BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern (OUT): Check Marking Scheme, Section, Duration
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 ( BITSAT )
BITSAT 2026 Iteration-I Announcement
20 Jun '26
BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern: BITS Pilani, has released the BITSAT exam pattern at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The detailed BITSAT paper pattern is updated on this page. Candidates can check the duration, marking scheme, sections and more through the exam pattern. The institute conducts BITSAT as a computer-based test for 3 hours.
Candidates have to attempt 130 objective questions from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, English and Logical Reasoning. The BITSAT exam date 2026 for session 2 was May 25 to 27, 2026. Read to know more about the BITSAT exam pattern 2026.
- BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026: Division of Questions
- BITSAT Total Marks & Marking Scheme
- BITSAT 2026 Syllabus
- BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
BITSAT exam pattern is released online. Students will have to answer all questions in 3 hours. No extra time will be allowed.
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.
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 |
|
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.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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 |
|
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.
Commonly asked questions
BITSAT evaluates the candidates’ language skills in English. Students should prepare sections like grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
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.
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.
BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern FAQs
Candidates can check the BITSAT paper pattern FAQs below.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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Answered a week 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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Answered 3 weeks 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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Answered 3 weeks 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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Answered a month ago
If students forget their BITSAT application number, they can easily recover their BITSAT application number to download their scorecards. The step-by-step process for download the BITSAT result for forgotten login details is given below
- Go to admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Click Forgot Application Numbe
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Answered 2 months ago
BITSAT 2026 admit card for session 1 was issued on April 10 at 10:20 PM. The session 2 hall ticket release date and time was May 20 at 5:30 PM.
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Answered 2 months ago
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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Answered 2 months ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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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