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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2023: Check Marking Scheme, Total Marks
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2023: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, releases the BITSAT 2023 exam pattern, including the marking scheme, total marks and the number of questions. However, according to BITSAT’s previous year’s question papers, aspirants will be required to answer 130 questions in BITSAT 2023. Every correct answer will yield three marks, whereas one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
Candidates must know everything about the BITSAT paper pattern and syllabus to score the highest marks in the test. In this article, we have provided details about the marking scheme, marks distribution and subject-wise weightage. Read on to find out more about BITSAT Exam Pattern.
BITSAT Exam Highlights
After checking the BITSAT eligibility criteria, candidates should look out for the exam pattern. Knowing the BITSAT paper pattern helps the candidates to get started with the preparation. Check the table below to know the BITSAT 2023 exam pattern.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
| Commonly Known As | BITSAT |
| Mode of the Exam | Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Level of the Exam | University Level |
| Frequency of the Exam | Once a Year in Multiple Slots |
| Total Number of Questions in the Exam | 130 |
| Total Marks of BITSAT | 390 |
| Marks per Question | 3 Marks Per Question |
| Negative Marking | -1 for Each Incorrect Response |
| Total Sections in the Exam (Known as Parts) | Four sections Part I – Physics Part II – Chemistry Part III – English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning Paper IV – Mathematics |
| Duration of the Exam | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2023
BITS Pilani has not yet released the BITSAT 2023 exam pattern and the information brochure on its official website. The university-level examination is conducted in a computer-based mode for admission into various campuses of BITS.
BITSAT 2023 Marking Scheme
A marking scheme refers to the marks awarded to a candidate for correct and incorrect responses. Candidates can check the BITSAT 2023 marking scheme below.
BITSAT Marking Scheme
| Specification | Marks |
|---|---|
| Every correct response | 3 marks are awarded |
| Every incorrect response | 1 mark is deducted |
| Unattempted questions | No marks awarded or deducted |
As already discussed, there are four sections in the BITSAT exam. The weightage of every section is different as the number of questions asked in each section differs too.
Section-wise Distribution of Questions
Here you can find the number of questions asked in the question paper from each section.
| Name of Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Part I – Physics | 30 |
| Part II – Chemistry | 30 |
| Part III (a) – English Proficiency | 10 |
| Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| Part IV – Mathematics/Biology (For B. Pharm) | 40 |
| Total | 130 |
BITSAT 2023 Paper Pattern
Check out the BITSAT pattern in detail below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | BITSAT 2023 will be tentatively conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Candidates are required to choose the correct answer among the options. The computer-based test may be tricky if the candidates do not know how to mark the answers properly. The user interface of the exam is to be known by the candidate before they appear for the online exam. All the features in the examination must be known to the candidate. Online mock tests available for BITSAT help the candidates in having the appropriate knowledge of BITSAT. |
| Examination Level | BITSAT is conducted by the BITS. The BITSAT is categorised as a university-level examination according to the thumb rule. Candidates can get admission into the affiliated campuses of BITS by scoring above or equal to the BITSAT cut-off. |
| Type of Question | BITS sets the objective-type question pattern for the BITSAT. One question has four options; out of these four options, only one option is correct. |
| Sections in Exam | BITSAT is conducted for four sections in total. Similar to most engineering entrance exams, the three sections out of the four in the BITSAT are Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Besides PCM, candidates must answer English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning questions. These sections are named as parts. Candidates need to attempt questions from all the parts. |
| Number of Questions and Marks per Section | BITSAT will contain four sections. There are a total of 130 questions in BITSAT. These questions are divided into all four sections. The Physics and Chemistry section of BITSAT has an equal weightage of questions and marks. Mathematics will notice a slight increase in the question and marks weightage. Logical reasoning and English Proficiency will have the least weightage among all the parts. For the 130 questions, a maximum of 390 marks can be allocated to a candidate who marks all the correct responses in the BITSAT 2023. |
BITSAT Distribution of Questions and Marks
Check the section-wise distribution of marks for the BITSAT 2023 exam below.
| Name of Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I – Physics | 30 | 90 |
| Part II – Chemistry | 30 | 90 |
| Part III (a) – English Proficiency | 10 | 30 |
| Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Part IV – Mathematics | 40 | 120 |
| Total | 130 | 390 |
BITSAT Exam 2023 Duration
BITSAT is conducted for a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Candidates are advised to take mock tests regularly at Embibe and make use of other learning resources. This will help them to know which section will take more time. Thus, they will be able to cover more topics in less time.
BITSAT Exam Syllabus 2023
The question pattern will be based on the Class 11th and 12th syllabus of NCERT. Candidates can check below the BITSAT syllabus.
| Physics | Chemistry | Maths | English Proficiency | Logical Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Electricity | Atomic Structure | Trigonometry | Vocabulary | Nonverbal Reasoning |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Biological, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry | Two- Dimensional Coordinate Geometry | Grammar | Verbal Reasoning |
| Electronic Devices | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ordinary Differential Equations | Reading Comprehension | – |
| Electrostatics | Chemical Kinetics | Integral Calculus | Composition | – |
| Gravitational | Electrochemistry | Vectors | – | – |
| Heat and Thermodynamics | Hydrogen and s- block elements | Statistics | – | – |
| Impulse and Momentum | Organic Compounds with functional with Oxygen and Nitrogen | Differential Calculus | – | – |
| Kinematics | p- d- and f- block elements | Linear Programming | – | – |
| Magnetic Effect of Current | Physical and Chemical Equilibria | Algebra | – | – |
| Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons | Mathematical Modelling | – | – |
| Modern Physics | States of Matter | Probability | – | – |
| Newton’s Law of Motion | Stereochemistry | Three-Dimensional Coordinate Geometry | – | – |
| Optics | Surface Chemistry | – | – | – |
| Oscillations | Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry | – | – | – |
| Rational Motion | Thermodynamics | – | – | – |
| Units and Measurements | – | – | – | – |
| Waves | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Energy | – | – | – | – |
BITSAT 2023 Preparation Tips
BITSAT is one of the most challenging exams conducted in India these days. In order to increase their chances of passing the test with good grades, students must thoroughly study the topics.
Here are some preparation tips and points that students should keep in mind while preparing for the BITSAT exam:
- Study the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
- Make perfect time management and stick to it no matter what.
- Ensure to have everything is revised as early as possible.
- To make things easier, make short notes and use diagrams.
- Solve previous year’s problems and take hints from the same.
Find the links to the BITSAT books and previous year’s papers below.
BITSAT Full Test Series
At Embibe, we have provided complete test series to help students crack BITSAT 2023 exam easily. Students can follow the steps below to take the new pattern test:
- Step 1: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
- Step 2: Login through your mobile number/ email.
- Step 3: Then select your ‘Goal’ as ‘BITSAT’ under Engineering.
- Step 4: Click ‘Next’ and select your preferred language.
- Step 5: Once done, click on the below-mentioned links to take the TEST.
| Test Name | Link to the test |
|---|---|
| Predicted Paper BITSAT 2022 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 1 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 2 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 3 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 4 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 5 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 6 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 7 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 8 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 9 | Click Here |
| New Pattern Full Test – 10 | Click Here |
FAQs on BITSAT Exam Pattern
Following are some answers to frequently asked questions about the BITSAT 2023 exam pattern.
Q: What are the subjects in the BITSAT engineering exam pattern?
Ans: BITSAT 2023 Engineering exam will have four parts. They are Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics.
Q: What is the total duration of BITSAT 2023?
Ans: The total time allotted to complete the exam is 3 hours or 180 minutes.
Q: What is the medium of BITSAT 2023?
Ans: The BITSAT 2023 paper will be conducted in English medium.
Q: What is the exam pattern of BITSAT 2023?
Ans: BITSAT 2023 will consist of 130 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning.
Q: What is the marking scheme of BITSAT 2023?
Ans: As per the BITSAT 2023 marking scheme: 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. No mark will be deducted for unattempted questions.
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