BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 ( BITSAT )

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Updated on Nov 9, 2025 23:54 IST

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BITSAT 2026 exam pattern will be available soon. Candidates can check details about how the entrance exam will be conducted through BITSAT exam pattern. During preparation, students have to know how exam will be conducted so that they are prepared to do well. BITSAT 2026 will be held as an online test. During the 3 hour exam, candidates will have to attempt 130 objective questions from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English and Logical Reasoning. Students should check marking scheme of exam carefully. Along with pattern, BITSAT 2026 syllabus should also be carefully checked. Read to know more about BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026.

Table of content
  • BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Division of Questions
  • Highlights of BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • 12 Additional Questions in BITSAT 2026 Question Paper
  • BITSAT 2026 Syllabus
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BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The authorities will release the BITSAT 2026 exam pattern soon. Candidates can check the previous year's exam pattern details given below for reference. Once released, the BITSAT exam pattern 2026 will be available here.

BITSAT Exam Pattern

Particulars Details

Examination mode

Online, i.e., Computer-Based Test

Duration

3 Hours

Medium of Exam

English

Type of Questions

Objective MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics/ Biology

Total Number of Questions

130

Marking Scheme

For every correct answer: +3 marks
For every incorrect answer: -1 mark

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total duration of the BITSAT exam?
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BITSAT exam pattern is released online. Students will have to answer all questions in 3 hours. No extra time will be allowed.

Q:   Is there negative marking in BITSAT?
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According to BITSAT exam pattern, there is negative marking. For every wrong answer, one mark will be cut. Students should be careful while choosing questions to answer during exam.

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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Division of Questions

From the given table, the candidates can check the section-wise number of questions that have to be attempted during the BITSAT exam.

Sections Subjects No. of Questions

Part I

Physics

30

Part II

Chemistry

30

Part III

English Proficiency

10

Logical Reasoning

20

Part IV

Mathematics/Biology (BPharma)

40

Total Number of Questions

130

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many sessions are held for BITSAT?
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BITSAT is held annually in two sessions. The first session is held tentatively in May and the second session in June 2026. Students can attempt one or both sessions of BITSAT to be eligible for admission. If both sessions are attempted, then the best score will be considered.

Q:   What is the division of questions in BITSAT pattern?
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The BITSAT question paper is divided into four section. For the Mathematics/Biology section, there will be 40 questions. Physics and Chemistry will have 30 questions in each section. Logical Reasoning will have 20 and English Proficiency will have 10 questions. There will 130 questions in the question paper.

Q:   How many questions will be present in the BITSAT paper?
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In BITSAT, students have to answer 130 objective questions. Each question will have four options. Correct one has to be selected. If all questions are finished before time, then additional 12 questions will be given to students to solve for extra marks.

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Highlights of BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The total duration of the BITSAT 2026 paper will be 3 hours. BITSAT 2026 will be held as a computer-based test. The paper will consist of multiple-choice questions. Each question will have four options, and only one answer will be correct. Students will be able to change their answers to a question at any given point. Incorrect answers will be negatively marked. There will be no time limit on when a student will have to complete each section of the exam. Questions in the BITSAT paper will be selected randomly from a large question bank, so each candidate receives a different set of questions. Candidates who complete 130 questions in the 3-hour duration will get a chance to solve 12 extra questions. On completion of the exam, the candidates will be provided with their BITSAT score immediately.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BITSAT 2026 exam date?
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BITSAT 2026 exam date will be released soon. Authorities will conduct BITSAT in two sessions. First session is expected to held in May 2026 and second session in June 2026. Students can attempt one of both exam sessions. BITSAT will be held as an online test.

Q:   How are the answers marked in the BITSAT exam?
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According to BITSAT exam pattern, every correct answer will be given 3 marks. Maximum marks for BITSAT is 390. For every wrong answer, one mark will be cut. Since there is negative marking, students should be careful while selecting questions to answer.

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12 Additional Questions in BITSAT 2026 Question Paper

12 additional questions are given to the students who complete the examination before time. For the additional questions, the students will not be given any extra time. The questions will be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning sections. Once students start the additional questions, they cannot edit their previous answers.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is extra time given for the 12 BITSAT additional questions?
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Students will not be given any extra time to complete 12 additional questions in BITSAT paper. Additional questions have to be solved within 3 hours. These will only be provided if students complete 130 original questions before exam ends.

Q:   How are the BITSAT additional questions divided?
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Students will be given 12 additional questions if they finish all 130 questions within 3 hours. Three questions will be available from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and Logical Reasoning. Students will not be able to go back to previously answered 130 questions, once they start solving additional questions.

Q:   How can I attempt the BITSAT additional questions?
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BITSAT additional questions will be available for students if they finish answering all 130 questions and still have time left. No additional time will be given to complete additional 12 questions. This allows students to score extra marks in exam.

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BITSAT 2026 Syllabus

BITSAT 2026 syllabus will be released online. Candidates are also advised to check the syllabus while preparing for the upcoming entrance examination. Through the syllabus, the candidates will be able to understand which subjects, units and topics have to be studied. BITSAT syllabus will consist of topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Logical Reasoning, similar to the level of 11th and 12th standard qualifying entrance exam. Knowing the syllabus will allow the candidates to know how to prepare for the examination.

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Q:   Will the BITSAT 2026 syllabus be revised?
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BITS Pilani has not announced any details about revision of BITSAT 2026 syllabus. If any changes are made, details will be announced officially at website. Students should check previous year's syllabus for now, to prepare for upcoming examination.

Q:   Which subjects are included in the BITSAT syllabus?
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To prepare for BITSAT, students will have to study topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. BITSAT syllabus will check aptitude of students in given subjects so they are asked to study them carefully while preparing for exam.

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GasesKinetic Theory of Ideal GasOverviewPeriodic and Oscillatory MotionSimple PendulumSimple Harmonic MotionOverviewSpeed of a Travelling WaveDisplacement Relation in a Progressive WaveSuperposition PrincipleBeatsReflection of WavesKinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated MotionInstantaneous Velocity and SpeedOverviewAccelerationResolution of VectorsVector Addition by Analytical MethodScalars and VectorsMultiplication of Vectors by Real NumbersAddition and Subtraction of VectorsOverviewProjectile MotionMotion in a PlaneConservation of MomentumEquilibrium of a ParticleCircular MotionCommon Forces in MechanicsSolving Problems in MechanicsConservation of Mechanical EnergyPotential Energy of SpringPowerKinetic EnergyCollisionWorkConcept of Potential EnergyMoment of InertiaOverviewCentre of MassVector Product of Two VectorsTorque and Angular MomentumMotion of Centre of MassEquilibrium of a Rigid BodyOverviewAngular Velocity and Relation with Linear VelocityDynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed AxisKinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed AxisAngular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed AxisKeplers LawOverviewEscape SpeedEarth SatellitesEnergy of an Orbiting SatelliteStress Strain CurveElastic ModuliApplications of Elastic Behaviour of MaterialsSurface TensionBernoulli PrinciplePressure in FluidsViscosityStreamline FlowForces between Multiple ChargesConductors and InsulatorsBasic Properties of Electric ChargeElectric ChargeElectric Charge and FieldElectric FluxElectric Charge and FieldElectric Field LinesContinuous Charge DistributionInterference Light Waves Youngs ExperimentRefraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens PrincipleRefraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens PrincipleEinstein Photoelectric TheoryPhotoelectric Effect Wave Theory LightPhotoelectric EffectElectron EmissionOverviewBohr Model of Hydrogen AtomRadioactivityPhysics Nuclei OverviewSize of NucleusBinding EnergyNuclear EnergySemiconductor Devices OverviewSemiconductor Devices OverviewSemiconductor 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Voltage Applied to an InductorAC Voltage applied to a CapacitorAC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuitRepresentation of AC Current and Voltage by VectorElectromagnetic SpectrumElectromagnetic WavesDisplacement CurrentTotal Internal ReflectionRefraction through a PrismOptical InstrumentsDerivation of Lens FormulaReflection of Light by Spherical MirrorsRefraction at Spherical Surface and by LensesDerive Equation of Motion by Calculus methodAlternating Current OverviewMole Concept and Molar MassSTOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONSPercentage CompositionLaws of Chemical CombinationAtomic and Molecular MassesProperties of Matter and their MeasurementImportance of ChemistryOverviewOverviewAtomic ModelsDiscovery of Sub Atomic ParticlesTowards Quantum Mechanical Model of AtomQuantum Mechanical Model of AtomElectronic Configuration Types of ElementsPeriodic Table Electronic Configuration of ElementPeriodic Trends in Properties of ElementsGenesis of Periodic ClassificationNomenclature of Elements with Atomic NumbersPresent Form of Periodic TableChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureHybridizationValence Bond TheoryMolecular Orbital TheoryHydrogen BondingIonic or Electrovalent BondKossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical BondingBond ParametersBonding in Homonuclear Diatomic MoleculesVSEPR TheoryApplications of Chemical BondingEquilibrium ProcessesHomogeneous EquilibriaFactors Affecting EquilibriaApplications of Equilibrium ConstantIonization of Acids and BasesIonic Equilibrium in SolutionEquilibrium in Chemical ProcessesSolubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble SaltsHeter Heterogeneous EquilibriaOxidation NumberClassification of Organic CompoundsIsomerismNomenclature of Organic CompoundsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Analysis of Organic CompoundsOverviewStructural Representations of Organic CompoundsFundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction MechanismTetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic CompoundsMethods of Purification of Organic 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Students should check expected BITSAT cutoff to know score range they need to have a chance for admission into their preference. Knowing score range will help students prepare accordingly for exam as they now have a goal set for themselves.

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Nidhi Chaudhary

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The campus-wise BITSAT cutoff will be released by the BITS Pilani authorities. The cutoff scores can be checked online at bitsadmission.com. Students are advised to check the previous years' cutoffs carefully to know the score range that is required to have higher chances of admission in their prefe

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Rachit Chauhan

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Students will not be able to confirm their allotment if they meet the BITSAT cutoff. However, they will have higher admission chances to their choice of course and campus. Since the allotment process will consider other factors too along with cutoff, the students will know their admission status aft

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Shiksha Garg

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Answered 2 months ago

The official date for the BITSAT direct admission registration will be announced soon. Board toppers who meet the basic eligibility criteria can register for the direct admissions. No BITSAT score will be needed by the board toppers to secure a seat in the BITS campuses.

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Nikita Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the students will be able to pay the BITSAT counselling fee offline. To make the offline payment, the students will have to pay through cash at any ICICI bank branch, along with a generated pay-in slip. Online payment methods are also available.

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Jasleen Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

Students will have to pay BITSAT counselling fee. To be registered for counselling, a fee of INR 1000 has to be paid. If students fail to pay fee before final date, then they will not be considered for admission.

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Nishtha Panda

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Students who are applying through reservation will have to submit their category certificate. If they fail to submit certificate, then they will not be allowed to take admission through reservation quota. Students have to keep their documents ready for verification.

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Neha Anand

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

No, the students will not be able to verify their documents online for BITSAT admission. Once allotted, they will have to report to their respective campus to submit their documents for verification. All of the required documents have to be submitted, otherwise their admission will be cancelled.

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Sumridhi Dhyani

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

After seat allotment, candidates have to confirm their admission by verifying their documents. They will have to submit 10th and 12th class marksheet, counselling letter, result, category certificate and more. If documents are not verified, their admission will be cancelled.

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Saakshi Varsha Lama

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Final date to submit choice preferences for BITSAT counselling will be announced soon. Students should submit their preferences soon as possible. After last date, authorities will not accept any more preferences. Facility to submit course and campus preference will be available online.

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