Will BITSAT be held online?

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.

How are the questions selected for the BITSAT paper?

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 committee will be selected to prepare the paper. It is to be noted that the decision of the expert committee will be final.

Where can I access the BITSAT exam pattern?

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.

BITSAT 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Duration, and Important Questions

The BITSAT exam is conducted by BITS Pilani and the application procedure will soon begin on the official website of BITS i.e. bitsadmission.com. Knowing the exam pattern and syllabus of any examination helps students prepare well. It is one of the important aspects that students must be aware of in order to qualify for the examination.

BITS Pilani will publish the BITSAT 2025 exam sample along with the official approval notification. BITSAT 2025 is carried out as a computer-assisted online exam. The question paper contains 130 multiple-choice questions that can be answered in 3 hours, and for each correct answer the candidates are awarded 3 marks.

According to the BITSAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into four parts, namely - Physics, chemistry, English and LR, and Mathematics / Biology. Candidates wishing to participate in engineering programs at BITS must answer questions related to Physics, Chemistry, Math, English and Reasoning.

On the other hand, candidates who wish to take part in the pharmacy programs must answer questions in Physics, Chemistry, Math / Biology, as well as English and LR.

BITSAT Exam Pattern: Overview

Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern of BITSAT carefully to understand the kind of questions that are asked in the exam. This will also help them in devising a well-planned preparation strategy to ace the exam.

Exam Particulars	BITSAT 2025 Details
Exam Mode	Online
No. of Sections	Four
Name of Sections	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Logical Reasoning
Medium of Question Paper	English
Duration of Exam	3 hours i.e. 180 minutes
Total No. of Questions	130
Total Marks	330
Type of Questions	MCQ
Marking Scheme	+3 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer

The questions asked in the examination will be based on the 11th and 12th class syllabus of NCERT. The students appearing in the examination would be recommended to study from their NCERT books for each section asked in the examination. Besides this, the institute would also release the sample mock tests on its official website so that students can understand how the question paper is designed.

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BITSAT 2025 Marking Scheme

Candidates in this section can check the complete marking scheme of the BITSAT exam for each paper along with the total marks that each section will carry. It is to be noted that the BITSAT marking scheme has been revised and the marks have been reduced from 450 to 330.

Sections	Subjects	No. of questions	Total Marks
Part I	Physics	30	60
Part II	Chemistry	30	60
Part III	English Proficiency	10	30
Part III	Logical Reasoning	20	60
Part IV	Mathematics/Biology (B. Pharma)	40 each	120
Total		130 questions	330 marks

Every right answer will be given 3 marks, while for each incorrect response1 mark is deducted. This means that the candidates must attempt every question with caution to avoid this negative marking and increase the chances of getting a higher score. No marks are awarded for any unattempted questions.

In the event that candidates can answer every one of the 130 answers within or less than 3 hours, they can attempt an extra 12 questions (four each from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry just). This gives the candidates a chance to score additional marks and increase their chances of getting a higher cutoff.

Candidates must note that the questions in BITSAT paper are arbitrarily chosen from an expansive question bank. Accordingly, candidates will get diverse question sets. A specialist board of trustees guarantees that the inquiry sets are of similar difficulty level, content, question compose, and so on.

BITSAT 2025 Important Topics

Some of the important topics covered in the BITSAT syllabus have been covered in the tables below. Candidates should know that these topics are estimations and may not carry equal weightage every year.

Physics
Units and Measurements	Kinematics
Newton's Law of Motion	Electrostatics
Impulse and Momentum	Current Electricity
Work and Energy	Magnetic Effect of Current
Rotational Motion	Electromagnetic Induction
Gravitational Force	Optics
Mechanics of Fluids and Solids	Modern Physics
Oscillations	Electronic Devices
Waves	Heat and Thermodynamics

Chemistry
States of Matter	Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Thermodynamics
Physical and Chemical Equilibrium	Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics	Surface Chemistry
Hydrogen and s-block Elements	p-d and f block Elements
Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons	Stereochemistry
Organic Compounds with Functional Oxygen and Nitrogen	Biological, Industrial, and Environmental Chemistry
Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry

Mathematics
Algebra	Trigonometry
2- Dimensional Coordinate Geometry	3D Coordinate Geometry
Differential Calculus	Integral Calculus
Ordinary Differential Equations	Probability
Vectors	Statistics
Linear Programming	Mathematical Modelling

Biology
Diversity in Living World	Cell- The Unit of Life: Structure and Function
Genetics and Evolution	Structure and Function- Animals
Reproduction, Growth, and Movement in Plants	Reproduction and Development in Humans
Ecology and Environment	Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology and its Applications

English and Logical Reasoning

English	Logical Reasoning
Reading Comprehension	Verbal Reasoning
Analogies	Analogy
Antonyms	Syllogism
Conclusion	Classification Test
Comprehension	Alphabet Test
Verbal Ability	Binary Logic
Vocabulary	Non-verbal Reasoning
Synonyms	Puzzle Test
Composition	Eligibility Test
Word Formation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pattern of the BITSAT exam?

According to the BITSAT exam pattern, the question paper is divided into four parts, namely - Physics, chemistry, English and LR, and Mathematics / Biology. Candidates wishing to participate in engineering programs at BITS must answer questions related to Physics, Chemistry, Math, English and Reasoning. The question paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions that can be answered in 3 hours, and for each correct answer the candidates are awarded 3 marks.

Is there any negative marking in the BITSAT exam

Yes. The BITSAT exam does have a negative marking. Each incorrect answer will fetch the candidates a minus one mark. Therefore candidates are advised to be careful while attempting the questions. It is best to not attempt the questions you are sceptical about as unattempted questions do not fetch any marks.

Is 300 a good score in BITSAT?

To secure admission to the most sought-after branches at the Institute, a student should aim for a score not lower than 370-380 in BITSAT, which is regarded as a competitive score. However, it's noteworthy that the average score for BITSAT stands above 300.

Is BITSAT tougher than Jee Mains?

BITSAT questions are easier than JEE Main and require recollection of the appropriate formulae. The questions asked in JEE Main are more conceptual and require deep knowledge of concepts and techniques.

What is the cutoff of BITSAT?

Candidates can check the expected BITSAT cutoff that has been compiled by checking the previous year trends to know what they can expect for admissions. For BITS Pilani, the expected cutoff score ranges from 153 to 331 while for BITS Goa, the cutoff ranges from 205 to 295.

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