Are you preparing for the BITSAT exam? Have you pondered on the exam details, pattern, syllabus, etc.? It has been observed that the students fail to crack the examination due to a lack of knowledge of the subjects. Hence, there is a need to understand the exam requirement. This blog post comprises all details about the exam, from BITSAT Exam pattern 2022 to important topics.
BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT Exam Pattern 2022 and the official online admission notification, which is expected to be tentatively released in the 4th week of June. Aspirants willing to appear for the exam must check the exam pattern to direct their preparation in the right direction.
The BITSAT exam pattern will include information on the exam's duration, mode of exam, number of questions, and marking scheme, among other things. Students should also check the BITSAT syllabus 2022 in addition to the pattern. Students would be able to pass the BITSAT 2022 test if they understood the exam format. On the official website, the BITSAT 2022 test dates have been announced. Physics (part A), Chemistry (part B), English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning (part C), and Mathematics/Biology (part D). Read the entire blog to learn more about the BITSAT exam pattern 2022.
Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based Test ( Online) |
Number of Section |
3 Sections (Physics; Chemistry; English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning; Mathematics/ Biology) |
Medium |
|
Duration |
3 hours |
Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Question ( MCQ) |
Total Questions |
150 |
Total Marks |
450 |
Marking Scheme |
For every correct answer: +3 marks For every incorrect answer: -1 mark. For every unattempted answer: 0 marks |
There are 150 questions in the BITSAT Question Paper. And, varying numbers of questions in each of the paper's four sections. The section-by-section breakdown of the BITSAT test pattern 2022 is summarised in the table below:
Section |
Subject |
Number of Questions |
Part I |
Physics |
40 |
Part II |
40 |
|
Part III |
English Proficiency |
15 |
Logical Reasoning |
10 |
|
Part IV |
Mathematics/Biology (B.Pharma) |
45 ( Each) |
|
Total Marks |
150 |
There is a predefined marking system that the aspirants need to understand to select the eligible candidates before appearing for the exam. The following are BITSAT marking scheme 2022:
Subject Name |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Marks For Each Correct Answer |
Marks For Each Incorrect Answer |
Physics |
40 |
40 X 3 = 120 |
3 |
1 |
Chemistry |
40 |
40 X 3 = 120 |
3 |
1 |
English Proficiency |
15 |
15 X 3 = 45 |
3 |
1 |
Logical Reasoning |
10 |
10X 3 = 30 |
3 |
1 |
Mathematics or Biology |
45 |
45 X 3 = 135 |
3 |
1 |
Total |
150 |
450 |
- |
- |
The BITSAT Syllabus includes an essential section that will help applicants in their test preparation for each topic. Candidates will have an idea about the number of questions that might be asked from a certain area and their weightage. This is one of the strategies and a more effective plan for passing the exam.
The following are the important topics of Physics:
Topic |
Weightage |
Mechanical Properties |
5 |
Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation |
3-4 |
Rigid Body Dynamics |
3-4 |
Thermodynamics |
3-4 |
Work, Energy, and Power |
3-4 |
Magnetism & Moving Charges |
3-4 |
Current Electricity |
4 |
Electrical Field |
2-3 |
Waves |
2-3 |
Kinematics |
2-3 |
Alternating Current |
2-3 |
Gravitation |
3-4 |
Oscillation |
3-4 |
Atomic Study |
3-4 |
The following are the important topics of Chemistry:
Topic |
Weightage |
States of Matter |
2-3 |
Hydrogen and s-block Elements |
2-3 |
The Solid State |
2-3 |
Coordination Compounds |
2-3 |
Atomic Structure |
3-4 |
Thermodynamics |
3-4 |
Equilibrium |
4 |
Physical and Chemical Equilibria |
4-5 |
The following are the important topics of English and Logical Reasoning:
English Language Topic |
Weightage |
Logical Reasoning Topics |
Weightage
|
Reading Comprehension |
2-3 |
Verbal Reasoning |
2-3 |
Composition |
1-2 |
Alphabet Test |
2-3 |
Word Formation |
1-2 |
Analogy |
1-2 |
Analogies |
1-2 |
Syllogism |
1-2 |
Antonyms |
1 |
Classification Test |
2-3 |
Conclusion |
2-3 |
Binary Logic |
1-2 |
Verbal Ability |
1-2 |
Non-verbal Reasoning |
1-2 |
Vocabulary |
1-2 |
Puzzle Test |
1-2 |
Synonyms |
1 |
- |
|
Composition |
1-2 |
- |
|
Word Formation |
1-2 |
- |
|
The following are the important topics of Maths and Biology:
Maths Topic |
Weightage |
Biology |
Weightage |
Application of Derivatives |
6-7 |
Biotechnology: Principles and Processes |
2-3 |
Sequence & Series |
4-5 |
Excretory Products and Their Elimination |
2-3 |
Circles |
4-5 |
Anatomy of Flowering Plants |
2-3 |
Permutations & Combinations |
4-5 |
Plant Growth and Development |
1-2 |
Parabola |
3-4 |
Breathing and Exchange of Gases |
1-2 |
Matrices Determinants |
3-4 |
Chemical Coordination and Integration |
1-2 |
Binomial Theorem |
2-3 |
Reproduction |
1-2 |
Sets, Relations & Functions |
2-3 |
Biological Classification |
2-3 |
Continuity & Differentiability |
2-3 |
Reproduction |
5-6 |
Theory of Equation |
2-3 |
Ecosystems |
1-2 |
If a candidate completes all 150 questions on this entrance test in less than three hours, they will be given an additional 12 questions to complete in the time left. Only questions from the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology sections will be included in the supplementary questions. Any applicant who decides to answer these additional 12 exam questions will not be permitted to modify the 150 questions previously answered.
Division of the question
Once you have covered the entire syllabus, the only key to boosting your preparation is the BITSAT mock test series. If you are serious about the exam, then without any hesitation, you can take the BITSAT mock test series of SSSi. The tests are mainly designed by highly experienced faculty. The following are the additional benefits you can avail of:
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