The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, is responsible for conducting the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT). The entrance test is organized for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at its three campuses located at Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa.
The entrance exam will be conducted in online mode and based on the BITSAT scores candidates will get admission into this institution. Interested and eligible candidates seeking admission to B.Pharm, B.E and M.Sc courses through BITSAT 2024 must submit their application form as per the prescribed schedule. Through this article, candidates can check the complete details of BITSAT Exam.
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BITSAT 2024 Important Dates
The tentative schedule for BITSAT 2024 is mentioned below.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of application form | January 2024 |
| End date to apply online for both sessions | April 2024 |
| Correction facility | April 2024 |
| Exam centre allotment | May 2024 |
| Applicants to reserve test date and slot | May 2024 |
| Release of admit card- Session 1 | May 2024 |
| BITSAT Online Test Session- I | May 2024 |
| The application window to apply for Session II | June 2024 |
| Exam centre allotment | June 2024 |
| Applicants to reserve test date and slot | June 2024 |
| Release of admit card for session II | June 2024 |
| Date of admission | June 2024 |
| Editing of choices in the application form | July 2024 |
| Announcement of waitlist after Iteration-1 | July 2024 |
BITSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must check the BITSAT eligibility criteria 2024 and make sure they satisfy all the necessary conditions before filling out the application form.
| Courses | Eligibility criteria |
| First Degree courses of BITS except for BPharm (Hons) | The candidates must have cleared the class 12th examination with a minimum of aggregate 75% with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics subjects from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent. |
| For B.Pharm courses | Candidates must have cleared the 12th examination from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. They must have scored at least aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
BITSAT Application Form 2024
The authority will release the application form most likely in January 2024 through online mode. The application process for BITSAT involves steps like Registration, filling out the form, uploading the documents, payment of the application fee, and submitting the BITSAT application form.
At the time of filling out the form, applicants will have to provide the details like personal, educational, exam center, etc. The correction window for editing in the form will also be provided by the authority for registered applicants only.
Candidates will have to pay the required application fee through online mode only.
After submitting the duly filled form, candidates should take the printout of the form and keep it safe for future use.
BITSAT Application Fee
The payment of fees will be made online via Credit card, Debit Card, and net banking payment gateways. Application fee for different categories is listed below.
| Category | Application fee |
| For Boys | Rs 3400/-(1st session), & Rs 5400/- (for both sessions) |
| For girls | Rs 2900/-(1 session), & Rs 4,400/- (both sessions) |
| For applicants opting Dubai | Rs7000/-(1st session), & Rs 9,000/-(both sessions) |
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Duration of exam | 3 hours |
| Language of paper | English |
| Total number of questions | 130 |
| Sections | 4 sections (English & Logical Reasoning, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics or Biology.) |
| Marking criteria | +3 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong answer |
BITSAT Syllabus
BITSAT syllabus 2024 will comprise topics/subjects covered in class 11th & 12th NCERT syllabus. Some of the important topics under all subjects will be as follows.
| Subject | Topics |
| Physics | Units & measurement, rotational motion, mechanics of solids, Heat & thermodynamics, rotational motion, etc. |
| Chemistry | Atomic structure, physical & chemical equilibrium, states of matter, s & p-block elements, hydrocarbons, principles of organic chemistry, and much more. |
| English Proficiency | Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Analogy, and Composition |
| Mathematics | Algebra, three-dimensional geometry, trigonometry, differential calculus, linear programming, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning | Classification, Verbal reasoning- Analogy, a reading passage, and many others. Non-verbal reasoning- Figure Matrix, rule detection, paper cutting, and many other topics |
BITSAT Slot Booking
It is expected that BITSAT 2024 slot booking for session 1 will begin in May 2024 and slot booking for session II will start in June 2024. To book the BITSAT exam slot, candidates need to visit the official website link using their login credentials.
With the help of slot booking, candidates will be able to book the time and date of the BITSAT exam as per their preference.
BITSAT Admit Card
BITS Pilani will release the BITSAT admit card for those candidates who successfully submitted their application forms. The authority will release the BITSAT Hall ticket for session 1 in May 2024 and for session II, the admit card will be issued in June 2024.
The BITSAT admit card is an important document that candidates need to carry at the time of the exam. Without this, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
BITSAT Result
The authority will publish the BITSAT result in the form of a scorecard. Candidates can download the BITSAT Scorecard from the official website by using their application number and password. A merit list will be prepared by the authority based on the candidate’s score obtained in the exam.
BITSAT Cutoff
The BITS Pilani will release the BITSAT cut-off for each course and school separately on the official website. The cut-off marks for BITSAT refer to the minimum score that candidates need to achieve to qualify for the exam. Candidates who clear the exam with prescribed cutoff marks will be considered eligible for further admission rounds.
BITSAT Counselling
Qualified candidates will be invited for counselling based on their merit rank. BITSAT counselling will be conducted in seven rounds in the form of iterations. The authority will publish an admission list and waitlist after each round. Candidates who obtained top rank in BITSAT will be considered eligible for direct admission.
FAQs
Candidates will be allowed to participate in the BITSAT Exam 2024 twice a year.
The difficulty level of the exam is high.
Yes, it is a tier 1 engineering college.
The good score of BITSAT ranges between 370-380.
The exact dates have not been assigned yet. But it is expected that BITSAT session 1 will be held in May 2024.