BITSAT 2024: Application (Soon), Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

BITSAT 2024 stands for Birla Institute of Information Technology and Science Admission Test. BITSAT is a national-wide university level test and it is conducted to offer admission in integrated first-degree programs in B.E., B.Pharma, and M.Sc. at BITS campuses. BITSAT is conducted by BITS Pilani. There are three BITS campuses in India (Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad) and the fourth one is in Dubai. In this examination, the subjective knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Reasoning will be tested on the Intermediate level.

The test will be held in online mode i.e. it is a computer-based test. To get all the latest updates about exam pattern and syllabus, candidates are advised to visit the official website of BITS.


BITSA 2024 Notification

BITSAT 2024 application notification and exam date will be revealed very soon. It is expected that the BITSAT 2024 application form window will open in the last week of the month of January and the exam date will be expected to be in the month of May.

Along with the notification, the officials will release the information brochure which will include all the details related to the latest exam pattern, exam syllabus, application process, eligibility, etc.


BITSAT 2024 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Name of TestBirla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test 2024
AcronymBITSAT 2024
Test Conducting AuthorityBirla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
Test-LevelUniversity level
Total Seats Offered2,000
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Mode of ExaminationOnline i.e.Computer-based Test
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application FeeMale: Rs. 3300
Female: Rs. 2800
Dubai Exam Center: 6300
Number of Exam Centers58
Number of Questions150
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions
Exam Duration3 hours
Applications Per YearAbout 3 Lakh
Accepting Colleges
  1. BITS Pilani
  2. BITS Goa
  3. BITS Hyderabad
  4. NIIT University
Official Websitebitsadmission.com
BITSAT Helpline01596-242205

BITSAT 2024 Important Dates

The important dates for the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences Admission Test regarding application form, exam date, result, etc. are given below in the table. It should be noticed that the dates given below are all tentative, the exact dates will be updated after the release of official notification for BITSAT.

EventsDates (Tentative)
BITSAT 2024 Application/Registration starts fromIn the third week of January 2024
Last date to Apply for BITSAT 2024In the fourth week of March 2024
BITSAT 2024 Application Correction window open fromIn the first week of April 2024
BITSAT 2024 Slot bookingIn the second week of April 2024
BITSAT 2024 releasing date of Admit CardIn the third week to April 2024
BITSAT 2024 Exam date May 2024
BITSAT 2024 Admission date for Board ToppersIn the fourth week of May 2024
BITSAT 2024 Admission list & waiting list releasing dateIn the third week of June 2024

BITSAT 2024 Application Form

Those candidates who are going to apply for the admission test of BITS should first check the process of Application for BITSAT. Candidates first have to register themselves and then only they will able to fill the application form of BITSAT 2024.

Step 1: Registration

  • Candidates have to open the admission portal first of BITSAT.
  • Find the link for registration, and then start to fill the registration form by entering the required details.
  •  Candidates will have to enter the following details such as their Name, Gender, Email Id, Contact No., Date of Birth, etc.

Required Documents At The Time of Registration

  • Candidate’s Birth certificate / Class 10th mark sheet.
  • Class 12th mark sheet or equivalent certificate (For those candidates only who have given BITSAT 2019 or before).
  • Scanned copies of a recent passport size photograph and signature of candidates.
  • The format of a photograph should be .jpg/.jpeg and the file size should lie between (4- 50) KB.
  • The format of a signature should be .jpg/.jpeg and the file size should lie between (1-30) KB.

Step 2: Application Process

  • First read all the guidelines/ instructions followed by the authority and then click on the link “Allow me to apply online”.
  • Now start to fill the details in the online application form of BITSAT.
  • After filling in the details, candidates will have to upload images of required documents in the exact format as prescribed in the official brochure.
  • After the above steps, to complete and accept the application process candidates will have to make payment for the BITSAT application fee.

Note- After completing the above steps, your application form for BITSAT 2024 will be accepted. After this, an application no. will be generated automatically. Candidates are instructed to keep this detail safe for future references. The application correction window will open in order to make corrections to pre-filled details after the submission of the application form.

Details Required At The Time of Application Form Filling Process

Post filling the registration form, candidates will have to fill their BITSAT 2024 application form with the required details. In the last candidates will be asked to choose the preferred exam center. At the time of the application form filling process, candidates will need to fill in the following details:

Personal Details:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Mother’s name
  • Father’s name
  • Class 10th details
  • Address of Communication
  • Nationality
  • City
  • State
  • Pincode
  • Contact Number
  • Email Id
  • Class 12th Examination Details:
    • Name of Examination Board and last attended School.
    • Passing/Appearing Year.
    • Selection of stream and subjects i.e. Mathematics/ Biology (Those candidates who will select Biology will get the chance to sit for the B.Pharma degree program only.)

Payment of Application Fee

  • The application fee will be payable in the online as well as offline mode.
  • Candidates can pay the fee in their desired mode of payment.
  • Online Mode- Candidates will have to choose either of the payment options through Net Banking/ Debit Card or Credit Card (Master/ Visa Card)/ PayTM.
  • Offline Mode- Candidates will have to pay the fee in cash by using Challan at the nearest bank branch of ICICI.

BITSAT 2024 Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
Female candidatesRs. 2800/-
Male candidatesRs. 3300/-
For the Dubai exam center$90 (Rs. 6300/-)

BITSAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To sit for BITSAT 2024, the first candidates will need to meet the prerequisite eligibility of the respective courses. The eligibility criteria for different courses are different as per the requirement of the course. Here are the details below needed for different courses:

For B.Pharm Course

  • Qualifying Exam & Subjects: Candidates who are going to sit in BITSAT 2024 to get admission in the B.Pharma course must have acquired class XII or its equivalent with major subjects as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, or Mathematics from any recognized board or institution.
  • Qualifying Marks: In order to sit for BITSAT, candidates must have acquired aggregate marks of 75% in subjects Chemistry, Physics, and Biology/Mathematics. Candidates must have scored 60 % marks in each of the subjects.
  • Candidates are required to have enough proficiency in English.
  • Appearing candidates for class XII will also be eligible to apply.

For First Degree Program Except for B.Pharm

  • Qualifying Exam & Subjects: Candidates who are going to sit in BITSAT 2024 to get admission in the B.Pharma course must have acquired class XII or its equivalent with major subjects as Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics from any recognized board or institution.
  • Qualifying Marks: In order to sit for BITSAT, candidates must have acquired aggregate marks of 75% in subjects Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Candidates must have scored 60 % marks in each of the subjects.
  • Candidates are required to have enough proficiency in English.
  • Appearing candidates for class XII will also be eligible to apply.

BITSAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for BITSAT 2024 is given below. For more details about the exam pattern of BITSAT, it is advised to go to the official website and download the information brochure from there.

  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Sections: 4 (Chemistry, Physics, Biology/ Mathematics, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning)
  • Total Questions:  150
  • Type of Questions: Objective type
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Marking Scheme: 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
  • Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

Section-wise Distribution of Marks

SectionSubject Name Section-wise no. of QuestionsSection-wise no. of MarksTotal Duration
1Physics40120 
2Chemistry40120 
3 (a)English Proficiency1545 
3 (b)Logical Reasoning1030 
4Mathematics/ Biology45135 
Total  1504503 Hours

NOTE: Those candidates who will attempt a total of 150 questions prior to the end of 3 hours, will be given 12 additional questions as an advantage, from three sections: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/Biology.


BITSAT 2024 Exam Syllabus

The exam syllabus of BITSAT will be available to download on the official website. Mainly, the syllabus of the BITSAT covers almost all topics from class 11th and 12th  NCERT. Till now, over the years there have been no changes found in the exam syllabus for BITSAT. But now it is expected that there may be some slight changes in the syllabus due to the reduction of the syllabus in the Intermediate board.

It is very important to check the official website for the latest exam syllabus. Here we have provided almost all the topics that need to be cover for the BITSAT 2024 for different sections.

  • Chemistry:
    •  The 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.
  • 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, etc.
  • Mathematics: 
    • Algebra,
    • Trigonometry,
    • Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry,
    • Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry,
    • Differential calculus,
    • Ordinary Differential Equations,
    • Probability,
    • Linear Programming, etc.
  • Logical Reasoning:
    •  Verbal reasoning – Classification,
    • Analogy,
    • Logical Deduction – Reading Passage,
    • Chart Logic
    • Nonverbal reasoning – Pattern Perception,
    • Figure Matrix,
    • Paper Cutting,
    • Rule Detection, etc.
  • English Proficiency: 
    • Grammar,
    • Vocabulary,
    • Analogy,
    • Reading Comprehension and Composition.

BITSAT 2024 Preparation Tips

To appear for BITSAT 2024, you will have a proper planning and preparation strategy. Only with a well-planned strategy, candidates will crack this test. Here we have provided a well planned and well-structured strategy.

  1. Initially, to build self-confidence, first, cover the whole syllabus of BITSAT. Set 2- 3 months to cover the syllabus only.
  2. After covering the specific topics, prepare a short note for each topic, it will help you in revision.
  3. Once you complete the syllabus, then try to give a mock test. Start to give the test with the sectional part.
  4. First, try to give free mock and then buy a mock series for the rest of the time whichever provides you the sectional as well as full-length mock tests.
  5. In the initial stage, give one mock per week, and then after 2 mocks per week.
  6. Now give full-length mock tests and it is very important to analyze the mock tests.
  7. One of the most important parts of the preparation for any exam is to revision. Revision is a must and it should be done multiple times.

BITSAT 2024 Mock Test

The officials of BITSAT will provide you the BITSAT Mock Test prior to a few days of examination. Since the main exam of BITSAT will be held in online modes it becomes very necessary to be familiar with the online process of the test. It is recommended to give the BITSAT mock test provided by the officials of BITSAT itself to get an idea about the test.

 How to take the BITSAT Mock Test?

  • First of all, go to the official website of BITSAT.
  • Now search for the option of BITSAT Mock Test and click on the same link.
  • Once you click on the link, the zip files of the mock test will appear that you need to extract.
  • Now click on the link of the START button.
  • Candidates may select their desired section to attempt first from either of  Chemistry/Physics/ Maths/ English and Logical Reasoning.
  • In the test, if some questions are there that candidate wants to attempt later then they can mark it for review later and then proceed to the next.
  • After completing the test, click on the button of the Completed test.
  • After completion of the test, your score will be created on the basis of the right marked answer, and if you attempted any wrong answer then marks will be deducted from the total score for answering incorrectly.
  • If you want to give the mock test again then the candidates have to click can click on ‘Take me back to the test.’

BITSAT 2024 Slot Booking

After completing the application process, to appear for the exam candidates have to book slots for BITSAT 2024. The test will be held in two shifts, first in the morning shift from 09.00 AM to 12.00 PM and second shift from 02.00 PM to 05.00 PM. Candidates will have the right to choose the desired slot at the time of the booking slot. Only those candidates will able to book the slot on the first come- first serve basis, who have successfully filled the application form.

How to Book Slot for BITSAT 2024?

  • Step 1: Go to the homepage of bitsadmission.com and then start the Slot Booking process.
  • Step 2: In order to log in, candidates have to give the details of the BITSAT 2024 application number and its password.
  • Note- If you forgot the password then click on the forgot link.
  • Step 3: After entering the details, candidates will able to choose the Test date and its Time.
  • Step 4: Now candidates have to click on the preferred slot and then “Proceed”.

BITSAT 2024 Admit Card

The Hall Ticket/ Admit card of BITSAT 2024 will be commenced on the website on April 15, 2024. In order to download the admit card, candidates have to enter details such as their Application No., DoB and Email-ID. On the hall ticket of the BITSAT 2024, the details such as Applicant’s name, Roll no., Test Date, Test Slot, Applicant’s photograph, Applicant’s Signature, Test center, etc. will be provided there.

Candidates are strictly instructed to preserve their admit card, as it will be used for admission purposes also.

In case, if a candidate found mistakes in the details printed on the admit card then they have to contact the authority immediately in order to generate a new admit card.

How to Download BITSAT 2024 Admit Card?

  • Firstly, visit the official site of BITS.
  • Candidates have to log in there by using their own credentials including information such as application no., DoB, and mail Id.
  • After entering the credentials, candidates will have to download the admit card and will have to preserve it for later preferences.

BITSAT 2024 Exam Center

The BITS admission test will be organized at 50 centers across the country. While it will also be conducted outside the country in Dubai also.  The test center allotment will be announced with the release of the admit card of the test.

Candidates will have to choose the 3 exam centers of their choice at the time of filling the BITSAT application form. The authority will allow to choose the exam center across the country and in Dubai as well.

Candidates who want to appear for an exam in Dubai then they will get only one option to choose the exam center.  The test conducting authorities will allot the test center depending on the choice of center chosen by the candidates.

Documents Required at the BITSAT 2024 Test Centre 

Before going for the test at the allotted date candidates have to read the pre-defined instructions issued by the authority. Candidates will have to follow all the instructions otherwise they get tempted from the test. Following documents are to be carried out at the test center.

  • Passport size photographs
  • Admit Card/ Hall ticket
  • A valid Identity Proof with a photo

BITSAT 2024 Answer Key

First, the authorities will release a provisional answer key on the official website. In order to access the answer key, candidates have to download the answer key from the official website. If a candidate has doubt regarding any particular answer then they have the right to raise an objection against the same answer key by giving a proper explanation for the objection.

After making the correction (if needed ) the authority will again release an answer key and this will be the final answer key. On the basis of the final answer key, the result of BITSAT will be prepared. No candidates can object to the final answer key.


BITSAT 2024 Reference Books

For the preparation of BITSAT 2024 along with the class 11th & 12th, NCERTs candidates can also prefer some other guide and standard textbooks concerning subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and English grammar. For the reasoning section, candidates have to choose any one standard book only. Here we have given the list of reference books for each subject to make the preparation best.

Chemistry

  • Essential Organic Chemistry – Arihant Publications
  • Atkin’s Physical Chemistry – Peter Atkins
  • Inorganic Chemistry – O. P. Tandon
  • A Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations – R. C. Mukherjee

Physics

  • Problems in General Physics – I. E. Irodov
  • Arihant Physics – D. C. Pandey
  • Fundamentals of Physics – Resnick, Halliday, Walker
  • Advanced Level Physics – Nelson and Parker

Mathematics

  • Objective Mathematics – R. D. Sharma
  • Differential Calculus – Arihant Publications
  • Higher Algebra – Hall Knight Bernard Child
  • Integral Calculus – Arihant Publications

Biology

  • A Textbook of Biology – P. S. Dhami, G. Chopra, Srivastava
  • Botany – A. C. Dutta

Logical Reasoning

  • BITSAT English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning – Disha Experts
  • Logical Reasoning – R. S. Agarwal

English

  • Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis
  • English Grammar and Composition – Wren and Martin

BITSAT 2024 Result

The test result of BITSAT 2024 will be released in two parts. At the first time candidate may check their marks just after completing the test.  At there, you will able to see the no. of correct and incorrect attempts, from there you can calculate your score. Secondly, you will able to see your score at the time of the release of the iteration of the admit list and waitlist. The college will also provide the tentative score report online.

How to check BITSAT 2024 Result?

  • First of all, go to the official website of BITS.
  • On the result tab, candidates have to click on the link “Online Result for BITS 2024”.
  • Now they will have to enter their Name, Application no., and DoB and then click on the submit button.
  • After providing the details, the BITSAT 2024 scorecard will display on the monitor screen.
  • In the last, candidates have to download the result and have to generate a printout of it for future reference.

Scholarships to BITS Pilani and Other Campuses

BITS Pilani and other campuses offer scholarships to the candidates based on the following criteria:

  • Scholarship on the basis of Top 3 ranks in Board Exam- Candidates who have secured their rank in class 12th board exam in the top 3 positions will get scholarships of 100%, 75%, and 50% for Rank 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The scholarship will be provided for the first-semester tuition fee.
  • Scholarship on the basis of Merit in Qualifying Examination-
    • Those candidates who have scored an aggregate of 90% marks or more in the Qualifying Examination will be able to get a scholarship of 20% in the tuition fee of the first semester.
    • Those candidates who have scored aggregate 80% marks or more and less than 90% in the Qualifying Examination will be able to get a scholarship of 15% in the tuition fee of the first semester.
  • Scholarship on the basis of Merit in Competitive Examinations- All those candidates who have appeared for national levels entrance exams such as NEET or JEE-Advanced will be able to get the scholarship ranging from 25%-75% (depending on the marks secured in the exam) for the tuition fee in the first year.

Candidates who have ranked top in the BITSAT exam in previous years have been awarded the scholarship provided by their respective campuses in BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad. The details of the offered scholarships are given below.

BITSAT ScoreScholarship
200 – 24925% of Tuition Fee
250 – 29950% of Tuition Fee
300 or more75% of Tuition Fee

BITSAT 2024 Cut-off

To take part in the admission round, candidates have to clear the BITSAT cutoff. The cutoff score of BITSAT varies on various factors.

To get an estimated idea about the cutoff of 2024, we have given below the cutoff marks for different branches and for different campuses of the previous year i.e. 2020 BITSAT cut-off marks.

Bachelor’s Program

ProgramBITS HyderabadBITS GoaBITS Pilani
B.E. Chemical240248270
B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation290293323
B.E. Mechanical260269298
B.E. Civil240254
B.E. Electrical & Electronics300306333
B. Pharm161203
B.E. Computer Science336347372
B.E. Electronics & Communication314320
B.E. Manufacturing253

Master’s Program

ProgramBITS HyderabadBITS GoaBITS Pilani
M.Sc. Biological Sciences240246261
M.Sc. Chemistry240249258
M.Sc. Physics256271283
M.Sc. Mathematics257265286
M.Sc. Economics281290304

BITSAT 2024 Participating Institutes

Through the admission test of BITS 2024, admission will be offered for Engineering courses in various streams at 4 campuses only that are Pilani, Hyderabad, Dubai, and Goa. Each of the 4 campuses provides an Engineering degree in a different specialization. The table constructed below comprises specialization-wise offered engineering courses at all four campuses.

BE Specializations at BITS Campuses

Engineering Specialization (BITS Pilani)
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Specialization (BITS Hyderabad)
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Specialization (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
Engineering Specialization (BITS Goa)
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

However, 3 out of all these 4 campuses offer other courses such as B.Pharma and  M.Sc. in different specializations as given below.

ProgramSpecializationPilani CampusHyderabad CampusGoa Campus
B.Pharm.      ______
M.Sc.Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Physics
Mathematics
Economics
General Studies

BITSAT 2024 Counselling

The process of BITSAT 2024 counseling is managed in form of repetitions with the announcement of the admission list as well as the waiting list later each round. Candidates may expect that the admission procedure will be completed after 5-6 cycles of counseling repetitions.

Some Important Points Regarding the Counseling Procedure

  • If two candidates get the same marks in the admission test of BITS then priority will be given to the candidate who has scored higher in Mathematics/ Biology while allotment of seats.
  • All the State board toppers and Central Board exam toppers will get an opportunity of direct admission, irrespective of the marks of BITSAT.
  • There are no relaxation or reservation criteria for reserved category candidates.
  • After the counseling process, the seat will be allotted to candidates on several factors as given below:
    • Marks scored in 10+2 examination
    • Board Topper Status
    • No. of maximum seats available in respective campuses
    • BITSAT 2024 Rank of the candidate
    • No. of non-reporting and withdrawals
    • No. of available seats in respective courses
    • No. of seats available post completion of counseling of each round.

BITSAT Contact Information

If you have any questions or queries regarding the BITSAT, then you can directly contact the provided numbers/ address from 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM on any working day.

Telephone: 01596-242205, 01596-255330, 01596-255294

Email: [email protected]

Address: Admissions Office, BITS, Pilani – 333 031 Rajasthan, India.

Fax: 01596-244183

Official website: www.bits-pilani.ac.in


BITSAT 2024 FAQs

Who conducts the BITS admission test?

BITS Pilani conducts the BITS admission test.

Who conducts the BITS admission test? BITS Pilani conducts the BITS admission test.

The official website of bitsadmission.com.

Who can apply for the BITSAT?

Candidates who have completed class 12th and willing to take admission in B.E. or B.Pharma courses from BITS campuses can apply for the BITSAT.

How many campuses of there in India of BITS?

There are three campuses in India of BITS namely, BITS Pilani, BITS Goa, and BITS Hyderabad.

Is there any scholarship offered by BITS?

Yes, BITS Pilnai and other campuses of BITS offer scholarship based on some pre-decided criteria of merit.

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