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BITSAT or Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test is an all-India level entrance examination conducted every year for engineering aspirants in India. The conducting body of the BITSAT examination is BITS Pilani. Admission to various B.Tech degree courses at any of the three campuses (Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad) of BITS will be offered through the BITSAT 2025 exam. In this process, the two most important factors that determine the admission of the candidates in various available courses are the BITSAT cutoff and vacancies.
Apart from this, there are several other factors that can cause the BITSAT cutoff to fluctuate from year to year. In this article, we provide a detailed explanation of the BITSAT 2023 cutoff for various courses offered at BITS. This will help candidates to plan accordingly for the BITSAT 2025 cutoff.
What is BITSAT 2023 Cutoff?
Students wishing to take admission in B.Tech courses in various branches and campuses are required to fulfil the minimum marks criteria. These minimum marks, called the BITSAT cutoff, are decided by the exam authority. BITSAT 2023 cutoff was prepared based on certain criteria, such as:
- Number of students who appeared in the exam
- Total number of vacancies
- Previous year cutoff trends
- Difficulty level of the question paper
Factors Affecting BITSAT 2023 Cutoff
Here, we have mentioned the factors affecting the BITSAT 2023 cutoff in the tabular format below:
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Parameters |
Analysis |
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Number of Applicants |
As the number of applicants for the respective BITSAT exam increases, the BITSAT cutoff will also increase. |
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Difficulty level of BITSAT Questions |
If the level of questions asked in the exam is between easy to moderate, the BITSAT cutoff will increase and vice versa. |
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Number of Seats |
Fewer seats in any programme may increase the cutoff for that particular programme. |
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Previous Year Trends |
Based on the previous year cutoff trends, BITSAT 2023 cutoff was prepared. |
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Demand of Program/Campus |
If more students seek a particular course at a particular campus, such as CSE at BITS Pilani, the BITSAT cutoff is likely to be higher. |
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Counselling Rounds |
The BITSAT cutoff range gradually decreases with each round of BITSAT counselling. |
Overview of BITSAT 2023 Exam
The BITSAT 2023 exam was held in two sessions- Session 1 (22 May to 26 May, 2023), and Session 2 (18 June to 22 June, 2023). The overview of the BITSAT 2023 exam is mentioned below in a tabular format:
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Particulars |
Details |
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BITSAT Exam Duration |
3 Hours or 180 Minutes |
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Total Questions |
130 Questions (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, Logical Reasoning) |
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Chemistry Questions |
30 Questions |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Marking Scheme |
+3 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. |
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Marking Scheme for Unanswered Questions |
Zero mark |
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Total Marks in the Chemistry Section |
30*3=90 Marks |
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Chemistry Weightage (BITSAT Exam) |
23% of total marks (Approximate) |
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Extra Questions |
12 Extra questions (Maximum 3 questions in Chemistry) |
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Chemistry Sections |
Physical, Organic, Inorganic |
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Sectional Weightage |
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Important Topics Covered in Physical Chemistry |
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Important Topics Covered in Inorganic Chemistry |
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Important Topics Covered in Organic Chemistry |
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Recommended Sources |
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BITSAT 2023 Admission Process
Based on the BITSAT 2023 cutoffs for different branches and campuses, the BITSAT 2023 admission was concluded. The admission process was completely merit-based and was conducted in multiple steps. The steps involved are as follows:
- BITSAT 2023 Exam: Candidates appeared for the BITSAT 2023 exam, which was conducted in two sessions: Session 1 (May 22 to May 26, 2023) and Session 2 (June 18 to June 22, 2023).
- BITSAT 2023 Results: The exam authority will release the BITSAT 2023 results soon after the conduct of both sessions.
- Downloading Results: BITSAT 2023 results have been made available on the admission portal of BITSAT. Candidates are advised to search for the BITSAT result link and download it for future use.
- BITSAT Counselling: The BITSAT counselling process began in late June 2023. Candidates who were allotted seats had to submit required documents like 10th and 12th mark sheets, photographs, BITSAT 2023 scorecard, etc., during document verification. After verification, the final allotment of seats and admission will be given.
Note: If a student fails to submit his/her valid documents on time, then his/her candidature may be cancelled.
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff: Branch-Wise & Campus-Wise
The examination authority released the branch-wise as well as campus-wise BITSAT 2023 cutoff separately. Below, we have mentioned the cutoffs for various B.Tech courses in a tabular format:
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff- BITS Pilani Campus
The BITSAT 2023 cutoff for the BITS Pilani campus is as follows:
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Degree/Course/Program |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff |
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B.E. Computer Science |
331 |
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B.E. Electronics & Communication |
296 |
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B.E. Electrical & Electronics |
279 |
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B.E. Mechanical |
248 |
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B.E. Civil |
220 |
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B.E. Manufacturing |
216 |
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B.Pharm |
181 |
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M.Sc. Economics |
257 |
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M.Sc. Mathematics |
261 |
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M.Sc. Chemistry |
240 |
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M.Sc. Physics |
258 |
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M.Sc. Biological Sciences |
237 |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff- BITS Goa Campus
The BITSAT 2023 cutoff for the BITS Goa campus is as follows:
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Degree/Course/Program |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff |
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B.E. Computer Science |
315 |
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B.E. Electronics & Communication |
279 |
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B.E. Electrical & Electronics |
265 |
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B.E. Mechanical |
238 |
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B.E. Civil |
220 |
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B.E. Chemical |
222 |
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M.Sc. Economics |
253 |
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M.Sc. Mathematics |
250 |
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M.Sc. Chemistry |
234 |
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M.Sc. Physics |
248 |
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M.Sc. Biological Sciences |
230 |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff- BITS Hyderabad Campus
The BITSAT 2023 cutoff for the BITS Hyderabad campus is as follows:
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Degree/Course/Program |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff |
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B.E. Computer Science |
310 |
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B.E. Electronics & Communication |
275 |
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B.E. Electrical & Electronics |
260 |
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B.E. Mechanical |
235 |
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B.E. Civil |
218 |
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B.E. Chemical |
221 |
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B.Pharm |
165 |
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M.Sc. Economics |
248 |
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M.Sc. Mathematics |
245 |
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M.Sc. Chemistry |
228 |
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M.Sc. Physics |
243 |
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M.Sc. Biological Sciences |
225 |
BITSAT 2023 Cutoff Comparison
BITSAT 2023 cutoff can be compared by analysing the cutoff trends of previous years. Here we have given below the cutoff trends of the last three years:
|
Year |
BITSAT Cutoff |
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2020 |
372 |
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2021 |
383 |
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2022 |
320 |
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2023 |
331 |
Note: The data given in the above table shows that the BITSAT cutoff has decreased in the year 2022 due to the difficulty level of the exam and other factors. However, the cutoff has been further increased in the year 2023.