BITSAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Yes. BITSAT will be held online i.e., as a computer-based test. The authorities will not conduct any other mode of examination. As per the BITSAT exam pattern, the candidates will have to select the correct option for the respective question from the available options. Candidates will have to be present at the examination centre, which will be allotted as per the preferences submitted in the BITSAT application form. The details regarding the allotted exam centre will be released through the BITSAT admit card. 

To prepare the BITSAT question paper, the authorities will randomly select the questions from a large question bank. The questions will be selected from the 10+2th standard syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics/ Biology. Since the examination is held in different slots, the question sets will differ for the candidates. To ensure that the question sets are of the same difficulty level and type, an expert commitee will be selected to prepare the paper. It is to be noted that the decision of the expert committee will be final.

The authorities have released the official BITSAT exam pattern online at bitsadmission.com. Candidates can now check the details regarding how the entrance examination will be held through the exam pattern of BITSAT. Using the exam pattern, the candidates can understand the details of the examination and accordingly prepare for it. BITSAT exam pattern consists of important information such as the mode of exam, duration, marking scheme, type of questions, etc. Along with the exam pattern, the candidates can also refer to the BITSAT syllabus to prepare for the exam.

The authorities will conduct BITSAT as a computer-based test. As per the official BITSAT exam pattern, the entrance examination will be held in English medium only. Candidates will not have the option to choose their preferred language for the examination. All of the questions and instructions of BITSAT paper will be in English. However, if the candidates face any problems during questions, they can seek the help of the invigilators in the examination centre. Candidates are advised to be ready to attempt the examination in English.

Candidates will have to answer 130 multiple-choice questions in the BITSAT paper. While the Physics and Chemistry sections will have 30 questions each, the Mathematics/Biology section will have 40 questions. The paper will also consist of the English and Logical Reasoning sections, which will have 10 and 20 questions respectively. Each question will have four options, out of which the candidates will have to select the correct one. Candidates will be able to change their options during the duration of the examination, however, no requests for change of answers will be accepted after the paper is submitted.

BITSAT paper will consist of four sections - Part I (Physics), Part II (Chemistry), Part III (English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning) and Part IV (Mathematics or Biology). The questions will be prepared based on the various topics of these sections and will assess the candidate's aptitude in the subject. For a higher chance of securing good marks, the candidates are advised to attempt all of the questions in the sections. However, since there is negative marking, the candidates will have to be careful while selecting their answer. 

BITS Pilani will soon announce the marking scheme along with the BITSAT 2025 exam pattern. For every correct answer, the candidates will be awarded 3 marks. However, if the candidate marks the wrong answer, then 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions. Before the examination, the candidates are advised to carefully check the marking scheme, so that they are aware of how they will be marked for their answers. Since there is negative marking, the candidates are advised to leave the questions unattempted, if they are not sure of the answers. 

The authorities will release BITSAT exam pattern online. BITSAT is conducted as a computer-based test and the total duration of the examination will be 3 hours. During the exam, the candidates will have to answer 130 multiple-choice questions about various topics from Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning and Mathematics/ Biology. For every correct answer, the candidates will be awarded 3 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern of BITSAT before commencing their preparation progress.

The authorities will allow the candidates to answer additional questions, if they are able to complete the 130 questions the BITSAT paper before the duration of the examination ends. There will be 12 additional questions that the candidates will be able to attempt within the remaining time. It is to be noted that the additional questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology sections and Logical Reasoning sections. From each subject, 3 additional questions will be prepared. Candidates who attempt the additional questions will not be allowed to go back and correct their previously answered 130 questions.

A total of 12 additional questions will be provided to those candidates who are able to attempt all 130 questions of the BITSAT paper in less than 3 hours. These 12 additional questions can be attempted within the remaining time. No extra time will be provided. For each section (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology sections and Logical Reasoning), 3 questions will be given to the candidates. Once the candidates start attempting these 12 additional questions, they will not be able to go back and make changes in their previously answered questions.

There is no exact time limit to complete each section in the BITSAT paper. However, the candidates will have to complete the entire examination within 3 hours, which is the official duration of BITSAT. Candidates can choose as per their discretion on how much time to spend on a certain section in the paper. The candidates will also be able to go back to the section and change their previously selected answers. An extra 12 questions will be available for the candidates to attempt, if they are able to complete answering the 130 questions before the end of the examination.

Yes, the candidates are advised to study the entire BITSAT syllabus for the entrance examination. By knowing the entire syllabus of BITSAT, the candidates will be well-prepared for the examination. To have higher chances of scoring well, the candidates should prepare the entire syllabus, while giving importance to recurring topics and questions that have more weightage. BITS Pilani will soon release the BITSAT 2025 syllabus online at bitsadmission.com.

Hello! The syllabus for BITSAT consists of topics from Physics Chemistry Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning. Please note: some important topics to focus on for BITSAT are: #Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics Magnetic Effect of Current, Simple Harmonic Motion Waves and Optics #Chemistry: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics p-Block Elements, d- and f-Block Elements #Mathematics: Algebra Trigonometry Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Probability #Biology: Diversity in Living World, Cell: The Unit of Life, Genetics and Evolution, Human Physiology #English Proficiency: Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension #Logical Reasoning: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning.