BITSAT Qualifying Marks 2026: Check Branch-wise & Campus-wise Cutoffs

The total marks for BITSAT 2026 is 390 marks. But what are the BITSAT passing marks out of this? Check the BITSAT qualifying marks for general, EWS, SC & ST. Know the BITSAT 2026 qualifying marks for CSE, ECE, etc at BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad and know your admission chances.

BITSAT 2026 Qualifying Marks: Aspirants preparing for the upcoming BITSAT exam often wonder what is the BITSAT qualifying marks?. This is because the BITSAT cutoffs for each campus and course are announced as marks. Students must take note that there is no BITSAT passing marks. Any candidate who scores equal to or more than the BITSAT 2026 cutoff will be eligible for admission. The authorities decide this score based on the performance of all students and the BITSAT seat matrix.

BITS, Pilani announces the BITSAT cutoffs after the conclusion of the counselling process. It represents the minimum scores at which students got admission into a particular course and campus and is often referred as the qualifying marks. Apart from this, there is also a qualifying mark in class 12th or a qualifying exam for admission to the institute. The Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is among the most competitive exams in India. Thus, Students must check the qualifying marks trends to know the minimum marks for admission to their preferred course and target those scores.

What is BITSAT Qualifying Marks?

The BITSAT qualifying marks are the minimum scores required by a candidate to be considered for admission to the BITS campuses. BITSAT admission depends on campus-wise and programme-wise cutoffs. Cutoffs vary every year and are based on several factors. BITSAT does not announce a fixed qualifying mark like JEE Main; instead, the cutoff varies for each branch and campus.

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BITSAT Eligibility Criteria

There is also an academic qualifying mark for admission through BITSAT. Candidates must ensure to meet the BITSAT 2026 eligibility criteria for admission. Candidates failing to meet these board requirements, even with a high BITSAT score, will not be eligible for admission. The qualifying marks in class 12th are as given below.

• Minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (for B.Pharm) in Class 12.
• Minimum 60% marks in each subject Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology individually.

How BITSAT Cutoffs Are Determined

BITSAT cutoff scores are influenced by multiple factors. These factors are as follows:

• Number of applicants: More applicants generally increase cutoff scores.
• Exam difficulty level: Easier papers often push cutoffs higher.
• Seat availability: Limited seats in popular programs (CSE, ECE) raise cutoff demands.
• Performance trends of candidates across sessions.

Previous Year BITSAT Qualifying Marks

Below is the BITSAT 2025 (General All-India) for the Pilani campus for a few popular courses.

Also Read: BITSAT Marks vs Branch (2020-25): Previous Year Trends, Campus & Course Wise Cutoffs

BITSAT Cutoff Trends

Candidates can check the past year cutoff trends for BITSAT course-wise for all three campuses. BITS, Pilani releases the BITSAT cutoff for admission to each programme and institute.

BITSAT Cutoffs - Pilani Campus

BITSAT Cutoffs - Goa Campus

BITSAT Cutoffs - Hyderabad Campus

What Is a Good BITSAT Score?

A good score in BITSAT is very subjective. The authority conducts the BITSAT exam for a total of 390 marks. A good score in BITSAT can be very different based on the course and campus. Here, we have mentioned a tentative range of what is a good score in BITSAT.

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• 300+ –> Strong score for many core branches. 
• 320+ –> Competitive for top programs across campuses. 
• 350+ –> Excellent score with high chances for CSE at Pilani.