BITSAT 2024 Application Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

The BITSAT 2024 exam dates for Session 1 have been changed. Session 1 will take place from May 19 to 24, 2024. Initially, it was scheduled from May 21 to 26, 2024. Currently, the BITSAT 2024 application form is open for both Session 1 and Session 2, and candidates can apply online at bitsadmission.com. It’s crucial to complete and submit the application form before the April 11, 2024 deadline. No applications will be accepted after this date.

BITSAT 2024 will be held in two sessions, and candidates need to register to attempt the exam. After registration, candidates can book their exam slots and download their hall tickets. The exam results will be released later, showing the moderated scores. Qualified candidates will then participate in the counseling process, where seats will be allocated based on their rank, preferences, and seat availability.

Candidates who attempt both sessions of BITSAT 2024 will have their best score considered for admission. Session 2 of BITSAT 2024 is scheduled from June 22 to 26, 2024. This exam process is essential for admission to various courses at BITS campuses.

This article will entail complete details about the BITSAT exam 2024.

Let’s begin!

BITSAT Highlights 2024

Conducting Body	BITS Pilani
BITSAT	Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Exam Level	University Level Exam
Official Website	https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Mode of exam	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Applications Per Year	About 2 Lakhs
BITSAT Helpline	01596-242205

BITSAT Exam Dates 2024

The complete BITSAT exam dates have been tabulated below:

How to Apply BITSAT Application Form 2024

• The BITSAT Application form 2024 has now been released on the official website.
• The candidates can fill out the application form online on the official website.
• Candidates must register on the website by filling in their personal, academic, and all other required details.
• The official authorities will release the application form for the campus’s integrated courses soon.
• Candidates shouldn’t wait until the closing date to apply for the exam because the site usually goes down on the last day of registration.
• The authority allows the candidates to choose a maximum of three exam centers.
• The candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of their documents, such as passport size photographs and signatures.

How to Fill BITSAT Application Form 2024?

To apply for the exam, candidates have to follow the following steps:

Registration: Candidates must complete the application form online at
http://www.bitsadmission.com and pay the fees. Also, take the printout of the same for future reference.

Uploading Documents: Upload the necessary documents as asked by the authorities. The documents should be clear.

Pay the Application fee: BITSAT 2024 will be conducted in two sessions. The candidate who opts to appear twice for the exam needs to pay according to the amount given below:

• Male candidate – Rs. 5400  and Female candidate: Rs. 4400.

A candidate who opts to appear only one time i.e., in Session 1, needs to pay the following:

• Male candidate – Rs. 3400  and Female candidate: Rs. 2900.

If such a candidate decides to apply a second time for Session 2, then the fee structure will be:

• Male candidate – Rs. 2000 (Additional)  and Female candidate: Rs. 1500 (Additional).
  The fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The BITSAT eligibility criteria are given below:

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria for B.E., M.Sc (Honors), and M.Sc. (Tech)

• Qualifying Exam: Aspirants applying for the exam must have passed the XII examination from a recognized Central/State Board or equivalent.
• Qualifying Subjects: The candidate must have passed XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Qualifying Marks: Students must secure a minimum aggregate of 75% marks with a minimum of 60% in each subject (physics, chemistry, and mathematics) individually.
• Age Limit: Candidates applying for BITSAT 2024 must have passed class XII in 2022 or 2024.

BITSAT Eligibility for B.Pharm (Honors)

• Qualifying Exam: The candidate applying for the exam must have passed the XII examination from a recognized Central/State Board or equivalent.
• Qualifying Subjects: Students must have passed class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure a minimum of 75% marks with at least 60% in each subject individually (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology).
• Age Limit: Aspirants must have passed class XII in 2022 or 2024.

BITSAT Admit Card 2024

The candidates who successfully register can download the BITSAT Admit Card from the BITS website. The admit card will be available to download in online mode only. Once the candidates download it, they must take a printout. The admit card will be available to download soon.

In addition, the candidates must download the admit card as soon as possible to avoid any last-minute hassles. Every candidate must carry it to the examination center. No candidate can enter the examination center without an admit card.

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024

This year there are minor changes in the BITSAT exam pattern:

• The number of questions in the English section will be 10.
• The total number of questions in the Logical Reasoning section will be 20.
• The mathematics and Biology section will comprise a total of 40 questions.

Here we have listed the BITSAT Exam Pattern:

• Mode of Exam: Online mode only (CBT)
• Duration of Exam: 3 hours.
• Slot: Two slots are available, i.e. 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• Type of Question: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
• Sections: Four sections.
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, candidates will get 3 marks.
• Negative Marking: For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. No marks will be deducted for unattended questions.
• Language: English language.
• Number of Questions: 150 questions.
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics/Biology (for B.Pharma candidates).

BITSAT Syllabus 2024

A candidate who has applied for the exam needs to stay updated with the  BITSAT syllabus. Knowing the syllabus saves a lot of time as you know what must be studied. The syllabus is divided into five parts. The complete part-wise syllabus is given below:

Mathematics

Complex numbers, The fundamental theorem of algebra, the Theory of Quadratic equations, Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, Logarithms and their properties, Exponential series, Permutations and combinations, Binomial theorem, Pascal’s triangle, etc.

Physics

Units & Measurement, Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Impulse and Momentum, Work and Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Mechanics of Solids and Fluids, etc.

Chemistry

States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Physical and Chemical Equilibria, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, Hydrogen, and s-block elements.

Biology

Diversity in the 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, etc.

Logical Reasoning

Binary Logic, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal Reasoning, Analogy, Puzzle Test, Syllogism, Classification Test, Alphabet Test, Eligibility Test, etc.

English Proficiency

Reading Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Analogies, Syllogisms, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Conclusion, Composition, Comprehension, Word Formation, etc.

Courses offered by BITSAT

Courses offered by BITSAT Pilani Campus

B.E.: Chemical B.E.: Civil B.E.: Computer Science B.E.: Electrical and    Electronics B.E.: Electronics & Instrumentation B.E.: Mechanical B.E.: Manufacturing B.Pharm.

M.Sc.: Biological Sciences M.Sc.: Chemistry M.Sc.: Economics M.Sc.: Mathematics M.Sc.: Physics

M.Sc.: General Studies

Courses offered by BITSAT Pilani Goa Campus

B.E.: Chemical B.E.: Computer Science B.E.: Electronics and Communications B.E.: Electrical and Electronics B.E.: Electronics & Instrumentation B.E.: Mechanical

M.Sc.: Biological Sciences M.Sc.: Chemistry M.Sc.: Economics M.Sc.: Mathematics M.Sc.: Physics

Courses offered by BITSAT Pilani Hyderabad Campus

B.E.: Chemical B.E.: Civil B.E.: Computer Science B.E.: Electronics and Communications B.E.: Electrical and Electronics B.E.: Electronics & Instrumentation B.E.: Mechanical B.Pharm.

M.Sc.: Biological Sciences M.Sc.: Chemistry M.Sc.: Economics M.Sc.: Mathematics M.Sc.: Physics

BITSAT Exam Centres 2024

BITSAT is one of the most popular exams in India, and the exam is held in at least 50 Cities in India. It is also organized in an international city, Dubai, UAE. We have provided a list of the BITSAT Exam Centres. Take a look:

Agra	Hyderabad Campus of BITS	Pune
Ahmedabad	Hyderabad City	Raipur
Allahabad	Indore	Rajahmundry
Bangalore	Jaipur	Ranchi
Bhopal	Jalandhar	Roorkee
Bhubaneswar	Jammu	Siliguri
Chandigarh	Jamshedpur	Surat
Chennai	Jodhpur	Tirupati
Coimbatore	Kanpur	Thiruvananthapuram
Delhi	Kolkata	Vadodara
Dubai Campus of BITS	Lucknow	Vijayawada
Ghaziabad	Mumbai	Visakhapatnam
Goa Campus of BITS	Nagpur	Agartala
Gorakhpur	Nasik	Mangalore
Gurgaon	Noida	Udaipur
Guwahati	Patna	Kohima
Gwalior	Kanpur

BITSAT Important Topics 2024

Important Topics For BITSAT – Physics

Topic	Weightage
Heat and Thermodynamics	10%
Magnetic effect of current & magnetism	9%
Wave Motion	6%
Current electricity	6%
Electrostatics	5%
Simple Harmonic Motion	5%
Wave optics	5%
Fluids	5%
Rotational Motion	4%
Work, Energy, Power	4%

Important Topics For BITSAT – Chemistry

Topic	Weightage
Chemical Bonding	10%
Biomolecules	6%
Carboxylic Acid & its derivates	6%
Atomic Structure	6%
p-block elements	6%
Mole Concepts	6%
Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes	5%
Electrochemistry	5%

Important Topics For BITSAT – Maths

Topic	Weightage
Circles	11%
Straight lines	7%
Pair of straight lines	7%
Vectors	6%
Continuity & Differentiability	6%
Differential Equation	4%
Complex Numbers	4%
Theory of Equation	4%
Binomial Theorem	4%
Sets, Relations & Functions	4%

BITSAT Best Books 2024

If you select good study material, your chances of cracking the examination increase manifolds. You can refer to the books given below to pass the BITSAT Exam 2024 with flying colors. Here we have curated a list of Best BITSAT Books:

For Physics

Books	Author
NCERT (Class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Concept Of Physics	H. C. Verma
Problems in General Physics	I. E. Irodov

For Chemistry

Books	Author
NCERT (class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Organic Chemistry	O. P. Tandon
Concise Inorganic Chemistry	J. D. LEE
Organic Chemistry	Morrison Boyd.

For Mathematics

Book	Author
NCERT Mathematics (Class 11th and 12th)	NCERT
Algebra (Overall Reference)	RD Sharma
Calculus	I. A. Maron

BITSAT Result 2024

BITS Pilani declares the BITSAT Result on its official website. The scorecard will be declared just after the exam is concluded. Candidates can check their results online on the official BITS website.

To check the results, the candidates must log in by entering their application ID and password which was allotted to them at the time of registration.

Once the result is declared, the BITSAT cut-off list will also be released by BITS Pilani for various courses across the 4 campuses. Candidates who meet the cutoff range can apply for the counseling process. All the candidates are advised to print the result and keep it safe until the last admission date.

BITSAT Cut-off 2024

• The results, along with the cut-off, will be released by every BITS campus.
• The BITSAT Cut-off is the minimum mark required for a candidate to be eligible for counseling.
• BITSAT cut-off will be released after the declaration of the results via online mode.
• The cut-off for various campuses will differ for different UG and PG courses they offer.
• Candidates can check their scorecard by entering their account name, application number, and password.
• The candidates who secure minimum cut-off marks will be eligible for admission.
• The authority will release a common cut-off for all categories as there is no reservation in the BITSAT Exam.
• The BITS Counseling process takes place in 5 iteration rounds, and as each proceeds, the cut-off marks decrease. The marks are reduced to fill the vacant seats.

BITSAT Counseling 2024

• BITSAT Counseling process takes place in online mode only.
• The first step in the counseling process is filling out the application form on the official website.
• BITSAT Application Form is available only in online mode.
• Based on the merit list, selected candidates are called for the counseling process.
• The authority releases the admit list with the waiting list.
• Through the merit list, candidates can go for the counseling process with the required documents.

Documents required for BITSAT Counseling Process

Candidates must carry the following documents in the counseling process:

• 10th & 12th mark sheet with the passing certificate.
• BITSAT 2024 scorecard.
• BITSAT 2024 counseling letter.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Caste certificate of the candidate (if applicable).
• Medical certificate.

Conclusion

BITSAT is a prestigious exam. Every year, lakhs of students prepare for it to take admissions in one of the four campuses. It is a tough exam, and the competition is rising year after year. Therefore, you must use effective and smart strategies to crack this exam.

Before starting your preparation, you must understand the entire exam structure. This article provides detailed information about BITSAT.

We hope that this information helps you to solve your doubts.

Thanks for being here. Good luck!

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