BITSAT is a Computer Based Online test where the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are presented on the computer monitor. The candidate submits the answers with the use of keyboard or mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the candidate on the computer.
This is unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test, which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates.
BITSAT-2008 will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the center, the day and time of his/her convenience to take the test, as described in the later sections.
The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level, content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the candidate.
BITSAT-2008 Test Format:
The exam will be of total 3-hour duration (without break). The test consists of four parts with 150 questions in all:
- Students who have taken Mathematics and not Biology in 10+2 have to appear for Mathematics in Part IV.
- Students who have taken Biology in 10+2 and not Mathematics have to appear for Biology in Part IV.
- Students who have taken both Mathematics and Biology in 10+2 can opt for either Mathematics or Biology in Part IV.
- All questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions).
- Each correct answer gives 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded for not attempted questions. The computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer.
- There is no time limit for individual parts of the test. The candidate can go back and change any of his/her answers among the 150 questions.
- If a candidate answers all the 150 questions (without skipping any question), the candidate will have an option of attempting 12 (twelve) extra questions, if there is still time left. These extra questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology only; four questions from each part. Further, once the candidate has opted for extra questions, he cannot go back for correction of any of the earlier answered 150 questions.
- All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.
- Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles.
BITSAT score report:
At the completion of the test, the computer will announce the result to the candidate in terms of number of total correct answers and wrong answers, with the score. The candidate can also check and print his score report at the BITS website after all the tests are completed. No student will be allowed to repeat the test in the same year.
