BITSAT Exam 2024 (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) is a competitive entrance exam for admission into various undergraduate programs offered by BITS Pilani. It assesses students’ proficiency in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and Logical Reasoning. The computer-based test includes multiple-choice questions, allowing candidates to choose the order of sections. BITSAT 2024 aims to select candidates for engineering, pharmacy, and science courses across the BITS Pilani campuses. It evaluates students’ knowledge, problem-solving skills, and time management. Scoring well in BITSAT opens opportunities for quality education and a promising career path within the BITS Pilani institute.
BITSAT Exam 2024 assesses candidates’ knowledge and skills in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, and Logical Reasoning. The exam is computer-based and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). One notable feature is that candidates have the flexibility to choose the order of sections, allowing them to strategize their approach based on their strengths.
The exam is known for its rigor and evaluates not only subject knowledge but also problem-solving abilities and time management. Scoring well in BITSAT is essential as it paves the way for admission to esteemed programs and a promising academic journey within the BITS Pilani institution
Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BITSAT 2024 |
| 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 |
| BITSAT Official website | http://bitsadmission.com/ |
| Helpline | 01596-242205, 01596-515330 |
| [email protected] |
Admission Process
Post qualifying BITSAT Exam 2024, the candidates are supposed to apply for the admissions 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.
BITSAT 2024 Application Form last date will be announced by BITS Pilani in the official notification. Candidates who will fail to apply for session 1 will not be eligible to register for session 2. Candidates can also register for both sessions during BITSAT session 1 registration.
How to Apply for BITSAT 2024?
BITSAT 2024 registration is completely online. Candidates must follow the detailed application process provided below to ensure error-free registration for BITSAT 2024:
Registration
- Visit the official website of BITSAT- bitsadmission.com.
- Click on the link for BITSAT Registration followed by New Registration.
- Enter the basic details like email id, mobile number, name, gender, date of birth, etc. and click on the ‘Submit’ button
- You will receive the BITSAT login id and password on your registered mobile number and email.
Application Form
The next step involves filling BITSAT Application Form for personal details, academic qualification details, and test city preferences. The important details to be entered include names of parents, address, class 12 marks, year of passing, 3 test city preferences, etc.
- Provide 3 test city preferences out of the list.
- Even candidates choosing Kathmandu can pick 2 more test city options in India.
- Candidates choosing Dubai as the choice of center cannot provide any other preferences.
Documents Required for BITSAT 2024 Application Form
| Document | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4 to 100 kb | jpg/ jpeg |
| Signature | 1 to 50 kb | jpg/ jpeg |
BITSAT Fees
| Category | BITSAT Fees for Session 1 Only | BITSAT Fees for Sessions 1 and 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | INR 3400 | INR 5400 |
| Female candidates | INR 2900 | INR 4400 |
| Male/ Female Candidates opting Dubai as an exam center | INR 7000 | INR 9000 |
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed BITSAT eligibility criteria for various courses are written below. The candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for BITSAT 2024 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 obtained a minimum of 75% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and at least a 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 is mandatory to score.
- Appearing candidates can also apply for BITSAT 2024.
Syllabus
BITSAT 2024 syllabus will be based on the concepts studied by candidates in class 11th and 12th. The detailed syllabus for the exam is mentioned below:
| Section | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| BITSAT Physics Syllabus | 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 |
| BITSAT Chemistry Syllabus | 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 |
| BITSAT Mathematics Syllabus | Algebra, Trigonometry, Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Differential calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Linear Programming, Mathematical modeling |
| BITSAT Biology Syllabus | 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, Biotechnology |
| English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning Syllabus | 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 |
Exam Pattern
Every detail of BITSAT exam pattern as per the official website is updated below for your convenience.
- BITSAT exam 2024 mode: Online Computer Based Test
- BITSAT paper duration: 180 minutes with no sectional division of time.
- Type of questions in BITSAT 2024: All questions are objective-type MCQs having 4 answer choices
BITSAT has 130 questions for all candidates. However, if a candidate attempts all the 130 questions and time still remains, an option to attempt 12 extra questions is available. Distribution of the extra 12 questions is provided below:
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 3 |
| Logical Reasoning | 3 |
Each section has a different number of questions in BITSAT 2024 exam. The section-wise distribution of questions in BITSAT 2024 is tabulated below:
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 40 |
| Logical Reasoning+Englisg Proficiency | 20+10 |
Total Marks
FAQs
No, getting into BITS is not tough. BITS Pilani conducts BITSAT exam for admission into its three campuses; Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. Whereas, IITs accept JEE Advanced score.
Yes, 75% aggregate marks are required in PCB or PCM in class 12th. However, the minimum score required in each individual subject, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology is 60%.
Yes, 75% aggregate marks are required in PCB or PCM in class 12th. However, the minimum score required in each individual subject, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology is 60%.
Both JEE Mains and BITSAT are sought after by students for admission to B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Pharm courses in top colleges of the country. However, JEE Main is tougher than BITSAT in terms of the difficulty level of questions. The questions asked in JEE are more conceptual and application-based while those in BITSAT are direct.
