What is BITSAT?
BITSAT stands for Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test. BITSAT 2021 is an entrance exam for admission into various disciplines at Birla Institute of Technology, popularly known as BITS. BITS is a prestigious institution in India offering admissions to interested and qualifying candidates to Integrated First Degree programs offered at their campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai. For this, one needs to attempt and clear the BITSAT Exam 2021. Given below are highlights of the BITSAT Exam 2021.
Examination Name |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test |
Acronym |
BITSAT |
Conducted By |
BITS Pilani |
Courses Offered |
Engineering, Pharmacy, and Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
Examination Type |
University Level |
Examination Mode
|
Online |
Number of Questions
|
150 |
Total Marks |
450 |
Marking Scheme |
(+)3 marks for every correct response; (-)1 mark for every incorrect response |
Duration |
3 hours |
Paper Medium |
English |
Seats Offered |
2000+ Seats in Total |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani (BITS Pilani) has the authority to conduct BITSAT. It is a Computer-based Test that candidates have to pass to secure admission to any of the BITS campuses in India. The various courses that are offered at BITS are as follows:
- Admissions for BE honours integrated first-degree programs are offered at BITS campuses in disciplines like Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Economics, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
- Apart from this, aspirants can take up this examination for admission to B.Pharm honours, M.Sc honours as well as M.Sc Tech degree programs at the institute. Each year around fifty thousand students apply for the BITSAT Exam 2021, out of which only a few thousand are shortlisted ultimately.
- Applicants who wish to study at the prestigious BITS colleges, have to first appear for the BITSAT 2021 exam. Candidates who are interested in getting admission into any of the courses offered at three BITS campuses will have to take the BITSAT Exam 2021. They can apply for the BITSAT 2021 Exam by going to the official website of the exam. On successfully qualifying the BITSAT 2021 exam, candidates can get admission into BITS courses. The BITSAT 2021 Result will be available on the official website after the exam takes place. Applicants can find out more about the BITSAT 2021 exam below.
BITSAT 2021 Exam Date
CCandidates who are planning to attempt the BITSAT 2021 exam, should go through the BITSAT important dates schedule carefully. BITSAT 2021 is scheduled to be conducted on May 20, 2021 to May 31, 2021. For the purpose of better preparation, applicants are advised to design their study pattern on the basis of the BITSAT exam 2021 schedule.
The detailed report of BITSAT 2021 Exam Dates is as follows. One has to understand that these dates are tentative and they may be subjected to change once the official notification is out.
- Application Form: BITSAT Application Form 2021 is made available on the official website from December 20, 2021 and the last date to submit the Application Form is March 10, 2021.
- Admit Card: Admit Card for BITSAT Exam2021 will be released by the authorities on April 15, 2021. Candidates can download it from the official website.
- Exam Date: BITSAT exam is scheduled by the official authorities at Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani.
- Result Date: After the exam has been completed, the screen will show the score obtained by a candidate. Moreover, BITSAT 2021 Results will also be available for download from the next day on the official website. The candidates can check their score by logging in to the website with their login credentials.
Events |
Dates |
BITSAT 2021 Registrations Start Date |
December 20, 2021 |
BITSAT 2021 Registrations Last Date |
March 10, 2021 |
BITSAT 2021 Admit Card |
April 15, 2021 |
BITSAT 2021 Exam Dates |
May 20, 2021 - May 31, 2021 |
BITSAT 2021 Eligibility
Candidates who do not meet the BITSAT 2021 eligibility criteria will not be able to apply for the exam. It is important for all the BITSAT 2021 aspirants to check the eligibility criteria before attempting the application.
BITSAT eligibility conditions depend upon the course the candidate has applied for. BITSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria is different according to the courses which the candidate has opted for. Candidates who want to apply for the BITSAT Exam2021 should check whether they fit the BITSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria which considers prerequisites like qualifying marks, subjects etc. BITSAT Eligibility for various disciplines is as follows:
For First degree program except for B.Pharm
- Qualifying Exam: Candidate must have qualified their 10+2 level or it is an equivalent exam from any recognized board/University.
- Qualifying Subjects: Applying candidates must have completed their 10+2 level exams with the main subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Also, he/she must possess adequate proficiency in English.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have scored an aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. In each of the subjects, he/she must have secured 60% marks.
- Appearing: Candidates appearing in the 12th level exams are also eligible to apply.
For Admission into B.Pharm
- Qualifying Exam: Applying candidate must have completed their 12th level exams or its equivalent exam from any recognized board/University.
- Qualifying Subjects: He/she must have qualified 12th level exams with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as the main subjects. Also, he/she must have adequate proficiency in English.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have scored an aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics subjects. In each of the subjects, he/she must have secured 60% marks.
BITSAT 2021 Registration
At first, candidates were required to register before they fill the application form of BITSAT 2021 exam. Candidates were required to open the admission portal of BITSAT and should register by clicking on the “New Registration” tab. Candidates who have already registered are not required to register again. Details required while registering for the application form are given below:
- Name of the Candidate
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Email ID
Documents required during BITSAT 2021 Registration
Candidates need to upload the required documents or details related to these documents to fill the application form. The uploads should be in JPG/JPEG format. Aspirants of BITSAT 2021 will require the following documents during registration:
- Class 10th or Birth certificate
- Class 12th (or equivalent) certificate (For those who have appeared for this exam in 2021 or before)
- Scanned images of a candidate’s photograph and signature. A photograph should be of the size in between 4 KB to 50 KB in the JPG/JPEG format and the signature should be from 1 KB to 30 KB in size and to also in JPG/JPEG format and upload in the Application Form.
BITSAT 2021 Application Form
Eligible candidates are required to first register if they wish to fill in BITSAT 2021 application form. The BITSAT 2021 Application process consists of various stages. The online application form for BITSAT Exam2021 is made available from December 20, 2021 on the official website. The candidature of an applicant will be cancelled if the admission authority receives multiple application forms for the exam from a particular candidate.
Details Required for the BITSAT 2021 Application Form
After the registration process is complete, the candidate is required to fill in the application form with details like personal details, academic details, and contact information. After providing all the necessary details in the application form, candidates will be asked to select the test centre of their choice. Following details are required to be provided in the application form:
Personal Details:
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Nationality
- Address of Communication
- City
- Pincode
- State
- Landline number
- Mobile number
Class 12th Examination Details:
- Name of School (current or last attended)
- Name of the Board of Examination
- Year of Passing/Appearing
- Selection of subject between Mathematics and Biology (Candidates selecting Biology will only be able to sit for the entrance exam of B.Pharm degree programs)
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Nationality
- Address of Communication
- City
- Pincode
- State
- Landline number
- Mobile number
Selection of Exam Test Centres: After providing the above details, candidates will be given choices to choose at least three exam centres according to their preference. Candidates who wish to take select Dubai as the exam test centre will be required to choose only one option i.e. Dubai. Candidates have to confirm their selection and submit the application form.
Uploading Scanned Documents: Now, the candidates will be required to upload the necessary and supporting documents to confirm their application form. Candidate must upload the scanned images of the signature and photograph in the required format. After these documents have been uploaded, these documents will be reflecting on the right side of the page. The candidate will now have to click on the “Submit” option to proceed to the next step.
Payment of Application Fees: After the candidates have successfully uploaded the images, they will be redirected to the payment gateway to pay the application fee. The application fee can be paid by the candidates in either online or offline mode. The BITSAT 2021 application form will not be accepted if the application fee is not received.
Online Mode of Payment: The application fee can be paid in an online mode through Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card and PayTM. The transaction can be done from all the credit and debit cards issued by either Master or Visa only.
Offline Mode of Payment: Offline payment for the application fee can be done through the Challan at the ICICI Bank. Candidates will be required to download the "Bank Challan" and deposit the fee in cash at the nearby ICICI banks branch. Candidates must take the payment receipt from the bank officials when the payment of application fee has been done at the respective bank.
Upload Documents
Candidates have to upload a recent photograph, scanned copy of signature and ID proof. The size of the scanned images must be less than 50kb and images should be uploaded in the.JPEG or JPG format