BITSAT Exam Subjects
The syllabus for BITSAT 2024 is based on the NCERT 11th and 12th curricula. The syllabus has been released on the official website of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. The syllabus covers topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English proficiency, and Logical reasoning.
The BITSAT exam syllabus covers the following subjects:
Integrated FD programmes
- at BITS Pilani – Pilani Campus:
- B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Manufacturing.
- B. Pharm.
- M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and
- M.Sc.: General Studies.
- at BITS Pilani – K. K. Birla Goa Campus
- B.E.: Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
- M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Physics.
- at BITS Pilani – Hyderabad Campus:
- B.E.: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical.
- B. Pharm.
- M.Sc.: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Physics.
| Part-I Physics Syllabus |
| Units & Measurement |
Kinematics |
Newton’s Laws of Motion |
| Impulse and Momentum |
Work and Energy |
Rotational Motion |
| Gravitation |
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids |
Oscillations |
| Waves |
Heat and Thermodynamics |
Electrostatics |
| Current Electricity |
Magnetic Effect of Current |
Electromagnetic Induction |
| Optics |
Modern Physics |
Electronic Devices |
| Part III (a) English Proficiency and (b) Logical Reasoning |
| English proficiency |
Logical Reasoning |
| Grammar |
Verbal Reasoning- Analogy, Classification, Chart Logic, Logical Deduction, Series Completion |
| Vocabulary |
Nonverbal Reasoning- Pattern Perception, Figure Matrix, Rule Detection, Paper Cutting |
| English Proficiency |
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| Logical Reasoning |
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| Part-II Chemistry Syllabus |
| States of Matter |
Atomic Structure |
| Thermodynamics |
Physical and Chemical Equilibria |
| Electrochemistry |
Chemical Kinetics |
| Hydrogen and s-block elements |
p- d- and f-block elements |
| Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons |
Stereochemistry |
| Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen |
Biological, Industrial and Environmental chemistry |
| Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry |
Periodicity |
| Part IV Mathematics |
| Algebra |
Trigonometry |
Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry |
| Differential calculus |
Integral calculus |
Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry |
| Vectors |
Probability |
Ordinary Differential Equations |
| Statistics |
Linear Programming |
Mathematical modelling |
| Part IV- Biology |
| Biotechnology and its Applications |
Biology and Human Welfare |
| Ecology and Environment |
Reproduction and Development in Humans |
| Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants |
Structure and Function - Animals |
| Structure and Function – Plants |
Genetics and Evolution |
| Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function |
Diversity in Living World |
It is important for candidates to have a clear understanding of the BITSAT syllabus to effectively prepare for the exam. For a better understanding of the exam pattern and type of questions that are asked in the BITSAT, candidates should also refer to previous years' question papers and solve mock tests.
Best Books
Physics Books
- Concepts of Physics (Part 1 and Part 2) – HC Verma
- Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday- Resnick & Walker
- Physics Textbook Class 11th and 12th (CBSE)- NCERT
- Problems in General Physics-I.E. Irodov
- Advanced level Physics- Nelson and Parker
Mathematics Books
- Mathematics by SL Loney
- Higher Algebra- Hall Knight Bernard
- Class XI & XII by RD Sharma
- Maths Book by Amit Agarwal
- Mathematics Textbook Class 11th and 12th (CBSE)- NCERT
- Arihant Integral Calculus- Amit M. Agarwal
Chemistry Books
- NCERT Class 11 & 12 Chemistry Books
- Modern Approach to Chemical Calculation- R.C. Mukherjee
- Organic Chemistry -Arihant
- Inorganic Chemistry by OP Tandon
- Physical Chemistry- P. Bahadur
Biology Books
- Objective Biology- Disha Experts
- Objective Biology- Pradeep
English Books
- Key to English Grammar & Composition- Wren and Martin
- The Person Complete guide to BITSAT- Pearson Education
- BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning by Disha Expert