BITSAT 2026 – Complete Exam Guide

Eligibility, Important Dates, Exam Pattern & Admission Insights

Officially conducted by BITS Pilani

Important Dates

Application Opens

Around December 15, 2025

Application Deadline (Session 1)

16 March 2026

BITSAT Session 1 Exam

April 15 - 17, 2026

BITSAT Session 2 Registration

Around April 20 - May 2, 2026

BITSAT Session 2 Exam

May 24 - 26, 2026

Admit Card Release

April/May 2026

Results

June 2026

Key Exam Information

Conducting Authority

BITS Pilani

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (Online)

Eligibility

Class 12 with PCM/PCB - Min. 75% aggregate

Number of Attempts

Two Sessions Available

Exam Centers

Multiple cities across India & Abroad

Application Fee

₹3,400 (Male) / ₹2,900 (Female)

BITSAT Exam Pattern Overview

Section	Number of Questions	Marks per Question
Physics	40	3
Chemistry	40	3
Mathematics / Biology	45	3
English Proficiency	15	3
Logical Reasoning	10	3
Total Questions	150	—

Important Points:

✓ Total Marks: 450
✓ Exam Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes)
✓ Bonus Questions: 12 extra questions if time permits
✓ Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect
✓ Negative Marking: Yes (1 mark deducted per wrong answer)

Past Trends & Insights

BITS Pilani Campus Cut-off Range

Typically 350-390+ marks for top branches (CSE, EEE, ECE)
BITS Goa Campus Cut-off Range

Typically 330-370+ marks for popular branches
BITS Hyderabad Campus Cut-off Range

Typically 320-360+ marks for core engineering
Number of Test Takers

Approximately 2.5-3 lakh students appear annually
Difficulty Level Trend

Moderate to High - Questions test conceptual clarity
Key Success Factor

Speed + Accuracy: BITSAT rewards quick problem-solving with strong fundamentals

Why BITSAT is Unique

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No Reservation Policy - Pure Merit

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Emphasis on Speed & Accuracy

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Flexibility in Branch Change

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International Exposure

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