BITSAT 2019: Application Form, Exam date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Pattern

The official notification for the BITSAT exam has been released. BITS Pilani will be conducting Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2019 from May 16 to May 26. The online BITSAT application form has been released on January 4, 2019. Candidates can download BITSAT admit card 2019 from April 12 onwards.

Why Appear for BITSAT 2019

On the basis of an aspirant’s BITSAT result 2019, he/she can secure admission in courses offered at the BITS Campuses located at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai. Some of the reasons due to which candidates should be encouraged to appear for the BITSAT Exam are as mentioned below:

• In case of scoring less in JEE Main, BITSAT acts as another option. It is an entry point through which one can get into the best institutes in India
• Aspirants can select their own preferred course combinations
• All the colleges of BITS have a good infrastructure, faculty and industry exposure
• Toppers of the state Boards are offered direct admission
• The salary and placements offered at BITS is best

Therefore, all those candidates who are not able to secure a good rank in JEE Main can opt to pursue an engineering degree in one of the renowned colleges in India by clearing the BITSAT exam.

BITSAT 2019 Exam Schedule

Here is a tentative schedule of the exam:

Eligibility for BITSAT

The basic eligibility to appear for BITSAT 2019 is to secure a minimum of 60% in each of the subjects of class 12.

Find below the course wise eligibility details:

Eligibility Criteria for B.E. (Hons), M.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc (Tech.) Programs

• Candidates must have passed class 12th examination from a recognized board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.
• Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Pharm (Hons.) Programs

• Students must have successfully passed class 12th examinations with minimum 75% aggregate marks.
• They must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects in Class 12th.

BITSAT 2019 Admit Card

• Candidates can download admit card from April 12, 2019.
• The hall ticket can be downloaded from the official website.
• The hall ticket will include Name of the candidate, Photograph and Signature, application number, center details, date & time of the exam, test slot and exam instructions.
• Use BITSAT Application Number, Date of Birth and Email ID to download the admit card.
• In case of any discrepancy in the Admit Card, the candidate needs to report to the conducting authority in time for the generation of a new admit card with the updated information.

Syllabus for BITSAT 2019

There is not much change in the BITSAT syllabus. Aspirants must go through their class 11 and 12 syllabi of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Here is the distribution of questions in the exam:

In addition, it is very important to practice BITSAT Sample papers. These mock tests are set on the pattern followed by BITSAT 2019. Candidates can attempt these tests to analyze their performance. Also, all those students who will attempt 150 questions before the competition of 3 hours will get 12 more questions to score more from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.

Documents to carry for the Final Exam

Candidates appearing for the exam must read the instructions carefully and carry the following documents in order to avoid last minute chaos:

• Admit card is a mandatory document without which the aspirants will not be allowed to enter the exam hall & appear for the exam.
• Carry any of the authorized original photo ID such as your PAN Card./ Driving License/Passport/Aadhaar Card etc.
• Candidates will have to carry one passport size photograph.
• Make sure to reach the test center before the reporting time.
• Do not carry any other printed material in the exam hall except your admit card.
• Aspirants are not allowed to carry any electronic device such as mobile phones, calculators, spy cameras, etc inside the exam hall.

Conclusion

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