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 | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 90 | 23% | Hard |
| Chemistry | 90 | 23% | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 120 | 31% | Hard |
| English Proficiency | 45 | 12% | Easy |
| Logical Reasoning | 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
Frequently Asked
What is the BITSAT exam pattern?
BITSAT (BITS Admission Test (BITS Pilani)) has 130 questions over 180 minutes. Negative marking is 0.33 per wrong answer. Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning.
Which streams does BITSAT cover on Aspirant Arcade?
Maths Stream (PCM). Questions are tuned to each stream's syllabus.
What does BITSAT lead to?
BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad campuses) — B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc. Integrated. Conducted by: BITS Pilani.
Is BITSAT preparation free?
Yes. Practise BITSAT MCQs free from the shared question bank — no login, no payment. Add a free Google Gemini API key for unlimited AI-generated questions tuned to your stream and topics.