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BITSAT 2020

BITSAT 2020, one of the most awaited exams of the year, will be conducted in the month of May or June 2020 tentatively. Conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, this is a University level exam, for all the students who wish to study engineering in one of the 3 campuses of BITS, which are BITS-Pilani, BITS-Goa and BITS-Hyderabad. The examination is conducted in the Computer based mode in English and is of 3 hour duration. In order to apply for BITSAT 2020, the candidate must fill in the online BITSAT application form, which will be released most probably in the month of January 2020. For further details regarding the eligibility of BITSAT, exam pattern, syllabus etc, keep reading this article.

BITSAT - An Overview

BITSAT (2020), or the Birla Institute of Technology and Science- Admission Test, is an endeavor of the Birla Education Trust which was founded in 1929. The BITSAT came to be first conducted in 2005 as an All India entrance examination for admission into various engineering (B.E), under- graduate (B.Pharm), post graduate and integrated courses. The performance of the students in the BITSAT determines their selection. There is massive competition for the BITSAT 2020. This is because of the appeal  it holds in terms of the infrastructure,academics and placements. One of the other crucial factors as to why it holds mass appeal is because it is based on the NCERT syllabus which is followed by the CBSE schools. This exam tests the aspirant’s conceptual knowledge as well as the application of the concepts. 

BITSAT Admission Schedule 2020

The Schedule for BITSAT admission, for the year 2020, is as given below:

Events	Date (Tentative)
Commencement of application form	First Week Of January, 2020
Deadline to apply online for BITSAT 2020	Third Week Of March, 2020
Correction in the application form	Fourth Week Of March, 2020
Exam Center Allotment	Fourth Week Of March, 2020
Test date and slot reservation	First Week Of April, 2020
Download Admit Card	Third Week Of April, 2020
Online tests	Third To Fourth Week Of May, 2020
Admit list and Wait list announcement	Second Week Of June, 2020

BITSAT Application Form

The BITSAT Application form is generated online and is generally submitted in the month of December and it is conducted in the months of May and June. But for the year of 2020, the registration is likely to start in January 2020, with the exam being conducted in the third and fourth week  of May 2020. 

How to apply for BITSAT?

In order to participate in the BITSAT 2020, the candidate must follow the given steps :

Step 1: Register online with the required details
Step 2: Fill in the details in BITSAT 2020 Application Form
Step 3: Upload Images in BITSAT Application Form as per the requirements
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

Mode of Payment:

The aspirants can pay the examination fee through the following modes of payment:

❏       Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card

❏        Payslips at ICICI Bank

 Eligibility of BITSAT

The candidate should have obtained a:

1. Minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT)
2. Minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) in 12th examination.
3. At least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects.

 Important Points to be Noted

1. For admission to all the programmes except B. Pharm.: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English. Candidates with PCM may also apply for Pharmacy program.
2. For admission to B. Pharm.: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and adequate proficiency in English.
3. Only those students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2020 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2019 are eligible to appear in the BITSAT 2020.
4.   If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed.
5. Students who have passed 12th examination in 2018 or earlier are NOT eligible to appear in BITSAT 2020. Students who are presently studying in BITS at any of its campuses are not eligible to appear in BITSAT 2020.
6. Admissions will be made purely on merit. The merit position of the candidate for admission will be based on the score obtained by the candidate in the BITSAT 2020.
7. The toppers of all the central and state boards in India for the year 2020 will be given direct admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT 2020 score as per the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

BITSAT Exam Pattern:

The BITSAT exam pattern is given below :

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

BITSAT 2020 Syllabus

The syllabus of BITSAT 2020 is given as 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, Chemical Bonding & Molecular 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

(a) English Proficiency
Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Composition

(b) 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 the Living World,  Cell, 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

Must Have Books for BITSAT 2020

Subject : All in all	Authors
A Complete Success Package for Online BITSAT 2018 (With CD) : Comprehensive Coverage of NCERT Syllabus for Classes 11 and 12 (English) 4th Edition	Arihant Publication
BITSAT Explorer 2017 (With CD) (English)	MTG Editorial Board
BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning PB (English)	Disha Experts
The Pearson Complete Guide to the BITSAT (English)	One Learn Education
12 Practice Papers BITSAT 2017 PB 8th Edition	G K P
BITSAT (Class XI) In English with CD

Subject : Physics	Author
H C Verma Volume 1& 2	H C Verma
Understanding Physics Series	D C Pandey

Subject : Chemistry	Author
Physical Chemistry	P Bahadur
Inorganic Chemistry	O P Tandon
Organic Chemistry	Arihant

Subject : Maths	Author
Objective Maths	R D Sharma

Subject : English	Author
Comprehensive Guide to BITSAT Online Test – with Mock Test CD (English)	Disha Experts

BITSAT Admit Card

The hall ticket of BITSAT 2020 is issued to only those candidates who have done the slot booking before the last date. Candidates must keep their BITSAT admit card in proper condition and carry it to the exam center on the due date of the exam. Soft copy of the admit card is not accepted at the centers.

Result of BITSAT

The result of BITSAT 2020, will be most probably declared in the months of May or June 2020. In accordance to the BITSAT rank list, the counseling sessions will proceed. A score card will be generated. The counseling will be done purely on the basis of the merit list of BITSAT.

Information regarding the BITSAT answer key is however not released as of yet.

BITSAT Counseling Schedule

The registration for the  counselling of the BITSAT 2020 will tentatively commence from the third week of May 2020. The counselling will be made on a variety of iteration basis. The below table gives the necessary information regarding the BITSAT counseling schedule for the year 2020. 

Events	Important Dates (Tentative)
BITSAT 2020 counseling registration	Third week of May to third week of June 2020
Declaration of Iteration 1 result	Third week of June 2020
Last date for fee payment	Third week of June 2020
Announcement of Iteration 2 result	First week of July 2020
Final date for fee payment by candidates from the wait list in Iteration 2	Second week of July 2020
Release of Iteration 3 result	Second week of July 2020
Withdrawal of admission	Third week of July 2020
Last date for payment of fee by candidates from the wait list in Iteration 3	Third week of July 2020
Declaration of Iteration 4 result	Third week of July 2020
Reporting for admission at respective campuses	Last week of July 2020
Announcement of Iteration 5 result	Last week of July 2020

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