What is BITSAT?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2023 is an entrance exam conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, for admissions to undergraduate engineering courses (BE) at its three campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. Admissions will be offered to the candidates into BE, BPharm and MSc programmes after qualifying for the admission test. The exam is conducted online and around 3 lakh students apply for this entrance exam every year. 

BITSAT 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BITSAT 2023 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
31 Jan '23 -  9 Apr '23	BITSAT 2023 application form availability ONGOING
16 Apr '23 -  20 Apr '23	BITSAT 2023 Revision/editing (online) in the application form - Session I
27 Apr '23 -  8 May '23	BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking - Session I
10 May '23	BITSAT 2023 admit card - Session I
22 May '23 -  26 May '23	BITSAT 2023 Exam Date - Session I
23 May '23 -  12 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 application form - Session II Only
2 Jun '23 -  23 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 Apply for admission with 12th Marks and Preferences of Programmes
9 Jun '23 -  12 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 Revision/editing (online) in the application form - Session II
14 Jun '23 -  15 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking - Session II
16 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 admit card - Session II
18 Jun '23 -  22 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 Exam Date - Session II
24 Jun '23 -  26 Jun '23	BITSAT 2023 Editing of Marks/Preferences in Application form
1 Jul '23	BITSAT 2023 Admit list and Waitlist announcement after Iteration I

BITSAT 2023 Highlights

Candidates aspiring for BITSAT 2023 exam can check various important details related to the exam in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Full-Form	Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)
Conducting Body	BITS Pilani
Exam Level	University-based National Level Exam
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test
Application Fee	Boys: INR 3,400/- (1st Session) INR 5,400/- (Both Sessions) Girls: INR 2,900/- (1st Session) INR 4,400/- (Both Sessions)
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Exam Duration	3 hours
Number of Questions	130 MCQs
Total Seats Offered	Around 2,000
Applications Per Year	About 3 Lakh
Number of Exam Centres	61
Accepting Colleges	BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad, BITS Goa
Official Website	bitsadmission.com

BITSAT 2023 Application Form

The application process for BITSAT 2023 involves different steps. To duly fill out the application form, it is important that the candidate completes each step as given below:

• Registration: In the first step, the candidates will have to register by providing a valid email id and mobile number. The same is used by the BITS Pilani for any exam-related communications.
• Filling out the form: After successful registration, candidates will have to enter their personal, communication and academic details in the online BITSAT 2023 application form. Candidates also have to select three exam centres, in the order of their preference.
• Uploading of documents: In the next step, candidates will have to upload scanned images of photographs and signatures in the prescribed format.
• Payment of application fee: After entering all the details and uploading the documents, students will have to pay the BITSAT 2023 application fee online using net banking, credit, or debit cards or UPI.
• Submitting BITSAT application form: After fee payment, the candidates will have to submit their application form. They are required to check all the details and documents before final submission.

BITSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below are the BITSAT 2023 eligibility criteria that aspirants need to fulfil to appear for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test.

For admission to any of the First Degree programmes of BITS except BPharm (Hons):  

• The candidates should have passed the class 12th examination from a recognised Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates must have adequate proficiency in English.
• Should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

For admission to BPharm (Hons):   

• Should have passed the class 12th examination from a recognised Central or State board or its equivalent with the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must have adequate proficiency in English. However, candidates with PCMB in Class 12 can also apply for the Pharmacy programme at BITS campuses.
• The candidates should have obtained a minimum aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (and Maths, if they are PCMB students) subjects with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (and Maths, if they are PCMB students) subjects.

Additional Eligibility Criteria to keep in mind:

• Only students who are appearing for the Class 12 examination in 2023 or have passed in 2020 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT 2023. Students who have passed their Class 12 examination in 2019 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT 2023.
• If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in the 12th class or its equivalent, only his/her latest performance will be considered, provided this attempt had been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed.
• Students who are presently studying in any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT 2023.
• Admissions will be made purely on a merit basis. The merit position of the candidate for admission is based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT 2023. However, their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in the Class 12 board exam, as mentioned above. 

BITSAT 2023 Syllabus

BITSAT syllabus 2023 is simialr to that of class 11 & 12 NCERT syllabus. Questions in the exam will be based on various concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and English Proficiency. Some of the topics under all subjects will be as:

• Physics: Topics under Physics will be units & measurement, rotational motion, mechanics of solids, Heat & thermodynamics, rotational motion, etc.
• Chemistry: Various topics will be atomic structure, states of matter, physical & chemical equilibrium, s & p-block elements, principles of organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, and much more.
• Mathematics: Some of the topics will be algebra, trigonometry, three-dimensional geometry, differential calculus, linear programming, etc.
• English Proficiency: Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Analogy, and Composition.
• Logical Reasoning: Verbal reasoning- Analogy, Classification, reading passage, and many others. Non-verbal reasoning- Figure Matrix, paper cutting, rule detection, and many other topics.

BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates must go through the following details regarding BITSAT Exam Pattern:

• Exam Mode: BITSAT 2023 will be conducted online (computer-based) only.
• No. of questions: There are a total of 130 questions in the exam paper.
• Medium: The question paper will be in the English language.
• Sections: The question paper will consist of 4 sections/parts.
• Time Duration: Candidates have to attempt the question paper within 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes.
• Marking scheme: 3 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

The section-wise distribution of questions is as mentioned below:

Section	Subject	No of Questions
1	Physics	30
2	Chemistry	30
3	(A): English Proficiency (B): Logical Reasoning	(A):10 (B):20
4	Biology/ Mathematics	40
Total		130

BITSAT 2023 Preparation Tips

The candidates can check BITSAT preparation tips 2023 to prepare for the exam:

• Go through the complete syllabus & exam pattern thoroughly
• Make a proper preparation schedule & strictly follow it
• Solve the previous year's question & sample paper
• Analyse each test to check your capability
• Keep at least last one week for revision

BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking

BITSAT 2023 slot booking will commence after the registration process is over. The slot booking will allow the candidates to book the date, time and slot for BITSAT 2023 entrance exam. For BITSAT slot booking, candidates will have to log in to the official website using their application number and password. The authorities will conduct separate slot booking for the different sessions.

BITSAT 2023 Admit Card

BITS Pilani will release the BITSAT 2023 admit card online. The hall ticket can be downloaded only after booking a slot for the exam. The BITSAT hall ticket 2023 is an important document as, without it, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam. 

BITSAT 2023 Result

BITSAT 2023 result date has been announced. Candidates will be able to check their obtained scores through the BITSAT result 2023 in the form of a scorecard. To download the BITSAT 2023 scorecard, the candidates will have to log in using their application number and password.  Only eligible candidates who score the required minimum marks will be able to participate in the BITSAT 2023 counselling. The merit position of eligible candidates will be prepared on the basis of candidates’ BITSAT 2023 scores. 

BITSAT 2023 Counselling

BITSAT 2023 counselling will be conducted in the form of iterations. Candidates will have to fill out their preferences for BITSAT counselling 2023 online. The institute will release an admission list and waitlist after each round. There will be seven rounds of BITSAT counselling in the form of iterations. Direct admissions will be given to all those students who obtain the first rank in their respective State/ Central board exams, irrespective of their BITSAT 2023 Score. 

BITSAT 2023: Colleges Accepting Scores and Courses offered

More than three lakh students take BITSAT every year for admission to its various programmes, as mentioned below:

BITSAT 2023: Colleges Accepting Score	Courses Offered
BITS Pilani – Pilani Campus	BE: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Manufacturing BPharm MSc: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, and General Studies
BITS, Pilani – K K Birla Goa Campus	BE Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical. MSc: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics.
BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus	BE: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, and Mechanical MSc: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics

Note: The candidates who will join the MSc programme are eligible to apply for the dual degree in Engineering at BITS Pilani after the completion of one year. This assignment is made by competition analysis of their performance at BITS at the end of the first year. (For more details refer to Admissions Modality available on the BITS admissions website.)

 

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