Cracking BITSAT 2023 is not very difficult and as per the experience of candidates who had appeared for the exam, the question paper is set in a manner to judge the time management skills and presence of mind of a candidate. BITSAT is an online exam that includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology based on NCERT syllabus of class 11 and 12. The accurate knowledge of the exam pattern and syllabus is very important before starting the preparations. Check BITSAT Syllabus
- BITSAT 2023 is expected to be conducted in the 3rd week of June 2023. Check BITSAT 2023 Exam Dates
- For smooth preparation and some tips & tricks, candidates must follow the instructions mentioned in this article. Moreover, candidates must note that campuses of BITS (Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad) release their individual branch-wise BITSAT Cut off for the selection of candidates.
BITSAT 2023 Tips – During Exam
- Although it totally depends on the choice or preference of a candidate, still candidates are advised to choose the last day’s test slot for BITSAT 2023. This way you will get a few more days for revision. Also with the help of a paper analysis of the exam conducted on the previous days, you can get some inputs that can be useful.
- No need to waste time on difficult problems. If you are not able to understand the problem or able to find the solution within 1-2 minutes then you must leave that question and move ahead.
- You must prepare a strategy beforehand of which type of questions you will solve first. Since the exam pattern includes negative marking, candidates are advised not to solve all the questions blindly.
- BITSAT is the only exam that gives you an option to attempt 12 bonus questions to score more in the exam. But this option will be available only when you solve all the 150 questions; and once you take this option of solving bonus questions then there is no going back to the original 150. So candidates are advised that before opting for this bonus question option check whether you want to change the answer to any question or not. Only when you feel satisfied with your current answers can you take this step. Check BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern
- Do not ignore the English and LR sections. These sections could fetch you more positive marks if you attempt the questions from this section correctly.
- Keep track of the time left on the screen and maintain your speed of answering the questions according to the time left.
Preparation Tips to Crack BITSAT 2023
1. BITSAT 2023 Time Management
- BITSAT 2023 includes all of the major parts of the 10+2 syllabus. It includes English and Logical Reasoning with Physics, Chemistry, and Math.
- Though BITSAT 2023 consists of mostly conceptual questions, they need to be solved quickly.
- Even while preparing for the exam, students should devote time to all the subjects equally.
- All the sections must be answered with a quick reflex, if one hesitates and goes for a lengthy solution, it is nothing but a waste of time.
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2. Knowledge of BITSAT 2023 Syllabus
- BITSAT 2023 syllabus is primarily focused on conceptual questions. If you are preparing for JEE, then you must have an idea about the difference in the syllabus of both.
- Some topics which are covered in BITSAT do not get covered in JEE. This difference must be understood by the candidates.
- Unlike JEE, all the sections do not consist of equal marks. Hence, the candidates attempting BITSAT 2023 can set their priorities.
- English and Logical Reasoning do not need any formulae or mugging up, these sections need analyzing.
- Candidates appearing for BITSAT 2023 can prepare for answering the conceptual and predictable questions as a quick reflex.
- Prepare the scoring sections beforehand and solve the questions that you are completely confident about and which require the least time to solve.
3. Prepare According to the BITSAT 2023 Marking Scheme
- All the sections carry different marks. Prepare the conceptual questions of all the sections but do not waste time on the sections you have no clue of.
- BITSAT 2023 official notification is will tentatively be released in the 2nd week of February, 2023 which will contain details regarding Exam Pattern and Syllabus for BITSAT 2023. Any changes in BITSAT 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus will be updated here.
- Do not attempt your weakest section first.
- Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark, so doubtful questions must not be answered.
- The section of the paper you attempt first must be the one you are most confident in.
- While preparing, realize which is your best section. Understand and notice the graphs while taking the mock tests.
- Improve the skills of the relatively weaker sections. Compared to the negative marks of JEE, BITSAT 2023 has a larger number of overall negative marks. So the candidates must stay careful and attempt only the questions which he/she is fairly confident about.
4. Revise, Test and Repeat
- After you have completed the one-time preparation of all the subjects in the exam, at least one or two months must be given for the revision.
- Revise all the sections, even English & LR again. When revised enough, one must start with the mock tests.
- Try to take as many BITSAT 2023 online mock tests as possible to get familiar with the exam. There are many mock tests available online for BITSAT 2023.
- Record your time whenever you solve the tests and record it separately for all the sections.
- Solve all the samples as well as the previous year’s question papers. Understand the pattern of the repeated questions in the previous year’s question papers.
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5. Utilize the Bonus Questions
- BITSAT 2023 is the only exam that provides bonus questions for the candidates.
- This is a set of 12 questions. These questions are not easier than the rest of the paper.
- These questions will be given to the candidates once he/she has completed the paper before time.
- The one condition is that they must submit the rest of the paper before taking these bonus questions, you cannot revert back to those answers again. However, it is a good call to go for these questions as they carry a higher positive marking.
BITSAT 2023 Last 1 Month Preparation Tips
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation strategy if only one month is left for preparations.
- If a candidate is already preparing for the exam from the last 2-3 months then the last month should be utilized for revisions. But if a candidate has not even started the preparation then they must give 8-9 hours daily to prepare for the exam in one month.
- Candidates are advised to solve BITSAT 2023 mock tests or online papers or previous year papers to improve their speed and accuracy. If you are able to score around 300-350 during your preparations in the tests then there are high chances that you can score very well in the final exam.
- Try to improve your speed of answering the questions with a higher level of accuracy so that you can take advantage of bonus questions to score high in BITSAT 2023.
- Most of the candidates take the English section casually and avoid practicing this section. Focus on this section properly as this section does not require any lengthy calculation and if you have a good knowledge of grammar and good vocabulary then you can easily and quickly answer the questions asked in this section.
- Making notes during your preparation is very helpful. All the students are always advised to make notes on every topic that they cover. These notes will help you to memorize topics for a longer time interval. Also, you can revise any time from the notes prepared by you.
Follow a Time Table to Complete your Syllabus or Revision in the last month
| Days | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Pick 4-5 topics every Monday and give 1-hour time to each topic. |
| Tuesday | Quickly go through all the topics that you have covered and revise them. |
| Wednesday | Solve at least 30-40 questions within 1 to 2 hours. |
| Thursday | Again Pick 4-5 topics and give 1-hour each to each topic. |
| Friday | Take the Mock Tests every Friday. |
| Saturday | Revise Again. |
BITSAT 2023: Books suggested by the Toppers
Apart from NCERT Books of 11th and 12th that cover all the topics, here is a list of other BITSAT books suggested by toppers.
| Books | Author | Books | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITSAT (Class XI) In English with CD | - | NCERT Physics Part 1 and Part 2 Textbook for Class XII | NCERT |
| Arihant Publications Prep Guide to BITSAT 2021 | Arihant Experts | Understanding Physics Series of 5 Books | D. C Pandey |
| BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning PB (English) | Disha Experts | AIEEE (JEE Main) and IIT-JEE (JEE Advanced) previous years’ Objective questions | RP Singh, SC Aggarwal |
| The Pearson Complete Guide to the BITSAT (English) | One Learn Education | Comprehensive Guide to BITSAT Online Test – with Mock Test CD (English) | Disha Experts |
Other books for candidates to prepare for BITSAT 2023 are:
| Books | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Prep Guide to BITSAT 2023 | Arihant Experts |
| BITSAT Power Guide | Anil Ahlawat |
| BITSAT Preparation Self Guide 2021 | Arihant Publication |
BITSAT 2023 Preparation Tips – From Toppers Experience
“Pursue what you are passionate for rather than just following rat race”, says Priyam Shah
Priyam Shah who secured 402 marks in BITSAT and topped the exam believes in following his passion rather than following the crowd. He took admission in the Computer Science branch in BITS Pilani. He says that exams are just one of the ways of succeeding in life, one should not lose their peace & calm behind them.
“Every accomplishment start with the decision to try”, says Devendra
Devendra Chandak appeared for BITSAT. He took admission in the BITS Hyderabad Campus. He says, plans your work before the actual work. And it comes out to be a great help in the preparation time. He says regular revision is a great thing to do. As per his approach, a lot of practice can only lead you to success.
“All roads that lead to success have to go through hard work at some point”, says Yashwanth
Yashwanth Kolla appeared for BITSAT. He chose the BITS Hyderabad campus for his engineering studies. He believed that concentration, good time management and self-confidence are the keys to crack BITSAT. He says that the goal should be predefined before starting the preparation.
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending”, Says Chitranjan Singh
Chitranjan Singh appeared for BITSAT. He took admission in IIT BHU Varanasi. He says, practicing sample papers help to a great level. He advised the BITSAT aspirants to follow the class schedule and don’t forget to devote quality time to studies.
BITSAT 2023 Preparation Tips FAQs
Ques. Should I join a coaching center or I can prepare by myself?
Ans.: BITSAT can be cracked if self-prepared. However, it totally depends on you, if you feel that you will not be able to cope up with the syllabus and need some tricks, then go for coaching. There are various online coaching programs available and if the candidates want to, they can join those as well.
Ques. I have already registered for BITSAT 2023, Why is there a need to apply again for admissions?
Ans.: It Is a separate and mandatory process to apply for admissions separately with the marks secured in class 12 and also giving your preferences to different degree programs, along with the requisite application fee. The application form is a medium to appear in the test, while the admission form is for admission into the respective colleges.
Ques. Which books were studied by toppers for BITSAT 2023 Preparation?
Ans.: Some of the books suggested by toppers and which helped them a lot are:
- Class 11 and 12 NCERT books
- Pearson Complete Guide of BITSAT (English )
- 12 Practice Papers BITSAT 2021 PB 8th Edition by G K P
- BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning PB (English)
Ques. Are calculators allowed to be carried in BITSAT 2023 exam hall?
Ans.: No. There are no virtual calculators provided during the exam either. Only rough paper will be given to you which you must use for all your calculations. No extra material such as log tables, digital calculators will be provided or allowed to be carried. If a candidate is found with any prohibited items then this may lead to the cancellation to the failure of his/her candidature.
Ques. Is it difficult to crack BITSAT 2023?
Ans.: No, if you are determined and focused enough then it is not that difficult to crack BITSAT 2023. Though the preparation requires hard work so as to achieve the goal. You can go through the preparation tips provided above to get an idea about how to start preparations.
Ques. Do I need to take mock tests for BITSAT 2023?
Ans.: Taking mock tests is always advisable, as it shows you your strengths and weaknesses before your actual exam, so you can prepare accordingly.
Ques. Can I prepare for BITSAT 2023 in a month?
Ans.: Yes, because of the conceptual nature of the paper, it is possible to prepare for BITSAT 2023 in a month. However, the candidate must already be well versed in the basic concepts of the relevant 11th and 12th standard subjects.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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