BITSAT 2020 Exam Pattern
Conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, BITSAT 2020, is an entrance exam for the admission of the candidates into the different engineering (BE), under-graduate (BPharm), postgraduate and integrated-degree programs.
The BITSAT 2020 examination will be a Computer based online test of 3 hours duration. Syllabus of BITSAT 2020 is generally based on the content of the books by NCERT which is popularly followed by the schools under Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).On selection through the BITSAT 2020, the students will be granted admissions into one of the three BITS educational institutes, which are BITS- Pilani, BITS-Goa and BITS-Hyderabad. CLEAR EXAM deciphers BITSAT exam pattern 2020.
The exam conducting body of BITSAT 2020, BITS Pilani hiked the application fee across all categories. Male candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs 3,300, female candidates Rs. 2,600 and students opting for Dubai center will have to pay US $90 (Rs 6,300).
| Particulars | Specifications |
| Name of the exam | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
| Popularly Known As | BITSAT |
| Conducting Authority | BITS, Pilani |
| Level of Examination | University Level |
| Admissions offered | UG Engineering courses |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Number of applications every year | Around 3 lakhs |
BITSAT 2020 Important Dates
BITSAT 2020 application form has been released on January 11, 2020. The process of filling in the application form and its submission with the requisite fee will continue till March 31, 2020. BITSAT 2020 will take place between May 16 to May 25, 2020.
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of application form | January 11, 2020 |
| Last date to apply for BITSAT 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
| BITSAT 2020 Exam | May 16 to May 25, 2020 |
| Release of BITSAT Score | To be announced later |
BITSAT 2020 Exam Pattern
The BITSAT exam pattern is based on the Multiple Choice Questions or MCQ’s. BITSAT is a computer based test and is based on the NCERT syllabus. The exam tests for the candidates grip on the concepts taught in Class XI and Class XII. Hence, conceptual clarity regarding Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology is the core component in scoring optimally in BITSAT 2020. Proficiency in the English language is also very much a necessity, as BITSAT 2020 will be conducted only in English.
There will be a total of 150 questions distributed across four sections of the exam. Total marks which can be scored is 450. All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with choice of four answers, only one being correct choice. Thus for each correct answer, the student will be awarded three marks whereas for the wrong answer, there is a provision for deduction of one mark.
No marks are awarded for unattempted questions. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as the correct one.
CLEAR EXAM presents BITSAT pattern 2020:
| Type | Computer based online test |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Number of questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 450 |
| Marks for each right answer | +3 |
| Deduction for each wrong answer | -1 |
Division of questions as per the subjects:
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions |
| I | Physics | 40 |
| II | Chemistry | 40 |
| III (a) | English Proficiency | 15 |
| III(b) | Logical reasoning | 10 |
| IV | Maths\Biology | 45 |
| Total | 150 |
If a candidate answers all the 150 questions, without skipping any question and if there is still some time left, then the candidate will have the option of attempting 12 extra questions.
These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, they cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions. The questions are so designed that a good student will be able to answer 150 questions in 180 minutes. A maximum of 12 extra questions will give aspirants a chance to score higher. Candidates, however, should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers.
How many centres can a candidate opt for at a go?
For BITSAT-2020, the students will be offered a period of time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of their convenience to take the test. Candidates are given a choice of 3 centres out of 58.
What are the essentials that a candidate should keep handy?
Candidates should bring a pen for rough work and doing signature. Blank sheets are provided for rough work, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed to be brought to the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings including mobile phones and bags.The Way Ahead
As BITSAT 2020 is based on NCERT syllabus, it is required for every aspirant to have all the NCERT topics of Class XI and Class XII on their fingertips. To avoid negative marking during the exam, the answers need to be precise. Getting oneself enrolled in a mock test series can help as well.
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