BITSAT Syllabus: Highlights ,Exam Pattern ,Preparation & more

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BITSAT is a computer-based entrance exam conducted annually by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) for admission to undergraduate engineering courses at its three campuses located in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. BITSAT is a highly competitive exam, and the difficulty level is considered to be moderate to difficult. The exam duration is three hours, and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. The exam is conducted in multiple sessions, and candidates can attempt the exam multiple times to improve their scores.

BITSAT 2023 Highlights
BITSAT 2023 Syllabus
BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern
Best Books for BITSAT 2023 Preparation
BITSAT Syllabus 2023 FAQs

BITSAT 2023 Highlights

Section	Topics Covered	Level of Difficulty
Mathematics	11	Moderate to Difficult
Biology	10 chapters from Class 11 and 12 CBSE syllabus	Moderate
Chemistry	13 major topics, with most questions from chemical bonding and molecular structure followed by equilibrium and hydrocarbons	Moderate
Physics	18 topics, with most questions from Current Electricity, Semi-Conductors, and laws of motion	Difficult
English & Logical Reasoning	English Proficiency (15 questions) and Logical Reasoning (10 questions)	Moderate

The Mathematics section of the BITSAT exam covers 11 topics and is considered to be moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty level.

The Biology section of the exam covers 10 chapters from the CBSE syllabus of both Class 11 and 12. The topics from Class 11 hold more weightage than those of Class 12, with the maximum questions coming from principles of inheritance and variation, followed by molecular basis of inheritance and morphology of flowering plants.

The Chemistry section of the BITSAT exam consists of 13 major topics, with most of the questions coming from chemical bonding and molecular structure, followed by equilibrium and hydrocarbons.

The Physics section of the exam comprises 18 topics and is considered to be one of the toughest thresholds by many aspirants. Most of the questions are asked from Current Electricity, Semi-Conductors, and laws of motion.

The English & Logical Reasoning section of the exam is subdivided into two more sections: English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. This section consists of 15 questions from English Proficiency and 10 questions from Logical Reasoning.

BITSAT 2023 Syllabus

Section	Topics
Physics	Units & Measurement, Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Impulse and Momentum, Work and Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Oscillations, Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics, Modern Physics, Electronic Devices
Chemistry	States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Thermodynamics, Physical and Chemical Equilibria, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Hydrogen and s-block elements, p- d- and f-block elements, Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons, Stereochemistry, Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen, Biological, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
Mathematics	Algebra, Trigonometry, Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Differential calculus, Integral calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Vectors, Statistics, Linear Programming, Mathematical modelling
English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Composition, Verbal Reasoning, Nonverbal Reasoning

BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Test (CBT) Duration of Exam: 3 Hours Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Total Number of Questions: 150 Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 3 marks, and each incorrect answer carries a penalty of 1 mark. Sections in the Exam: 4 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning) Distribution of Questions:

Section	Number of Questions
Physics	40
Chemistry	40
Mathematics/Biology	45
English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning	25

Note: Candidates who have opted for Mathematics in BITSAT can attempt Mathematics section in the exam. Candidates who have opted for Biology in BITSAT can attempt Biology section in the exam.

Best Books for BITSAT 2023 Preparation

Here are some of the best books for BITSAT 2023 preparation:

Subject	Books
Physics	Concept of Physics by H.C Verma, Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov, NCERT Physics textbooks (class 11th and 12th)
Chemistry	NCERT Chemistry textbooks (class 11th and 12th), Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyd, Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee, Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
Mathematics	NCERT Mathematics textbooks (class 11th and 12th), Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma, Mathematics for BITSAT by Arihant Publications
Biology	NCERT Biology textbooks (class 11th and 12th), Biology Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 by Trueman, Objective Biology by Dinesh

Note: Apart from these books, candidates can also solve previous years’ BITSAT papers and sample papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and level of difficulty.

BITSAT Syllabus 2023 FAQs

What is the syllabus for BITSAT 2023?

The BITSAT 2023 syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. Candidates can refer to the official BITSAT 2023 brochure for the detailed syllabus.

Is the BITSAT syllabus similar to the JEE Main syllabus?

The BITSAT syllabus covers most of the topics that are included in the JEE Main syllabus. However, there are some additional topics in BITSAT syllabus, and the level of difficulty of the questions may vary.

Is NCERT enough for BITSAT preparation?

NCERT textbooks are a good source for building a strong foundation in the concepts covered in the BITSAT syllabus. However, candidates must also refer to additional reference books and solve practice papers to prepare well for the exam.

Are the questions in BITSAT subjective or objective in nature?

BITSAT is an objective type exam, where each question has four options, and candidates have to choose the correct answer.

Is there any negative marking in BITSAT?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.