How to prepare for BITSAT in 3 months?
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 ( BITSAT )
BITSAT 2026 Iteration-V Announcement
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Students aspiring for BITSAT 2021 can check the preparation tips below.
BITSAT, one of the toughest entrance exams in India, is likely to be conducted in June 2021 for admission to various UG courses offered at three BITS campuses. Every year around two lakh students appear in the exam for admission to BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, and Hyderabad Campus. The write-up below is intended to answer how to study for BITSAT 2021 in the last three months. Along with preparation tips, candidates can also check important books for BITSAT 2021 below.
BITSAT 2021 Preparation Tips
Candidates can check the important tips for the preparation of BITSAT below:
Strengthen Fundamental Concepts: Unlike JEE Main, BITSAT 2021 has more number of questions and tests speed and accuracy of students. While preparing for BITSAT, aspirants should not waste their time in solving lengthier questions rather focus on concept-based questions. Students must also have to remember formulas and equations at their fingertips as a good number of questions in the exam are formula based.
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Analyse Last Years’ Papers: The best way to prepare for BITSAT 2021 in the last three months is to analyse the past few year’s question papers to understand the paper pattern and overall difficulty level. It will help students to develop their strategy to attempt question papers and time management.
Focus on what you know: Don’t try to learn new topics and instead try to make the best of the topics you have already prepared. Trying to learn new topics may lead to errors in the exam and backfire since BITSAT has negative marking.
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Time-Management: Time Management is one of the most important aspects to score well in BITSAT 2021. Students must manage the time in a way that they may attempt all the questions and also have time to attempt bonus questions. Few tips in this regard are as below:
- Try to finish the Chemistry section within half an hour so that you can devote more time to other sections
- Mathematics being always lengthy may get a time of sixty to eighty minutes.
- The remaining time can be utilised to solve Physics, English and Logical Reasoning.
Get Computer Friendly: Solve as many BITSAT online test series as you can. These mock tests not only improve your skills at attempting the paper but also train you to sit in front of a computer for three hours without a break.
BITSAT 2021 Preparation: Reference Books
Here is the complete list of important books for BITSAT 2021 for all subjects of the exam.
Physics Books for BITSAT 2021
- Concepts of Physics by H C Verma Vol 1 and Vol 2
- Arihant Physics by D C Pandey
- Problems in General Physics by I E Irodov
- Advanced level Physics by Nelson and Parker
- Fundamentals of Physics Resnick, Halliday, Walker
Chemistry Books for BITSAT 2021
- Atkins' Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry by J D Lee
- Inorganic Chemistry by O P Tandon
- Physical Chemistry by N Awasthi
- Organic Chemistry by Paula Bruice Yurkanis
- Organic Chemistry by M S Chauhan
Mathematics Books for BITSAT 2021
- Class XI & XII by R D Sharma
- Differential Calculus by Arihant
- Integral Calculus by Arihant
- Higher Algebra by Hall Knight Bernard-child
- Problems in Calculus of One Variable Algebra by I A Maron
Books for English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning
- BITSAT English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning by Disha Experts
- The Pearson Complete Guide to the BITSAT (English) by One Learn Education
- Wren and Martin
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Aspirants with Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 can only apply for BE Environmental & Sustainability and BPharm courses of BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus. For all other BE specialisations, PCM is required. Aspirants must pass BITSAT for admission in BE and BPharm courses.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 weeks ago
BITS Hyderabad BE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 211 to 286 in the second round. As per this round, CSE and Mathematics and Computing were the most competitive branches for admission.
Students can check the table below to know the branch-wise Round 2 cutoff for the above-mention
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you can get into BITS Pilani in the second round if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 for Round 2 ranged from 222 to 319. Students can check the table below to know the available courses.
| Course | BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences | 222 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences | 222 |
| B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability, Pilani Campus | 222 |
| B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 231 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry | 234 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 238 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics | 239 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering, Pilani Campus | 241 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics | 243 |
| B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering | 245 |
| B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 246 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | 248 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Semiconductor and Nanoscience | 250 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
For the General AI category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 202 to 314 in the fouth round. So, the minimum score needed was 202.
See below to know the minimum score needed for each branch for the General AI category. Please note that other categories, rounds, courses, branches, etc,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 was released for Round 4 admission to several UG programmes, like BE and Integrated MSc programmes. The overall cutoff ranged from 202 to 314.
As per this range, the hardest course for admission was BE in Computer Science, with the minimum score being 315. Hence, students wh
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad offers scholarship based on BITSAT rank. The institute offers Tuition-blind admissions for Top 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to INR 20 Lacs will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a mi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, BITS Pilani offer scholarship based on BITSAT scores. This scholarship is offered to 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to INR 20 Lacs will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 at BITS Pilani.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, students cannot get admisison without BITSAT. The final selection is based on BITSAT scores. The institute may accept other national level entrance exams. To get more information, students must visit the official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The possibilities of getting admission to the BITS Hyderabad BPharma course with 230 marks are lower. To get admission to the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, students are required to appear in BITSAT. The last year cutoff was 151, and in 2024 it was 161. Students have to score more than 151 to get adm
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
To get admission to the BE course at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, students are required to appear in BITSAT. As per previous years' cutoff stats, it has been analysed that the minimum scores are between 230 and 250. But with 250 marks, the chances are less of getting selected.
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Contributor-Level 10
I am a PCB passout. Can I apply for BITSAT for BITS Pilani Hyderabad admissions?