BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

# Feb 27, 2021 by Harshita Nandal

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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021: The BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021 is important to read for every student who wishes to appear for it.

The BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021 gives a clear idea to the student about the type of questions, exam duration exam language and various other important details about the examination.

The BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021 also helps in the planning of preparation for the examination and successfully clearing the same.

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The BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021 details are as follows:

BITSAT Exam Pattern in Brief:

Particulars

Details

Mode of Examination

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Duration

3 hours

Sections

Part I - Physics

Part II - Chemistry

Part III - English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning

Part IV - Mathematics/Biology

Type of Questions

MCQ’s

Total No. of Question

150

Negative Marking

-1 for wrong answer

Language of Examination

English

 

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021 in Detail:

Parts

No. of Questions

Marks per Question

Distribution of Marks

Physics

40

3

40*3 = 120

Chemistry

40

3

40*3 = 120

English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning

15 (English proficiency)

10 (Logical Reasoning)

3

25*3 = 75

Mathematics/Biology

45

3

45*3 = 135

Total

150 Question

 

450 Marks

 

BITSAT 2021 Marking Criteria:

Marking Criteria

Correct Answer

         +3

Incorrect Answer

          -1

Unanswered

           0

 

 

BITSAT 2021 Important Points:

  • There is no time limit for individual parts of the test.
  • The candidates can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.
  • If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidates will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidates have opted for extra questions, he/she cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.
  • The scores will be immediately displayed after the examination is over to maintain transparency.

 

The Eligibility Criteria is important for any examination because even if a candidate does not fulfil a single criterion of the eligibility criteria declared for the examination then the candidate is not allowed to appear for the examination or even after appearing for the examination and clearing the same the admission through the examination stands cancelled or void.

The BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2021 in detail are as follows: 

Criteria

Details

Qualification

  • Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent from any recognized Central or State Board/ University.
  • Candidate appearing for class 12th in 2021 or passed in 2020 are eligible to apply for BITSAT 2021

 

Minimum Marks Requirement

  • Candidate must have secured at least 75% marks aggregate in PCM or in PCB in their 12th class.
  • Candidate must also secure a minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects.

 

Subject Requirements

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Eligible for BE, BPharma and MSc.

Physics, Chemistry and Biology

Eligible only for BPharma

 

 

BITSAT 2021 Direct Admission to Board Toppers:

  • Admission process of BITS Pilani always ensured guaranteed admission to all the students who obtained first ranks in their respective board examinations.
  • First rank students of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2021 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT 2021 score.

‘Computer Based Online test’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate answers the questions on the computer through the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer. This is unlike the traditional paper pencil based test, which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates. BITSAT 2021 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the Centre, the Day and Time of his/her convenience to take the test.

At the completion of the test, the computer will announce the result to the candidate in terms of number of total correct answers and wrong answers, with the score. The candidate can also check his or her score report at the BITS admission website on the next day of his or her test date. The candidate can also take a printout of his or her score report for any further usage. No student will be allowed to repeat the test in the same year.

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Harshita Nandal
Harshita Nandal

Harshita Nandal has worked as a Creative head in Mitrakshar, University of Delhi. She has done her Graduation from the University of Delhi in English Honours. In her free time, she prefers to play the guitar, take short walks in between work and loves to watch Korean dramas. Currently, she is an author at Educere India to fulfil the desire of her passion for writing.