BITSAT 2021 Important Dates

BITSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

I. For admission to any of the First Degree Programs of BITS except B.Pharm: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) and adequate proficiency in English.
II. For admission to B.Pharm.: Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and adequate proficiency in English. However, candidates with PCM may also apply for the Pharmacy program.

• The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT Exam) subjects in 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology subjects.
• Candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2020 or in 2021.
• Candidates already studying at any on the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2021.
• As per the rules of BITS Pilani, the candidates who secure first ranks in the respective board examination of class 12, be it a state board or central board, are not required to appear for BITSAT Exam 2021. Provided that such candidates also comply with the requirements under BITSAT 2021 eligibility criteria as mentioned above.

BITSAT Exam 2020 Analysis

The BITSAT Exam 2020 exam was conducted from 16th to 18th & 21st to 23rd September, 2020. Each day the exam was conducted in two slots i.e. 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam was divided into 4 sections namely: Physics, Chemistry, Math and English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning. There were 45 questions in Math, 40 each in Physics and Chemistry and 10 questions in logical reasoning while 15 in the English Proficiency section. We tried to analyse the examination from the responses of the students who appeared for the exam.
Generally, the candidates who appeared for the BITSAT Exam in all the shifts felt few things common which are:
i. A majority of students found themselves out of time while attempting the question.
ii. The level of difficulty of paper was easier in comparison to JEE MAIN but had more questions to be done in an equal amount of time.
iii. Physics appeared to be the toughest and time consuming for many candidates while chemistry was relatively easier. Mathematics section in some papers were lengthy.
iv. Though less in number, doing the logical reasoning and English Proficiency correct is very important as it becomes a deciding factor when you are close to the cut-off.

BITSAT 2021 Result

Only eligible candidates who score the required minimum marks will be able to participate in admission process. The merit position of eligible candidates is prepared on the basis of BITSAT 2021 scores. 2 separate merit lists will be prepared for admission: All Programs except B.Pharm and Only B.Pharm Program.

In case two candidates have the same score, the following sequence will be considered while preparing the merit list:

• First their BITSAT 2021 scores obtained in Mathematics/ Biology will be considered.
• If the tie still exists, then the scores in Physics will be considered.
• Further the tie will be eliminated using Chemistry scores.
• If the tie still exists, then their PCM/PCB total scores in Class XII exam will be considered.

BITSAT 2021 Counselling Process

BITS PILANI conducts the counselling of and seat allotment of the BITSAT exam for admissions into various BITS campuses. The counselling is done in online mode. The candidates are allotted seats in accordance with their preference and their marks. The admission to BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad and BITS Goa campus is provided through the BITSAT exam. The examination is conducted on a computer-based test that tests the candidate's understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Math at the intermediate level. Also, proficiency in English and logical reasoning is tested through the exam.

The procedure for counselling of BITS is given below:

1. Filling of Personal Details: The candidates have to register for the counselling process and submit their details like name, mobile number, email id, etc. Candidates have to recheck the details and submit those. No changes in details can be done after submission.
2. Payment of Counselling Fee: Candidates have to pay the counselling fee which will be paid in online mode only that could be either done by Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking. Also, the cash payment can be made at ICICI bank branches in India through a challan.
3. Submission of 12th Qualifying Examination Marks: The candidates have to submit the details of their 12th class board exam and if the results are not yet announced, then candidates have to submit it later. The filled BITSAT counselling application form has to be printed and then sent to BITS PILANI. For those whose 12th qualifying examination result is not yet announced, they will have to later again print out the application form - "Original form already submitted", "12th standard marks being submitted now". No additional fee is required to be paid again.
4. College and Course Selection as per Preference: Finally, the candidates have to select their preferred course and campus. Select the branch and college in your desired course. Be careful while filling the choices as the order of allotment is important and college and program would be allotted according to this.