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

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BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: BITS Pilani, has released the BITSAT exam pattern at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. Candidates can check the detailed paper pattern on this page. The details about how the exam will be conducted, the marking scheme, sections and more through the exam pattern. BITSAT 2026 will be held as a computer-based test for 3 hours.

Candidates will have to attempt 130 objective questions from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English and Logical Reasoning. The authority has announced the BITSAT exam date 2026. BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam date is April 15 to 17, and the session 2 exam date is May 24 to 26, 2026. Along with the pattern, students should check the BITSAT 2026 syllabus. Read to know more about the BITSAT exam pattern 2026.

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

The authorities have released the BITSAT 2026 exam pattern. 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?
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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 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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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 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.

Q:   How many sessions are held for BITSAT?
A: 

The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled from April 15 to 17, while the session 2 exam will be held from May 24 to 26, 2026. 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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12 Additional Questions in BITSAT 2026 Question Paper

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:   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?
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:   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.

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BITSAT 2026 Syllabus

BITSAT 2026 syllabus has been published 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 examination. 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?
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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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BITS, Pilani, conducts the BITSAT exam in two shifts. The timings for the morning session are from 9 AM to 12 PM, and others are from 2 PM to 5 PM in the afternoon session. Candidates can select the BITSAT slot timings using the BITSAT slot booking system.

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If students forget to book their BITSAT exam slot, then authorities will automatically allot them from available slots. Once slots are allotted, candidates cannot request authorities to change it. Candidates are advised to complete slot booking themselves.

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BITS Pilani announces the BITSAT test city allotment to let students know their allotted test centres. After checking their allotted test city, students can choose the preferred exam slot from the available ones at their centre. The exam slots have to be booked through the BITSAT slot booking facili

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The authorities will allow students to choose their preferred exam date and timings for the exam via the BITSAT 2026 slot booking. The BITSAT slot booking for session 1 will be available from March 29 to 31. In case candidates do not book their slots, the authorities will allot the slots at random.

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For session 1 and both sessions the BITSAT 2026 application form last date was March 19, 2026. The last date to submit the application form for session 2 is May 2, 2026. Students must apply before the last date otherwise, they will not be issued the admit card

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The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled from April 15 to 16, while the session 2 exam will be held from May 24 to 26, 2026. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be con

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The BITSAT 2026 exam dates have been revised. BITSAT will be conducted from April 15 to 16 for session 1 and from May 24 to 26 for session 2.

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The authority revised the BITSAT 2026 application correction date for session 1. Registered candidates were able to access the edit window from March 21 to 22, 2026.

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Answered a month ago

Through the BITSAT slot booking, candidates can choose their preferred exam date and shift timings. Though not compulsory, candidates are advised to book their slots for BITSAT. It will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Moreover, if a candidate fails to book their slots, the authorit

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BITSAT 2026 slot booking date for session 1 has been revised. BITSAT slot booking link is open from March 29 to 31. The authorities have announced the BITSAT slot booking date for session 2 is May 13 to 15.

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