BITS Pilani begins direct admission process 2025 for board exam toppers; eligibility, tie-breaking rule

Birla Institute of Science and Technology (BITS) Pilani has opened the registration window for students who secured first rank in Class 12 board exams. The institute is offering direct admission to first-rank students from all central and state boards into their preferred programme.

Toppers of Class 12 board exam seeking admission to the Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Master of Science (MSc), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programmes at BITS Pilani and its other campuses can register on the official website at bitsadmission.com. The deadline to apply for BITS direct admission 2025 for board toppers is June 30.

To be eligible for BITS Pilani direct admission 2025, candidates should have studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics or biology in their Class 12 exam. Candidates should also meet the minimum eligibility criteria by securing at least 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), with a minimum of 60% in each subject.

“The first rank student in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) stream will be considered for admission to any of the first-degree programmes of his/her choice, the first rank holder of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) stream will be considered for admission to B.Pharm. or B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering programme only,” the official notice said.

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BITS Pilani Direct Admission 2025: Process to break ties among rank holders

If a Board declares more than one candidate as the first rank holder, BITS Pilani will admit a maximum of four candidates under this scheme. In cases where more than four candidates share the first rank, the tie will be resolved using the following criteria.

• The candidates’ scores in mathematics from the 12th-grade examination will be used first to break the tie.
• If the tie remains unresolved, their physics scores from the 12th-grade exam will be considered next.
• Should the tie still persist, the candidates’ chemistry scores from the 12th-grade examination will be used.
• If the tie continues, their mathematics scores from the 10th-grade examination will be taken into account.
• If required, their science scores from the 10th-grade examination will be considered to separate them.
• If the tie still cannot be resolved, the admission committee reserves the right to introduce additional criteria, including a written test. Any such measures will be communicated to the candidates who have applied under this scheme.