BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2021 application form on February 23. BITSAT exam date 2021 is scheduled from June 24 to 30. BITSAT notification 2021 has been released in online mode at bitsadmission.com. Class 12thstudents having PCM/B as major subjects are eligible to appear in BITSAT exam 2021. Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences conducts BITSAT 2021 for admissions into various B.Tech courses. BITS Pilani has released the complete details of BITS engineering entrance test including BITSAT 2021 exam date and more. Class 12 board toppers are exempted from appearing in BITSAT exam. Interested candidates can read the article to know BITSAT 2021 syllabus, exam pattern and more.
BITSAT 2021- At a Glance
Birla Institute of Science and Technology Admission Test is a University level entrance exam. BITSAT 2021 will be a 3-hour test in which the candidate’s knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will be tested.
| Name of the Exam | Birla Institute of Science and Technology Admission Test |
| Commonly known as | BITSAT |
| Conducting Body | Birla Institute of Science and Technology |
| BITSAT 2021 Official Website | bitsadmission.com |
| Category of Exam | University Level |
| Level of Exam | Undergraduate |
| Admissions Offered | Undergraduate Engineering Courses |
| Type of Exam | Entrance Examination |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Total Applicants (Average) | 3 lakh every year |
BITSAT 2021 Exam Date
BITS Pilani has released the exam date of BITSAT 2021 for aspirants along with the notification. The below table comprises tentative BITSAT exam dates and events in order to track complete the admission process on time.
BITSAT Exam Date 2021
| Events | Dates |
| Commencement of BITSAT 2021 registration | February 23, 2021 |
| Last date to apply for BITSAT 2021 | May 29, 2021 |
| BITSAT 2021 Application Correction Facility | May 27 to 31, 2021 |
| BITSAT test center allotment and announcement to candidates | June 2, 2021 |
| Slot Booking | June 4 to 11, 2021 |
| Release of BITSAT admit card | June 12, 2021 |
| BITSAT 2021 Exam | June 24 to 30, 2021 |
| Admission for Board Toppers | June 29 to July 25, 2021 |
BITSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the BITSAT exam 2021, candidates are always advised to first assure their eligibility for the exam and further admissions. It reflects the basic requirements that the candidate should have for the programme they are going to apply for as shown in the table below:https://learn.careers360.com/capture-any-product/?product=bitsat-free-mock-test
Eligibility for BITSAT 2021
| Particulars | BITSAT Eligibility |
| Academic Qualification | Should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board of education |
| Year of Passing | Should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2020 or in 2021 |
| Compulsory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Additional Requirement | Adequate proficiency in English |
| Aggregate Marks | Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% marks in each of the subjects |
| BITS Campus Students | Candidates already studying at any on the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2021 |
BITSAT Eligibility For Board Toppers
The authorities have provided a special provision for the class 12 toppers of the various state as well as central boards of education which makes them exempt from appearing for the BITSAT entrance exam. However, such students are only exempted from BITSAT 2021 and not from the other eligibility criteria.
BITSAT 2021 Application Form
The authorities are expected to start the BITSAT 2021 registration in February in online mode. The last date to register and fill the BITSAT application form is tentatively the last week of March.
Steps to fill BITSAT Application Form 2021
Candidates may refer to the steps mentioned below for filling the BITSAT application form:
Bitsat Application Form link (tap)
- Visit the official website at bitsadmission.com and click to register.
- Enter the basic personal and academic details while filling the application form
- Candidates will be required to upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- The next step requires candidates to pay the application fee in online mode through credit card/ debit card/ online banking or even in offline mode
BITSAT 2021 Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
| Male candidates | Rs 3400 |
| Female candidates | Rs 2900 |
| Candidates opting Dubai exam centre (males and females) | INR 7000 |
- At last, candidates will have to save and submit the application form and download the application confirmation page for future reference.
BITSAT 2021 Exam Centres
BITS Pilani has released the names of cities wherein there are various exam conducting centres. While filling the BITSAT exam form, candidates are required to opt the cities in the order of their preference only for appearing in the exam. Once the slots are booked by candidates, the BITSAT admit card that shows on the screen shall contain the BITSAT exam centre so allotted to the candidate.
BITSAT Slot Booking 2021
The authorities do not conduct the BITSAT on a single day but the exam is conducted in several days and slots. Thus, registered candidates have to choose the preferred slot for appearing in the BITSAT exam from June 4 to 11. The slot so booked by candidates shall reflect in the admit card that follows the BITSAT slot booking process. It may be noted that slot booking shall be allowed on a ‘first come first served’ basis only, therefore, registered candidates should not delay and book the slots quickly when the BITSAT slot booking commences.
BITSAT 2021 Admit Card
Registered candidates who successfully book slots online will be able to download the BITSAT admit card from the website from June 12. The BITSAT 2021 admit card shall contain various important details related to the candidate as shown below:
- Candidate’s personal details
- BITSAT application number
- BITSAT roll number
- Slot booked for the exam containing the exam date and timing
- Venue of the exam so allotted
BITSAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Candidates going to appear for BITSAT exam 2021 should, first of all, understand the exam pattern in order to kick start their preparation. Knowledge of BITSAT 2021 exam pattern will help them perform well in the entrance exam.
BITSAT 2021 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 2021 exam will have the following parts-Part I – PhysicsPart II – ChemistryPart III – English Proficiency and Logical ReasoningPaper IV – Mathematics |
| Total number of Questions | Physics – 40Chemistry – 40English Proficiency – 15Logical Reasoning – 10Mathematics – 45 |
| Marking Scheme | For every correct answer, 3 marks awardedFor every incorrect answer, 1 mark deductedFor unattempted questions, no marks |
| Extra Questions | 12 questions |
BITSAT 2021 Syllabus
Knowing the BITSAT syllabus is necessary for candidates who are going to appear for this entrance examination. The BITSAT 2021 syllabus contains all the major topics and the sub-topics to be covered under Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Almost all the concepts so pointed in the BITSAT 2021 syllabus shall comprise of those from the NCERT curriculum of class 11 and 12. Being thorough with the whole syllabus is the only way to perform well and crack the exam.
BITSAT 2021 Sample Papers
Along with knowing the syllabus, candidates going to appear for BITSAT 2021 should ideally include the practice papers in their preparation regime. The BITSAT mock tests or sample papers will help them understand the exam pattern as well as the nature of questions better. This will assist them in performing well in the entrance examination. Practising plenty of questions familiarizes the candidates with the nature of questions and also helps reduce the stress levels for the final examination.
Books for BITSAT 2021
Candidates preparing for BITSAT examination always look up for books that can help them in preparing well for the entrance. There are various one-stop books as well as subject wise available in the market that can be referred to for a dedicated preparation for the examination. Through such books, candidates can also understand the topics that serve as important through the previous trend of the question paper.
BITSAT 2021 Result
The authorities announce BITSAT results online through the official website. Although the BITSAT 2021 result is announced in two steps, wherein firstly the score obtained by candidates along with the number of correctly and incorrectly responded questions is mentioned after the exam is conducted. However, being aware of personal performance in BITSAT 2021 shall not be of much help for candidates unless they get to know if they have qualified the exam and if they are eligible for admission or not. Thus the authorities release the list of candidates eligible for admissions which is called a ‘waitlist or admission list’.
BITSAT 2021 Cutoff
The authorities release the cutoff marks for BITSAT 2021 which reflect the minimum marks that a candidate has to score in order to be eligible for admission in the participating institutes. The BITSAT 2021 cutoff will be announced after each of the iteration rounds and this will be followed by the institute wise cutoff marks. The various factors considered for releasing the BITSAT cutoff include the previous year’s cutoff, difficulty level of the exam, total number of candidates registered, total number of seats offered, and so on. It may be noted that the cutoff marks may vary for the different course as well as the institute opted for candidates. Those who have marks above the cutoff marks stand a higher chance of admission through BITSAT.
BITSAT 2021 Counselling and Seat Allotment
After the result is announced, the authorities open up the online registration portal for BITSAT counselling and seat allotment. A valid BITSAT score is a basic eligibility for participating in the counselling process and candidates will be required to enter their choice of courses and campus for admission. As the process is done in online mode, candidates will also be required to take a print out of their choices after registration and send the other documents to the concerned authorities. As there are six rounds of BITSAT 2021 counselling conducted, allotment of seats is made depending upon candidates’ performance in BITSAT 2021 and also the availability of seats in the course and institute so preferred by the candidates.
BITSAT 2021 Participating Institutes
Mainly, admissions will be offered through BITSAT 2021 at 4 campuses that are Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. There are various specializations of engineering courses offered at these campuses which is a must-know for candidates who are going to appear in BITSAT for engineering admissions. Thus, the table below contains campus wise mention of the engineering specializations:
BE Specializations at BITS Campuses
| BITS Campus | Engineering Specialization |
| BITS Pilani | Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | |
| Computer Science Engineering | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | |
| BITS Goa | Chemical Engineering |
| Computer Science Engineering | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| BITS Hyderabad | Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | |
| Computer Science Engineering | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| BITS Dubai | Chemical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Computer Science Engineering | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| Biotechnology Engineering |
