BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Section, Duration

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

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Sep 3, 2026 23:41 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern: BITS Pilani, will release the BITSAT exam pattern in its official notification. Candidates will be able to check the BITSAT exam pattern 2027 on this page. The pattern will provide complete details on the exam duration, marking scheme, sections and more. The institute will conduct the BITSAT exam as a computer-based test for 3 hours.

Candidates will have to attempt 130 objective questions from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English and Logical Reasoning. Continue reading to know more about the BITSAT exam pattern 2027.

Table of contents
  • BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern
  • BITSAT Exam Pattern 2027: Division of Questions
  • BITSAT Total Marks & Marking Scheme
  • BITSAT 2027 Syllabus
  • BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern FAQs
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BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The BITSAT 2027 exam pattern will be released online through the official notification. Candidates can check the following table to know the highlights of the BITSAT exam pattern, which will help them understand the exam and its format in a better way.

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:   Is BITSAT held online?
A: 

BITS, Pilani, conducts the BITSAT exam in online mode as a computer-based test. Students have to report to the designated exam centre to appear for the test. Details on the exam date, timings and centre address will be provided on the BITSAT hall ticket.

Q:   What is the total duration of the BITSAT exam?
A: 

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?
A: 

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 2027: 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

Additional Questions in BITSAT

Students are given 12 additional questions if they finish exam before time. No extra time will be given for additional questions. Authorities will prepare questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Logical Reasoning sections. Once students start these additional questions, they cannot edit their previous answers.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the division of questions in BITSAT pattern?
A: 

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 sessions are held for BITSAT?
A: 

The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam was held from April 15 to 16. The session 2 exam was held from May 25 to 27, 2026. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be considered.

Q:   How many questions will be present in the BITSAT paper?
A: 

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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BITSAT Total Marks & Marking Scheme

An important aspect of the BITSAT test pattern is the marking scheme. The marking scheme covers the total marks, negative marks and the section-wise marks. Each correct answer fetches students +3 marks and for every wrong answer, they lose 1 mark. Thus, for 130 questions, the total marks become 390. Students must take a look at the following table to know the BITSAT exam pattern, section-wise.

Sections Subjects Marks

Part I

Physics

90

Part II

Chemistry

90

Part III

English Proficiency

30

Logical Reasoning

60

Part IV

Mathematics/Biology (BPharma)

120

Total Marks

390

 

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BITSAT 2027 Syllabus

The institute will announce the BITSAT 2027 syllabus along with the paper pattern on the official website. The syllabus mentions the subjects, units and topics that must be studied for the test. The BITSAT syllabus includes 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 exam. While the PCM subjects are familiar to those who are preparing for JEE Mains and other engineering entrances, the English and logical reasoning sections become the extra sections that require additional practice and fetch marks in the test.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the BITSAT 2026 syllabus revised?
A: 

BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2026 syllabus. There are no changes to the syllabus in comparison to the previous year. No new topics have been added, nor have any topics been removed from the BITSAT syllabus 2026. Students who are appearing for the exam must check the BITSAT exam syllabus to prepare for the test.

Q:   What are the areas that the students should focus on in BITSAT English proficiency section?
A: 

BITSAT evaluates the candidates’ language skills in English. Students should prepare sections like grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.

Q:   Which subjects are included in the BITSAT syllabus?
A: 

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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BITSAT 2027 Exam Pattern FAQs

Candidates can check the BITSAT paper pattern FAQs below.

Q:   How can I attempt the BITSAT additional questions?
A: 

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.

Q:   How are the BITSAT additional questions divided?
A: 

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:   Is extra time given for the 12 BITSAT additional questions?
A: 

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:   What is the BITSAT 2026 exam date?
A: 

The authorities have announced the BITSAT 2026 exam date for both sessions. Students can attempt one of both exam sessions. BITSAT was held as an online test from April 15 to 17, 2026 (session 1). Session 2 was conducted from May 25 to 27, 2026.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2027 session 1 exam will be held in April, while session 2 exam will be held in May. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be considered.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No. BITS Pilani does not announce the list of BITSAT toppers. However, if the list of toppers is released, the students will be able to access it here. Students will be scored as per their performance in the exam. If both exam sessions are attempted, then the best score will be considered for admiss

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The BITSAT 2027 result will be released a few days after the exam concludes. Students will be able to check their scores immediately after the exam ends, while the moderated scores will be released through the result.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 months 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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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. 

CourseBITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 
Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences222
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences222
B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability, Pilani Campus222
B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pilani Campus231
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry234
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry238
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics239
B.E. in Civil Engineering, Pilani Campus241
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics243
B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering245
B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Pilani Campus246
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics248
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Semiconductor and Nanoscience250

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

In case of General AI, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 is between 211 and 309 in Round 6. Thus, the cut-off to be attained for admission is 211.

It must be mentioned that different cutoffs would apply for other categories, rounds, courses, streams, etc.

The cutoff data displayed above has been sour

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

BITS Pilani BE cutoff 2026 has been released for BE, BPharm and Integrated MSc courses. For BE, the final BITSAT 2026 cutoff ranged from 211 to 308 for students belonging to the General AI quota. Check out the branch-wise BE cutoff 2026: 

Program

Cut-off Score 2026

B.E. Chemical

226

B.E. Civil

222

B.E. Electrical & Electronics

266

B.E. Mechanical

239

B.E. Computer Science

308

B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

261

B.E. Electronics & Communication

289

B.E. Manufacturing

226

B.E. Mathematics and Computing

299

B.E. Environmental and Sustainability

213

B.E. Pharmaceutical Engg.

211

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