BITSAT is the entrance exam for BITS Pilani campuses (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad). It is a fully online, adaptive test where the difficulty adjusts to your performance. The exam includes English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning in addition to PCM — these sections are often under-prepared but are guaranteed easy marks.
130
Questions
390
Total Marks
180 min
Duration
-0.33 / Q
Negative
Admission To
BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad campuses) — B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc. Integrated
Conducted by: BITS Pilani
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 90 | 23% | Hard |
| Chemistry | 30 | 90 | 23% | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 40 | 120 | 31% | Hard |
| English Proficiency | 15 | 45 | 12% | Easy |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 45 | 12% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸130 questions, 390 marks, 180 minutes
- ▸Physics 30Q + Chemistry 30Q + Mathematics 40Q + English Proficiency 15Q + Logical Reasoning 15Q
- ▸+3 for correct, −1 for wrong
- ▸No backtracking — once a question is answered, move forward only
- ▸Bonus: 12 extra questions if all 130 answered before time; marks counted if they improve score
- ▸Based on Class 11–12 NCERT + a few topics beyond NCERT (BITS syllabus addendum)
Subject-wise Syllabus & Notes
Class 11–12 Physics — Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics
Physical World & Measurement
Read Notes →Kinematics
Read Notes →Laws of Motion
Read Notes →Work, Energy & Power
Read Notes →Rotational Motion & Rigid Bodies
Read Notes →Gravitation
Read Notes →Properties of Bulk Matter
Read Notes →Thermodynamics
Read Notes →Kinetic Theory of Gases
Read Notes →Oscillations & SHM
Read Notes →Waves
Read Notes →Electrostatics
Read Notes →Current Electricity
Read Notes →Magnetic Effects of Current
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Induction & AC
Read Notes →Electromagnetic Waves
Read Notes →Ray Optics & Optical Instruments
Read Notes →Wave Optics
Read Notes →Dual Nature & Photoelectric Effect
Read Notes →Atoms & Nuclei
Read Notes →Semiconductor Devices
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
BITSAT rewards speed — no backtracking allowed. English Proficiency + Logical Reasoning = 90 easy marks; most students under-prepare these. Finishing all 130 early unlocks 12 bonus questions.
BITSAT Revision Notes
Chapter-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes