Introduction
Understanding the BITSAT Exam Pattern will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any entrance exam and hence, analysis of BITSAT Exam Pattern is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time.
Pattern
| Parts | Subject | No of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Physics | 40 | 3 hours (Without break) |
| Part II | Chemistry | 40 | |
| Part III | (a) English Proficiency and | 15 | |
| (b) Logical Reasoing | 10 | ||
| Part IV | Mathematics or Bilogy (For B.Pharm candidates) | 45 | |
| Total | 150 | ||
Note:
Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer. There will be 150 questions in all.
Facts
Following are the important points to be remember by a candidate.
- The extra questions (a maximum of 12) will give a chance to highly meritorious candidates to score higher.
- Candidates should keep in mind the fact that there is negative marking for wrong answers and any attempt to answer the questions by pure guessing of the answers is not likely to have any advantage, but may result in a reduction in the total score.
- The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank.
- Different candidates will get different question sets.
- An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.
- All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.
- Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc.
- Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required.
- Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers.
- Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.
- Each candidate who registers for BITSAT-2019 will be instructed to download a ‘Hall Ticket’.
- Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the Test centers.
- All centers are closely monitored for security reasons and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras fitted in the test centers.
- Candidate’s finger print and photograph will be taken at the time of the test (BITSAT-2019) and will be matched at the time of admission at particular BITS campus.
- Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be allowed to continue with the test and will automatically be disqualified.