BITS HD 2025 - Registration (Started), Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

Updated By Shivani on 01 Apr, 2025 12:01

Registration Starts On March 06, 2025

BITS HD 2025 exam will be conducted on May 26 and June 1, 2025, in online mode for admissions to higher degree programs for the BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa campuses. The BITS HD 2025 application form has been released, and the last date to apply for the exam is April 19, 2025. Candidates can go to the bitsadmission.com website to check the latest updates and fill out the application form for the BITS HD exam 2025.
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BITS HD 2025 Exam

BITS HD 2025 Registration Process has commenced. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) has initiated the registration process and released the BITS HD 2025 application form on the official website at bitsadmission.com. According to the official schedule, the last date to fill out the BITS HD 2025 application form is April 19, 2025, by 5 PM. The BITS HD 2025 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 26, 2025, and June 01, 2025, for admission into their M.E/M.Pharm/M.Phil programs. Candidates willing to appear for the BITS HD 2025 exam, can register and fill out the application form before the deadline. The direct link to fill BITS HD 2025 application form has been provided below. 

Direct Link-BITS HD 2025 Application Form- (Link Activated)

BITS HD application form 2025  should only be filled by the candidates who meet the BITS HD 2025 eligibility criteria for the exam. GATE/GPAT candidates can also appear for the BITS HD exam 2025. While filling out the application form the candidates need to fill in their program preferences in order, and three preferences of the exam center as well. One candidate can only submit a single form for admission to a higher degree. Any mistakes made by the candidates can be rectified during the BITS HD 2025 application correction window. Still, candidates should note that they will be restricted to changing only certain aspects of the application form. So they should fill out the application form with clarity and avoid any sort of mistakes. 

Only the candidates who pay the application fees of Rs 1000/- (for candidates who wish to apply through GATE/GPAT) and Rs 3500/- (including the fees of BITS HD online test) will be considered for further iterations in the admission process. Candidates should take a print of the filled-in application form and keep it for reference. For any queries, candidates can directly reach out to hdadmissions@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in. 

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About BITS HD Exam 2025

BITS HD 2025 exam is a highly competitive exam conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for admission into their M.E/M.Pharm/M.Phil programs. Candidates who desire to apply for admission to BITS' higher degree programs leading to M.E. or M.Pharm at any of its three campuses - Pilani, Hyderabad, or Goa - should take the BITS HD entrance exam. Candidates must be aware that admission to BITS Higher Degree programs will be granted via the GATE/GPAT results in addition to the BITS HD test. Candidates may apply for admission to three higher education degrees through BITS HD 2025, including the Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in a variety of courses.

BITS HD 2025 exam is conducted in online mode and the test has two parts: Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 is mandatory for all the aspirants and will be for 45 minutes of time frame holding 30 questions for 90 marks. It will have 15 questions each from core mathematics and English language skills & logical reasoning. Test 2 is for the students for all the HD programs except for ME in software systems and ME in environmental engineering. Test 2 is held to check the grasp of the students in their particular disciplines and will last for 105 minutes. Aspirants will get a total number of 70 questions in the test 2.

BITS HD 2025 Highlights

Check out the highlights of the BITS HD entrance exam -

ParticularsDetails
Name of ExamBirla Institute of Technology and Science Higher Degree Exam (BITS HD)
Conducting BodyBITS Pilani
Exam DateMay 26 - June 1, 2025
Question TypeMCQ Type (Objective)
Purpose of Conducting the Exam

Admission into M.E, M.Pharm., and M.Phil programs offered at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa campuses

Exam TypeNational Level Entrance Exam
Frequency of ExamOnce a Year
Entrance Exam ModeOnline (Computer-Based Test)
Negative MarkingYes
BITS HD 2025 Dates     

Application Form Commencement: February 15, 2025

Last Date to Apply: April 19, 2025 

Editing of the Application Form: April 21-22, 2025

Hall Ticket Downloading: May 20, 2025 - till the exam date 

BITS HD 2025 Exam: May 26 and June 1, 2025

BITS HD Exam Dates 2025

BITS HD 2025 exam date and schedule have been released by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. Candidates can check the important dates here. 

Events 

Dates 

BITS HD 2025 portal to apply opens on 

February 15, 2025

Deadline to submit the BITS HD 2025 Application Form with Prescribed Fees 

April 19, 2025 (Till 5 pm)

BITS HD 2025 Application Form Correction/Editing Begins on 

April 21-22, 2025

Announcement of Admissions for Candidates based on GATE Scores (Iteration 1)

April 28, 2025

Deadline for the Payment of Fees for Candidates Offered Admissions through GATE (Iteration 1)

May 14, 2025  (Till 5 pm)

Test Center, Test Date, & Slot Allotment 

May 9, 2025

Candidates can download the Hall Tickets from 

May 20, 2025 - till the date of the exam

BITS HD 2025 Online Exam 

May 26 and June 1, 2025

Announcement of Admissions for Candidates based on BITS HD/GATE Scores (Iteration 2)

June 12, 2025

Deadline for the Payment of Fees for Candidates Offered Admissions through Iteration 2

June 27, 2025

Announcement of Admissions for Candidates admitted through BITS HD/GATE Iteration 3

July 1, 2025

Deadline for the Payment of Fees for Candidates Offered Admissions through Iteration 3

July 14, 2025

Reporting of the HD Students 

July 29, 2025

Orientation of the New Students 

July 31, 2025

Registration for the Coursework Commences from 

August 1, 2025

Classwork commences on 

August 2, 2025

Programs Offered Through BITS HD 2025 Exam

Here is a list of courses that are offered after cracking the BITS HD exam 2025. Candidates can check which program is offered in which campus here. 

BITS PilaniBITS GoaBITS Hyderabad
M.E. BiotechnologyM.E. BiotechnologyM.E. Biotechnology
M.E. Chemical     M.E. Chemical     M.E. Chemical 
M.E.Communication EngineeringM.E.Communication EngineeringM.E.Communication Engineering
M.E. Computer ScienceM.E. Computer ScienceM.E. Computer Science
M.E. Design EngineeringM.E. Design EngineeringM.E. Design Engineering
M.E. Embedded Systems M.E. Embedded SystemsM.E. Embedded Systems
M.E. Mechanical M.E. Mechanical M.E. Mechanical 
M.E. Microelectronics M.E. Microelectronics M.E. Microelectronics 
M.E. Environmental Engineering M.E. Environmental Engineering     -
M.E. Software Systems--
M.E. Manufacturing Systems Engineering-M.E. Manufacturing Systems Engineering
M.E. Civil (specialization in Infrastructure Engineering & Management)--
M.E.Civil (specialization in Structural Engineering)-M.E.Civil (specialization in Structural Engineering)
M.E. Civil (specialization in Transportation Engineering)-M.E. Civil (specialization in Transportation Engineering)
M.Pharm (specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry)--
M.Pharm. (specialization in Pharmaceutics)-M.Pharm. (specialization in Pharmaceutics)
M.Pharm. (specialization in Pharmacology)-M.Pharm. (specialization in Pharmacology)

BITS HD Eligibility Criteria 2025

BITS HD 2025 eligibility criteria have been released by the authorities in the BITS HD 2025 information brochure. Candidates can learn more about BITS HD 2025 eligibility criteria by consulting the table below.

Particulars

Details

Nationality

Indian Nationals/NRI

Age Limit

There is no age limit in BITS HD

Qualifying Exam

Candidates must hold a B.E/B.Tech degree from a recognized university.

Qualifying Marks

Candidates must have at least 60% in their B.E/B.Tech.

GATE scores

Candidates applying via GATE must have valid scorecards.

BITS HD 2025 Application Form

BITS HD Application Form 2025 has been released by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science and the last date for the candidates to fill out the application form is April 19, 2025, by 5 Pm. Candidates can fill out the BITS HD application form 2025 by following these instructions. The direct link to fill out the BITS HD 2025 application form has been given here:

Steps to fill the BITS HD 2025

Step 1 - Registration: Candidates must first visit the official website and click on the application form link. Registration requires the entry of information such as name, date of birth, gender, email address, and cellphone number. After completing the registration process, the login credentials will be generated.

Step 2 - Form Filling: Candidates must now provide their personal, academic, and contact information. All of the information submitted must be true. The candidates need to submit programs of their choice while filling out the application form. Three exam centers must also be chosen based on personal preferences.

Step 3 - Document submission: Candidates need to submit their photo image of size 50 kb to 100 kb and signature of size 10 kb to 50 kb. The size of the other documents submitted by the candidates should be 100 kb to 300 kb. If appropriate, they will also want a scanned copy of their GATE/GPAT Scorecard. The scanned photographs must adhere to the requirements specified by the authorities.

Step 4 - Fee Payment: Candidates must pay Rs 1000/- for those who wish to be considered through GATE/GPAT, Rs 3500/- for those who wish to be considered through BITS HD online test, OR those who wish to be considered using both options. The BITS HD application fees can be paid using PayU Money credit/debit card/internet banking or using PayTM credit/debit card/internet banking. 

Step 5 - Form Submission: Finally, applicants must submit the BITS HD 2025 application form. A printout must be made for future reference.

BITS HD 2025 Slot Booking

BITS HD 2025 slot booking window is expected to commence from May 9, 2025 (tentatively).  Candidates must provide their application number, date of birth, gender, and email address to access the candidate site. BITS HD slot booking is an online method that allows you to reserve a date and time window for the online admission test. It should be mentioned that slot booking will be done based on applicant preferences and slot availability.

Following successful slot booking, students must obtain the admit card of BITS HD 2025 from the official website and keep it secure till the exam day. 

BITS HD 2025 Admit Card

BITS HD 2025 admit card can be downloaded by the candidates from May 20, 2025, till the date of the exam. Only those candidates who are carrying the hall ticket will be allowed inside the examination center. The admit card is a crucial document for candidates appearing in the exam. The BITS HD 2025 admit card will contain essential information such as the candidate's name, roll number, photograph, exam date, time, and venue. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof. To download the admit card, candidates need to log in to the official website of BITS HD 2025 and enter their login credentials. It's important to check all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully, and if there are any discrepancies, candidates should contact the exam authorities immediately.

BITS HD 2025 Exam Centres

Candidates can check the BITS HD 2025 exam centers list here, the test centers planned by the authorities are in these cities. Check out the BITS HD 2025 exam centers list here:

CityState
AgartalaTripura    
KolkataWest Bengal
AhmedabadGujarat
LucknowUttar Pradesh
Aizwal Mizoram    
Mangalore    Karnataka
AllahabadUttar Pradesh
MehbubnagarTelangana
Anantapur    Andhra Pradesh
MumbaiMaharashtra
BangaloreKarnataka
NagpurMaharashtra
BhopalMadhya Pradesh
NasikMaharashtra
BhubaneswarOdisha
NoidaUttar Pradesh
ChandigarhChandigarh
PatnaBihar
ChennaiTamil Nadu
Pilani Campus of BITSRajasthan
CoimbatoreTamil Nadu
Puducherry    Tamil Nadu
DelhiDelhi
PuneMaharashtra
DurgapurWest Bengal
RaipurChhattisgarh
GhaziabadUttar Pradesh
RajkotGujarat
K K Birla Goa Campus of BITSGoa
RanchiJharkhand
GorakhpurUttar Pradesh
RoorkeeUttarakhand
GulbargaKarnataka
ShimlaHimachal Pradesh
GurugramHaryana
SiliguriWest Bengal
GuwahatiAssam
ThiruvananthapuramKerala
Hyderabad Campus of BITSTelangana
TiruchirappalliTamil Nadu
Hyderabad CityTelangana
TirupatiAndhra Pradesh
IndoreMadhya Pradesh
UdaipurRajasthan
JaipurRajasthan
VadodaraGujarat
JammuJammu and Kashmir
VijayawadaAndhra Pradesh
JamshedpurJharkhand
VisakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh
JodhpurRajasthan
WarangalTelangana
KochiKerala

The final list of the exam centers will be prepared based on the number of applicants and their preference for the exam centers. The candidates shortlisted will be informed about the BITS HD 2025 exam centers through the BITS HD 2025 hall ticket. The authorities have the right to make changes or not conduct the exam at some of the centers depending on various factors.

BITS HD 2025 Syllabus

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) will release the BITS HD syllabus or BITS Higher Degree examination syllabus  on its official website - bitsadmission.com. The BITS HD exam 2025 consists of two parts, Part 1 contains general topics which include Core Mathematics and English Language & Logical Reasoning while Part 2 contains topics from respective engineering disciplines. Candidates are advised to go through the BITS HD syllabus 2025 prior to proceeding to start their preparation as it will help them make a study plan to prepare.

BITS HD Exam Pattern 2025

Understanding the BITS HD 2025 exam pattern is a critical component of preparation. Candidates studying for the BITS HD entrance test 2025 can review the exam pattern to get a sense of what to expect. Candidates may learn about the type of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, and other aspects of the test by consulting the BITS HD exam pattern. There will be two tests in BITS HD 2025: Test 1 and Test 2.

It should be noted that Test 1 will be required of all candidates, but Test 2 will be required of all applicants for higher degree programmes except those applying for M.E. in Sanitation Science, Technology, and Management and M.E. in Software Systems.

Mode

Computer-Based

Medium of Instruction

English

Type of Question

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of Questions

Test 1: 30

Test 2: 70

Test for Software Systems: 50

Test for M.E. Sanitation Science, Technology and Management: 50

Duration

Test 1: 45 minutes

Test 2: 105 minutes

Test for Software Systems: 60 minutes

Test for M.E. Sanitation Science, Technology and Management: 60 minutes

Marking 

3 marks for each correct answer

Negative Marking

-1 for each wrong Answer

BITS HD 2025 Result

BITS HD result 2025 releases in the form of iteration. Candidates can check the BITS HD 2025 iteration in online mode. To view the BITS HD result 2025, candidates must provide their application number, gender, and date of birth. On the basis of the GATE results and the BITS HD entrance examination, the exam administrators will announce two distinct merit lists for each degree course. Candidates should be aware that in each course, 50% of the seats were filled using GPAT/GATE results, with the remaining 50% filled by BITS HD 2025 test scores. The exam administrators prepare a cutoff list for each course based on the number of applications and available seats. 

BITS HD 2025 Selection Process

There is a certain selection process prescribed by the administrative authority of BITS which determines whether a candidate is selected or not. If the candidates qualify up to the selection criteria prescribed by the institute, he/she will be given admission to the program. The candidates must be aware of the BITS HD selection process to have an idea of their selection chances. 

After the entrance test is conducted, BITS HD releases the merit list containing the name of all the candidates who have scored above the cutoff score. The qualifying candidates are further called for the counselling process where they have to bring all the required documents. Further, the candidates will have to appear for the counselling process at allotted date and venue, get the documents verified and pay the admission fee to complete the admission process.

Other Options Apart from BITS HD Exam

Here is a list of similar other entrance exams like the BITS HD entrance test - 

Entrance Exams for M.E Admissions

Entrance Exams for M.Pharm Admissions

GPAT

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Important Dates

BITS HD 2025 Important EventsDates
Registration 06 Mar to 23 Apr, 2025 (*Tentative)
Admit Card 17 May to 19 May, 2025 (*Tentative)
Exam 19 May to 24 May, 2025 (*Tentative)
Result 20 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)
Answer Key Release 01 Jun, 2025 (*Tentative)

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FAQs about BITS HD

Where can we apply for the BITS HD 2025 exam?

Candidates should visit the bitsadmission.com website check the option to apply and begin registering themselves. 

 

Has the BITS HD 2025 application form been released?

The BITS HD 2025 application form has been released on the bitsadmission.com website, candidates can fill out the application form only till April 19, 2025, before 5 pm. 

 

What is the minimum eligibility for BITS HD?

The applicants should have completed their graduation from a recognized university/college to be able to appear for the BITS HD exam. 

 

What is the eligibility criteria for the BITS HD 2025 exam?

Applicants looking to secure admissions to ME, M.Pharma should have at least 60% in their qualifying degree to be able to sit at the BITS campuses. 

 

What is the fees of BITS HD exam?

Aspirants looking for admissions via GATE/GPAT have to pay a fees of Rs 1000 and aspirants filling out the application form directly have to pay a fees of Rs 3150. 

 

Is the BITS HD exam difficult?

With the right preparation approach and preparing for the exam on time will not let applicants feel the burden of the exam. The difficulty level of the exam can be matched with the right syllabus preparation. 

 

What is the BITS HD exam for?

BITS (Birla Institute of Technical Science) Pilani conducts the BITS HD online entrance exam. BITS HD is an abbreviation for Birla Institute of Technical Science Higher Degree. Candidates who wish to apply for admission to BITS' higher degree programmes leading to M.E. or M.Pharma at any of its three campusesโ€”Pilani, Hyderabad, or Goaโ€”should take the BITS HD entrance exam.

Will there be a negative score in BITS HD 2025?

As per the exam pattern of BITS HD, candidates will be given three marks for each correct response, and one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. No marks are awarded for unattempted questions.

How can I fill the BITS HD 2025 application form?

BITS HD 2025 application form will be available online at the official website. 

Will BITS HD 2025 be conducted online or offline?

BITS HD MTech entrance exam will be conducted in online mode i.e. computer-based test (CBT). BITS HD exam will consist of objective or multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question having four answer choices.

 

Who will conduct BITS HD 2025?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science will conduct the BITS HD 2025 entrance exam for admission in programmes like MCA and MTech.

 

What is the exam date of BITS HD 2025?

The BITS HD 2025 exam will be conducted from May 26 - June 1, 2025 in online mode. 

Are GATE qualified candidates exempted from BITS HD?

GATE qualified candidates are exempted from BITS HD for admission in M.E.

Are GPAT qualified candidates exempted from BITS HD?

GPAT qualified candidates are exempted from BITS HD for M.Pharm admission.

Is BITS HD score mandatory for admission in M.Phil?

BITS HD score is mandatory for admission in the M.Phil course. 

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