Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani
Pilani | Dubai | Goa | Hydarbad
BITSAT Exam eigibility for Admissions: (For Admission to the academic year 2021-2022)
BITSAT Exam For admission to all the Integrated First-Degree Programmes except B. Pharm. candidates should have passed the 12th class examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or it is equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
For admission to B. Pharm., candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.
Note: The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) in 12th class examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology subjects.
Students who are appearing for the 12th class examination in 2021 or who have passed the 12th Examination in 2020 only are eligible to appear in the BITSAT-2021 test. Students who have passed the 12th examination in 2019 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT2021. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT-2021.
Note:
- BITSAT Exam Admissions will be made purely on merit. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT-2021. However,
- their eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in the 12th examination, as mentioned above. The Institute considers only the latest performance through a public examination for admission.
- If the results of the latest examination are not available within the due date for submission of application, the candidate will not be considered even if there are some earlier performances of 12th class or its equivalent or any higher examination available with him/her.
- If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed.
Direct Admission on BITSAT Exam to Board Toppers:
- In the past, the admission process of the Institute always ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks in their respective board examinations.
- This has given a very vital input to highly meritorious students from all over India. Continuing this tradition, the Institute will give direct admission to first rank students of all the central and state boards to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT Exam 2021 score. While the first rank student in the PCM stream will be considered for admission to any of the
- First-degree programmes of his/her choice, the first rank holder of the PCB stream will be considered for admission to B. Pharm. programme only. Moreover, they should have obtained the minimum marks in PCM/PCB subjects in the 12th class examination, as described above. For more details, see the later sections in this part and also the BITS website.
Eligibility for International Student Admission Scheme:
A student who satisfies all of the following criteria is eligible to apply:
- Only citizens of a country other than India can apply.
- The candidate should have passed the qualifying examination (Grade 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with adequate proficiency in English conducted by the country’s Board of Higher/ Senior Secondary Education, including those in India, or it’s equivalent
examination such as the “A” levels (conducted by Cambridge International), the International Baccalaureate, etc. - The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (or 7.5 grade on 10- point scale), in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the above examination.
- The candidate should have scored at least 60% marks (or a 6.0 grade on a 10-point scale) in each
of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the above examination. - The candidate should have a minimum aggregate score of 1160 (out of a maximum of 1600) in SAT (new format) and also a minimum aggregate score of 1600 (out of a maximum of 2400) in SAT Subject Tests in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Level 2.
- The candidate should have written the SAT and SAT subject tests not earlier
than February 1, 2019. (for AY 2021-2022)
BITSAT Exam 2021 Highlights
| Full-Form | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
| Conducting Body | BITS Pilani |
| Exam Level | University-based National Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Total Seats Offered | 2,000 |
| Applications Per Year | About 3 Lakh |
| Number of Exam Centers | 61 |
| Accepting Colleges | BITS Pilani BITS Hyderabad BITS Goa NIIT University |
| Official Website | bitsadmission.com |
| Marking Scheme | 3 marks for each right answer –1 for each wrong answer |
| Sections | Part I: Physics (40 questions) Part II: Chemistry (40 questions) Part III: (a) English Proficiency (15 questions) (b) Logical Reasoning (10 questions) Part IV: Mathematics/Biology (45 questions) |
NOTE: Those who attempt 150 questions before the completion of 3 hours, are given 12 additional questions to their advantage, from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.
The final BITSAT score cut-offs to various degree programmes in the current admission session are as below:
| Program | BITS Pilani | BITS Goa | 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 |
Please note that the actual cut-off score for a programme also has the further condition of breaking the bracketing rule (i.e., considering the PCM scores) if there are more candidates at a particular BITSAT score than seats available.
| Part | Subject | No of questions |
| Part–I | Physics | 40 |
| Part-II | Chemistry | 40 |
| Part-III | (a) English Proficiency (b) Logical Reasoning | 15 10 |
| Part-IV | Mathematics/Biology (For B.Pharm) | 45 |
| Total | 150 |
BITSAT Previous year Question Solved Paper:
| Sr.No | Year | Question Paper |
| 1. | 2005 | Click here.pdf |
| 2. | 2006 | Click here.pdf |
| 3. | 2007 | Click here.pdf |
| 4. | 2009 | Click here.pdf |
| 5. | 2010 | Click here.pdf |
| 6. | 2011 | Click here.pdf |
| 7. | 2013 | Click here.pdf |
| 8. | 2017 | Click here.pdf |
| 9. | 2018 | Click her.pdf |
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
Q: My board doesn’t give aggregate marks for 12th exam. What marks should I enter?
Ans: For CBSE, include PCM and English/Hindi and one additional elective (total five subjects) in your aggregate. For ISCE, include PCM and English in the aggregate. Others should calculate the aggregate marks (or its equivalent) and attach a note explaining the method used by them to calculate the aggregate.
Q: While entering the 12th exam marks, should I include the practical marks also? Can I include 11th and 12th year marks?
Ans: The subject-wise and aggregate marks are to be given for the 12th year examination only. Don’t include the 11th year exam marks. For practical marks, use the method used by your board to calculate the subject-wise marks.
Q: I have obtained 74.6% in PCM aggregate. Will you consider it as 75%?
Ans: No. We need a minimum of 75.00% or more in PCM aggregate.
Q: I have obtained 74.9% in PCB aggregate. Will you consider for B.Pharm.
Ans: No. We need a minimum of 75% or more in PCB/PCM aggregate for B.Phram Programme.
Q: I want to apply for Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. Should I apply separately?
Ans: No. A single form is sufficient, where you can give your preferences to all the first degree programmes . Programme for all the three campuses.
Q: I had already registered for BITSAT-2020. Why should I apply again for admissions?
Ans: It is necessary to apply for admissions separately with the marks obtained in 12th exam and also giving your preferences to different degree programmes, along with the requisite application fee.
Q: I have passed the 12th exam only. I have not done a BSc. How do you expect me to apply for M.Sc. now?
Ans: The M.Sc. is an Integrated Masters programme offered by BITS. There is no intermediate B.Sc. degree. The input qualification and duration is the same as that for a B.E. program.