ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-09 To B.E (BITS, PILANI – DUBAI)

BITS, PILANI – DUBAI

ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-09 TO FOLLOWING COURSES:-


(1) B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science
(2) B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
(3) B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
(4) B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
(5) B.E. (Hons.) Chemical Engineering
(6) B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology

ELIGIBILITY:-

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 these programmes are planned 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 Admission:-

(1) 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.

(2) For all six 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.

(3 )However candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology (in place of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in the Qualifying Examination and have a minimum overall aggregate of 60% and a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects are eligible to apply, only for B.E.(Hons.) Biotechnology Programme. These candidates have to register for Remedial Maths course before taking other Maths courses in the curriculum.

(4) Since English is the medium of instruction at BPD, good proficiency in English is essential for admission Moreover, as per the requirements of the Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of UAE, all candidates desirous of admission including those who have studied in English medium 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. **

* 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.

**Candidates who could not appear for their TOEFL / IELTS tests due to non-availability of test dates before the submission of application but otherwise meet all the other BPD admission requirements will be offered "Provisional Admission". The Provisional admission will be confirmed upon the submission of the TOEFL/IELTS scorecard with the required score, on or before 24th August 2008. If the candidate fails to meet the TOEFL / IELTS requirement within the specified time indicated, the admission will stand cancelled.

Please note that in respect of all candidates, admitted and registered, the TOEFL / IELTS exam/test fee paid by the candidates to the testing center will be subsequently adjusted against the semester tuition fee on producing the fee receipt of the same. Also, candidates who have secured a TOEFL score of 600 and above (PBT) and 100 and above (iBT) or an IELTS score of 8 and above will be eligible for a concession of 5% on one semester’s tuition fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:-

(1)The application must be filled-up neatly and legibly.

(2) The filled-in application form must be accompanied by the following documents and fees.

(a) Copy of marksheet of the Qualifying Examination, such as General Secondary Education Certificate of Ministry of Education, UAE or Senior School Certificate of CBSE, New Delhi, India or its equivalent. (Please refer Equivalency Table attached as Annexure - 2 with this bulletin for equivalences applicable to you. If your high school board is not found in the equivalency table, clarification can be sought through email)

(b) Copy of the Birth Certificate or any other document such as the 10th Grade Certificate for proof of date of birth.

(c) Passport copy (first 3 pages and last 2 pages). Candidates, who do not possess a valid Passport at the time of sending the Application, must enclose a declaration along with the Application, that they will fax the required Passport pages on or before 10th August, 2008

(d) Candidates applying under the GCC category must submit the passport copy of the parent residing in the GCC country with valid Residence Visa Stamp.

(e) TOEFL/IELTS Score Report (For all candidates including those who have studied in English Medium Schools.)

(f) Application Fee: Candidates from GCC and countries other than India should send Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) 150.00 only by Cash/Cheque / Crossed Demand Draft, drawn in favour of ETA-Network of Education and Training, payable at Dubai. Candidates from India should attach an Application Fee of Rs. 2000.00 by way of demand draft drawn in favour of Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani on UCO Bank, Vidya Vihar, Pilani (Code: 0150) or on State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Pilani (Code: 1398). Application received without this fee will not be considered.

(3) The completed Application Form along with all the above enclosures must be submitted in person or sent by courier to "The Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani - Dubai, Dubai International Academic City, P.O. Box 500022, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on or before 18th June, 2008 by GCC Candidates and on or before 6th July, 2008 by NON-GCC candidates.

(4) On receipt of the Application, a unique Application Number will be allotted and informed to the candidate. In all subsequent correspondence with the Institute, the candidate must quote this Application Number. Failure to do this may make it difficult to connect all the correspondence together and may result in non-admission.
Incomplete Application will be rejected.

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IMPORTANT DATES IN THE ADMISSION PROCESS


Important dates in the admission process for GCC Candidates

a) Last date for receipt of Applications
18th June, 2008 - 5.00 pm

b) Announcement of Admission List & Dispatch of Admission Offer Letters to
selected candidates

19th June , 2008

c) Last date for receipt of acceptance of Admission Offer along with required
documents, admission fee and first semester tuition fee from selected candidates

3rd July, 2008 – 5.00 pm

d) Last date for receiving late applications
24rd August, 2008 – 5.00 pm

e) Finalization of Admission List
26th August, 2008

f) Orientation & Registration of Courses
28th August, 2008

g) Commencement of Classes
31st August, 2008

Important dates in the admission process for Non-GCC Candidates

a) Last date for receipt of Applications
6th July, 2008 – 5.00 pm

b) Announcement of Admission List & Dispatch of Admission Offer Letters to selected candidates
8th July, 2008

c) Last date for receipt of acceptance of Admission Offer along with required documents, admission fee and first semester tuition fee from selected candidates
3rd August, 2008 – 5.00 pm

d) Last date for receiving late applications
24th August, 2008 – 5.00 pm

e) Finalization of Admission List

26th August, 2008

f) Orientation & Registration of Courses
28th August, 2008

g) Commencement of Classes
31st August, 2008

CONTACT INFORMATION:-

Postal Address
Admissions Office
BITS Pilani - Dubai
Dubai International Academic City
P. O. Box No. - 500022
Dubai
UAE


Telephone: +9714 4200 700
Admission Office (Direct) : +9714 4200 811
Fax: +9714 - 4200 555
Email Address: - admission@bitsdubai.com

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