BITSAT 2023: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science conducts BITSAT exam for shortlisting candidates for admissions into its Integrated first degree programs in science, engineering and pharmacy. The admission is provided to the candidates in one of the BITS campuses located in Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa. BITSAT is a university-level entrance test granting admission in B. Pharm and B.E & M.Sc courses. Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click
For BITSAT 2023, candidates will get 3 hours to complete the exam. The exam will be conducted as a computer-based entrance test with four sections including- English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. BITSAT Syllabus at par with the syllabus of JEE Main. Topics in BITSAT Syllabus are based on CBSE NCERT Class 11th and 12th.CLICK HERE to download a copy of the brochure (pdf format).
BITSAT 2023 Application Form was released on the official BITSAT 2023 website – bitsadmission.com on January 30, 2023. Candidates can fill out the application form till April 09, 2023. BITSAT 2023 Application Form Last Date for those appearing for BITSAT 2023 Session 2 is June 12, 2023. Candidates should remember that those who fail to register for BITSAT 2023 Session 1 will not be allowed to register for BITSAT 2023 Session 2
BITSAT 2023 Highlights
| Exam Name | BITSAT 2023 |
| Full Name | Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test |
| Exam Level | National |
| Courses Offered | Integrated Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Pharmacy |
| Conducting Body | BITS, Pilani Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Official website | http://bitsadmission.com/ CLICK HERE to download a copy of the brochure (pdf format). |
| Helpline | 01596-242205, 01596-515330 |
| [email protected] |
BITSAT 2023 Exam Dates
BITS Pilani has released BITSAT 2023 Exam Dates along with the information brochure on January 30, 2023. The exam is going to be condcucted in two sessions – Session 1 (May Session) and Session 2 (June Session).
BITSAT 2023 Session 1 Exam Dates
BITSAT 2023 Session 1 Exam Date is tabulated below for candidates’ reference
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| BITSAT 2023 notification release | January 30, 2023 |
| Online registration begins | January 30, 2023 |
| Last date to register | April 09, 2023 |
| Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates | April 16 – 20, 2023 |
| Test center allotment and announcement to candidates | April 26, 2023 |
| Candidates to reserve Test date and slot | April 27 – May 08, 2023 |
| BITSAT Session 1 Admit card availability | May 10, 2023, onwards |
| BITSAT 2023 Session 1 Exam Date | May 22 – 26, 2023 |
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BITSAT 2023 Session 2 Exam Dates
BITSAT 2023 Session 2 Exam Date is tabulated below for candidates’ reference
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application window to apply for BITSAT 2023 Session 2 only | May 23 – June 12, 2023 |
| Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates | June 09 – 12, 2023 |
| Test center allotment and announcement to candidates | June 13, 2023 |
| Candidates to reserve Test date and slot | June 14 – 15, 2023 |
| BITSAT Session 2 Admit card availability | June 16, 2023, onwards |
| BITSAT 2023 Session 2 Exam Date | June 18 – 22, 2023 |
| Apply for admission with 12th Marks and Preferences of Programmes | June 02 – 23, 2023 |
| Editing of Marks/Preferences in the Application form | June 24 – 26, 2023 |
| Admit list and Waitlist announcement after Iteration I | July 01, 2023 |
Bitsat Important Topics & Weightage – PDF
Note – the weightage can vary year to year – Don’t rely only on important topics , i would suggest you to read all topics , yes you can give extra attention to these topics
BITSAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The detailed BITSAT eligibility criteria for various courses are written below. The candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for BITSAT 2023 exam:
For all programmes (except B.Pharm):
- The candidates who have passed class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects can apply. Also, candidates should have proficiency in English.
- The candidates must have obtain minimum of 75% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects and at least 60% score in each of these subjects individually.
- 12th class appearing candidates can also apply.
For B.Pharm:
- The applicants should have passed their 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and should also be adequately proficient in English.
- Candidates with PCM can apply for Pharmacy courses.
- A minimum total of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology subjects is needed while 60% marks in each of these subjects individually is mandatory to score.
- Appearing candidates can also apply for BITSAT 2023.
BITSAT 2023 Application Form
The interested candidates can register themselves for BITSAT exam by submitting their application form online at bitsadmission.com. BITSAT 2023 application form will be published at the official website of BITS and must be submitted within time. Apply for Bitsat Exam – Click
How to Apply for BITSAT 2023?
- Refer to the official website of BITSAT.
- Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click
- Then register before starting filling out the application form.
- The candidates should submit a photo and signature in the desired format and pay the application fee.
- Make sure to upload the scanned images of the signature and photograph in JPG/JPEG format.
- The appropriate size considered for photographs must be between 1 KB to 30 KB.
- Submit all the required details and candidates can submit three different preferences for the exam center.
- Submit the application form and take a hard copy of the same for further use.
- Candidates interested in applying have to complete all the application processes like exam registration, exam selection, uploading documents, application verification, and fee payment.
- At the time of the registration process, candidates are supposed to provide their email ID & contact details in the application form. Make sure to submit all the details correctly else it will result in a correction.
- Candidates can pay the application fee in any way including offline/ online mode using credit cards, debit cards, and net banking.
- Candidates will get all the important information related to the application form on their registered ID & phone number.
- Lastly, candidates must not forget to take the hard copy of the duly filled application form as it will be required in the future as well.
BITSAT 2023 Application Fee
| Category | Fees for Session 1 Only | Fees for Sessions 1 and 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Male candidates | INR 3400 | INR 5400 |
| Female candidates | INR 2900 | INR 4400 |
| Male/ Female Candidates opting Dubai as an exam center | INR 7000 | INR 9000 |
Bitsat Important Topics & Weightage – PDF
Note – the weightage can vary year to year – Don’t rely only on important topics , i would suggest you to read all topics , yes you can give extra attention to these topics
BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern
BITSAT 2023 will be conducted in an online mode (Computer-Based) and candidates will get 3 hours to complete the examination.
- All the questions will be Multiple Choice Questions and the mode of exam will be English.
- A total of 130 questions will be asked in the exam .
- There will be a total of 4 parts in the question paper.
- The examination will include subjects– Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English proficiency and logical reasoning.
- Candidates who answer all the 130 questions in less than 3 hours will be given the option of attempting 12 extra questions in the remaining time.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 90 |
| English Proficiency + Logical Reasoning | 10+20 | 30+60 |
| Mathematics/ Biology | 40 | 120 |
| Total | 130 | 390 |
12 Additional Questions in BITSAT 2023
If any candidate attempts all 130 questions of this entrance exam in less than three hours then he/she will be allowed to attempt additional 12 questions within the remaining time. the additional questions will be from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology sections only. However, any candidate who chooses to answer these extra 12 exam questions will not be allowed to go back and make any changes to the 150 questions answered earlier.
BITSAT 2023 Syllabus & Important chapters
BITSAT 2023 syllabus will be based on the concepts studied by candidates in class 11th and 12th. The detailed syllabus for the exam is mentioned below:
Bitsat Important Topics & Weightage – PDF
Note – the weightage can vary year to year – Don’t rely only on important topics , i would suggest you to read all topics , yes you can give extra attention to these topics.
- Physics: Units & Measurement, Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Impulse and Momentum, Rotational Motion, Work and Energy, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, Waves, Heat and Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, etc.
- Chemistry: States of Matter, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, atomic structure, Physical and Chemical Equilibrium, Hydrogen and s-block elements, p- d- and f-block elements, Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons, etc.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry, Differential calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, Linear Programming, Mathematical modeling, etc.
- Biology: Diversity in Living World, Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function, Genetics and Evolution, Structure and Function – Plants, Structure, and Function – Animals, Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants, Reproduction and Development in Humans, Ecology and Environment, Biology and Human Welfare, & Biotechnology and its Applications.
- English Proficiency: Grammar, Vocabulary, Analogy, Reading Comprehension, and Composition.
- Logical Reasoning: Verbal Reasoning: Classification, Analogy, Logical Deduction – Reading Passage, Chart Logic ETC. Nonverbal reasoning – Pattern Perception, Figure Matrix, Paper Cutting, Rule Detection, etc.
BITSAT 2023 Preparation Tips
BITSAT exam is considered as one of the toughest and most competitive exams. Additionally, Class 12th scores are also considered while making the final admission offer. Thus students must perform well in the exam for admission to their preferred course.Some of the preparation tips which help candidates perform well in their BITSAT 2023 exam include:
- Make a timetable and start adhering to the same.
- Gather relevant study material for different subjects which help improve the candidates’ speed and accuracy in the exam.
- Make short notes of all the important topics while studying so that they can help while doing revision.
- Do more mock tests and practice papers as they help focus on strong and weak points. Also it helps make candidates know the style and pattern of questions asked. Download BITSAT Sample Papers
- Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click
Best books for BITSAT Exam 2023
The most recommended books which all candidates preparing for BITSAT exam must refer to include:
| Best Physics Books for BITSAT | |
| Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma Vol 1 and Vol 2 | |
| Arihant Physics | by D. C. Pandey |
| Problems in General Physics | by I.E. Irodov |
| Best Chemistry Books for BITSAT | |
| Atkins’ Physical Chemistry | |
| Inorganic Chemistry | by J.D.Lee |
| Physical Chemistry | by N Awasthi |
| Best Mathematics Books for BITSAT | |
| Class XI & XII | R.D. Sharma |
| Differential Calculus | Arihant |
| Best Books for English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning | |
| BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning | by Disha Experts |
| The Pearson Complete Guide to BITSAT (English) | by One Learn Education |
BISAT 2023 Slot Booking
Once the final list of test centers is published by the authority, the candidates are supposed to book the date and slot for BITSAT 2023 as per their comfort. Post confirming the slots, the candidate has to appear for the exam on the date and time chosen by him/her.
How to Apply for BITSAT 2023 Slot Booking?
- Refer to the official website.
- On the Home page click on the Slot Booking button.
- Then a login page will open where candidates are supposed to mention their user Id & Password.
- Now tap on the “login” button
- Now candidates can select the date and slot when they wish to sit for BITSAT 2023 and submit the form.
- Post the successful submission of BITSAT Slot Booking 2023, the candidates must download their BITSAT 2023 admit card.
BISAT 2023 Exam Center
BITSAT 2023 Exam Center list will be released along with the information brochure. Candidates can meanwhile check the previous year list of BITSAT exam centers that the candidates can choose to appear for the test-
| 1 | Agartala | 22 | Guwahati | 43 | Nasik |
| 2 | Agra | 23 | Gwalior | 44 | Noida |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 24 | Hyderabad Campus of BITS | 45 | Patna |
| 4 | Aizwal | 25 | Hyderabad City | 46 | Pilani Campus of BITS |
| 5 | Ajmer | 26 | Indore | 47 | Pune |
| 6 | Allahabad | 27 | Jabalpur | 48 | Raipur |
| 7 | Aurangabad (Maharashtra) | 28 | Jaipur | 49 | Rajahmundry |
| 8 | Bangalore | 29 | Jalandhar | 50 | Rajkot |
| 9 | Bareilly | 30 | Jammu | 51 | Ranchi |
| 10 | Bhopal | 31 | Jamshedpur | 52 | Roorkee |
| 11 | Bhubaneswar | 32 | Jodhpur | 53 | Shimla |
| 12 | Chandigarh | 33 | Kanpur | 54 | Siliguri |
| 13 | Chennai | 34 | Kathmandu, Nepal | 55 | Surat |
| 14 | Coimbatore | 35 | Kolhapur | 56 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 15 | Delhi | 36 | Kolkata | 57 | Tirupati |
| 16 | Dibrugarh | 37 | Lucknow | 58 | Udaipur |
| 17 | Dubai Campus of BITS (International Center) | 38 | Madurai | 59 | Vadodara |
| 18 | Ghaziabad | 39 | Mangalore | 60 | Vijayawada |
| 19 | Goa Campus of BITS | 40 | Mohali | 61 | Visakhapatnam |
| 20 | Gorakhpur | 41 | Mumbai | — | |
| 21 | Gurgaon | 42 | Nagpur | — |
BITSAT 2023 Admit Card
BITSAT 2023 admit card of the candidates who have successfully booked their test slot will be made available on the official website. The candidates must take a hard copy of the same while going for the exam. All the details related to the candidates and the exam center are published on BITSAT admit card 2023. The candidates not carrying the admit card will not be allowed to appear for the test.
How to Download BITSAT 2023 Admit Card?
- Refer to the official website of BITSAT.
- On the home page, click on the link showing the Admit Card.
- Post clicking on the same, a login page will open where candidates are supposed to enter their user Id and the password.
- Tap on the ‘login’ icon.
- Cross check all the information present in it carefully.
- Download the same and take a hard copy of the same.
BITSAT 2023 Result
BITSAT 2023 results will be displayed on the computer screen right after the completion of the test. BITS Pilani does not release BITSAT Result separately. The result will be displayed in terms of total correct and incorrect answers, along with the score. The candidates can also check their BITSAT score report on the BITS admission website on the next day of the test. The candidate can take a printout of their BITSAT score report for further use.Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click
BITSAT 2023 Admission Process
Post qualifying BITSAT 2023, the candidates are supposed to apply for the admissions by providing the details of their 12th marks and preferences to different degree courses offered at three campuses of BITS. Based on the details provided in the application form for admission, fulfillment of eligibility and marks scored in the entrance test, the shortlisted candidates will get a seat in their preferred course.
BITSAT Merit List 2023
The admission to the courses offered under BITSAT 2023 will be as per the performance of a candidate in the written test. It is compulsory for the candidates to secure the least cut off marks to get their name listed in the merit list. Only those candidates will be invited for admission who got their names on the merit list. The exam conducting authority will publish two separate merit lists for the B.Pharm program and other programs respectively. In case, the scores obtained by two or more candidates are the same then the exam conducting authority will apply a tie-breaker rule to conclude.
BITSAT 2023 Cut off
BITS Pilani will release BITSAT 2023 Cut off after the conclusion of BITSAT Counselling process. As per BITSAT Marks vs Rank Analysis, students with scores above 250 in BITSAT exam can get an admission in integrated B.E. course at one of the BITS campuses while for B.Pharm admissions, students must at least score above 170. The table below shows the average BITSAT score required by candidates for admission to one of the courses offered at the campuses.Bits Pilani Review, Placement etc – click
| Program | BITS Pilani | BITS Goa | BITS Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors of Engineering (BE) | 270 to 338 | 260 to 390 | 257 to 306 |
| B. Pharm | 213 to 220 | – | 177 to 185 |
| Masters of Science (MSc) | 259 to 315 | 252 to 282 | 254 to 283 |
Previous Year BITSAT Cut off
Candidates can also check the previous year BITSAT Cut off details to get an idea about the expected cut off for 2023-24 session-
| Courses | BITSAT 2020 Cut off | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff for BITS Pilani | Cutoff for BITS Goa | Cutoff for BITS Hyderabad | |
| B.E. Chemical | 270 | 248 | 240 |
| B.E. Civil | 254 | — | 240 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 333 | 306 | 300 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 298 | 269 | 260 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 372 | 347 | 336 |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 323 | 293 | 290 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | — | 320 | 314 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 253 | — | — |
| B. Pharm | 203 | — | 161 |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 261 | 246 | 240 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 258 | 249 | 240 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 304 | 290 | 281 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 286 | 265 | 257 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 283 | 271 | 256 |
BITSAT 2022 Marks vs Rank
Below is BITSAT 2022 marks vs rank analysis which is based on the previous year’s data of the rank obtained by the test takers against their marks.
| Marks scored in BITSAT | Estimated Rank in BITSAT |
|---|---|
| Greater than 400 | 1 to 304 |
| 351 to 400 | 305 to 2319 |
| 301 to 350 | 2320 to 8789 |
| 251 to 300 | 8790 to 22441 |
| 201 to 250 | 22442 to 32565 |
| Less than 250 | Above 22442 |
BITSAT 2022 Course-Wise Marks Vs Rank
The expected BITSAT 2022 Marks Vs Rank course-wise is given below:
| Course | BITS Pilani | BITS Hyderabad | BITS Goa |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 209-213 | 166-170 | – |
| B.E. Mechanical | 309-312 | 266-270 | 276-282 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 381-387 | 339=348 | 348-352 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 259-264 | – | – |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication | 350-335 | 315-320 | 324-331 |
| B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation | 329-352 | 286-302 | 295-300 |
