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BITSAT 2022

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Aptitude Test

Examination End Date
24th May 2024

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BITSAT Highlights

Particular Details

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Aptitude Test

BITS Pilani

19th May 2024 - 24th May 2024

₹ 3,400

National

online

https://www.bitsadmission.com/

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Latest Update - BITSAT 2022 Registration has begun on the official website.

BITSAT Application Form for the session 2022 has been released by BITS Pilani. The application window will remain open till 21st May 2022. Aspirants planning to take admission to any of the BITS campuses through BITSAT must fill BITSAT Application 2022 Form. Meanwhile, candidates will be advised to download and solve the sample papers available on the official website of BITSAT in order to score well in upcoming exam. The exam is expected to be conducted in the last week of June 2022.

Those wish to apply for BITSAT 2022 can click on the below mentioned links:

Click here to apply for BITSAT 2022 – BITSAT Registration 2022

Click here to find out BITSAT 2022 Application Number or Password – BITSAT Application No. and Password 

Also Read - How to Apply for BITSAT 2022 Exam? 

The deadline for receiving online BITSAT Application along with fee payment is 21st May 2022.

BITSAT 2022 Important Dates

Activity

Date

Start of application form

14th March 2022 (Monday)

Deadline to apply online for BITSAT-2022 for Session-I or Both the sessions

21st May 2022 (Saturday)

Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates

17th (Tuesday) to 23rd May (Monday), 2022

Test centre allotment and announcement to candidates

26th May 2022 (Thursday)

Candidates to reserve Test date and slot

28th May (Saturday) to 1st June (Wednesday), 2022

Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions (for session 1)

4th June (Saturday), 2022 till the exam date

BITSAT-2022 Online Test Session-I*

20th June (Monday) to 26th June (Sunday), 2022

The application window to apply for BITSAT-2022 Session-II

23rd June (Thursday) to 7th July (Thursday), 2022

Test centre allotment and announcement to candidates

9th July (Saturday), 2022

Candidates to reserve Test date and slot

11th July (Monday) to 16th July (Saturday), 2022

Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions (for session 1)

18th July (Monday) till the exam date

BITSAT-2022 Online Test Session-II*

22nd July (Friday) to 26th July (Tuesday), 2022

Apply for admission with 12th marks and Preferences

22nd June (Wednesday) to 5th August (Friday), 2022

Editing of Preferences Application form

1st August (Monday) to 5th August (Friday), 2022

Admit list and Wait list announcement after Iteration I

8th August (Monday), 2022

In case of any queries, applicants can reach out to the below mentioned contact details:

Mode

Detail

Email

bitsat2022@pilani.bits-pilani.ac

Contact number

01596-242205

01596-255330

 

Key points of BITSAT 2022:

  • BITSAT is a computer-based test with 150 questions of multiple-choice type.
  • The application procedure of BITSAT can be completed online by visiting its official website i.e. bitsadmission.com.
  • The question paper consists of five sections to be completed in 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes.
  • Candidates willing to take the exam must have passed 12th class board examination securing at least 60% marks in each subject with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

Highlights of BITSAT 2022:

Particular

Detail

Exam

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT)

Conducted by

BITS Pilani

Exam level

University based National Level Entrance Exam

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of exam

Online

Frequency

Once a year

BITSAT Application Fees

Boy – INR 3400

Girl – INR 2900

Exam Duration

3 hours

Number of Questions

150 MCQs

Registrations every year

Approx. 3 Lakh

Number of Exam Centers

61

Accepting Colleges

BITS Pilani

BITS Hyderabad

BITS Goa

Official Website

bitsadmission.com

BITSAT Helpline

1596-242205; bitsat2022@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

What is BITSAT?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test which is widely known as BITSAT is one of the well-known engineering entrance examinations conducted across the country for admission to first year undergraduate and integrated first year programs such as B. E., B. Pharm, and M. Sc offered by different campuses of Birla Institute of Technology and Science. The exam is conducted by BITS Pilani once a year. The question paper of BITSAT consists of 150 questions distributed among four sections which are to be completed in 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes. The questions are of multiple-choice type in which each question contains 4 options out of which one is correct. One of the interesting facts of appearing in BITSAT is, students who answer all the questions in the paper would be given 12 additional questions solving which would get them extra marks to qualify the examination.

BITSAT is one of the renowned engineering entrance exams conducted in India. Students who score less in JEE Main can look forward to taking BITSAT for a successful career in the field of engineering. There are various other factors that differentiate BITSAT from other engineering examinations, and some of them are descried below:

Why BITSAT?

  • Direct admission for state board toppers
  • Allows you to choose your preferred ‘Course Combinations'
  • Offers the best placement opportunities
  • Excellent infrastructure at all BITS campuses

BITSAT 2022 Registration

Candidates interested to take BITSAT 2022 can register themselves by visiting the official website of BITS i.e. bitsadmission.com and fill the application form there. They must process the payment of application fee while filling the form. Without making the payment of application fee, the registered procedure would not be considered completed.

Click here to know about BITSAT Application Procedure

Candidates must follow a simple set of instructions mentioned on the official website while filling the application form. Following are the steps one must follow to register oneself for BITSAT 2022:

1. Application Form:

  • On the official website, click on the registration tab to register yourself and fill the application form available on the directed link.
  • Candidates must enter their personal and qualification details correctly. Any incorrect detailed filled by them will lead to cancelation of their candidature.
  • After the form is filled, candidates will receive a unique application number on their registered email id and mobile number.

2. Uploading Scanned Images

  • The next step to filling the application form is uploading scanned images of candidates' passport sized photograph and signature.
  • Candidates must ensure that the size of uploaded images should not exceed the given dimensions.
  • Image size for photographs should be between 4kb and 50 kb and for signature it should be 1kb to 30 kb.

3. Payment of Application Fee:

  • Candidates must process the payment of application fee while filling the application form. The payment can be made through online modes of payment such as debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  • For offline payment mode, candidates must acquire bank challan for making the payment.
  • The application fee varies for male, female, and NRI candidates.  

The application fee is as follows:

Fee Payment Details (in INR)

Indian and Nepal Centres

Dubai Centre

Male

Female

Male

Female

Only 1st Session

3400

2900

7000

7000

Both 1st and 2nd Sessions

5400

4400

7000

7000

BITSAT 2022 Eligibility

Candidates appearing for the exam must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the institute. The basic criterion to apply for the exam is to secure at least 60% marks in aggregate in each of the subjects of class 12th. Though the eligibility criteria vary according to the courses offered by the institute, below are the eligibility criteria for courses offered at BITS: Check BITSAT Eligibility Criteria

Admission to Undergraduate Program except B. Pharm (Hons.)

  • Candidates seeking admission to any of the undergraduate programs except B. Pharm (Hons.) must have passed 12th class from a recognized board be it central or state, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They must also possess an adequate proficiency in English subject.
  • Candidates must also secure at least 75% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. They must also score at least 60% marks in each of the subjects mentioned above.

Admission to B. Pharm (Hons.)

  • Candidates must have passed 12th class exam from a recognized board with subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They must also possess an adequate proficiency in English subject. Besides, candidates with both the subjects i.e. Mathematics and Biology in class 12th can also apply for the pharmacy program at BITS campus.
  • Candidates seeking admission must have obtained at least 75% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 60% marks in each of the subjects mentioned above.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have passed class 12th in 2021 or are appearing in 2022 will be considered eligible to apply for BITSAT 2022.
  • If any candidates have appeared in 12th class more than one time, then only the last performance will be considered.
  • Students currently studying at any of the BITS Campuses will not be allowed to appear in BITSAT 2022 Exam.

Admission will be granted purely on merit basis. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in BITSAT Exam. However, their eligibility for admission to their desired program is subject to meeting the requirement of minimum marks obtained by them in class 12th board exams as mentioned above. 

BITSAT 2022: Colleges Accepting BITSAT Score and Courses Offered

There are more than 3 lakh students every year who take BITSAT Exam for admission to various programs offered by the campuses of BITS. Below mentioned are the courses offered and colleges accepting BITSAT Score:

BITSAT 2022: Colleges Accepting Score

Courses Offered

Specialization

BITS Pilani – Pilani Campus

B.E.

Chemical

Civil

Computer Science

Electrical and Electronics

Electronics & Instrumentation

Mechanical

Manufacturing

B. Pharm

-

M. Sc.

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Economics

Mathematics

Physics

General Studies

BITS, Pilani – K K Birla Goa Campus

B.E.

Chemical

Computer Science

Electronics & Communication

Electrical and Electronics

Electronics & Instrumentation

Mechanical

M. Sc.

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Economics

Mathematics

Physics

BITS, Pilani – Hyderabad Campus

B.E.

Chemical

Civil

Computer Science

Electronics & Communication

Electrical and Electronics

Electronics & Instrumentation

Mechanical

M. Sc.

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Economics

Mathematics

Physics


Note* Candidates who get admission to the M. Sc. Program offered by the institute will be considered eligible to apply for the dual degree in engineering offered at BITS Pilani after they have completed one year. This is usually decided based on candidates' performance at BITS at the end of completion of first year of their degree.

BITSAT 2022 Admit Card

BITS Pilani releases BITSAT Admit Card on its official website. BITSAT Admit Card 2022 are expected to be released on 12th June 2022. In order to download BITSAT 2022 Admit Card, candidates must enter their application number, date of birth and email id on the official website of BITSAT. Know more about BITSAT Admit Card

In case, students find any discrepancy in their download admit card, they must immediately report it to the examination conducting authority before the commencement of BITSAT Exam. The officials will generate a new admit card with correct information on it as per provided by the candidates.

BITSAT Exam Pattern

Candidates taking the BITSAT 2022 exam must first understand the exam pattern in order to begin preparation. If you know the BITSAT 2022 exam template, you can perform well on the entrance exam. The table given below explains the detailed BITSAT Exam Pattern: Know more about BITSAT Exam Pattern

Particulars

BITSAT Exam Pattern

Mode of examination

Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

Exam duration

3 Hours

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)

Medium of questions

English

Sections in Question Paper

BITSAT 2022 exam will have the following parts-

Part 1 – Physics

Part 2 – Chemistry

Part 3 - English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning

Part 4 - Mathematics

Total number of Questions

Physics - 40

Chemistry - 40

English Proficiency - 15

Logical Reasoning - 10

Mathematics - 45

Marking Scheme

For every correct answer, 3 marks awarded

For every incorrect answer, 1 mark deducted

For unattempt questions, no marks

Extra Questions

12 questions

BITSAT Preparation Tips

It is not a very difficult task to crack BITSAT Exam and as per the students who already appeared in the exam during the past years, the question paper is designed in such a manner that only judges the presence of mind and time management skills of appearing students. It will be an online examination i.e. a computer-based test which will consist of questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. The syllabus will be entirely based on the NCERT Syllabus of class 11th and 12th. The exact knowledge of BITSAT Exam Pattern and BITSAT Syllabus is very important before you start preparing for the examination. How to Prepare for BITSAT Exam?

  • For smooth and simple preparation tricks, students will be advised to follow the instructions mentioned in this article. Besides, candidates must also note that BITS Campuses release branch wise BITSAT Cutoff individually on which the selection of candidates is based.
  • Take Brief Notes: Take brief notes that cover all of the key concepts and points. Quick formulas, reactions, derivations, etc. They can be written down in one place for each subject.
  • Solve BITSAT Sample and Previous Year Problems: Solve Example and Previous Year Problems helps students identify the parts or topics that will take the most time. Students can also learn about the topics that are asked most frequently at work.
  • Practice BITSAT Mock Test: The mock test series is available online. Students can take the BITSAT mock tests to get an idea about the pattern of the paper, the types of questions asked, etc. From the results obtained, the student knows the areas that he did well and the areas that require additional preparation. Solve as many test series as possible and analyze each test as well.
  • Time management: Prepare a timeline and distribute the topics according to the number of topics that need to be covered. A timeline helps students plan and complete preparation in a timely manner so that they can spend time solving tasks from the previous year.

BITSAT Exam Counseling 2022

BITS Pilani conducts BITSAT Counseling in various steps and it released the admission and the waiting list after every single round. It is very normal to expect at least 6 rounds of counseling that the institute campuses conduct for admission. The process usually starts in the month of July every year.

  • Students who have obtained the first rank in their respective state or central board examinations are entitled for direct admissions. In such case, their BITSAT Exam Score will not be considered for admission.
  • The institute follows no reservation policy in BITSAT Exam.

The table mentioned below provides the average scores required by students for admission to the various programs offered by all the campuses of BITS:

Course

BITS Pilani

BITS Hyderabad

BITS Goa

B. E./B. Tech

270 to 338

257 to 306

260 to 390

B. Pharm

213 to 220

177 to 185

-

M. Sc.

259 to 315

254 to 283

252 to 280

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for BITSAT 2022??

Students who have passed 12th class examination in 2021 or appearing in it can apply for BITSAT 2022. Students who are currently studying at any of BITS campuses are not eligible to take the exam.

What rank is required for BITSAT 2022??

The average score of BITSAT 2022 is more than 300 and for students to take admission in other branches, they must score more than 290 marks.

How many marks is BITSAT Exam of??

The total marks for the exam is 450 marks and there are total 150 multiple choice type questions to be completed in 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes.

Is NCERT enough to prepare for BITSAT Exam??

By reading and preparing from NCERT books, students can obviously score better in BITSAT Exams as NCERT books cover almost all the topics to be asked in BITSAT. But Candidates are advised to prepare from sample papers along with BITSAT Previous Year Question Papers.

Is there negative marking in BITSAT 2022??

Yes, there is negative marking in BITSAT Exam. Every correct answer in the paper is awarded with 3 marks while every incorrect answer will get you a penalty of 1 mark i.e. 1 mark will be deducted from total marks earned by candidates.

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