BITSAT 2027
● 2027 — TO BE ANNOUNCED CONDUCTED BY BITS PILANILast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official BITS Pilani notification
BITSAT is the admission test for the Integrated First Degree programmes of BITS Pilani at its Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. The last completed cycle is BITSAT-2026 (Session 1: 15–16 April 2026; Session 2: 25–27 May 2026). No BITSAT-2027 brochure or dates had been published on the official admissions site as of 23 Oct 2026, so the details below are from the official BITSAT-2026 Brochure, labelled as the previous cycle.
BITSAT 2027 — Key Dates
Nothing for 2027 has been announced yet. The 2026 dates at the bottom show the usual schedule shape.
| BITSAT-2027 brochure / notification | To be announced |
|---|---|
| BITSAT-2027 application window | To be announced |
| BITSAT-2027 Session-1 test | To be announced |
| BITSAT-2027 Session-2 test | To be announced |
| Applications opened (previous cycle — closed) | 15 Dec 2025 — BITSAT-2026 |
| Session-1 test (previous cycle — closed) | 15 – 16 Apr 2026 — BITSAT-2026 |
| Session-2 test (previous cycle — closed) | 25 – 27 May 2026 — BITSAT-2026 |
| Admission iterations (previous cycle — closed) | Jun – Aug 2026 — BITSAT-2026 |
2027 dates will be published on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The 2026 brochure itself marked its dates "(Tentative)".
BITSAT Eligibility
From §3 of the BITSAT-2026 brochure (previous cycle — closed).
You need Class 12 under the 10+2 system from a recognised board, with at least five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Biology on the PCB route), one language and one more subject. For most B.E. and M.Sc. programmes the bar is strict: at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and at least 60% in each of the three subjects individually. For B.Pharm., B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engg. and M.Sc. Biological Sciences, Biology/Mathematics replaces Mathematics in that rule.
Only students appearing for Class 12 in the exam year, or who passed it in the previous year, were eligible (2026 or 2025 for BITSAT-2026); those who passed in 2024 or earlier were not. There is no age limit in the brochure, and students already enrolled in a BITS campus programme cannot appear. First-rank holders of State and Central boards get direct admission to the programme of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score.
- 75% aggregate in PCM with 60% in each subject (most programmes)
- Class 12 passed in the previous year or appearing in the exam year only
- No age limit · no domicile rule
- Board first-rank holders — direct admission
BITSAT Exam Pattern
Test format from the BITSAT-2026 brochure. 3 hours, no break, English only.
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I: Physics | 30 | 90 |
| Part II: Chemistry | 30 | 90 |
| Part III (a): English Proficiency | 10 | 30 |
| Part III (b): Logical Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Part IV: Mathematics or Biology | 40 | 120 |
| Total | 130 | 390 |
Each correct answer fetches 3 marks; each wrong answer loses 1 mark. If you attempt all 130 questions with time left, you may opt for 12 extra questions (3 each from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology and Logical Reasoning) — after opting in, you cannot go back and correct the 130.
BITSAT Syllabus — What to Study
Topic headings from Annexure-1 of the BITSAT-2026 brochure; BITS advises NCERT textbooks for the contents.
Physics
- 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
Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Periodicity and Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Physical and Chemical Equilibria
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics (incl. Surface Chemistry)
- Hydrogen and s-block elements
- p-, d- and f-block elements
- Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons
- Stereochemistry
- Organic Compounds with Functional Groups (O & N)
- Biological, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
- Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry
Mathematics (Part IV option)
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Probability
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Linear Programming
- Mathematical Modelling
English & Logical Reasoning
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Composition
- Verbal Reasoning — analogy, classification, series, deduction, chart logic
- Nonverbal Reasoning — pattern perception, figure formation, paper cutting, figure matrix, rule detection
Biology (Part IV option)
- Diversity in Living World
- Cell: The Unit of Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Structure and Function — Plants
- Structure and Function — Animals
- Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants
- Reproduction and Development in Humans
- Ecology and Environment
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and its Applications
BITSAT Photo & Signature Size
Read this carefully — the official brochure does not prescribe upload sizes for this exam.
At the test centre, BITS takes your fingerprint and photograph and matches them at admission. We do not publish size figures the official brochure does not contain — the free resizer below prepares standard exam sizes.
How to Apply for BITSAT
Applications for 2027 are To be announced. The 2026 process on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in was:
- 1Register on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in — accept the data consent, verify by OTP, and enter your ID-proof details. Your personal details must match your Aadhaar Card.
- 2Fill the application form: personal and academic details, Session-1 or BOTH sessions, and three test-city preferences.
- 3Upload the photograph and signature, preview, accept the declaration and pay the fee online. Take a printout of the filled form.
- 4Book your test date and slot in the slot-booking window (otherwise the system auto-allocates), then download the Hall Ticket.
- 5Separately apply for admission: submit the admission application with your Class XII marks and programme preferences — merit and iterations are based on that form plus your BITSAT score.
2026 fee, India/Nepal centres: one session ₹3,600 (male) / ₹3,100 (female or transgender); both sessions ₹5,600 / ₹4,600. Dubai centre: ₹7,250 / ₹9,250. Non-refundable. The 2027 fee is To be announced.
Documents Required — With Sizes
From the BITSAT-2026 brochure. No file sizes for uploads are stated in the brochure.
- Photograph and signature uploads in the online form Size not prescribed in the brochure
- Aadhaar Card — application details must match it, and you must carry it to the test centre
- Class XII marks and marksheet — uploaded with the separate admission application (mandatory if your marksheet was already issued)
- Hall Ticket — downloaded from the admissions website and carried to the centre
BITSAT Cut-off Scores — Last Official Table (2022-23)
BITS Pilani does not publish a cut-off table in the brochure; the rows below are a selection from the most recent table published on bitsadmission.com (academic year 2022-23, maximum marks 390). It shows how competitive each campus is — it is not the 2026 cut-off.
| Campus | Programme | Cut-off score |
|---|---|---|
| Pilani | B.E. Computer Science | 320 |
| Pilani | B.E. Electronics & Communication | 279 |
| Pilani | B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 258 |
| Pilani | B.E. Mechanical | 223 |
| Pilani | B.E. Chemical | 191 |
| Pilani | B.E. Civil | 167 |
| Goa (K K Birla) | B.E. Computer Science | 286 |
| Goa (K K Birla) | B.E. Electronics & Communication | 256 |
| Hyderabad | B.E. Computer Science | 279 |
| Hyderabad | B.E. Electronics & Communication | 252 |
| Hyderabad | B.E. Civil | 158 |
| Pilani | B.Pharm. | 125 |
Full official table on bitsadmission.com. Where more candidates sit at a cut-off score than there are seats, BITS applies its "bracketing" rule using PCM scores.
BITSAT — Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts BITSAT and where do I apply?
BITS Pilani. The only official admissions website named in the brochure is admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in (brochure site: bitsadmission.com). The brochure warns against anyone else claiming to offer admission.
Has BITSAT-2027 been announced?
No. As of 23 Oct 2026 there was no BITSAT-2027 brochure or schedule on the official sites; all 2027 dates are To be announced. The last completed cycle is BITSAT-2026.
What marks do I need in Class 12 for BITSAT?
For most B.E./M.Sc. programmes, 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 60% in each of the three subjects (for B.Pharm., B.E. Environmental & Sustainability and M.Sc. Biological Sciences, Biology/Mathematics replaces Mathematics in that rule). Only candidates who passed Class 12 in the previous year or are appearing in the exam year were eligible.
How many times can I attempt BITSAT, and which score counts?
A maximum of two times in a year — Session-1 and Session-2. If you appear twice, the higher of the two scores is considered for admission.
What is the BITSAT pattern and marking?
130 MCQs in 3 hours: Physics 30, Chemistry 30, English Proficiency 10, Logical Reasoning 20, Mathematics or Biology 40 — 390 marks in total, +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer, in English only. Attempting all 130 unlocks 12 optional extra questions.
What was the BITSAT application fee?
For India/Nepal centres in 2026: one session ₹3,600 (male) / ₹3,100 (female or transgender); both sessions ₹5,600 / ₹4,600. Dubai centre: ₹7,250 for one session and ₹9,250 for both. The fee was non-refundable.
Is applying for the test the same as applying for admission at BITS?
No. Besides appearing in BITSAT, you must separately submit the admission application with your Class XII marks and programme preferences (29 April – 1 June 2026 in the 2026 cycle); the merit list for admission is prepared from that form plus your BITSAT score. Board first-rank holders get direct admission irrespective of their BITSAT score, subject to eligibility.