholarship is limited to the first semester only. Relevant documents certifying the above must be enclosed along with the application form from competent authorities.

   3. Scholarship for Sports Excellence

          * Students who have participated and won medals in International championships will be eligible for 50% concession on the 1st semester tuition fee and students who have participated in the International Championships are eligible for 15% concession on the 1st semester tuition fee. This scholarship is limited to the first semester only.
          * Students who have participated and won medals in National tournaments are eligible for 20% concession on the 1st semester tuition fee and students who have participated in National Tournaments are eligible for 5% concession on the 1st semester tuition fee. This scholarship is limited to the first semester only.

   4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

      There will be a few merit-cum-means scholarships available to students. Those students who wish to apply to this must strictly adhere to the guidelines prescribed for the same which will be available from the Student Welfare Office. The amount and number of scholarships will be decided by a duly constituted committee. This scholarship is applicable to UAE students only.

Fee Concessions

   1. Special Concession for UAE Nationals: Students who are UAE Nationals and who meet the eligibility criteria of the institution will be offered full scholarship throughout the programme which shall include full waiver on tuition fee, hostel fee, transport fee and cost of books.
   2. Fee Concession in case of sudden bereavement of earning member of the family: The Institute will help by waiving off 100% tuition fee for a semester for those students who face financial hardships due to the sudden and untimely demise of the sole earning member of their family in that semester. A scholarship of upto 75% can be offered for the subsequent semesters on a case to case basis, depending on means and need and the overall performance/discipline of the student.
   3. Fee Concession for Physically Challenged Students: All students who are physically challenged, who secure admission satisfying the eligibility criteria of the institute will be eligible for 15% concession on the tuition fee throughout the programme subject to satisfactory academic performance in each semester.

      Relevant documents from an Authorized Medical Practitioner must be produced explaining the nature of physical handicap and certifying no bar for the student in pursuing an engineering programme due to the physical disability. The Admission to the institution and award of the scholarship will be done at the sole discretion of the Institute Authorities. Responsibility of providing any medical attention to the student in respect of his/her handicap during the course of his/her study entirely rests with the parent.

 Programme Fee

    * Application fee* : Dhs. 200/- ( payable at the time of submitting the application)
    * Admission fee* : Dhs. 1500/-
    * Activity fee : Dhs. 1000/-
    * Tuition Fee : Dhs. 17500/- per semester (payable in 2 installments)
    * Lab Caution Deposit: Dhs. 5000/-

*Non-Refundable

Hostel Fee

    * The Hostel Fee is under revision for the academic year 2009-10 and the revised fee will be informed shortly.

Transport Fee

    * Dubai : Dhs. 1500/- per semester
    * Sharjah and Ajman : Dhs. 1750/- per semester

Visa Fee

    * Fresh Visa : Dhs. 2100/- per annum ( Valid for 1 year )
    * Visa Renewal : Dhs. 1500/- per annum ( payable in 2nd , 3rd & 4th year )

Currently prevailing fee and is subject to change on the instructions of Govt. of UAE.

Medical Insurance Fee

    * Insurance Fee including dental cover : Dhs. 1550/- per annum

(If not already insured from a UAE based insurance company.)

Each academic year consists of two semesters. In addition to the above, student who opts for the Practice School (PS) program, will be required to pay PS - I fee of Dhs. 4500/- excluding hostel & transport, at the end of the 2nd year.

Crossed Cheques & Drafts should be drawn in favour of M/s. ETA - NET. If the payment is made in US $ demand drafts, an amount of US $ 50 to be added along with the fees amount, payable towards Bank charges.

The application form for 2009 admissions is currently available for download.