Is the GATE rank compulsory for getting admission into the BITS despite only writing the BITS HD?

If you want to take admission in M.E. or M.Pharm course which is offered by BITS then you need to undertake BITS HD exam and GATE is totally exempted and vice-versa. Hence, getting admission into BITS higher degree program, you have two ways: Either go for GATE or through BITS HD.

Although there are some pros to get through the gateway of GATE:

1. Offer scholarship stipends of Rs 13,400. But you can also earn on campus by assisting in teaching irrespective of your admission pathway.
2. Also, GATE is the most acceptable exam nationwide for getting admission into any higher degree technical course.
3. GATE scores are acceptable by some foreign universities as well as Germany, Singapore, etc.
4. You'll always have options to join big PSUs and conduct research work anywhere.
5. Eligible for interviews in many prestigious govt and private organizations with handsome salaries.

It is not at all necessary for you to get a rank in the GATE exam, for getting into BITS despite writing BITS HD. Although few changes have been made that you should consider before applying. BITS has introduced a system from 2018-19 to reserved 50% of its seats for admission through GATE candidates and the rest of 50% seats are reserved for student's admission through BITS HD.