BITSAT 2023 is a computer-based online exam organized annually by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. It is conducted for admission into all the integrated first-year degree programs in the field of Science, Engineering & Pharmacy offered by different BITS campuses. Candidates aspiring to enroll in the mentioned course will need to apply for it via online mode.
The application form for BITSAT 2023 will be available only on the official website. Candidates will be able to apply for the entrance exam from January 2023, when the authorities will release the forms for the same. BITSAT is one of the popular entrance exams in the country and the admission to the above-mentioned programs will be done on the basis of the performance of a candidate in the BITSAT 2023 entrance exam. For complete information on the BITSAT 2023 exam, candidates are recommended to go through the article.
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Important Dates for BITSAT 2023 Exam
Check out the official schedule for the BITSAT exam:
| Schedule | Dates |
| Application form Availability | January 2023 |
| Last Date to apply | March 2023 |
| Online application form editing/revision | April 2023 |
| Test center allotment | April 2023 |
| Exam Date & Slot Booking acknowledgement | April 2023 |
| Admit Card Releasing | May 2023 |
| BITSAT 2023 Exam | May 2023 |
| Apply on the basis of marks obtained in class 12th and preference | May to June 2023 |
| Merit list and Wait list Announcement | June 2023 |
Courses offered under BITSAT 2023
Through BITSAT, candidates can get admission into the integrated first year degree programme offered by different BITS campuses. Here is the list of the courses offered under BITSAT 2023-
Course offered by BITS, Pilani (Pilani Campus)
- B.E Programs: Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Chemical, Civil, Electronics & Instrumentation, Manufacturing.
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc. Programs: Chemistry, Economics, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and
- M.Sc Program in General Studies.
Course offered by BITS, Pilani (K.K Birla Goa Campus)
- B.E Programs: Electronics & Communication, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
- M.Sc Programs: Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
Course offered by BITS, Pilani (Hyderabad Campus)
- B.E. Programs: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Manufacturing.
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc Programs: Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Physics.
Eligibility Criteria for BITSAT 2023
Read the minimum eligibility requirements for the BITSAT exam:
For B.Pharma
Educational Qualification: A candidate must have passed the class 12th or its equivalent from a recognized board/university.
Compulsory Subjects: A candidate must have passed the class 12th with subject Physics, Chemistry and Biology with proficiency in English. However, those who have opted PCM are also eligible to apply for B.Pharma course.
Minimum Marks Required: A candidate must have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in PCM/PCB and 60% individual marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology.
For all courses (Except B.Pharma)
Educational Qualification: A candidate must have passed class 12th examination of 10+2 system or its equivalent from a recognized board/university.
Compulsory Subjects: A candidate must have passed the above exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects and should be proficient in English.
Minimum Marks Required: A candidate must have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in PCM and 60% individual marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Note: Only candidates appearing in class 12th in 2020 or who have completed class 12th in 2019 are eligible to appear for BITSAT 2020 entrance exam. Candidates already studying in any of the BITS campuses are not eligible for the exam.
Application Form for BITSAT 2023
In order to get enrolled in the courses offered by BITS campuses, candidates will have to register for the BITSAT 2023 Entrance exam. The authority will most probably release the application form from January 2023. Candidates are advised to keep themselves updated on the BITSAT 2023 through this article. The application form can only be filled via online mode by visiting http://bitsadmission.com. Candidates will also need to pay a certain amount as the application fee to complete the submission of the application form. For the application/registration fee, candidates can go through the table given below-
| Category | Application Fee |
| Male | Rs. 2950/- |
| Female | Rs. 2450/- |
| Male/Female opting for Dubai test center | $70 (Rs.4500/-) |
Through the correction window, candidates will get an opportunity to correct any mistake they’ve made while filling the application form. Apart from applying & appearing for BITSAT 2023, candidates will also need to apply for the admission to BITS stating their marks obtained in class 12th and preferred degree programme offered by the BITS Campuses. Applicants are suggested to apply early to avoid last-minute delay. No application will be entertained once the time stipulated for it has passed. Therefore, candidates should fill and submit the concerned form within the given time frame.
BISAT 2023 Slot Booking
Once the final list of test centers is published by the authority, candidates will need to book the date and slot for the BITSAT Entrance exam 2023 as per their convenience. After confirming the slots, the candidate needs to appear for the exam on the date and time chosen by him/her.
BISAT 2023 Exam Center
Given below is the list of BITSAT 2023 exam centers that the candidates can choose to appear for the test from-
| Agra | Hyderabad Campus of BITS | Pune |
| Ahmadabad | Hyderabad City | Raipur |
| Allahabad | Indore | Rajahmundry |
| Bangalore | Jaipur | Ranchi |
| Bhopal | Jalandhar | Roorkee |
| Bhubaneswar | Jammu | Siliguri |
| Chandigarh | Jamshedpur | Surat |
| Chennai | Jodhpur | Tirupati |
| Coimbatore | Kanpur | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Delhi | Kolkata Lucknow | Vadodara |
| Dubai Campus of BITS | Lucknow | Vijayawada |
| Ghaziabad | Mumbai | Visakhapatnam |
| Goa Campus of BITS | Nagpur | Agartala |
| Gorakhpur | Nasik | Mangalore |
| Gurgaon | Noida | Udaipur |
| Guwahati | Patna | Kohima |
| Gwalior | Pilani campus of BITS | – |
BISAT 2023 Exam Pattern
To have an idea of the entrance examination, it is important for candidates to know the exam pattern for the BITSAT 2023 exam. Candidates can refer to the table given below to have further insight into the exam structure-
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Exam Duration | Three Hours |
| Medium | English |
| No. of Sections | Four– Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning, Mathematics/Biology |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +3 marks will be awarded for each right response |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark will be deducted in case of each wrong response |
| Part | Subject | Marks |
| I | Physics | 40 |
| II | Chemistry | 40 |
| III | English Proficiency
Logical Reasoning | 15
10 |
| IV | Mathematics/Biology | 45 |
| Total | 150 |
Note: There will be no fixed time dedicated to any section. Therefore, candidates can switch back and forth to select the part they want to attempt. Registered candidates can also practice the sample question paper available on the official website.
BITSAT Syllabus 2023
The Syllabus for BITSAT Entrance exam 2023 will be based on the NCERT Syllabus for class 11th and 12th respectively. Therefore, candidates should study from the NCERTs to score good marks.
Admit Card
The admit card for BITSAT exam will be available to only those candidates who have successfully filed the application form for the same. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website. Candidates who don’t possess the admit card on the date of the test will not be permitted to appear for it. Candidate will also be required to bring a photograph along with the admit card to the exam center.
Score Report for BITSAT Exam 2023
Once the exam is finished, candidates can check their respective score report on the next day of the exam. The score report will be available on the official website of the BITSAT. The score report will illustrate the number of questions attempted by a candidate along with the correct and incorrect response made by him/her. Students can also keep a printout of their score report for future reference.
Merit list and Admission Procedure
The admission to the courses offered under BITSAT 2023 Entrance test will be based on the performance of a candidate in the exam. A candidate needs to clear the minimum cut-off marks to make it up to the merit list. Only those candidates will be called for admission whose name appears on the merit list. The authority will publish two separate merit list for B.Pharm course and other courses respectively. In case, the scores obtained by two or more candidate are same then a tie-breaker method will be opted to resolve the issue.
The candidates who rank 1st in respective board examinations (Central/State) will get direct admission only if they satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned in the article.
FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions)
BITSAT application process will be accessed in online mode only. Please keep in your mind that application form won’t be sent either by post/email.
Candidates, who have studied PCB in class 12th, they will be eligible for admission to B.Pharma programme only.
BITSAT cutoff varies from year to year as it depends upon numerous factors. Related details can be provided to you at the time of declaration of result only.
Please keep in your mind that once the last date of application is over, no candidates will be capable to apply for the exam. Therefore, all candidates are advised to apply before the application deadline gets over.
No, there are no such rules have defined by the exam conducting authority.
is there any different procedure or certain things to keep in mind before applying, for those who have given class 12th exam in 2019?