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Exams » BITSAT » BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021: Check BITSAT Question Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme & Question Distribution

Written byTeam_Embibe | 30-12-2020 | 4 Comments

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021: Check BITSAT Question Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme & Question Distribution

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani will release the BITSAT 2021 exam pattern along with the information brochure on its official website. The exam pattern for BITSAT 2021 will help the candidates in knowing the test structure, which will eventually help in qualifying the examination. The university level examination is conducted in a computer-based mode for admission into various campuses of BITS.

The BITSAT exam pattern 2021 comprises various variables such as mode of exam, medium of the exam, question type, exam duration, number of sections, number of questions, and more. In this article, we will be covering all the elements of the BITSAT 2021 exam pattern. Continue reading this article to know more.

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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

Once the candidate determines that he/she will be appearing for BITSAT 2021 exam, the first thing they should do is look out for the exam pattern. Knowing the BITSAT paper pattern helps the candidate starting with the preparation. While strategizing for the preparation, candidates who are well-aware of the exam pattern will make a good strategy as they will become acquainted with the marking criteria as well as the exam syllabus.

Candidates can check the table below to know the BITSAT 2021 exam pattern in brief.

Name of the examBirla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test
Commonly known asBITSAT
Mode of the examComputer based Test (CBT)
Type of QuestionsObjective Type (MCQs)
Level of the examUniversity level
Frequency of the examOnce a year in multiple slots
Total number of questions in the exam150
Total marks450
Marks per question3
Negative markingYes, -1 for each incorrect response
Total sections in the exam (known as Parts)4 sections
Part I – Physics
Part II – Chemistry
Part III – English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning
Paper IV – Mathematics/Biology (for B.Pharma)
Duration of the exam3 hours (180 minutes)

BITSAT 2021 Marking Scheme

Once the candidate knows the exam pattern of BITSAT 2021, they must get the information about the marking scheme followed in the exam. Marking scheme refers to the marks awarded to a candidate for correct and incorrect responses. In some cases, marking for unattempted questions is also considered. Marking scheme in the BITSAT will help the officials in evaluating the BITSAT score. Candidates can check the BITSAT 2021 marking scheme below.

BITSAT Marking Scheme

SpecificationMarks
Every correct response3 marks are awarded
Every incorrect response1 mark is deducted
Unattempted questionsNo marks awarded or deducted

As already discussed, there are four sections in the BITSAT exam. Weightage of marks in every section is different as the number of questions asked in each of the section is different. In the next section, we will be taking a look at the section-wise distribution of questions and marks.

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Section-wise distribution of Questions

Here you can find the number of questions asked in different sections of the exam.

Name of SectionNumber of Questions
Part I – Physics40
Part II – Chemistry40
Part III (a) – English Proficiency15
Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning10
Part IV – Mathematics45
Total 150

Latest BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

Candidates can scroll below to know the BITSAT test pattern in detail.

Mode of ExaminationThe BITSAT 2021 is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode only. Candidates are required to choose the correct option out of the incorrect options. The computer-based test may be tricky if the candidates do not have proper knowledge of how to mark the answers.

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 helps the candidates in having the appropriate knowledge of BITSAT 2021.
Examination LevelThe BITSAT 2021 is conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. According to the thumb rule, as BITS is a private institute, the BITSAT is categorised as the university-level examination. Candidates can get admission into the affiliated campuses of BITS by qualifying the BITSAT cutoff.
Type of QuestionBirla Institute of Technology and Science accepts the objective type question pattern for the BITSAT. Objective type questions are also known as the multiple-choice questions (MCQ), the name MCQ suggests multiple choices for one question. One question has four options, out of these four options one option is correct.

Candidates are required to mark the option which is correct. The test takers who will mark the correct option will be marked positively, however, the candidates marking the incorrect option will be marked negatively. As per the marking scheme, candidates will not be marked on the basis of unattempted questions. Thus, candidates must mark the question in which they are confirmed about the answer.
Sections in ExamBITSAT is conducted for four sections in total. Similar to most of the engineering entrance exams, the three sections out of the four in the BITSAT are Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Other than PCM, candidates are required to answer the questions from English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. These sections are named as parts, candidates need to attempt questions from all the parts.
Number of Question and Marks per sectionThe BITSAT will contain four sections. There are a total of 150 questions in BITSAT. These 150 questions are divided amongst all the four sections. Physics and Chemistry section of BITSAT has an equal weightage of questions and marks. Whereas, Mathematics will notice a slight increase in the question and marks weightage.

Part III in the BITSAT, that is, Logical reasoning and English Proficiency will have the least weightage among all the parts. For the 150 questions, a maximum of 450 marks can be allocated to a candidate who marks all the correct responses in the BITSAT 2021.

Section-wise Distribution Of Questions And Marks 

Check the section-wise distribution of marks below:

Name of SectionNumber of QuestionsMaximum Marks 
Part I – Physics40120
Part II – Chemistry40120
Part III (a) – English Proficiency1545
Part III (b) – Logical Reasoning1030
Part IV – Mathematics45135
Total 150450

Exam Duration – The BITSAT is conducted for a total duration of three hours (180 minutes). Candidates are required to complete the entire exam that is all the four sections combined within the time of one hundred eighty minutes or three hours.

Candidates can check the question and marks the weightage above and make a division of the time duration as per the sections. Regularly practise the mock tests available at Embibe and other online resources to know which section will take more time and decide what section they need to cover in what duration of time.

BITSAT Syllabus 2021

The question pattern will be based on Class 11th and 12th standard syllabus of NCERT. Candidates can check below the BITSAT Syllabus:

PhysicsChemistryMathsEnglish ProficiencyLogical Reasoning

Current ElectricityAtomic StructureTrigonometryVocabularyNonverbal Reasoning
Electromagnetic InductionBiological, Industrial and Environmental ChemistryTwo- Dimensional Coordinate GeometryGrammarVerbal Reasoning
Electronic DevicesChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureOrdinary Differential EquationsReading Comprehension 
ElectrostaticsChemical KineticsIntegral CalculusComposition 
GravitationalElectrochemistryVectors  
Heat and ThermodynamicsHydrogen and s- block elementsStatistics  
Impulse and MomentumOrganic Compounds with functional with Oxygen and NitrogenDifferential Calculus  
Kinematicsp- d- and f- block elementsLinear Programming  
Magnetic Effect of CurrentPhysical and Chemical EquilibriaAlgebra  
Mechanics of Solids and FluidsPrinciples of Organic Chemistry and HydrocarbonsMathematical Modelling  
Modern PhysicsStates of MatterProbability  
Newton’s Law of MotionStereochemistryThree Dimensional Coordinate Geometry  
OpticsSurface Chemistry   
OscillationsTheoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry   
Rational MotionThermodynamics   
Units and Measurements    
Waves    
Work and Energy    

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) On BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021

Here are the answers of some frequently asked questions by the candidates regarding the BITSAT 2021 exam pattern:

Q1: What is the pattern of Bitsat?

Ans: BITSAT 2021 will have 4 parts that are given below:
1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning
4. Mathematics/Biology

Q2: What is the total duration of BITSAT 2021?

Ans: The total time allotted to complete the exam is 3 hours or 180 minutes.

Q3: Is it possible to crack BITSAT in 1 month?

Ans: With proper guidance and study resource, candidates can clear the exam in a month. You can read some effective resource on how to crack BITSAT 2021 here.

Q4: What is the best way to study for the BITSAT?

Ans: The best way to stay for BITSAT is by keeping all the resource material ready, knowing the syllabus and exam pattern, preparing an effective strategy, being confident and committed as well as taking regular mock tests and carefully analyzing it.

Q5: What is the date for BITSAT 2021?

Ans: There is no official date for BITSAT 2021 yet. However, it is expected to be conducted in the month of May 2021.

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We hope this detailed article on the BITSAT Exam Pattern helps you. If you have any queries about this article, feel free to ask in the comment section below. We will surely assist you in the best possible way.

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