About BITSAT
The BITSAT 2021 exam date has been announced and the exam is to be held from June 24 to 30. The BITSAT Online application form has been released and the last date to register for the same is May 29. BITSAT is conducted by BITS Pilani for undergraduate engineering admissions to three campuses that is Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. The exam is to be conducted online and approximately 3 lakh students apply for this exam every year.
BITSAT Exam Pattern
The BITSAT Exam 2021 will be a Computer Based Online Test. Candidates will have to mark the answers digitally. Candidates can book the slot for the exam where they can select the exam slot. Candidates must ensure that the exam will be conducted on multiple days.
Exam Highlights
| Name of the Exam | Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT) |
| Exam Date | June 24 to 30, 2021 |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a Year |
| Purpose of Exam | The entrance exam is conducted for admission in the B.E. Programme offered by BITS Campuses |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Participating Institutes | · BITS Pilani
· BITS Goa · BITS Hyderabad |
| Minimum Eligibility | Class 12th with at least 75% of marks |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Total No. of Subjects in the Entrance Exam | Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning, Mathematics/ Biology |
| Admission Process | The counselling process will be conducted after the results |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total No. of Questions | 150 |
| Subjects | Part 1 – Physics
Part 2 – Chemistry Part 3 – English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning Part 4 – Mathematics or Biology |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice |
| Marks for Each correct Attempt | 03 |
| Negative Mark for Each Wrong Attempt | -1 |
BITSAT Important Dates
| BITSAT 2021 Important Events | Dates |
| Availability of Application Form | February 23, 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | May 29, 2021 |
| Editing Date for BITSAT 2021 Application form | May 27 to 31, 2021 |
| Test Centre Allotment and Announcement to Candidates | June 02, 2021 |
| Test Slot Booking | June 04 to 11, 2021 |
| Hall Ticket Availability | June 12, 2021 |
| BITSAT 2021 Exam Dates | June 24 to 30, 2021 |
| Apply for Admission with 12th Marks and preferences | June 29 to July 25, 2021 |
| Admit list and Waitlist Announcement | July 31, 2021 |
BITSAT Marking Scheme
The Subject-wise marking scheme for BITSAT 2021 is:
| Name of Subject | Total No. of Questions | Marks | Marks for Correct Answer | Negative Marks for Incorrect Answer |
| Physics | 40 | 40*3=120 | +3 | -1 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40*3=120 | +3 | -1 |
| English Proficiency | 15 | 15*3=45 | +3 | -1 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10*3=30 | +3 | -1 |
| Mathematics or Biology | 45 | 45*3=135 | +3 | -1 |
| Total | 150 | 450 | – | – |
List of Colleges Accepting the Exam
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
- BITS Pilani – K K Birla Goa Campus
- BITS Pilani, Hyderabad
Courses offered by BITS Pilani through BITSAT
| Name of the Degree | Specializations Offered |
| B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) | · Chemical Engineering
· Civil Engineering · Computer Science Engineering · Electrical & Electronics Engineering · Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Manufacturing Engineering |
| B.Pharma | |
| M.Sc (Integrated) | Biological Sciences
Chemistry Economics Mathematics Physics General Studies |
Courses Offered by BITS Goa through BITSAT
| Name of the Degree | Specializations Offered |
| B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) | · Mechanical Engineering
· Electronics & Instrumentation · Electrical & Electronics · Computer Science · Civil Engineering · Chemical Engineering |
| M.Sc | · Biological Sciences
· Physics · Mathematics · Economics · Chemistry |
Courses Offered by BITS Hyderabad through BITSAT
| Name of the Degree | Specializations Offered |
| Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) | · Mechanical
· Electronics & Instrumentation · Electrical & Electronics · Electronics & Communication · Computer Science · Civil Engineering · Chemical Engineering |
| B.Pharma | |
| M.Sc | · Physics
· Mathematics · Economics · Chemistry · Biological Sciences |
