BITSAT does not have separate cutoffs for girls. Admission to BITS Pilani and its campuses is purely based on merit, without any reservations for gender, caste, or category. However, BITS does have a supernumerary quota for board exam toppers and female students, which allows additional seats without lowering the merit-based cutoff. This quota does not mean that girls have different or lower cutoffs.
In the case of tie-breaking, BITS gives slight preference to female candidates. If two students have the same BITSAT score, the tie is resolved by comparing marks in Physics, then Chemistry, and then by giving priority to female candidates. If the tie remains, the older applicant is given preference.
BITSAT 2025 Tie Breaking Rule
If two candidates have the same BITSAT score, the tie is resolved using the following steps in order:
- Marks in Mathematics / Biology (for B.Pharm) in BITSAT 2025 are compared first.
- If still tied, marks in Physics are considered.
- If the tie remains, marks in Chemistry are used.
- If candidates are still tied, the total marks in PCM / PCB in the 12th board exam are compared.
- If the tie persists:
- Female candidates are given preference.
- If still tied, the older application (based on date of form submission) is given priority.
Do Girls Have an Advantage in BITSAT Admission?
No, girls do not get any special advantage or reservation in BITSAT admissions. BITS Pilani gives admission purely based on merit, which means all students—whether boys or girls—are selected only based on their BITSAT Eligibility and score. There are no separate cutoffs or reserved seats for girls.
However, BITS Pilani does offer some scholarships to support students. For example, the “100x100 Scholarship Campaign for Girl Students” gives 100% tuition fee scholarships to 100 girls. This is not a reservation but a way to help and encourage more girls to study in top colleges like BITS.
Also Check: Gender Ratio and Performance in BITSAT 2025
BITSAT 2025: What Is the 100×100 Scholarship Campaign for Girl Students?
The 100² Scholarships Campaign is a special initiative by BITS Pilani to support academically brilliant girl students and promote gender balance in engineering and science education. Through this campaign, 100 deserving female candidates who score high in BITSAT are offered 100% tuition fee waivers for their program, which may be four or five years, depending on the course. BITS alumni and corporate donors fully fund the scholarship under CSR. Selection is purely merit-based, and recipients must maintain strong academic performance and follow all campus rules throughout their studies to continue receiving the benefits. This effort aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage more young women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
- The number of female engineering students is still low in most institutions.
- High tuition fees often stop deserving girls from pursuing higher education.
- The campaign aims to make sure that tuition costs are not a reason for talented girls to miss out on studying at BITS.
- The goal is to increase female participation in BITS undergraduate programs.
BITSAT 2025: Direct Admission to Board Toppers
BITS Pilani always offers direct admission to students who get the first rank in their State or Central board exams. This helps bring in top-performing students from across India. For the year 2025, board toppers will get guaranteed admission to any course they choose, even if they don’t appear for BITSAT 2025, as long as they meet the basic eligibility criteria.
Starting from the 2025–26 academic year, these board toppers can also choose a new 5-year integrated program. This includes a B.E. degree from a BITS STEM campus in India and an MBA from BITS School of Management (BITSOM), Mumbai.
Wrapping Up
BITSAT admissions are completely merit-based and do not have separate cutoffs or reservations for girls. While female candidates do not receive any advantage during the admission process, BITS Pilani encourages gender diversity through initiatives like the 100×100 Scholarship Campaign. This scholarship supports 100 high-scoring girl students by covering their full tuition fees, helping reduce financial barriers and promoting more female participation in STEM fields. Overall, while admissions remain equal for all, BITS Pilani is taking steps to ensure talented girls have better opportunities to pursue quality higher education.
