The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, recognized as an Institute of Eminence by MHRD, is India’s leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed to be university invites applications to register for BITSAT-2025, the only online admission test for admissions to Integrated first degree (B.E., B.Pharm, and M.Sc.) programmes in its campuses at Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. BITSAT-2025 Session-1 would be conducted during 26-30 May, 2025 and Session-2 would be conducted during 22-26 Jun, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

(i)	B.E., M.Sc. Programmes Candidates must have completed their 12th-grade examination under the 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or an equivalent qualification. ➢ A minimum of five subjects is required, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one Language, and any additional subject beyond these four. ➢ Candidates must secure: • An aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and • At least 60% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics individually. ➢ Both theory and practical components must be considered while calculating percentages.
(ii)	B.Pharm. Programme ➢ Candidates must have completed their 12th-grade examination under the 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or an equivalent qualification. ➢ A minimum of five subjects is required, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, one Language, and any additional subject beyond these four. ➢ Candidates must secure: • An aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics, and • At least 60% marks in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics individually. ➢ Both theory and practical components must be considered while calculating percentages.
Admissions to all the programmes are subject to the conditions given below:
	Students who are appearing for the 12th examination in 2025 or who have passed the 12th Examination in 2024 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2025. If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in the 12th class or its equivalent, only his/her latest performance is considered. Additionally, the candidates must meet the following conditions: ➢ Students must appear for their 12th-grade examination for the first time in 2024 or 2025, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as compulsory subjects, provided their results are available by the submission deadline (June 30, 2025), as specified on the admissions portal. OR ➢ Students who completed their 12th-grade examination in 2024 may reappear for improvement exams in specific subject(s). The results of these improvements must be available by the submission deadline (June 30, 2025), as specified on the admissions portal. OR ➢ Students who retake the full set of 12th-grade subjects (in 2024/2025) are also eligible, provided their results are available by the submission deadline (June 30, 2025), as specified on the admissions portal. Important Dates Start of application form  January 21, 2025 Deadline to apply online for BITSAT-2025 for Session-1 or Both the sessions  18th April, 2025 BITSAT-2025 Online Test Session-1*  26th to 30th May, 2025 The application window to apply for BITSAT-2025 Session-2 only  26th May to 10th June, 2025 BITSAT-2025 Online Test Session-2*  22nd to 26th June 2025 * Tentative dates For more details and online application : https://www.bitsadmission.com/index.aspx

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HOTEL MANAGEMENT JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (NCHM JEE) – 2025: APPLY NOW

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HOTEL MANAGEMENT JOINT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (NCHM JEE) – 2025 The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE-2025) for admission to the B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) Course at the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM&CT) for the Academic Year 2025-26 in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:  A candidate should have passed 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Examination or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects, from a recognized Educational Board. Candidate must have passed English as a subject of study (core/elective/functional) in the qualifying examination. or equivalent. 

Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination in this year 2024-25 can also appear in NCHM JEE 2025 on provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) is not submitted at the time of counselling or at the time of admission or latest by 30 September, 2025. 

Scheme of Examination 

Pattern of Examination Type of questions (MCQ)

 No. of Questions Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 30 

Reasoning and Logical Deduction 30

 General Knowledge & Current Affairs 30 

English Language 60 

Aptitude for Service Sector 50 

Total 200

The medium of Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only.

Information bulletin: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/images/ib-nchm-jee-2025.pdf

For more details & online application: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/

B. DESIGN & BBA @ Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI): Apply Now

The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has been playing a pioneering role in shaping the development of the Footwear & Leather sector in India. FDDI is among the top three Universities/ Institutions in the World taking up higher education in the core domain and aiding in bridging the skill gap in the areas of Footwear, Leather Accessory & lifestyle products.

FDDI offers Bachelor and Master Degree programmes in the areas of Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Retail & Fashion Merchandise and Leather Goods & Accessories Design, besides offering short term Industry specific programmes.
FDDI has Pan India Presence with 12 state-of art campuses spread across the country. It has world class Infrastructure & Facilities (equipped with Smart Class Rooms, Workshops with latest machineries & equipment’s, High tech IT lab, High end Product development Centre, International Testing Centre, Comprehensive Library, Auditorium & Sports facilities, and In campus Hostels etc.), created across the functional domain to ensure international standards of higher education, training & delivery for Footwear, Leather products, Retail and Allied Industries – 360° interventions under one umbrella.

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES 

1. Bachelor of Design (B. Des.): Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters) ·

B. Des. (Footwear Design & Production) (B.Des. – FDP) · 

B. Des. (Fashion Design) (B.Des. – FD) ·

B. Des. (Leather, Lifestyle and Product Design) (B.Des. – LLPD)

 2. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters) 

 BBA (Retail & Fashion Merchandise) (BBA – RFM) 

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES (B.DES. / BBA)

• A candidate who has passed :-
  a) 10+2, in any stream, from any recognized Board; or
  b) any School or Board or University examination in India or in foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system; or
  c) School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects; or
  d) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved three –years full time Diploma after Class X offered by Board of Technical Education of any state or Union territory;
• Candidates who are appearing for above said examinations in this academic year (2024-25) also eligible to apply.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS (FOR ALL PROGRAMMES)

https://www.fddiindia.com/examination-process

Important Dates:

1	Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2025	20th April 2025
2.	Last date of Online submission of application for AIST 2025 (Without Late Fee)	30th April 2025
3.	Availability of open window for editing forms	21st April 22nd April 2025
4.	Availability of Admit cards	1st May 2025
5.	Entrance exam Date (AIST 2025)	11th May 2025

 

Admission prospectus: Click here

For more details and application: https://www.fddiindia.com/