Students aspiring for BITSAT 2021 can check the preparation tips below.
BITSAT, one of the toughest entrance exams in India, is likely to be conducted in June 2021 for admission to various UG courses offered at three BITS campuses. Every year around two lakh students appear in the exam for admission to BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus. The write-up below is intended to answer how to study for BITSAT 2021 in the last three months. Along with preparation tips, candidates can also check important books for BITSAT 2021 below.
BITSAT 2021 Preparation Tips
Candidates can check the important tips for the preparation of BITSAT below:
Strengthen Fundamental Concepts: Unlike JEE Main, BITSAT 2021 has more number of questions and tests speed and accuracy of students. While preparing for BITSAT, aspirants should not waste their time in solving lengthier questions rather focus on concept-based questions. Students must also have to remember formulas and equations at their fingertips as a good number of questions in the exam are formula based.
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Analyse Last Years’ Papers: The best way to prepare for BITSAT 2021 in the last three months is to analyse the past few year’s question papers to understand the paper pattern and overall difficulty level. It will help students to develop their strategy to attempt question papers and time management.
Focus on what you know: Don’t try to learn new topics and instead try to make the best of the topics you have already prepared. Trying to learn new topics may lead to errors in the exam and backfire since BITSAT has negative marking.
Time-Management: Time Management is one of the most important aspects to score well in BITSAT 2021. Students must manage the time in a way that they may attempt all the questions and also have time to attempt bonus questions. Few tips in this regard are as below:
- Try to finish the Chemistry section within half an hour so that you can devote more time to other sections
- Mathematics being always lengthy may get a time of sixty to eighty minutes.
- The remaining time can be utilised to solve Physics, English and Logical Reasoning.
Get Computer Friendly: Solve as many BITSAT online test series as you can. These mock tests not only improve your skills at attempting the paper but also train you to sit in front of a computer for three hours without a break.
BITSAT 2021 Preparation: Reference Books
Here is the complete list of important books for BITSAT 2021 for all subjects of the exam.
Physics Books for BITSAT 2021
- Concepts of Physics by H C Verma Vol 1 and Vol 2
- Arihant Physics by D C Pandey
- Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov
- Advanced level Physics by Nelson and Parker
- Fundamentals of Physics Resnick, Halliday, Walker
Chemistry Books for BITSAT 2021
- Atkins' Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
- Inorganic Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Physical Chemistry by N Awasthi
- Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis
- Organic Chemistry by M S Chauhan
Mathematics Books for BITSAT 2021
- Class XI & XII by R D Sharma
- Differential Calculus by Arihant
- Integral Calculus by Arihant
- Higher Algebra by Hall Knight Bernard-child
- Problems in Calculus of One Variable Algebra by I A Maron
Books for English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning
- BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning by Disha Experts
- The Pearson Complete Guide to the BITSAT (English) by One Learn Education
- Wren and Martin
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
BITS, Pilani, conducts the BITSAT exam in two shifts. The timings for the morning session are from 9 AM to 12 PM, and others are from 2 PM to 5 PM in the afternoon session. Candidates can select the BITSAT slot timings using the BITSAT slot booking system.
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Answered a week ago
If students forget to book their BITSAT exam slot, then authorities will automatically allot them from available slots. Once slots are allotted, candidates cannot request authorities to change it. Candidates are advised to complete slot booking themselves.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
BITS Pilani announces the BITSAT test city allotment to let students know their allotted test centres. After checking their allotted test city, students can choose the preferred exam slot from the available ones at their centre. The exam slots have to be booked through the BITSAT slot booking facili
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Answered a week ago
The authorities allow students to choose their preferred exam date and timings for the exam via the BITSAT 2026 slot booking. In case candidates do not book their slots, the authorities will allot the slots at random.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
For session 1 and both sessions the BITSAT 2026 application form last date was March 19, 2026. The last date to submit the application form for session 2 is May 2, 2026. Students must apply before the last date otherwise, they will not be issued the admit card
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled from April 15 to 16, while the session 2 exam will be held from May 24 to 26, 2026. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be con
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The BITSAT 2026 exam dates have been revised. BITSAT will be conducted from April 15 to 16 for session 1 and from May 24 to 26 for session 2.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The authority revised the BITSAT 2026 application correction date for session 1. Registered candidates were able to access the edit window from March 21 to 22, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Through the BITSAT slot booking, candidates can choose their preferred exam date and shift timings. Though not compulsory, candidates are advised to book their slots for BITSAT. It will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Moreover, if a candidate fails to book their slots, the authorit
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Answered a month ago
BITSAT 2026 slot booking date for session 1 has been revised. BITSAT slot booking link is open from March 29 to 31. The authorities have announced the BITSAT slot booking date for session 2 is May 13 to 15.
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Admit Card - 10 Apr '26

What are the BITSAT exam slot timings?