Frequently Asked Questions

Applicable for Admission to the Two-Year On-Campus

MBA in Business Analytics Programme
Academic Year 2023-24
Application Stage Query:

 What is the eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme?

Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or its equivalent with at least 60% aggregate
marks, and having studied at least one subject in Mathematics or Statistics at the high school (10+2) or
higher level.

Students who are in the final year of their Qualifying Degree programme are also eligible to apply, provided
they can submit the original copies of the results till 1st October, 2023, and fulfil other criteria.

 What is a Qualifying Degree?

Any educational programme which makes you eligible to pursue the two-year on-campus MBA in Business
Analytics from BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) can be considered as a Qualifying Degree.

 I am in the final year of my qualifying degree. How should I calculate my aggregate percentage?

You should calculate your aggregate percentage of marks based on the mark-sheets of all previous
semesters / years related to the qualifying degree available with you at the time of applying. Once you finish
your qualifying degree, you should have obtained minimum of 60% aggregate marks in for all the semesters
/ years combined.

 Is the aggregate percentage for entire course considered for admission or is only the final year
considered?

Percentage for the entire course in the qualifying degree is considered for deciding the eligibility criteria.

 My university mentions the percentage / CGPA for only the final year in the final mark-sheet.
Should I still report the percentage / CGPA for entire course while applying for the MBA in
Business Analytics programme?

Yes, you should report the percentage / CGPA for the entire programme, which should be considered as
your Qualifying Degree.

 I have not yet completed my qualifying degree and till now my percentage / CGPA is below 60%.
I expect my final aggregate percentage / CGPA to be more than 60%. Can I apply for the MBA in
Business Analytics programme?

Yes, you may apply for the MBA in Business Analytics programme. However, once you finish your qualifying
degree, you should have obtained minimum of 60% aggregate marks in all the semesters / years combined.
Otherwise, any offer of admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme of the institute will stand
cancelled whenever you are found to have scored below 60% aggregate marks in your qualifying degree.
 My university calculates CGPA on a scale that is not 10-pointer (e.g. 7 pointer or 9 pointer). Shall
I report CGPA in that scale only?

You should convert the CGPA to percentage. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage of
marks would be based on the procedure as certified by the respective University/Institution. If any
University/Institution confirms that there is no scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the
equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and
multiplying the result with 100.

 How can I convert my CGPA to percentage?

If your university / institute has a prescribed formula for the conversion (available through its website or
mentioned in the mark-sheet or on any public domain notice), then you should follow that. Otherwise, you
can use simple mathematics to convert the scale to a percentage or a 10-pointer scale.

 What all documents I need to upload while filling the application form?

You should have scanned copies of the following documents ready to properly complete the application:

Document File type Size

Your passport size photo Image 50 KB - 500 KB
Scanned copy of your signature Image 20 KB - 200 KB
Proof of date of birth (Standard X marksheet or certificate) PDF / Image 50 KB - 1 MB
Qualifying Degree mark sheet * PDF / Image 50 KB - 1 MB

Qualifying Degree certificate (if available) PDF / Image 50 KB - 1 MB

Standard XII mark sheet PDF / Image 50 KB - 1 MB
Standard X mark sheet PDF / Image 50 KB - 1 MB
Work experience certificate(s) / last salary slip(s) as a single PDF / Image 100 KB - 5 MB
file (for candidates with work experience)
GMAT Scorecard* (for candidates who have appeared for PDF / Image 100 KB - 1 MB
GMAT in 2022)

 Image file can be of either file extension .jpeg/.jpg/.png/ .bmp.

 Casually taken photos or selfies are not acceptable. Please provide your photo in a single colour
background only (white, red or blue).

 Can I transfer application fee through my bank to BITS account? If yes, please provide the bank
account details.

No. You need to choose from the list of acceptable modes of payment mentioned in the online application
form.
 Can I pay the application fee by cash?

No, cash is not accepted.

 How long will it take to get refund in case I have paid multiple times because of technical faults?

BITS Pilani tries best to resolve such issues at the earliest. However, because of certain technical and
operational issues the time may vary for different students.

 Can I get refund of application fee if I am not shortlisted for the BAAT/Personal Interview
process or if I am found to be ineligible for the MBA in Business Analytics programme?

No, application fee is non-refundable (except for cases when one had paid multiple times because of
technical glitches).

 Is there any type of quota for admission to MBA in Business Analytics programme?

BITS Pilani does not have any quota for its admission to the MBA in Business Analytics programme.

 When can I get the confirmation of my payment of application fee?

On successful completion of Payment, the status will be updated on the portal.

 From where can I get to know the important deadlines for MBA in Business Analytics
programme admission related activities?

Please check the website for BITS Pilani Admission or the website of the Department of Management, BITS
Pilani (Pilani Campus).

 Do I need to provide any proof of work experience while applying?

Yes, you should upload as a single file experience certificate(s) or joining letter along with last salary slip
for each organization that you have served.

 What is the Syllabus and pattern for Business Analytics Aptitude Test (BAAT)?

The BAAT will comprise of a) Management Aptitude Section and b) Analytics Aptitude Section. The syllabus
and pattern is as follows:

a) Management Aptitude Section: This section will measure management aptitude in three
areas– Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension and Data
Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. The duration of this section of the test will be 2
hours and the questions will be multiple choice.

Verbal Ability: Verbal Reasoning, Sentence completion, Grammar, Syllogisms, Jumbled

paragraphs, Para Completion and inference, Contextual usage, Foreign language words
used in English, Reading Comprehension, Analogies, Sentence correction, Verbal Logic,
Different usage of same word, Idioms, Parajumbles, Antonyms.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Series, Proposition,

Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Assumptions, Puzzles, Clocks and Calendars,
Statements, Data Arrangement, Family Tree, Binary Logic, Seating Arrangement, Sets &
 Caselets, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Structures, Tables & Pie Charts, Data
Sufficiency, Bars & Line Graphs.

Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Mensuration, Partnership

(Accounts), Profit & Loss, Ratios and Proportion, In-equations Quadratic and linear
equations, Surds and Indices, Time-Speed-Distance, Number System, Geometric
Progression, Inequalities, Work and Time, Percentages, Logarithms.

b) Analytics Aptitude Section: The objective of the analytics aptitude test is to check
candidate’s basic aptitude on computers and mathematics. The duration of the test may
be of 1 hour and the questions will be of multiple choice from Matrices; Linear Algebra;
Coordinate geometry in two dimensions, Basic Differential and Integral Calculus;
Numerical Analysis; Probability and combination; Fundamental Programming Concepts;
Basic Data Structures (arrays, lists, stacks, and queues); Boolean Algebra.

 How can I rectify any error, which I made during the application process?

If a candidate discovers any mistake in the form submitted by him / her, he / she can edit the application
form during 01st – 5th March 2023.

BAAT and PI Stage Query:

 What will be stages followed in the entire selection process?

The process will follow the following steps:

Step1: Candidates will apply for admission by filling the application form.

Step2: Applicants' eligibility status will be verified through the application form.

Step3: Applicants satisfying the eligibility criteria will be called for the Business Analytics Aptitude Test
(BAAT), which comprises of Management Aptitude Section and Analytics Aptitude Section.

Step4: Applicants will be shortlisted for Personal Interview (PI) based on their performance in BAAT. The
institute will decide the cut-off marks for BAAT.

Step5: Final selection will be based on overall performance in i) Business Analytics Aptitude Test, ii)
Personal Interview & iii) CAT/XAT/GMAT (if available), along with prior work experience, and previous
academic history.

A certain weightage will be given to candidates having good percentile in CAT / XAT / GMAT.

 Can I change the centre for BAAT?

The BAAT exam will be conducted at dedicated centers (locations). Preference for BAAT center will be
given by the candidate in the application form. The Institute will allot the final center for BAAT considering
all constraints at its discretion.
 What will be the mode of conducting Personal Interview (PI)?

PI will be conducted online. The details for PI will be provided to candidates shortlisted for PI.

Related to Any Other Query

 What are the contact options for resolution of inquiry which are not stated above?

Submit your query on the admission portal.

Or

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01596-25- 5334, 5858, 5264