FAQs

• What do you mean by GCC and Non-GCC Applicants? What is the preference GCC Students get?

  Candidates who are Residents of any GCC Country (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait) or have their parents as Residents in any GCC Country will be treated as GCC candidates. All GCC candidates aqre required to submit the passport copy of their parent residing in the GCC country with valid Residence Visa stamp as proof of residence in the GCC Country. The rest shall be treated as Non-GCC candidates. Since BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is primarily committed to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC Countries, the selection process takes place through two merit lists for the GCC and NON-GCC candidates. Candidates from GCC Countries are first offered admission.

   

  All other aspects governing admission such as Fee Structure, submission of various documents etc are applicable equally to GCC and Non-GCC candidates.

   

  Candidates who are Residents of any GCC Country* or have their parents as Residents in any GCC Country will be treated as GCC candidates. The rest shall be treated as Non-GCC candidates. Since BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is primarily committed to cater to the educational requirements of the residents of the GCC Countries, the selection process takes place through two merit lists separately for the GCC and NON-GCC candidates.

   

  The first merit list comprises of GCC candidates. After allotment and acceptance of seats by GCC candidates, the second merit list is prepared which comprises of NON-GCC candidates. All balance seats left after allotting to the GCC candidates are allotted to the NON-GCC candidates in order of their merit.

  All other aspects such as Fee Structure, submission of various documents etc are applicable equally to GCC and Non-GCC candidates.

• What is the minimum overall aggregate required for applying to the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus?

  A student must have obtained a minimum 60% overall aggregate of marks with at least 60% marks  in Physics, Chemistry and Maths subjects in the Grade 12 examination or its equivalent from a recognized board.

   

• Is there an Entrance Exam or Test?

  No, there is no Entrance test for admission to BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. Admission will be based on the aggregate secured by you in the 12th Grade Qualifying Examination.

• How is the selection done?

  A merit list is prepared in the descending order of the merit of the candidates based on their aggregate percentage of marks in the Qualifying Examination (12 th Grade).

  From the above list, based on the availability of seats and the preferences, candidates will be allotted seats in each programme.

  If a candidate is not allotted his first preference due to non-availability of seats, his second and subsequent preference will be considered.

  If the candidate does not indicate more than one preference or gives only limited number of preferences, he stands to loose admission in a programme even though seats are available and he has the merit since he has not opted for the programme. Hence, all candidates are advised to exercise their preferences with care.

• I have received a letter of Eligibility from the BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus. Is it a confirmation for admission?

  This letter states that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission and hence certain of getting a seat if you have marked all the disciplines in the order of your preference. The Discipline allotment will be done for GCC Students & for Non-GCC Students and the allotment will be done based on your position in the merit list.

• How will the Admission Letter be sent to me?

  The Admission offer letter will be dispatched by courier to you and a copy will be sent by e-mail also. You can also check on the website by entering your unique Application Number.