BITSAT 2020: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani conducts BITSAT every year to provide admissions to all degree courses offered by BITS Pilani and its other campuses. After analyzing the current COVID-19 situation in the country, the officials have released the new exam dates of BITSAT 2020. BITSAT entrance test will be held from September 16 to 18 and 21 to 23, 2020. Candidates can book their slots on September 9 & 10 and download admit card from the official website from September 13 onwards.
BITSAT will be conducted in 58 cities across India and Dubai. In this article, we will be providing details about BITSAT 2020, exam pattern, BITSAT application form, eligibility, important dates, etc. As the BITSAT application form is already over, it’s time to step things up and be ready for BITSAT 2020. Continue reading this article to know more about the latest updates regarding the exam.
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* Board Toppers can apply for the direct BITS Admissions here.
* The BITSAT Slot booking process is live now.
* Candidates can book their slots from 9th to 10th September 2020 (5:00 PM).
* BITSAT Admit Card can be downloaded from September 13.
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BITSAT 2020 Exam Updates
BITSAT Slot Booking is now active. Candidates can book slots from September 9 (11:00 AM) till September 10, 2020 (5:00 PM).
BITSAT Admit Card will be available to download from September 13, 2020.
This year BITS Pilani has offered guaranteed admission to all the students who have obtained first ranks in their respective Class 12th board examinations. Candidates who have secured the first rank (Board topper) in PCM / PCB in their respective board are eligible for direct admissions.
BITSAT 2020: Overview
Before getting into the details of BITSAT 2020, let’s have an overview of the exam:
| Exam Name | BITS Admission Test (BITSAT 2020) |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Exam Level | National |
| Conducting Body | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani |
| Commonly Known As | BITSAT |
| Programmes Covered | B.E, B.Pharm |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
BITSAT 2020 Exam Date
Check the important dates related to BITSAT 2020. This will help you keep track of the exam.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Commencement of Application Form Fillup | January 11, 2020 |
| Last Date to Submit the Application Form | May 11, 2020 (5:00 pm) |
| BITSAT Application Form Correction | May 15 to 20, 2020 |
| Booking of BITSAT Slots | September 9 to 10, 2020 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | September 13 to 23, 2020 |
| BITSAT 2020 | September 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23, 2020 |
| Release of BITSAT Score | To Be Announced |
| Admit List and Waitlist Announcement | To Be Announced |
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BITSAT 2020: BITS Campus
There are three campuses of BITs located in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. The list of courses offered in each campus is given below:
| BITS Campus | Programmes Offered |
| BITS Pilani | 1) B.E. – Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing 2) B.Pharm.3) M.Sc. – Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, General Studies |
| BITS Goa | 1) B.E. – Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics, and Instrumentation, Mechanical 2) B.Pharm.3) M.Sc. – Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics |
| BITS Hyderabad | 1) B.E. – Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, Manufacturing 2) B.Pharm.3) M.Sc. – Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics |
As the dates of BITSAT application form are already over, you should create a proper study plan in order to master all the concepts asked in the exam.
BITSAT 2020 Exam Pattern
BITSAT 2020 exam will be conducted by BITS in online mode (computer-based test). The exam pattern of BITSAT will assist the aspirants to know details about the marking scheme, duration of the exam, number of questions, and other information regarding the exam. The exam pattern as per the notification is tabulated below:
| Duration | The duration of the exam will be three hours. |
| Exam Mode | The BITSAT 2020 will be held in the online mode only. |
| Type of Question | The question paper will contain multiple-choice questions (MCQ). |
| Marking Scheme | Three marks will be given for each right response. |
| Negative Marking | One mark will be deducted for the wrong answer. |
| Part I: Physics | 40 questions |
| Part II: Chemistry | 40 questions |
| Part III: a) English Proficiency b) Logical Reasoning | English Proficiency: 15 questions Logical Reasoning: 10 questions |
| Part IV: Mathematics/Biology | 45 questions |
| Total | 150 questions |
BITSAT 2020 Syllabus
The BITSAT 2020 syllabus will be based on the NCERT syllabus of Class 11 and 12. The syllabus comprises Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning. The detailed BITSAT syllabus as per the BITSAT 2020 notification is given here:
BITSAT Syllabus For Physics
BITSAT 2020 Syllabus For Chemistry
| 1. States of Matter |
| 2. Atomic Structure |
| 3. Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure |
| 4. Thermodynamics |
| 5. Physical & Chemical Equilibria |
| 6. Electrochemistry |
| 7. Chemical Kinetics and Surface Chemistry |
| 8. Hydrogen & s-block Elements |
| 9. p- d- & f-block Elements |
| 10. Principles of Organic Chemistry & Hydrocarbons |
| 11. Stereochemistry |
| 12. Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen & Nitrogen |
| 13. Biological, Industrial & Environmental Chemistry |
| 14. Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry |
Mathematics
English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning
| 1. Vocabulary |
| 2. Grammar |
| 3. Composition |
| 4. Reading Comprehension |
| 5. Nonverbal Reasoning |
| 6. Verbal Reasoning |
BITSAT Exam Centres 2020
BITSAT 2020 entrance test will be conducted at 58 test cities across India and one abroad (Dubai). Candidates will have to choose their three preferred exam centres while filling the online application form. The exam centre will be allocated to the candidates as per their preference.
CHECK THE BITSAT EXAM CENTRES HERE
BITSAT 2020 Slot Booking
BITSAT slot booking process is conducted by BITS, Pilani. The BITSAT slot booking process is based on a first-come-first-serve. Candidates are advised to book their exam slot for the upcoming exam within the specified time period. Candidates will be able to book their slots from the official website on September 9 & 10, 2020. If any candidate forgets to book the slot, the officials will allot slots as per their choice.
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BITSAT Admit Card 2020
The BITSAT 2020 Admit Card will be released in online mode on the official website on September 13, 2020. Candidates who filled out the application form, can visit the official website and download their admit card. In order to download the admit card, candidates must have their Application Number and Password.
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BITSAT Result 2020
BITS, Pilani will release the result of BITSAT at the official website only. You will get the direct link here to check your BITSAT 2020 Result after the official announcement. Candidates can also download the BITSAT scorecard after checking their results. The result will be published in two phases – One is the BITSAT score 2020 and the other is the iteration result which includes the waitlist and admit list.
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BITSAT Cutoff 2020
The BITSAT cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark required by candidates to qualify for the further stages of the examination. The BITSAT score will be considered for admission to all campuses of BITS. Candidates will have to obtain more than equal to cutoff marks for seeking admissions. The officials of the examination will release the branch wise cut off marks.
BITSAT 2020 Counselling & Seat Allotment
BITS, Pilani is responsible to conduct BITSAT counselling and seat allotment process. Candidates will get their admissions through the counselling and seat allotment process. Candidates will have to pay the necessary registration fee to participate in the BITSAT 2020 Counselling and Seat Allotment. They also have to choose the preferred branches and institutes while registration.
However, BITS Pilani has offered a chance of getting direct admissions to all the Class 12 toppers in their respective boards. They can apply for the BITS Admissions here.
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Now, let’s take a look at the eligibility criteria, instructions to apply for BITSAT 2020. etc. As the application process for this year is already over, you can take it as a reference if you are planning to apply for BITSAT next year.
BITSAT 2020 Eligibility Criteria
As per BITSAT 2020 Notification, students must fulfill the following BITSAT Eligibility Criteria to fill up the BITSAT application form and appear for the exam:
- Educational Qualification – Students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Biology for admission to B.Pharm course) can appear for the exam.
- Qualifying Marks – They should have obtained 75% marks in PCM group (PCB for B.Pharm candidates) in order to appear for the examination.
Important Instructions Before Filling BITSAT Application Form
Read the instructions carefully before filling the form:
- Please read the BITSAT 2020 Brochure clearly before filling the application form.
- After completing registration, you will receive User ID and Password to the registered Mobile Number and Email ID.
- A link will be sent to the registered Email ID for the login purpose.
- Click on the login link to complete the application by paying the required fees.
- For any queries, contact 022 61306284 or write to bitsat2020@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in.
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How To Apply For BITSAT 2020?
The detailed steps to fill BITSAT 2020 application form is given below:
- – 1st Step: Go to the official website of BITS (bitsadmission.com).
- – 2nd Step: Read the instructions and click on the ‘Close’ button.
- – 3rd Step: Click on the “Click Here” button at the bottom (New Users).
- – 4th Step: Fill up your personal details.
- – 5th Step: Click on “Submit”.
- – 6th Step: Fill up the rest of the personal details, 12th examination details, and test center preferences.
- – 7th Step: Click on “Proceed”. Check if you have entered correct details and click on “Confirm And Submit Details”.
- – 8th Step: Upload scanned image of Photograph (4 kb and 50 kb) and Signature (1 kb and 30 kb) in the specified format.
- – 9th Step: Make payment for the BITSAT application form fee.
- – 10th Step: Note down your BITSAT Application Number. Also, take a print out of your application for further reference.
BITSAT Application Fee 2020
As per BITSAT notification, the BITSAT application form fee is tabulated below:
| Male | Rs. 3300 |
| Female | Rs. 2800 |
| Candidates opting for Dubai exam centre | US $90 (Rs. 6300) |
The BITSAT application fee will be paid through offline or online mode. An e-challan (ICICI Bank) will be generated for candidates who want to make the payment in the offline mode.
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We hope this detailed article on BITSAT 2020 helps you. If you have any queries regarding the exam, feel free to drop a comment below and we will get back to you at the earliest.
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