BITSAT 2025 Shift 1 (26 June Morning): Exam Review, Analysis & Student Feedback

The morning shift of BITSAT 2025 on June 26 was a well-rounded test, but it leaned slightly towards being time-consuming due to the lengthy calculations in Physics and Mathematics.

Exam Overview – BITSAT 2025 Shift 1 (June 26 Morning)

Based on inputs from multiple students and feedback from test-takers across online forums and communities, the exam stayed mostly aligned with the official BITSAT syllabus as outlined by BITS Pilani. You can refer to the official syllabus and pattern here: BITSAT 2025 Official Syllabus & Exam Pattern.

Mathematics

Maths remained heavily conceptual and time-intensive. Students pointed out that while the questions were from standard topics, the volume of steps involved in each problem ate into time.

Topics Reported:

• Probability & Permutations: 3–4 questions, mainly on classical and conditional probability.
• Differential Equations: Up to 4 questions, including solving linear DE and applying Newton-Leibniz theorem.
• Limits and Continuity: Questions featured concepts like L'Hôpital’s Rule and function behavior.
• Vectors & 3D Geometry: Covered standard applications like the projection of vectors and the equation of planes.
• Straight Lines & Circles: Several questions focused on finding tangents and feet of perpendiculars.
• Conics & Area under Curve: Conceptual but not overly difficult.
• Underrepresented Topics: Very few or no questions from Matrices, Determinants, and AOD.

Student Sentiment: Scoring for those with good speed and practice. Many students ran out of time, even though the questions were doable. Emphasis was clearly on application and multi-step calculations rather than tricky logic.

Physics

Physics was labeled as "doable but lengthy" with a clear preference for Mechanics. The section followed BITSAT's typical approach—less memory-based, more application-heavy.

Topics Highlighted:

• Mechanics: Core of the paper. Topics like Newton’s Laws of Motion (NLM), Kinematics (including relative motion), and Work-Energy were dominant.
• Units & Dimensions: 4–5 tricky questions appeared, testing dimensional analysis and unit conversions.
• SHM: Moderate weightage with straightforward application problems.
• Modern Physics & Electrodynamics: Surprisingly, these areas were underrepresented, with only 1–2 questions from Capacitors, Ray Optics, and Magnetism.

Student Sentiment: Though the paper did not deviate from the syllabus, many questions required multiple steps and careful analysis. Mechanics-heavy papers have become a trend in BITSAT 2025.

Chemistry

The Chemistry section leaned heavily toward Physical and Inorganic, with Organic Chemistry almost absent except for a few name-reaction-based and isomerism questions.

Key Topics:

• Physical Chemistry: Questions from Ionic Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Redox, and Mole Concept dominated. About 10–12 questions were numerical or formula-driven.
• Inorganic Chemistry: NCERT-aligned content including Coordination Compounds, Periodic Properties, Atomic Structure, and Chemical Bonding.
• Organic Chemistry: Just 5–6 questions, mainly from reaction mechanisms and basic structure-based topics.

Student Sentiment: Very theory-driven, but aligned well with NCERT and BITSAT's known emphasis on factual accuracy. Students who revised the Physical formulas and practiced numerical questions were better prepared.

Read: How to Crack BITSAT Second Attempt Like a Pro

English

English offered relief, as expected. It stuck closely to BITSAT’s typical style, which includes basic comprehension and vocabulary.

Question Types:

• Synonyms/Antonyms (5 questions)
• Sentence Correction and Grammar
• Reading Comprehension: Short and moderately challenging

Student Sentiment: This was a scoring section. Most students finished it quickly and used the saved time for tougher Physics or Maths problems.

Logical Reasoning

This section offered a standard mix of question types but had a few curveballs. Patterns and shapes dominated.

Topics Covered:

• 5–6 Figure-based questions
• 5–6 Shape and pattern reasoning questions
• 3–4 Number Series problems
• 2–3 Alphabet or word coding type questions

Student Sentiment: Moderate overall. Most questions were solvable, but some required extra mental focus and logic. Preparation with previous-year mock tests helped students navigate it smoothly.

Final Thoughts

• The paper stayed well within the official BITSAT syllabus (link here).
• Physics and Maths were time-intensive and mechanics/calculus-heavy.
• Chemistry required factual accuracy more than concept trickery.
• English and LR sections continued to be the best scoring opportunities.

Pro Tip for Upcoming Shifts:

Use English and LR to your advantage for quick marks. Prioritize mechanics and differential equations in your revision. Don't skip NCERTs for Chemistry—they’re still your best bet for BITSAT! You should also read the blog on Understanding BITSAT Cutoffs.