B.Sc Lateral Entry Chemistry at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, is a 3-year programme for diploma holders entering directly into Year 2 of the 4-year B.Sc Chemistry under NEP 2020. The total fee for the lateral entry track is INR 3,01,000 covering Semesters 3 to 8.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to B.Sc (Lateral Entry) Chemistry at BIT Mesra for 2026-27 are through the BIT Mesra MO (Multiple Offerings) admission process; check bitmesra.ac.in for the admission notification and BITCHEM screening test schedule.
Key Points
- 3-year lateral entry into Year 2 of the NEP 2020 B.Sc Chemistry at an Institute of National Importance.
- Admission via BITCHEM test or JEE/NEET/CUET exemption followed by a hybrid interview.
- Total fees INR 3,01,000; DST INSPIRE Scholarship (INR 80,000 per year) and Central Sector Scholarship available.
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Lateral Entry) Chemistry Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 2 Fees (Sem 3-4, Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 84,000 |
| Year 3 Fees (Sem 5-6, Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 90,000 |
| Year 4 Fees (Sem 7-8, Tuition + Development + Examination) | INR 97,000 |
| Admission Fee (one-time, non-refundable) | INR 20,000 |
| Caution Money (refundable on programme completion) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (3 years lateral entry, Hostel charges separate) | INR 3,01,000 |
- Lateral entry students join directly at Semester 3 (Year 2); fees cover 6 semesters (Years 2-4) only.
- Year 2 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 31,500 per semester, Development Fee INR 2,000 per semester, Examination Fee INR 8,500 per semester.
- Year 3 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 33,500 per semester, Development Fee INR 2,500 per semester, Examination Fee INR 9,000 per semester.
- Year 4 fee breakdown: Tuition INR 36,500 per semester, Development Fee INR 2,500 per semester, Examination Fee INR 9,500 per semester.
- Caution money of INR 10,000 is refundable on successful completion of the programme.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available at BIT Mesra; hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the total above.
- Fee figures are based on the 2024-25 batch schedule; 2026-27 batch fees are subject to revision by BIT Mesra.
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Lateral Entry) Chemistry Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| BIT Mesra B.Sc Lateral Entry Notification | March to April 2026 (Tentative) |
| BITCHEM Screening Test / Exemption Submission Window | April to May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Hybrid Interview (online/offline) | May to June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List and Offer Letters | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Semester III Reporting and Enrolment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Apply online through bitmesra.ac.in during the notified MO (Multiple Offerings) admission window for lateral entry into the B.Sc Chemistry programme; upload Class 12 marksheets, diploma certificate if applicable, and category certificate.
- Candidates with a valid JEE Main, NEET-UG, or CUET-UG score are exempt from the BITCHEM screening test; all other applicants must appear in the BITCHEM online test.
- Final merit is based on Class 10 score, Class 12 score, entrance test or exemption score, and interview performance; verify the exact weight assigned at bitmesra.ac.in.
- At the time of reporting, bring original Class 12 marksheet, diploma certificate (if applicable), category certificate (if applicable), and the offer letter.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- Candidates holding a Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related science discipline from a recognised institution are eligible for direct lateral entry into the second year of the programme.
- Candidates with a valid JEE Main, NEET-UG, or CUET-UG score are exempted from the BITCHEM screening test; all other candidates must appear in the BITCHEM entrance test.
Admission Process
- Check the BIT Mesra MO admission notification at bitmesra.ac.in; apply online during the window and pay the application fee (INR 1,500 for General/EWS; INR 1,000 for SC/ST).
- If you hold a valid JEE Main, NEET-UG, or CUET-UG scorecard, upload it to claim screening test exemption; otherwise register and appear in the BITCHEM online test.
- Attend the hybrid interview conducted by the Department of Chemistry; candidates are assessed on subject fundamentals and research aptitude.
- Accept the merit-list offer, pay the Semester III fee, and report to BIT Mesra Ranchi for document verification and enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in chemistry seeking a B.Sc route at an Institute of National Importance
- Students targeting research-oriented chemistry education with INSPIRE scholarship support
- Those planning to continue to M.Sc Chemistry at BIT Mesra after the B.Sc
✗ Skip if
- Candidates without 12th science background or relevant diploma credentials
- Students seeking engineering or technology programmes rather than pure science
- Those needing large campus placement drives or corporate recruitment events
BIT Mesra B.Sc (Lateral Entry) Chemistry Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GP Birla Scholarship | Need-based | B.Sc students with CGPA 8.0 or above (EWS) or 6.5 or above (SC/ST/OBC) and demonstrated financial need; applied through BIT Mesra scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (MoE) | INR 12,000 per year | Top 20 percentile scorers in 10+2 board exams with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum; applied through the National Scholarship Portal |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST, Jharkhand) | As per government norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Jharkhand; applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) |
| DST INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education | INR 80,000 per year | Science students in the top 1 percent of their 10+2 board; applied through the DST INSPIRE portal after enrolment |
- DST INSPIRE scholarship is applicable to B.Sc Chemistry students who scored in the top 1 percent of their 10+2 board examination; apply through the DST-INSPIRE portal within the first semester of enrolment.
- Central and state scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); submit bank, category, and academic documents during the annual window.
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