BITSAT Exam 2022: Exam Dates,Registration, Eligibility, Preparation, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Result and Counselling

BITSAT 2022 Result for August Session is now available on the official website of BITS Pilani. Candidates can download the scorecard by entering the application number and password on the official website- bitsadmission.com. BITSAT 2022 for August Session was conducted from August 3 to August 7, 2022.

• BITSAT 2022 Merit List is going to be released by Bits Pilani after iteration I on September 8, 2022. Only qualified candidates are eligible for BITSAT 2022 Counselling. 
• Candidates with scores above 250 in BITSAT 2022 can aim for admission into one of the BITS campuses for the B.E program while the B.Pharm candidates only need to score above 170.

What is BITSAT? Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test is a national-level entrance test conducted by BITS Pilani. BITSAT is held every year to offer admission in B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc, and other courses offered at BITS campuses. On average, around 3 Lakh candidates take BITSAT every year.

BITSAT 2022 Exam Dates

BITSAT 2022 exam schedule has been announced by BITS on the official website.

BITSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria

BITSAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria must be fulfilled in order to become eligible to take the exam and for the admission process. The important details for BITSAT 2022 Eligibility criteria is mentioned below: 

BITSAT 2022 Eligibility: For Direct Admission

• Candidates must have received the highest possible score on the State or Central board exams.
• BITSAT 2022 will be conducted in 61 exam cities across India and an International centre in Dubai, UAE. Candidates can complete BITSAT 2022 slot booking by selecting their desired test date and time slot for the exam. Slot Booking is done on a first come first serve basis. There are two slots available for students to choose from:
• Slot 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Slot 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

In the case of candidates who don’t book a slot for the exam, they will be offered slots by the institute. Candidates who will be appearing for the exam at test centers in India can apply for three centers of their choice. However, those planning to appear for the test in the Dubai center can set only one preference.

Candidates who will be taking their final exam in 2022 can apply for direct admission.

BITSAT 2022 Application Form

BITSAT 2022 Application Form is expected to be out in the 4th week of February 2022. To complete the online application forms, candidates will have to follow the four major steps- Registration, Filling up the application form, Uploading Documents, and Payment of Online Application Fees. 

• BITSAT Registration – Visit the official website and click on the registration. Fill in all the required details to create the login credentials. 
• Filling BITSAT Application Form – Candidates will be required to fill the application. Enter personal and academic details along with specifying the preferred program, marks obtained in the qualifying examination, etc.
• Uploading of Documents – Candidates are required to upload scanned images of their signature and photograph. 

Specifications of Scanned Documents for BITSAT Application Form are mentioned below: 

• Payment of Online Application Fees – The last step to complete BITSAT Application Form is the payment of the application fee. BITSAT Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable in any case. Candidates should print a copy of their completed application form as well as their fee receipt for future reference.

BITSAT 2022 Application Fees

BITSAT 2022 Application Fee can only be paid online. For the application fee transaction, candidates can utilise Credit Card, Debit Card, and Net Banking Payment Gateways. The following is the application fee for the BITSAT 2022 Application Form:

BITSAT 2022 Slot Booking

After a few days of registration, the exam conducting authorities will regulate the slot booking process. The online slot booking process will be available from the 1st to 2nd week of June 2022. Candidates will be able to select their preferred Date and Time within the given intervals during the BITSAT slot booking process.

BITSAT 2022 Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How can I fill BITSAT 2022 application forms?

Ans. BITSAT application form 2022 can be filled in online mode only. Candidates first have to register by putting their details, post that an application form has to be filled and the last step is to pay the application fee.

Ques. Can I pay BITSAT 2022 application fee offline?

Ans. BITSAT 2022 Application fee has to be paid online only. Candidates can pay via Credit card/ Debit Card or Net Banking. The details of the application fee is mentioned below: 

• Male candidates: INR 3400/-
• Female candidates: INR 2900/-
• For Dubai Exam Centre: INR 7000/-

Ques. I have completed my class 12th with 75% aggregate marks but the marks scored in Physics are 58%. Am I eligible to apply for BITSAT 2022?

Ans. No, unfortunately, you are not eligible for BITSAT 2022. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates should have scored 75% aggregate marks and 60% marks in each subject. 

Ques. What is the age criteria for BITSAT 2022?

Ans. As per the age criteria for BITSAT 2022, candidates should have completed their 12th standard exams in 2021 or 2022.

Ques. What are the sections included in BITSAT 2022 Question Paper and what is BITSAT 2022 marking scheme?

Ans. As per the marking scheme of BITSAT 2021 : 3 marks are awarded for each right answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. No mark is deducted for unattempted questions. As per BITSAT exam pattern 2022, there are 4 sections:

• Part I: Physics
• Part II: Chemistry
• Part III: English and Logical Reasoning
• Part IV: Mathematics/Biology

Ques. What can be done if my BITSAT 2022 admit card is lost?

Ans. In case a candidate loses his/her BITSAT admit card 2021, they can log in to the official website and download it again.

Ques. Can I carry a BITSAT 2022 admit card soft copy on my phone to the exam centre?

Ans. No. Carrying a printed coloured copy of BITSAT 2022 admit card to the exam hall is mandatory to sit for the exam.

Ques. Is there any BITSAT exam center outside India? How many BITSAT 2021 exam centers can we choose? Can the center be changed later on?

Ans. Yes. There will be a BITSAT exam center in Dubai for international applicants. Once the exam center for BITSAT is chosen it cannot be changed. A candidate can select a maximum of 3 exam center preferences while filling the application form.

Ques. What is the best book to prepare for BITSAT 2022?

Ans. There are many great books available for each section of the exam. Arihant BITSAT Prep Guide is a great book for this exam as the questions in it are frames specifically keeping BITSAT in mind. Some other best books for BITSAT preparation are:

• NCERT Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Std. XI and XII)
• BITSAT Explorer by MTG Learning Media Pvt. Ltd.
• A Complete Success Package for Online BITSAT by Arihant Experts (With CD)
• Wren & Martin for English

Ques. Will Chemistry become optional in BITSAT as it is now in JEE?

Ans. No. Chemistry is one of the mandatory section that needs to be answered in BITSAT exam. While JEE is regulated by government college bodies, BITSAT is regulated by its own private body. Thus a change in one does not necessarily reflect in the other.

Ques. Is the difficulty of BITSAT 2022 more comparable to JEE Main or JEE Advanced?

Ans. JEE Advanced is one of the most difficult examinations in the country and is not directly comparable in difficulty to any private university entrance exams. While there are differences in question structures, BITSAT is more comparable to JEE Main in paper difficulty.

Ques. Are questions in BITSAT 2022 more conceptual or numerical-based?

Ans. BITSAT has a fair amount of both types of questions, however, at the end of the day, the exam is primarily geared towards testing the candidates' speed in solving problems. Thus the heavier emphasis is on conceptual questions. If you find yourself taking too long on a certain question, you can be fairly sure that you're approaching it in the wrong way.

Ques. What kind of questions can be asked from the logical reasoning sections of BITSAT?

Ans. BITSAT 2022 logical reasoning questions will be from the following topics: Analogy, Classification, Logical Deduction, Series completion, Pattern perception, paper cutting, Rule detection, Figure matrix

Ques. What is the estimated BITSAT 2022 cutoff for computer science for the Pilani campus?

Ans. Judging by previous years trends, you need to score above 380 in order to stand a fair chance at getting computer science in BITS Pilani. That being said, BITSAT cutoffs change every year based on the difficulty of the paper and the number of applicants

Ques. What are the details required during BITSAT 2022 counselling?

Ans. Along with the BITSAT admission form, candidates also have to submit details of their 12th marks and preference of courses during BITSAT counselling 2022 process.

Ques. Can I sit for BITSAT 2022 if I am already studying at a BITS campus?

Ans. No. BITSAT 2022 eligibility criteria states that a student who is already admitted in a BITS campus cannot sit for BITSAT again.