BITSAT
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science administers the BITSAT exam to select applicants for its integrated first-degree programs in pharmacy, science, and engineering. Candidates can apply for admission at one of the BITS campuses in Hyderabad, Goa, or Pilani. The BITSAT is a university-level entrance exam for B. Pharm, B.E., and M.Sc. programs.
Candidates will have three hours to complete the BITSAT exam. English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology are the four sections of the computer-based entrance exam. The BITSAT syllabus is comparable to the JEE Main syllabus. The syllabus for the BITSAT is based on CBSE NCERT for the 11th and 12th grades.
BITSAT Highlights
Exam Name | BITSAT |
Full Name | Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test |
Exam Level | National |
Courses Offered | Integrated Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Pharmacy |
Conducting Body | BITS, Pilani |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Online |
Official website | http://bitsadmission.com/ |
Helpline | 01596-242205, 01596-515330 |
sguru@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in |
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria
The detailed BITSAT eligibility criteria for various courses are written below. The candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the BITSAT exam:
For all programmes (except B.Pharm):
• The candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent exams from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects can apply. Also, candidates should have proficiency in English.
• The candidates must have obtain minimum of 75% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects and at least 60% score in each of these subjects individually.
• 12th class appearing candidates can also apply.
For B.Pharm:
• The applicants should have passed their 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and should also be adequately proficient in English.
• Candidates with PCM can apply for Pharmacy courses.
• A minimum total of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects is needed while 60% marks in each of these subjects individually are mandatory to score.
• Appearing candidates can also apply for BITSAT.
BITSAT Application Form
Interested candidates can register themselves for the BITSAT exam by submitting their application form online at bitsadmission.com. The BITSAT application form will be published on the official website of BITS and must be submitted within time.
How to Apply for BITSAT?
• Refer to the official website of BITSAT.
• Then register before starting filling out the application form.
• The candidates should submit a photo and signature in the desired format and pay the application fee.
• Make sure to upload the scanned images of the signature and photograph in JPG/JPEG format.
• The appropriate size considered for photographs must be between 1 KB to 30 KB.
• Submit all the required details and candidates can submit three different preferences for the exam center.
• Submit the application form and take a hard copy of the same for further use.
Other application-related guidelines are written below:
• Candidates interested in applying have to complete all the application processes like exam registration, exam selection, uploading documents, application verification, and fee payment.
• At the time of the registration process, candidates are supposed to provide their email ID & contact details in the application form. Make sure to submit all the details correctly else it will result in a correction.
• Candidates can pay the application fee in any way including offline/ online mode using credit cards, debit cards, and net banking.
• Candidates will get all the important information related to the application form on their registered ID & phone number.
• Lastly, candidates must not forget to take the hard copy of the duly filled application form as it will be required in the future as well.
BITSAT Application Fee
Category | Fee |
Male candidates | Rs. 2950/- |
Female candidates | Rs. 2450/- |
Candidates who opt exam center as Dubai | Rs. 4500/- |
BITSAT Exam Pattern
BITSAT will be conducted in an online mode (Computer-Based) and candidates will get 3 hours to complete the examination.
• All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions and the mode of exam will be English.
• A total of 150 questions will be asked in the exam .
• There will be a total of 4 parts in the question paper.
• The examination will include subjects– Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English proficiency and logical reasoning.
Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
Physics | 40 | 120 |
Chemistry | 40 | 120 |
English Proficiency + Logical Reasoning | 15 + 10= 25 | 45 + 30= 75 |
Mathematics/ Biology | 45 | 135 |
Total | 150 | 450 |
BITSAT Syllabus
The BITSAT syllabus will be based on the concepts studied by candidates in classes 11th and 12th. The detailed syllabus for the exam is mentioned below:
• Physics: Units & Measurement, Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Impulse and Momentum, Rotational Motion, Work and Energy, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Waves, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, etc.
• Chemistry: States of Matter, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, atomic structure, Physical and Chemical Equilibrium, Hydrogen and s-block elements, p- d- and f-block elements, Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons, etc.
• Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Differential calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Linear Programming, Mathematical modeling, etc.
• Biology: Diversity in Living World, Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function, Genetics and Evolution, Structure and Function – Plants, Structure, and Function – Animals, Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants, Reproduction and Development in Humans, Ecology and Environment, Biology and Human Welfare, & Biotechnology and its Applications.
• English Proficiency: Grammar, Vocabulary, Analogy, Reading Comprehension, and Composition.
• Logical Reasoning: Verbal Reasoning: Classification, Analogy, Logical Deduction – Reading Passage, Chart Logic ETC. Nonverbal reasoning – Pattern Perception, Figure Matrix, Paper Cutting, Rule Detection, etc.
BITSAT Admit Card
BITSAT admit card of the candidates who have successfully booked their test slot will be made available on the official website. The candidates must take a hard copy of the same while going for the exam. All the details related to the candidates and the exam center are published on BITSAT admit card. Candidates not carrying the admit card will not be allowed to appear for the test.
How to Download BITSAT Admit Card?
• Refer to the official website of BITSAT.
• On the home page, click on the link showing the Admit Card.
• Post clicking on the same, a login page will open where candidates are supposed to enter their user Id and password.
• Tap on the ‘login’ icon.
• Cross-check all the information present in it carefully.
• Download the same and take a hard copy of the same.
BITSAT Result
BITSAT results will be displayed on the computer screen right after the completion of the test. BITS Pilani does not release BITSAT Results separately. The result will be displayed in terms of total correct and incorrect answers, along with the score. The candidates can also check their BITSAT score report on the BITS admission website on the next day of the test. The candidate can take a printout of their BITSAT score report for further use.
BITSAT Admission Process
Post qualifying for BITSAT, the candidates are supposed to apply for admission by providing the details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree courses offered at three campuses of BITS. Based on the details provided in the application form for admission, fulfillment of eligibility and marks scored in the entrance test, the shortlisted candidates will get a seat in their preferred course.