BITSAT Exam Pattern

Just like other Engineering entrance exams, the coveted BITS also conducts its own exam called the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test [BITSAT] every year to admit qualified candidates into their scores of Engineering courses [Bachelor of Engineering and BTech], MSc, and BPharma program. The exam consists of 4 sections namely, Physics, Chemistry, English and Logical Reasoning. Today, in this blog, we shall discuss the intricate details related to the BITSAT exam pattern and how to tackle important topics with good reference books. But first, let’s take a look at some of the important dates so we don’t miss any opportunity.

Full Form	Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test
Conducted by	BITS Pilani
Mode of Exam	Online
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Number of Questions	150
Total Marks	450 Marks
Syllabus	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology, English
Marking Scheme	+3 for the correct answer -1 for the wrong answer

BITSAT 2021 Important Dates

Event	Date
BITSAT Application Form	23 Feb 2021
BITSAT Application Deadline	29 May 2021
Application Form Correction	27 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
Exam Centre Allotment	2 June 2021
Slot Booking	4 June 2021 to 11 June 2021
Release of Admit Card	12 June 2021
Exam Date	24 June 2021- 30 June 2021
Counselling	31 July 2021

BITSAT Exam Pattern

Before delving into the BITSAT exam pattern, let us first understand the eligibility criteria. Be it SEBI Grade A or CDS exam, an applicant will be allowed to sit for the exam only if the prerequisites set by the institution are fulfilled. Go through the following points to understand more: 

Eligibility for BE Programs

• Candidates should have secured at least 75% in Class 12th in the Science stream.
• They should also have at least 60% in MPC subjects [Physics, Chemistry, and Maths] each.
• The candidate should have passed the 12th standard in 2019 or 2020.

Eligibility for B.Pharm

• Candidates must have passed BiPC subjects [Biology, Physics, and Chemistry] in 10+2 with at least 60% in each one of them and 75% aggregate.
• The applicants should be 2019 or 2020 passouts. 

BITSAT Syllabus 

When it comes to the syllabus, various facets of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English language, and Logical Reasoning are assessed through a well structured BITSAT exam pattern. Ecology and Environment, Genetics and Evolution, Kinematics, Rotational Motion, Heat & Thermodynamics, Hydrogen and s-block elements, Linear Programming, Mathematical modelling, etc are some of the topics of the MPC subjects with Biology from which questions are framed. Furthermore, Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, etc also constitute an important part of the BITSAT syllabus.

Subject	Topics	Important Sections
Physics	18	Mechanical properties, Current Electricity, and laws of motion.
Chemistry	14	Physical and Chemical Equilibrium, p/d/f block elements, thermodynamics
Biology	10	Biotechnology, Anatomy of Flowering Plants, Reproduction
Mathematics	10	Application of Derivatives, Permutations and Combinations, Circles
English and Logical Reasoning	17	Comprehension, Vocabulary, Analogies, Alphabet Test

Check out the details on BITSAT syllabus!

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

The BITSAT exam pattern consists of 4 sections with questions covering various topics. The total paper would be of 450 marks and would be conducted in an online mode. There will be 150 questions in the form of MCQs which have to be completed in a stipulated time of 3 hours. Let’s check out the exam pattern thoroughly and then look at the marking scheme. 

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Part	Subject	Questions	Marks
Part I	Physics	40	120
Part II	Chemistry	40	120
Part III	English Proficiency	15	45
Logical Reasoning	10	30
Part IV	Mathematics/Biology (B.Pharma)	45 (Each)	135

BITSAT Marking Scheme

BITSAT does have negative marking for the questions that are incorrectly answered but there is no negative marking for not answering the question. Here is the marking scheme of BITSAT:

Subject	Marks Added for Each Correct Answer	Marks deducted for Each Wrong Answer
Physics	3	1
Chemistry	3	1
English Proficiency	3	1
Logical Reasoning	3	1
Mathematics/Biology (B.Pharma)	3	1

Important Instructions Regarding BITSAT Exam Pattern

Keeping in view the importance of the BITSAT exam, here are some points which you have to keep in mind while giving the exam:

• BITSAT is a computer-based test.
• The paper has to be completed in 3 hours but there is no section-wise time limit. 
• You are allowed to change your answer if any confusion arises. 
• Calculators and Logarithm tables are strictly restricted. 

If the exam is completed before 3 hours, candidates can also attempt 12 extra questions. But what is important to note is that in this case, you cannot shift back to previous questions. The scores will be displayed as soon as the exam concludes. 

Note: To apply, you can visit the BITSAT official website here.

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