This is a university level entrance exam held every year to offer admissions into various Integrated First Degree Programmes. Admission will be offered to the candidates into B.E, B.Pharm and M.Sc programmes after qualifying this admission test. Candidates will get admission in the BITS campuses located in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
Conducted annually, BITSAT is an online computer based test (CBT) offers admission to interested candidates in its Integrated First-degree programmes including BE, Pharma and MSc programmes.
BITSAT is a three-hour long exam comprising of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs). Each section of BITSAT exam has questions from subjects such as - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. Check out the BITSAT 2020 exam pattern.
Highlights
Full Name |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
Popularly Known As |
BITSAT |
Exam Level |
University |
Mode of exam |
Online |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Important Dates
Events |
Dates |
Availability of application form |
January 11, 2020 |
Last date to submit application form |
May 11, 2020 |
Online form correction starts |
May 15, 2020 |
Last date to do application form correction |
May 20, 2020 |
Test center allotment and announcement to candidates |
July 1, 2020 |
Slot booking date |
July 10 to 16, 2020 |
Issuance of admit card |
July 23 to August 10, 2020 |
exam dates |
August 6 to 10, 2020 |
Score Display |
After the exam will be conducted |
Applying with class 12 marks and preference of BITS campus |
July 25 to August 16, 2020 |
Application Fee
Category |
Amount |
For Male candidates |
INR 3300 |
For Female candidates |
INR 2800 |
For Dubai exam center |
$90 (INR 6300) |
Colleges Accepting BITSAT 2020 Score
More than three lakh students take BITSAT every year for admission to the programmes offered by BITS Pilani and its campuses.
Colleges |
BE Courses offered |
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BITS Pilani |
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BITS Hyderabad |
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BITS Goa |
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Why Should One Appear for BITSAT 2020?
On the basis of an aspirant's BITSAT result 2020, he/ she can secure admission in courses offered at the BITS campuses that are located at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. Some of the reasons due to which candidates should be encouraged to appear for BITSAT exam are as mentioned below:
Apart from this, candidates who are not able to secure a good rank JEE Main can opt to pursue an engineering degree at a renowned college in India by clearing BITSAT 2020.
BITSAT 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
Aspirants appearing for BITSAT must read the exam day instructions printed on the BITSAT admit card 2020 carefully. To avoid last-minute chaos, Here are some guidelines you should follow:
Before filling BITSAT application form 2020, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility requirements for the exam. One of the basic eligibility criteria to appear for BITSAT is that candidate’s must have passed Class 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
On this page, you will find information about:
How to fill BITSAT Application Form 2020?
Interested candidates need to apply for BITSAT through an online form, available on the official website of BITS Pilani.
Register for BITSAT 2020 online
In order to register for BITSAT exam, candidates need to register on the official website by providing the below mentioned details. After filling the details, click on the ' Proceed' button.
Candidate's name (as mentioned on Class 12 Examination Marksheet) |
Gender |
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Date of Birth | Email ID |
Mobile Number | Password |
This is how the BITSAT 2020 registration form looks like:
In the BITSAT 2019 application form, candidates need to fill their personal and academic details along with specifying their preferred programme and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Upload documents
Candidates need to keep scanned images of their Photograph as well as Signature handy while filling their BITSAT application form 2020. The photograph and signature need to be in the below-mentioned dimensions and format.
Document | Size | Format |
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Photograph | 4 KB to 50 KB | jpg/jpeg |
Signature | 1 KB to 30 KB | jpg/jpeg |
Besides the above, candidates also need the following documents to fill the application form successfully.
- An attested photocopy of the Class X pass/ Matriculation/Secondary School certificate issued by the Board.
- An attested photocopy of the mark-sheet of the qualifying examination and any other higher University/Board examinations passed.
Documents to attach with BITSAT application form
Before successfully submitting BITSAT 2020 registration form, carefully check all the information mentioned in the form. The duly filled application form needs to printed and thereafter, posted to BITS Pilani's postal address along with the given below enclosures:
Candidates have to submit the below-mentioned enclosures along with their duly filled application forms:
The BITSAT registration form sent by Fax or Email is not accepted. Candidates are also advised to note down their application form number because this is a unique number issued to them and which can used by them for all subsequent correspondence with the Institute.
Candidates, who are interested in applying for admission to BE (Hons) programmes as well as ME/MBA programmes on offer at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, have to download a copy of the admission form for BITSAT and find out all the necessary information from the official website of BITS Pilani, Dubai.
Documents required while filling BITSAT 20120 application form
Candidates need to keep the below mentioned documents handy before applying for BITSAT 2020. The list of documents required to fill BITSAT application form 2020 are listed below:
Recommended web browser to fill BITSAT online application form 2020
The preferred web browsers to fill BITSAT 2020 application form are:
Documents to be preserved after submitting BITSAT 2019 application form
BITSAT 2019 application form number
BITSAT Application Correction Window
BITS Pilani will open the window for BITSAT application correction for students who have filled in wrong/incorrect information. This facility will enable candidates to make changes to their application form. For this, candidates will need their BITSAT application form number. Please note that no more changes can be made in the application form after this.
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria
Here we are providing the eligibility criteria of various courses offered under BITSAT exam:
Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have passed 12th exams of 10+2 system in the year 2018 from any recognized board.
Subjects: Candidates must have PCM subjects (PCB subjects for B.Pharma) with adequate proficiency in English. However, students with PCM subjects can also apply for pharmacy.
Minimum Marks: In the qualifying exam candidates have obtained 75% in PCM/PCB and also have scored minimum 60% marks in each subject.
Appearing Candidates: Students appearing in the 12th exams in the year 2019 are eligible to apply.
If students have taken more than one attempt in the 12th class then the latest performance will be considered.
Candidates who are presently studying in BITS and any of its campuses they are not eligible to apply.
The basic eligibility:
The basic eligibility to appear for BITSAT 2020 is to secure a minimum of 75% aggregate score in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class 12th. Candidates who opted for Biology must have an aggregate score of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates should make sure that the individual marks in each subject should be 60%.
BITSAT Syllabus 2020
BITSAT exam pattern is such that the test paper comprises of questions of Class 11 and Class 12 level as found in NCERT books. Thus, candidates are advised to thoroughly go through Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT books for BITSAT exam prep.
Also, BITSAT mock tests are issued to candidates who have successfully registered for this engineering entrance exam. BITSAT sample test/ mock test is usually issued in the month of March/ April every year.
BITSAT 2020 Syllabus
Syllabus for 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
Heat and Thermodynamics
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effect of Current
Electromagnetic Induction
Optics
Modern Physics
Electronic Devices
Syllabus for 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
Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry
Syllabus for English Proficiency
This test is designed to assess the test takers’ general proficiency in the use of English language as a means of self-expression in real life situations and specifically to test the test takers’ knowledge of basic grammar, their vocabulary, their ability to read fast and comprehend, and also their ability to apply the elements of effective writing.
Syllabus for Logical Reasoning
The test is given to the candidates to judge their power of reasoning spread in verbal and nonverbal areas. The candidates should be able to think logically so that they perceive the data accurately, understand the relationships correctly, figure out the missing numbers or words, and to apply rules to new and different contexts.
These indicators are measured through performance on such tasks as detecting missing links, following directions, classifying words, establishing sequences, and completing analogies.
Syllabus for 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
Syllabus for 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
BITSAT 2020 Pattern
BITSAT 2020 exam paper will be based on objective-type multiple choice questions where candidates will be evaluated on the basis of how many answers they give correct.
It will be a three hour duration computer based online engineering entrance exam which will be divided into four sections/parts. Each section will have questions from different subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning as well as Mathematics.
BITSAT question paper will consist of questions in the above mentioned subjects taught to students as part of their Class XII syllabus.
The exam question paper included:
This engineering entrance exam will be divided into four sections. BITSAT 2019 syllabus lists the topics in which aptitude of candidates will be tested. View the detailed syllabus for BITSAT 2019 here.
There is no section-wise time limit as per the BITSAT 2019 exam pattern. However, candidates have to complete their entrance exam in three hours duration. Thus, candidates are given the freedom to attempt any question/section as per their preference and are even given the option to go back to a question previously attempted by them and edit it within BITSAT exam stipulated time duration of three hours.
Additional Questions in BITSAT: Also, if any candidate is able to attempt all 150 question of this entrance exam within three hours then he/she will be given an opportunity to attempt additional 12 questions within those three hours. These additional questions are such that four questions each will be asked from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections only. However, any candidate who choose to answer these extra 12 exam questions are not allowed to go back to the original BITSAT exam and make any changes in the 150 answers he/she answered previously.
The section wise break up of questions as per BITSAT 2020 exam pattern was as follows:
Examination Sections |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Part I |
Physics |
40 |
Part II |
Chemistry |
40 |
PartIII |
English Proficiency |
15 |
Logical Reasoning |
10 |
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Part IV |
Mathematics/Biology ( B.Pharma) |
45 |
Total Number of Questions |
150 |
BITSAT question paper has all the questions in English language only. Candidates who appear for this engineering entrance exam will be given different question papers and these exam papers will randomly be selected from a large database of exam papers by the computer.
BITSAT exam pattern 2020 is such that the question paper comprises of objective-type multiple choice questions. BITSAT 2020 is a three hours duration computer based online engineering entrance exam. In BISTAT exam pattern the question paper is divided into four sections/ parts. Each section of BITSAT exam has questions from different subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning as well as Mathematics.
BITSAT question paper consists of questions from the above mentioned subjects that are taught to students as part of their Class XI Class XII syllabus.
Highlights of BITSAT Exam Pattern 2020
Specifications |
BITSAT Pattern 2020 |
Subjects |
Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics/ Biology |
Mode of Examination |
Online |
Type of Questions |
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Medium of Exam |
English |
Duration of Exam |
3 Hours |
Total Marks |
450 Marks |
Marking Scheme |
For every correct answer: +3 marks |
Section-wise BITSAT Exam Pattern 2020
The section-wise break up of questions as per BITSAT 2020 exam pattern is as follows:
Examination Sections |
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Part I |
Physics |
40 |
Part II |
Chemistry |
40 |
PartIII |
English Proficiency |
15 |
Logical Reasoning |
10 |
|
Part IV |
Mathematics/Biology ( BPharma) |
45 |
Total Number of Questions |
150 |
The medium of instruction of BITSAT question paper is English language only. Candidates who appear for this engineering entrance exam are given different question papers and these exam papers are randomly selected from a large database of exam papers by the computer.
Key Points for BITSAT Question Paper 2020
BITSAT exam question paper comprises of 150 questions. This engineering entrance exam is divided into four sections. BITSAT syllabus 2019 lists the topics in which aptitude of candidates is tested.
There is no section-wise time limit as per the BITSAT 2019 exam pattern. However, candidates have to complete their entrance exam in three hours duration. Candidates have the freedom to attempt any question/ section in BITSAT 2020 as per their preference and are even given the option to go back to a question previously attempted by them and edit it within the stipulated time duration of three hours.
Some points that candidates need to keep in mind regarding BITSAT 2019 exam pattern are listed below:
If any candidate is able to attempt all 150 questions of this entrance exam within three hours then he/ she is given an opportunity to attempt additional 12 questions within the assigned three hours duration. These additional questions are such that four questions each are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections only.
However, any candidate who chooses to answer these extra 12 exam questions is not allowed to go back to the original BITSAT exam and make any changes in the original 150 answers he/she has previously selected.
Application Start Date | : | 4th January 2019 |
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Application End Date | : | 20th March 2019 |
Exam Date | : | 6th August 2020 |
Result Date | : | |
Conducted By | : | Birla Institute of Technology and Science |
Official Website | : | http://www.bitsadmission.com |