Detailed Eligibility Criteria for BITSAT 2021
BITSAT is a national level exam conducted by BITS Pilani for admission to Integrated First Degree programs offered at BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences conducts the entrance examination called BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) for admissions into various programmes including engineering. BITS Pilani is expected to release the online application form of BITSAT 2021 in the second week of January whose last date is tentatively the last week of March.
BITSAT 2021 exam dates are yet to be announced by the authorities according to which, slots have to be booked. This will be followed by release of BITSAT admit cards. Before applying, candidates should assure if they fulfill the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2021. It may be noted that board toppers are given direct admissions and thus are exempted from appearing in BITSAT.
The results for entrance examination shall be announced online and thus, admissions will be offered accordingly. Thus, candidates interested for appearing in BITSAT should have complete knowledge of the exam related aspects like syllabus exam pattern, eligibility criteria, and so on.
To become eligible for the admission process candidates must have completed class 12th from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 75% marks in PCM/B with a minimum of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology separately.
BITSAT 2021 Highlights
| Name of the Exam | Birla Institute of Science and Technology Admission Test |
| Commonly known as | BITSAT |
| Conducting Body | Birla Institute of Science and Technology |
| Category of Exam | University Level |
| Level of Exam | Undergraduate |
| Admissions Offered | Undergraduate Engineering Courses |
| Type of Exam | Entrance Examination |
| Mode of exam | ONLINE |
| Duration of Exam | 3Hours |
| Seats Offered | 2000 Seats in total |
| Total Applicants (Average) | 3 lakh every year |
- In case of scoring less in JEE Main, BITSAT works as a saviour. It is an entry ticket to the best institutes in India.
- State Board toppers are offered direct admission.
- BITS allows candidates to choose their preferred 'course combinations'.
- The salary and placements offered at the best in the market.
- The infrastructure and ambience of all BITS campuses are par excellence.
BITSAT 2021 Important Dates
There are various events that are scheduled by the concerned authorities according to which the entrance examination is conducted. Thus, the table below contains all such events and the corresponding tentative dates:
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Availability of BITSAT application form | Second week of January 2021 |
| Last date to apply for BITSAT 2021 | Last week of March 2021 |
| Application Correction Facility | First week of April 2021 |
| Slot Booking | Second week of April 2021 |
| Release of BITSAT admit card | Third week of April 2021 |
| BITSAT 2021 Exam | Third to fourth week of May 2021 |
| Admission for Board Toppers | Fourth week of May 2021 |
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2021
In order to apply for the BITSAT exam, candidates are always advised to first assure their eligibility for the exam and further admissions. It reflects the basic requirements that the candidate should have for the programme they are going to apply for as shown in the table below:
| Particulars | BITSAT Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board of education |
| Year of Passing | Should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2020 or in 2021 |
| Compulsory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Additional Requirement | Adequate proficiency in English |
| Aggregate Marks | Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| BITS Campus Students | Candidates already studying at any on the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2021 |
BITSAT Application Form 2021
The authorities are expected to release the BITSAT 2021 application form in the second week of January in online mode. The last date to register and fill the application form is tentatively the last week of March. Candidates may refer to the steps mentioned below for filling the BITSAT application form:
- Visit the official website at bitsadmission.com and click to register.
- Enter the basic personal and academic details while filling the application form
- Candidates will be required to upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- The next step requires candidates to pay the application fee in online mode through through credit card/ debit card/ online banking or even in offline mode BITSAT Application Fee
- At last, candidates will have to save and submit the application form and download the application confirmation page for future reference.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Male candidates | Rs 3300 |
| Female candidates | Rs 2800 |
| Candidates opting Dubai exam centre (males and females) | US $90 |
BITSAT Exam Centres 2021
| Agra | Thiruvananthapuram | Ahmedabad |
| Raipur | Hyderabad City | Jaipur |
| Gwalior | Bangalore | Chandigarh |
| Bhopal | Jalandhar | Visakhapatnam |
| Jammu | Siliguri | Gorakhpur |
| Surat | Chennai | Guwahati |
| Coimbatore | Kanpur | Goa Campus of BITS |
| Ghaziabad | Mumbai | Pilani campus of BITS |
| Hyderabad Campus of BITS | Nagpur | Agartala |
| Gurgaon | Noida | Dubai Campus of BITS (International Center) |
| Rajahmundry | Pune | Jodhpur |
| Allahabad | Indore | Lucknow |
| Delhi | Ranchi | Tirupati |
| Roorkee | Bhubaneswar | Vijayawada |
| Kolkata | Jamshedpur | Nasik |
| Vadodara | Mangalore | Kohima |
| Patna | Udaipur |
BITSAT Slot Booking 2021
The authorities do not conduct the BITSAT on a single day but the exam is conducted in several days and slots. Thus, registered candidates have to choose the preferred slot for appearing in the BITSAT exam. The slot so booked by candidates shall reflect in the admit card that follows the BITSAT slot booking process. It may be noted that slot booking shall be allowed on a ‘first come first served’ basis only, therefore, registered candidates should not delay and book the slots quickly when the slot booking commences.
BITSAT Admit Card 2021
Registered candidates who successfully book slots online will be able to download the BITSAT admit card from the website. The admit card shall contain various important details related to the candidate as shown below:
- Candidate’s personal details
- BITSAT application number
- BITSAT roll number
- BITSAT application number
- Slot booked for the exam containing the exam date and timing
- Venue of the exam so allotted
BITSAT Exam Pattern 2021
Candidates going to appear for BITSAT 2021 should first of all understand the exam pattern in order to kick start their preparation. This will help them perform well in the entrance exam.
BITSAT 2021 Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mode of examination | Online Computer Based Test (CBT |
| Exam duration | 3 Hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective) |
| Medium of questions | English |
| Sections in Question Paper |
Part I - Physics Part II - Chemistry Part III - English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning Paper IV - Mathematics |
| Total number of Questions |
Physics - 40 Chemistry - 40 English Proficiency - 15 Logical Reasoning - 10 Mathematics - 45 |
BITSAT Participating Institutes
Mainly, admissions will be offered through BITSAT 2021 at 4 campuses that are Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. There are various specializations of engineering courses offered at these campuses which is a must know for candidates who are going to appear in BITSAT for engineering admissions. Thus, the table below contains campus wise mention of the engineering specializations:
BE Specializations at BITS Campuses
| BITS Campus | Engineering Specialization |
| BITS Pilani |
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering |
| BITS Goa |
Chemical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| BITS Pilani |
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| BITS Hyderabad |
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| BITS Dubai |
CChemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering Biotechnology Engineering |