BITSAT 2018 Syllabus: Phy, Chem, Maths, English & Logical Reasoning

BITSAT Syllabus 2018 has been announced by BITS Pilani with the release of the notification. The syllabus covers questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 of Science stream. The exam also consists of questions based on English and Logical Reasoning. Candidates should prepare in accordance with the syllabus of BITSAT to ace the exam like a pro. 

The following article encompasses the important topics of all the subjects, preparation books, brief of exam pattern and weightage-wise syllabus of BITSAT. You can download the detailed syllabus of each subject from the links given below. Read on the following article to comprehend the BITSAT Syllabus.

• BITSAT Syllabus for Mathematics consists of 45 questions. This section can be said moderate to difficult on the scale of level of difficulty of exam.
• BITSAT Syllabus for Biology includes 30 chapters from the CBSE syllabi of both class 11 and 12. In the Biology section, the topics from Class 11 hold more weightage than those of class 12. We infer that the maximum questions come from principles of inheritance and variation followed by molecular basis of inheritance and morphology of flowering plants. 
• BITSAT Syllabus for Chemistry consists of 18 major topics which dominate the section with most of the questions. The maximum questions are asked from chemical bonding and molecular structure followed by equilibrium and hydrocarbons. 
• BITSAT Syllabus for Physics comprises 23 chapters. This section is considered one of the toughest thresholds in BITSAT by many of the aspirants. Most of the questions are asked from Current Electricity, Semi- Co nductors and laws of motion. 
• BITSAT Syllabus for English This section is sub-divided into two more sections- English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. This section consists of 45 questions from English Proficiency and 10 questions from Logical Reasoning.

BITSAT Syllabus for Physics        

Physics section is the toughest section as claimed by candidates appearing for the exam. Here are few important key points about BITSAT Physics Syllabus:

• There are a total of 40 MCQs in Physics section which carry 120 marks.
• Maximum weightage is given to Mechanical properties followed by Current Electricity as inferred by the previous year analysis.
• Less number of questions are asked from Kinematics, AC and Waves.

The following table depicts the approximate weightage of questions in BITSAT Physics:

Physics Sample Questions for BITSAT

Given below are few sample questions to aid the preparation of this section:

1. Which phenomenon explains the shifting of galaxies from each other?

(a) Red shift              (c) Black hole

(b) white dwarf          (d) Neutron star

2. Sound waves in air are always longitudinal because

(a) the density of air is very small                                                              (c) air does not have modulus of rigidity

(b) this is an inherent characteristics of sound waves in all media            (d) air is a mixture of several gases

3. The equation of progressive wave is given by Y=sin[π(t/5-x/9) +π/6] cm. Which one of the following is correct?

(a) v = 5 cm/sec         (c) A = 0.04 cm         

(b) = 18 cm                (d) f = 50 Hz

4. The acceleration due to gravity g and the mean density of earth are related by relation

(a) ρ =g÷G×4/3πRg^3            (c) ρ= g÷G×3/4πRg^3           

(b) ρ = g÷G×4/3πRg               (d) none of these

5. The escape velocity of a particle does not depend upon

(a) mass of projectile           (c) g    

(b) radius of earth                (d) none of these

6. Which of the quantities can be written in SI units as kg-m^2 A^–2 sec^–3?

(a) resistance            (c) capacitance

(b) inductance           (d) magnetic flux

BITSAT Syllabus for Chemistry

Most of the candidates consider Chemistry as the easy one. To help you out, here we are representing a table consists of BITSAT Syllabus for Chemistry with the approximate weightage of questions asked in the exam:

• There are again 40 questions in Chemistry section from topics of NCERT Class XI and XII Science Syllabus
• Basic Concepts of Chemistry and p Block elements hold the maximum weightage in the exam
• Equilibrium and Adlehydes, Ketones and Carboxyclic Acids hold the similar weightage and are important topics in the exam
• Topics from Physical Chemistry such as Solid State, States of Matter and Solutions hold less weightage in BITSAT.

Chemistry Sample Questions for BITSAT

Given below are few sample questions asked in Chemistry section of BITSAT:

1. Number of n electrons present in naphthalene is:

(a) 4     (c) 10

(b) 6     (d) 14

2.The low density of ice compared to water is due to:

(a) hydrogen bonding interactions             (c) dipole induced dipole interactions

(b) dibble-dipole interactions                     (d) induced dipole induced dipole interactions

3. A relation between vapour pressure and temperature is known as:

(a) gas equation                    (c) Claussius equation

(b) Clapeyron equation         (d) Claussius-Clapeyron equation

4. In a hydrogen atom, if the energy of an electron in the ground state is 13.6 eV, then that in the second excited state is:

(a) 1.51 eV      (c) 6.04 eV

(b) 3.4 eV        (d) 13.6 eV

5. Dacron is copolymer of:

(a) hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid         (c) ethylene and phthalic acid

(b) ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid              (d) styrene and 1, 3-butadiene

6. Neo-pentyl bromide on reaction with alc. KOH yields ______ as the major product.

(a) 2-Methyl-1-Butene         (c) 2-2-Dimethyl-1-propanol

(b) 2-Methyl-2-Butene         (d) 2-Methyl-2-Butanol

BITSAT Syllabus 2018: English & Logical Reasoning

• BITSAT Syllabus Part 3 is divided into two sections, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning.
• There are 10 and 15 questions based on Logical Reasoning and English Proficiency respectively.

English Proficiency

It is formulated to assess candidate’s general proficiency in English, knowledge of Basic Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Comprehensive Ability, and also their skills in effective writing. BITSAT 2018 syllabus for English Proficiency is as follows:

Logical Reasoning

• The test evaluates reasoning ability in verbal as well as nonverbal sectors.
• Candidates should be capable of thinking logically, analyzing the data accurately, comprehending relationships, detecting missing numbers or words, and applying rules to varied contexts.

BITSAT 2018 syllabus for Logical Reasoning is as follows:

BITSAT Syllabus for Maths 

Mathematics is trickiest and can be predicted as the most lengthy section of all. Here is the detailed BITSAT syllabus for Maths including all the important topics:

• Highest weightage as inferred from previous year analysis is given to Application of Derivatives, Sequence and Series and Circles.
• Permutations and Comibinations; Matrices and Determinants must be prepared well to score better in this section of BITSAT
• Complex Numbers, Statistics, Inverse Trignometry and Triangles need simple revision to score well.

BITSAT Syllabus for Biology

A total of 45 questions are asked from Biology section. The following table represents BITSAT Syllabus for Biology along with the approximate weightage of questions asked in BITSAT.

• Reproduction and Biological Classification dominates the section with maximum number of questions.
• Candidates must also focus on Biological Classification, Neural Control and Coordination, Photosynthesis, Microbes in Human Welfare and Chemical Coordination and Integration

BITSAT Exam Pattern 2018

BITSAT Exam Pattern will help candidates understand various important elements related to the entrance exam like nature of questions, marking scheme, subject-wise marks distribution, total number of questions, etc. and ace the exam. Here are some of the major highlights of BITSAT 2018:

• BITSAT is an online exam with objective type questions in English language.
• The questions in the exam have to be answered by using the mouse as the keyboard will be disabled during the exam.
• There are 4 sections in the exam namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology and English (Proficiency and Logical Reasoning).
• There are 150 questions in total to be solved in 3 hours.
• For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 

Check Here BITSAT Exam Pattern

BITSAT Preparation Books

There are a number of books available in the market to prepare for BITSAT exam. It is recommended to go through the syllabus and pattern of the exam at the onset of preparation. Here is a list of the most recommended BITSAT preparation books:

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College