The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani conducts the computer-based BITSAT Exam to select students for admission to the Integrated First Degree Programs of BITS Pilani Campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad, for its B.E., B.Pharm., and M.Sc. programs.
The BITSAT exam is taken by nearly 3 lakh students annually across 63 test centers in India. There are approximately 2000 seats available at various BITS campuses through the BITSAT exam, out of which nearly 1-1.5 thousand students are selected. Admissions are offered in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Candidates are advised to aim for a minimum score of 225 out of 450 marks to increase their chances of securing admission to BITS campuses.
The BITSAT Cut-off 2024 depends on various factors, such as:
- The number of seats available for various courses in the campuses of BITS – Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa, and Dubai
- The number of students appearing for the exam
- The difficulty level of BITSAT for 2024
- Cutoff trends in the past years
What has changed in BITSAT 2024?
Apart from a few changes, the BITSAT exam for 2024 will be the same as the previous year’s BITSAT 2022 exam.
- The BITSAT 2024 examination will be held twice before admissions in the academic session
- Candidates who participate in the first session may also apply for the second session
- Candidates who did not apply for the first session are also eligible to apply for the second session
- Candidates are not required to take the test in both sessions, but if they do, the highest score from the two sessions will be considered
- The application window for Session 2 will reopen immediately after the first date of Session 1 of BITSAT
- A candidate who chooses to appear only once (Session 1 or Session 2) will pay a fee of Rs. 3400 (for male candidates) and Rs. 2900 (for female candidates)
- If a candidate who opts to appear in Session 1 only decides to apply separately to appear a second time (Session 2), he/she will have to pay an additional sum of Rs. 2000 (for male candidates) and Rs. 1500 (for female candidates)
- The number of test centers for BITSAT-2024 (Session 1 and Session 2) will be 63, with Kota as a new addition
Contact details have been provided in a more organized manner:
For queries related to BITSAT-2024, you may email at:
For only fee-payment/receipt-related queries:
For any other queries (not related to payment):
You can also call the following numbers from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
01596-255540, 01596-255330, 01596-255541, 01596-255294 or Fax: 01596-244183
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The pattern
- Candidates must reserve a slot for the test because it is computer-based.
- The exam will last three hours and have four parts.
- There is no time restriction for any of the test’s individual parts.
- There will be a total of 130 questions.
- All of the questions will be multiple choice questions (MCQs), which have four possible answers, only one of which is correct.
- Each right response earns three marks, whereas each wrong response incurs a penalty of one mark (-1 mark).
- For questions not answered, there are no marks given.
- The candidates can go back and change any of their answers among the 130 questions.
- The medium of the Question Paper will be English only.
- If there is still time after answering all 130 questions (without skipping a single one), the candidate may choose to attempt 12 additional questions.
- Three extra questions from each subject—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and Logical Reasoning—will be included.
- Additionally, after the candidate selects the extra questions, he is not allowed to go back and change any of the 130 questions he previously answered.
- A day after the test, candidates will be able to access their scores online. The results can also be printed out.
Marking scheme
The no. of questions in each part is as follows:
| Part | Subject | No of questions |
| Part I | Physics | 30 |
| Part II | Chemistry | 30 |
| Part III | (a) English Proficiency (b) Logical Reasoning |
10 20 |
| Part IV | Mathematics / Biology | 40 |
| Total | 130 | |
Syllabus and other details refer to the brochure below
The NCERT curriculum for the 11th and 12th grades will be the basis for the BITSAT-2024 test. The Annexure contains a complete syllabus. Candidates can consult the contents of the NCERT textbooks.
To those who have registered, a sample test demonstrating BITSAT-2024’s features will be made available. Candidates can practice as often as they’d like on the BITS admission website.
Syllabus and other details refer to the brochure below
https://www.bitsadmission.com/bitsat/download/BITSAT-2023_brochure.pdf?31012023
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must have successfully completed their class 12 10+2 examination from a recognised Central or State board or its equivalent.
- A minimum combined score of 75% in PCM/PCB and at least 60% in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology are required.
- If a candidate has attempted the qualifying examination more than once, only his/her most recent performance is taken into account, provided that this attempt included all of the specified subjects and courses.
- Candidates should be sufficiently fluent in English.
Year of appearance in qualifying examination
- The only students allowed to appear are those who will be taking the class 12th exam in 2024 or who passed in 2022.
- Those who passed the class 12th test in 2021 or earlier are not eligible to appear.
- The B.Pharm course is open to only those students having PCB as their main subject.
- Students enrolled in BITS at any of its campuses at the time cannot appear in BITSAT.
- Direct Admission to Board Toppers: For the academic year 2024, all first-rank students across all central and state boards in India will receive direct admission to the programme of their choice, regardless of BITSAT results.
BITSAT Mock Exam 2024
Students are suggested to take a practice test in order to better understand the BITSAT 2024 exam format. The BITSAT 2024 mock test is structured in a manner resembling that of the real test. To assess test preparation, previous year’s papers can also be used as BITSAT sample paper 2024.
Job prospects – BITS placement
The placement scenario has always been extremely positive across all of BITS campuses. Most students have their career paths mapped out long before they graduate. Every semester, nearly 500 students from the Pilani campus, 300 from the K K Birla Goa campus, 300 from the Hyderabad campus, and around 200 from the Dubai campus are available for placement. Almost all of them are successful in finding work.
Placement Seasons: Approximately half of the graduating class is placed in the first semester, with the other half placed in the second semester.
According to NIRF Data, the median package for the undergraduate four-year program at BITS Pilani was INR 13 Lakhs for the academic year 2019-20. Meanwhile, the 2024 placement drive overall was completed with a 31.5% increase in average salary and a 35% increase in the highest salary over the previous year. The median package offered during BITS Pilani placements for the 2024 batch stood at INR 30 LPA. This is INR 17 LPA higher than the median package during the academic year 2020-21, which was INR 13 Lakhs for the undergraduate four-year program.
Around 109 recruiters took part in the placement drive. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, and Cisco are among the top recruiters. The institute has also completed the Summer Internship Placement Drive for 2024. The highest monthly stipend was INR 3.16 Lakhs.
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Recent Updates: Application form and procedure
- BITS has extended the deadline for BITSAT 2024 applications. Aspirants can now use the official website to apply until April 15, 2024.
- The BITSAT 2024 Exam Dates have been declared by BITS Pilani. The BITSAT 2024 session 1 test will be held from May 22 to May 26, while the session 2 exam will be held from June 18 to June 22, 2024.
- The BITS Pilani Average Package offered for the 2024 batch increased by 31.5% as compared to the 2022 batch.
- The median package offered for the 2024 batch increased by 32.62% when compared to the 2022 batch.
With the new changes, candidates have the opportunity to apply for both sessions, with the highest score being considered. It is essential for candidates to refer to the brochure and syllabus provided to ensure they are fully prepared for the exam.
In summary, taking the BITSAT exam can be a crucial step towards building a successful career. It provides students with access to top-notch facilities and a challenging curriculum, which prepares them for the professional world. Graduates of BITS Pilani have an excellent track record in their respective fields, and the BITSAT exam is recognized by many reputed organizations, providing students with a plethora of opportunities to further their careers. Need a student loan to grow in your career? Apply here
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