Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT 2021) is conducted by BITS Pilani. It is a national-level entrance test conducted every year for admission to Integrated First Degree programs such as B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc offered at BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
The exam is conducted as a computer-based entrance exam for a duration of 3 hours. Students are required to answer 150 MCQs from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology, and English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning.
BITSAT 2021 Highlights
Exam Name | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
Commonly known as | BITSAT 2021 |
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 |
Aspirants can download the BITSAT Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021
BITSAT Test Pattern
Name of Exam | BITSAT 2021 |
Mode of Exam | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Medium of exam | English |
Level of Exam | University-Level |
Number of sections (Parts) | 4 |
Number of questions | 150 questions
Physics – 40 |
Duration of exam | 3 hours |
Maximum marks | 450 |
Marking Scheme | +3 for the correct response -1 for an incorrect response 0 for leaving the question blank |
Distribution of Questions and marks – Section wise
Questions in the examination among all the four parts are distributed as mentioned below:
Name of Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Part I – Physics | 40 | 120 |
Part II – Chemistry | 40 | 120 |
Part III (a) – English Proficiency | 15 | 45 |
Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning | 10 | 30 |
Part IV – Mathematics | 45 | 135 |
Total | 150 | 450 |
There is no sectional time limit. The candidates can go back and change their answers among the 150 questions.
BITSAT Syllabus 2021
The BITSAT 2021 exam will consist of the following sections in the examination:
- Part I – Physics
- Part II – Chemistry
- Part III (a) – English Proficiency
- Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning
- Part IV – Mathematics/Biology
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The syllabus is based on NCERT syllabus of Class 11th and 12th for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology. The list of topics and subjects which the candidates has to prepare for the exam are given below:
Part I: Physics:
- Units & Measurement
- Kinematics
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Impulse and Momentum
- Work and Energy
- Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effect of Current
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- Electronic Devices
Part II: Chemistry:
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Thermodynamics
- Physical and Chemical Equilibria
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Hydrogen and s-block elements
- p- d- and f-block elements
- Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons
- Stereochemistry
- Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen
- Biological , Industrial and Environmental chemistry
- Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry
Part III: (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Composition
Logical Reasoning:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Nonverbal Reasoning
Part IV: Mathematics:
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Differential calculus
- Integral calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Probability
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Linear Programming
- Mathematical modeling
Part IV: 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
BITSAT 2021 Important Books
The competition level remains high. So, to crack the examination, the students need to prepare from the good books. Check the list of books given below:
Physics
- Class 11th & 12th NCERT Books
- Understanding Physics Series by D.C Pandey
- Concepts of Physics by H. C Verma (Vol 1 & Vol 2)
Chemistry:
- Class 11th & 12th NCERT Books
- Organic Chemistry by Ranjit Shahi
- Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur
- Inorganic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon
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Mathematics:
- Class 11th & 12th NCERT Books
- Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma