BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024 (Out)- Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Additional Questions

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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024

BITSAT exam pattern 2024 has been released along with the official notification brochure at bitsadmission.com. As per the latest BITSAT 2024 exam pattern, the exam will be held as a Computer Based Test (CBT). The BITSAT exam 2024 will have 5 sections namely Physics, Chemistry, English, Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics/Biology. Candidates who are opting for B.Pharm courses, have to attempt Biology paper instead of Maths. BITSAT 2024 will have 130 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions). As per the BITSAT marking scheme 2024, for each correct answer, 3 marks will be given. There will be -1 negative marking for each incorrect answer in the BITSAT. BITS Pilani will conduct the BITSAT exam 2024 from May 20 to 24, 2024 for Session 1 and from June 24 to 28, 2024 for Session 2. 

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    BITSAT Exam Pattern 2024- Detailed Information

    BITSAT 2024 exam pattern tells details about the exam mode, exam duration, sections, marking scheme, etc. The duration of the BITSAT exam is three hours (180 minutes), and the candidates will have to answer 130 questions. Candidates can check the detailed BITSAT exam pattern 2024 below. 

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Online Test

    Exam Duration

    3 Hours (180 Minutes)

    Total No. of Questions

    130

    Subjects

    • Part 1 – Physics
    • Part 2 – Chemistry
    • Part 3 – English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning
    • Part 4 – Mathematics or Biology

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice

    Marks for Each Correct Attempt

    03

    Negative Mark for Each Wrong Attempt

    -1 (Minus One)

    Medium

    English

    The candidates can switch between the different parts or sections. Candidates can edit/ review the answer for any of the questions within the duration of the exam.

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    BITSAT 2024 Exam Pattern - Number Of Questions

    The BITSAT 2024 exam paper will be divided into five parts which are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English proficiency and Logical Reasoning. All these parts together make up 130 questions in the exam paper

    Subjects

    No Of Questions

    Part 1

    Physics

    30

    Part 2

    Chemistry

    30

    Part 3

    Maths/ Biology

    40

    Part 4

    English Proficiency

    10

    Logic Reasoning

    20

    Total

    130

    BITSAT Marking Scheme 2024

    All BITSAT 2024 aspirants must be very familiar with the BITSAT 2024 marking scheme/pattern. The marking scheme has been created to filter the best candidates for admission into BITS Institutes. The following points should be kept in mind in order to maximize scoring potential

    • Every correct answer will carry 3 marks
    • Each incorrect answer will deduct 1 mark
    • Unattempted answer will be marked 0

    Candidates can attempt an extra 13 questions once they have completed answering the 130 questions.

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    Extra Questions in BITSAT 2024

    Candidates who answer 130 questions before the specified time (180 minutes) will have the option to answer another 12 questions (extra questions). The candidates must note that marks scored for these 12 questions will be evaluated. At the same time, the wrong attempt in any of these questions will fetch a -1 mark per question. While answering these extra questions, the candidates will not be allowed to make changes to previously attempted 150 questions. Candidates can attempt multiple BITSAT 2024 mock test to get familiar with the exam pattern.

    BITSAT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

    Candidates should thoroughly understand the BITSAT 2024 exam pattern and prepare a timetable. The BITSAT 2024 exam paper will include 130 questions and be divided into 5 sections. Applicants will have three hours to finish the full paper. No additional time will be given to applicants to finish the paper. Candidates can attempt any question/section in BITSAT 2024 that they like. They will also be able to go back and change a previously tried question within the three-hour time limit.

    Some aspects that applicants should bear in mind about the BITSAT 2024 exam pattern are as follows:

    • The whole duration of BITSAT 2024 is three hours.
    • BITSAT will be a computer-based test.
    • The exam will include multiple-choice questions.
    • Candidates can change their answers to a question at any given point.
    • Each question will have four alternatives, and only one will be accurate.
    • Incorrect answers will be negatively marked.
    • There will be no time restriction for a candidate to finish each section of the exam.
    • Questions in the BITSAT paper are chosen at random from a vast question bank, so each applicant receives a unique collection of questions.
    • Candidates who finish 130 questions in the allotted three hours will be given the opportunity to answer 12 more questions.

    BITSAT Syllabus 2024

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani has released the BITSAT 2024 Syllabus along with the information brochure on the official website - bitsadmissions.com. The BITSAT Syllabus 2024 includes topics and subtopics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, English, and Logical Reasoning. The topics in the syllabus of BITSAT 2024 are included in the NCERT books of Class 11 and 12. 

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    Recommended Books for BITSAT 2024

    Candidates should select the best books for their BITSAT exam preparation. Make sure that the books you are choosing follow the BITSAT exam pattern and syllabus. We recommend you buy the latest edition books from the top authors. Some of the best books for BITSAT 2024 are

    Subject

    Books

    Chemistry

    • Atkins' Physical Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry by N Awasthi
    • Inorganic Chemistry by J.D.Lee
    • Organic Chemistry by M.S. Chauhan
    • Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C. Mukherjee
    • Inorganic Chemistry by O.P.Tandon
    • Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis

    Physics

    • Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma Vol 1 and Vol 2
    • Advanced level Physics by Nelson and Parker
    • Arihant Physics by D. C. Pandey
    • Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
    • Fundamentals of Physics Resnick, Halliday, Walker

    Maths

    • Class XI & XII by R.D. Sharma
    • Higher Algebra by Hall Knight Bernard-child
    • Differential Calculus by Arihant
    • Integral Calculus by Arihant
    • Problems in Calculus of One Variable Algebra by I.A.Maron

    Biology

    • Class 11 and 12 Biology NCERT 
    • Objective Biology by Ansari
    • Objective Biology by Disha Experts

    English 

    • Pearson Complete Guide by One Learn Education
    • BITSAT English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning by Disha Experts
    • BITSAT Explorer 2017 by MTC Editorial Board

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    FAQs about BITSAT Exam Pattern

    Is there negative marking in BITSAT exam?

    There is negative marking in the BITSAT exam. The candidates will be penalized -1 marks for each wrong attempt.

    Will I get extra marks for attempting 12 extra questions in BITSAT?

    Yes. The candidates will get extra marks if they mark correct answers for extra 12 questions. At the same time, there will be negative marking for wrong attempts. 

    Is there a time limit for each part or section in BITSAT exam ?

    There is no time limit for each part or section in the BITSAT exam. Candidates can switch between the sections or can edit/ change the answer for any question within the exam duration.

    What is the mode of BITSAT exam?

    The mode of the BITSAT exam is online, i.e., Computer-Based Test.

    What can be a good score in BITSAT?

    Out of 450, 350+ can be considered as a good score in BITSAT. The chances of getting admission in popular courses is possible with a score greater than 350.

    How many marks are there in BITSAT 2024?

    The BITSAT exam 2024 will be held for 390 marks and include questions from Physics, Chemistry, English, Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics/Biology.

    Is the syllabus reduced for BITSAT 2024?

    No, the syllabus has not been reduced for BITSAT 2024.

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