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I passed CBSE with PCB but want Maths too: Can I take BITSAT 2025?

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Asked by Anonymous - Dec 29, 2024Hindi

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I have passed my cbse board this year with pcb , but want to take maths also ,and that's why I have filled my form for only maths as private candidate,my aggregate in pcb was around 80 percent and now also want to give maths this year ,am I eligible for bitsat 2025

Ans: You are eligible to appear for BITSAT 2025. However, securing admission to a specific branch or campus of BITS (Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad) requires meeting the minimum cut-off marks. Typically, you need to score between 285 and 330, depending on the campus and branch of your choice.

The difficulty level of BITSAT falls between JEE Main and JEE Advanced, but the key challenge lies in the limited time available to answer a large number of questions. Additionally, the annual tuition fees for BITS are approximately ?8 lakh.

It is advisable to have both Plan A and Plan B by appearing for 4-5 other entrance exams as backup options. This will allow you to choose the most suitable college and course based on your final scores and preferences. All the Best for Your Prosperous Future.

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Sir my daughter scored 73.8 in 10+2 but maths percentile is very low @ 46. She wish to appear in BITSAT. Can she be eligible if she improves her score in improvement exam to be held in July by CBSE?

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