BITSAT Exam Pattern
BITSAT Exam Pattern
Every detail of BITSAT exam pattern as per the official website is updated below:
- BITSAT exam mode: Online Computer Based Test
- BITSAT paper duration: 180 minutes with no sectional division of time.
- Type of questions in BITSAT: All questions are objective-type MCQs having 4 answer choices.
Mode of Examination |
Online (Computer-based Exam) |
Number of Sections |
3 (Physics; Chemistry; English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning; Mathematics/ Biology) |
Medium of Exam |
English |
Duration of Exam |
3 Hours |
Type of Questions |
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Total Questions |
130 |
Total Marks |
390 Marks |
Marking Scheme |
For every correct answer: +3 marks For every incorrect answer: -1 mark For every unattempted answer: 0 marks |
The BITSAT Question Paper comprises a total of 130 questions, with each of the four sections featuring a distinct number of questions. The table provided below encapsulates the section-wise distribution as per the BITSAT exam pattern.
Part |
Section |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
I |
Physics |
30 |
90 |
II |
Chemistry |
30 |
90 |
III |
English Proficiency |
10 |
30 |
III |
Logical Reasoning |
20 |
60 |
IV |
Mathematics/ Biology |
40 |
120 |
|
Total |
130 |
390 |
BITSAT Marking Scheme
According to the BITSAT latest marking system, candidates receive 3 marks for every correct answer, and a deduction of 1 mark is applied for each incorrect response. Unattempted questions do not incur any marks.
Sections |
Subjects |
No. of questions |
Marks for Each Correct Answer |
Marks for Each Wrong Answer |
Part I |
Physics |
30 |
3 |
-1 |
Part II |
Chemistry |
30 |
3 |
-1 |
Part III |
English Proficiency |
10 |
3 |
-1 |
Part III |
Logical Reasoning |
10 |
3 |
-1 |
Part IV |
Mathematics/Biology (B.Pharma) |
40 (Each) |
3 |
-1 |
|
Total |
130 Questions |
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Additional Questions in BITSAT
In BITSAT 2024, beyond the 130 questions, candidates will also receive an additional set of 12 questions. These extra questions will be given to those who successfully complete the initial test.
However, it's important to note that these supplementary questions must be answered within the same 3-hour timeframe. The distribution of these extra questions is as follows:
- Physics: 3 questions
- Chemistry: 3 questions
- Mathematics/Biology: 4 questions
- Logical Reasoning: 3 questions
NOTE: Candidates opting to respond to the additional 12 questions are prohibited from revisiting the initial exam and making alterations to the existing 130 answers.
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