BITSAT, short-term for, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test is conducted annually in the month of May in online mode by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS). It is a route to Admissions to Integrated First Degree Programmes of BITS Pilani Campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. Around 2 lakh candidates appear and compete for around 2,000 seats available in various BE (Hons.) programme every year.
| Exam details | Specifications |
| No. of Question | 150 |
| Category of Exam | UG Examination |
| Mode of Test | Online |
| BITSAT Conducting Authority | BITS, Pilani |
What’s New in BITSAT 2018
- The male candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs 2950, while the females will have to pay Rs 2450 for BITSAT 2018.
- Candidates who opt Dubai (both male and female) as the center, they will have to pay Rs 4500 as the application fee.
- There are around 50 exam centers for BITSAT 2018.
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2018
- Candidates who have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from any state or the central board. They need to score 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying exam. They must also secure 60% marks in all the 3 subjects separately.
- Aspiring candidates should also have proficiency in English.
- Candidates with Rank 1 in state or central boards in India will be offered seats of their choice, despite their rank/score in BITSAT 2018. However, they should meet the all the conditions mentioned above.
BITSAT 2018 Exam Pattern
| Sections | Subjects | Number of questions |
| Part I | Physics | 40 |
| Part II | Chemistry | 40 |
| Part III | (a) English Proficiency (b) Logical Reasoning | 15/10 |
| Part IV | Mathematics | 45 |
| Total | 150 |
- BITSAT 2018 will be held in online mode. The paper will have 4 sections – Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV
- Physics and Chemistry sections will have around 40 questions each, while Mathematics section will contain 45 questions and English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning will contain 10 and 15 questions respectively.
- The time allotted to complete BITSAT 2018 paper is 3 hours (without a break)
- All the questions are objective in nature or in other words – MCQs.
- Each correct answer will be given 3 marks, each incorrect -1 and unattempted questions will be given zero or no marks.
- If any candidate finishes answering all the 150 questions, then he/she can opt for 12 extra questions, 4 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), in case they still have time within the allotted 3 hours.
Important Dates for BITSAT 2018
| Event | Date |
| BITSAT 2018 application form starts | December 19, 2017 |
| Last date for submission of Application form | March 19, 2018 |
| Application Form correction | March 15 to 19, 2018 |
| Test center allotment & announcement to candidates | March 21, 2018 |
| Reserve exam dates and Slot Booking | March 23 to April 5, 2018 |
| Hall ticket Availability | April 12 to May 10, 2018 |
| BITSAT 2018 Exam | May 16 to May 31, 2018 (9 AM to 12 Noon and 2 PM to 5 PM) |
| The release of BITSAT Score | Third week of May 2018 |
| Apply for admissions with 12th marks | May 1, 2018, to June 18, 2018 |
| Admit List and Wait List Announcement | June 20, 2018 |
| Iteration I announcement/Admit list & waitlist announcement | To Be Announced |
| Iteration II | To be announced |
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List of the Exam Centres of BITSAT 2018
- Agra
- Kolkatta
- Ahmedabad
- Lucknow
- Allahabad
- Ghaziabad
- Ranchi
- Goa Campus of BITS
- Roorkee
- Gurgaon
- Surat
- Guwahati
- Tirupati
- Gwalior
- Chandigarh
- Patna
- Chennai
NOTE: BITSAT helpline Number- 01596-242205, 01596-515294
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