Birla Institute of Technology and Science
India
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: BITS.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or master's degrees (4 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Cumulative grade point average of 6.5/10, class I or very high class II mention.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's (except for B. Pharmacy — M. Pharmacy is required)or master's degree .
Documents required: Official mark sheets/transcripts/records; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1964. Categorized as an institution "deemed to be a university". Considered a good to excellent institution. Under the dual degree scheme it is possible to register concurrently for two first degrees. Option to participate in an eight-month practice school program. Minimum admission requirement is 12 years of education.
Grading systems:
| 10 | Excellent |
| 8 | Good |
| 6 | Fair |
| 4 | Poor |
| 2 | Exposed |
| Distinction | 9.0-10.0 |
| Division I | 7.0- 8.9 |
| Division II | 4.5- 6.9 |
Some Indian institutions award class on last year; some on honours courses; some do not count failed/repeated courses. We calculate average on all marks/grades. Examinations held at end of semester.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after appropriate degree.
Ph.D.: 3 years after appropriate degree.
Last updated: Jul 28, 2008