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BITS Business Analytics Aptitude Test 2026 ( BITS BAAT )

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BITS BAAT Syllabus 2026: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani has released BITS BAAT 2026 syllabus. Candidates preparing for BITS BAAT 2026 must make the study plan based on the syllabus prescribed. BITS BAAT 2026 syllabus is designed with two sections, namely, the Management Aptitude, and Analytics Aptitude. These sections are further divided into subsections. BITS, Pilani designs the BAAT question papers based on the BITS BAAT syllabus 2026. Scroll down for more details on BITS BAAT 2026 syllabus.

Table of contents
  • BITS BAAT Syllabus 2026 Highlights
  • BITS BAAT Syllabus 2026 for Management Aptitude Section
  • BITS BAAT 2026 Syllabus for Analytics Aptitude
  • BITS BAAT Marking Scheme 2026
  • BITS BAAT Exam Pattern 2026
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BITS BAAT Syllabus 2026 Highlights

  • BITS BAAT exam has two sections, Management Aptitude and Analytics Aptitude.
  • Management Aptitude section is divided into three sub-sections, namely
    • Verbal Ability
    • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
    • Quantitative Aptitude
  • The Analytics Aptitude section is designed to test candidates on their knowledge from computers and mathematics.
  • Candidates find all questions in the exam as per BITS BAAT syllabus.
  • All questions in BITS BAAR exam are objective type.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of BITS BAAT exam?
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The Birla Institute of Technology and Science conducts BAAT exam for a duration of three hours. Candidates are required to answer all the questions appearing the BAAT exam within the given time. All responses marked by the candidate are recorded when the time of three hour concludes. Candidates failing to answer any of the question in the BAAT exam is not be evaluated for that particular question.

Q:   What is the purpose of BITS BAAT exam?
A: 

BITS BAAT exam is conducted for admission to MBA in Business Analytics course offered by BITS Pilani. Candidates holding a UG degree are eligible for the BITS BAAT exam.

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BITS BAAT Syllabus 2026 for Management Aptitude Section

As discussed, the BITS BAAT exam comprises two sections, Management Aptitude, and Analytics Aptitude. The space below mentions the section wise BITS BAAT 2026 syllabus for Management Aptitude and Analytics Aptitude.

BITS BAAT 2026 Syllabus for Management Aptitude

Management Aptitude section syllabus is designed to measure management aptitude across three areas, namely Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. These three sections are similar to the syllabus of other MBA entrance exams, such as CAT, XAT, TANCET, NMAT, etc.

Check the BITS BAAT syllabus for Management Aptitude section below:

Management Aptitude Sub-Sections

BITS BAAT Management Aptitude Syllabus

Verbal Ability

  1. Verbal Reasoning
  2. Sentence completion
  3. Grammar
  4. Syllogisms
  5. Jumbled paragraphs
  6. Para Completion and inference
  7. Contextual usage
  8. Foreign language words used in English
  9. Reading Comprehension
  10. Analogies
  11. Sentence correction
  12. Verbal Logic
  13. Different usage of same word
  14. Idioms
  15. Parajumbles
  16. Antonyms

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

  1. Blood Relations
  2. Series
  3. Proposition
  4. Direction Sense
  5. Coding-Decoding
  6. Assumptions
  7. Puzzles
  8. Clocks and Calendars
  9. Statements
  10. Data Arrangement
  11. Family Tree
  12. Binary Logic
  13. Seating Arrangement
  14. Sets & Caselets
  15. Syllogism
  16. Venn Diagram
  17. Data Structures
  18. Tables & Pie Charts
  19. Data Sufficiency
  20. Bars & Line Graphs

Quantitative Aptitude

  1. Geometry
  2. Trigonometry
  3. Algebra
  4. Mensuration
  5. Partnership (Accounts)
  6. Profit & Loss
  7. Ratios and Proportion
  8. Quadratic and linear equations
  9. Surds and Indices
  10. Time- Speed-Distance
  11. Number System
  12. Geometric Progression
  13. Inequalities
  14. Work and Time
  15. Percentages
  16. Logarithms
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam mode for BITS BAAT?
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BITS BAAT exam is administered as a computer based test. Candidates need to answer questions on BAAT exam day on the designated computer system at the test centre.

Q:   What is the full form for BITS BAAT exam?
A: 

Birla Institute of Technology and Science conducts BITS BAAT exam. BAAT stands for Business Analytics Aptitude Test. BITS is the short form for the institute name.

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BITS BAAT 2026 Syllabus for Analytics Aptitude

The Analytics Aptitude section of BITS BAAT is based on questions from Mathematics and Computers. The primary objective of BITS BAAT Analytics Aptitude section is to test candidate’s knowledge in the area of data analytics.

Check the space below for BITS BAAT Analytics Aptitude syllabus 2026:

  1. Matrices
  2. Linear Algebra
  3. Coordinate geometry in two dimensions
  4. Basic Differential and Integral Calculus
  5. Numerical Analysis
  6. Probability and combination
  7. Fundamental Programming Concepts
  8. Basic Data Structures
    1. Arrays
    2. Lists
    3. Stacks
    4. Queues
  9. Boolean Algebra

Candidates aspiring for MBA Business Analytics admission to BITS Pilani must keep their primary focus on the BAAT exam preparation as the exam accounts to 50 per cent in the selection process.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the topics included in BITS BAAT Analytics Aptitude section?
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Topics under BITS BAAT Analytics Aptitude section include:

BITS BAAT 2026 Sections

BITS BAAT Exam Duration

BITS BAAT Syllabus: Topics

Analytics Aptitude

1 hour

- Matrices

- Linear Algebra

- Coordinate geometry in two dimensions

- Basic Differential and Integral Calculus

- Numerical Analysis

- Probability and combination

- Fundamental Programming Concepts

- Basic Data Structures (arrays, lists, stacks, and queues)

- Boolean Algebra

Q:   What is the duration for BITS BAAT exam?
A: 

BITS BAAT exam is conducted for three hour duration. First part of BITS BAAT exam, i.e. Management Aptitude section has a duration fo 120 minutes. Whereas, the second part of BITS BAAT exam, i.e. Analytics Aptitude section has a duration of 60 minutes.

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BITS BAAT Marking Scheme 2026

Birla Institute of Technology and Science releases BAAT marking scheme with the admission brochure. In the current session, BITS BAAT marking scheme is as follows:

  • +3 marks for correct answer
  • -1 mark for incorrect response
  • No negative marking for unattempted question.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will there be any negative marking for unattempted questions in BITS BAAT?
A: 

No there is no negative marking for unatempted questions in BITS BAAT exam. However, negative marking prevails for incorrect responses. Therefore, candidates must avoid guess work.

Q:   What is the marking scheme for BITS BAAT exam?
A: 

Candidates are awarded three marks for each correct response in BITS BAAT exam. For any incorrect response marked by the candidate, 1 mark is deducted.

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BITS BAAT Exam Pattern 2026

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, does not specify all details under the exam pattern for BITS BAAT. However, few details for the BITS BAAT 2026 pattern is specified in the FAQs released on the official website. The table below mentions the key details of BITS BAAT exam structure 2026:

BITS BAAT Exam Particulars

BITS BAAT Pattern Details

Mode of exam

Computer based test

Type of questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Number of sections

2

Exam duration

3 hours

Name of sections

- Management Aptitude

- Analytics Aptitude

Sectional time limit

- Management Aptitude (2 hours)

- Analytics Aptitude (1 hour)

There is no specification related to the total number of questions and marking scheme under BITS BAAT 2026 exam pattern.

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Q:   What are the type of questions in BITS BAAT exam?
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BITS BAAT exam has multiple choice questions. Candidates get four options for each question. Out of all the answer options only one answer option is correct.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for BITS BAAT exam?
A: 

Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for BITS BAAT exam. A minimum of 60 per cent aggregate marks is required in the qualifying degree. Aspirants must have studied at least one subject among Mathematics or 
Statistics at 10+2 level or higher.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

For admission to BITS, Pilani, MBA Business Analytics course, the institute considers the following parasmeters to select candidates:

BITS Selection Components

Weightage

Class 12 performance

5

Qualifying degree performance

5

CAT/XAT/GMAT performance

10

Work experience

5

Personal interview

20

Extempore

5

BAAT performance

50

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can download BITS BAAT admit card from the official website. Login credentials are required to download the BITS BAAT hall ticket.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

To fill BITS BAAT application form, candidates are required to enter the following details:

  • Personal details
  • Communication details
  • Qualification and Experience details

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, conducts BAAT exam for admission to MBA in Business Analytics. BITS MBA admissions requires BAAT exam.

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Bhumika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, conducts BAAT exam once every year. Candidates can appear for BITS BAAT exam as computer based test.

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Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

BITS BAAT exam has multiple choice questions. Candidates get four options for each question. Out of all the answer options only one answer option is correct.

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Jaya Katariya

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Answered a month ago

Topics under BITS BAAT Analytics Aptitude section include:

BITS BAAT 2026 Sections

BITS BAAT Exam Duration

BITS BAAT Syllabus: Topics

Analytics Aptitude

1 hour

- Matrices

- Linear Algebra

- Coordinate geometry in two dimensions

- Basic Differential and Integral Calculus

- Numerical Analysis

- Probability and combination

- Fundamental Programming Concepts

- Basic Data Structures (arrays, lists, stacks, and queues)

- Boolean Algebra

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Dhanya Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No there is no negative marking for unatempted questions in BITS BAAT exam. However, negative marking prevails for incorrect responses. Therefore, candidates must avoid guess work.

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Nikita Saxena

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Birla Institute of Technology and Science will conduct PI round online. Complete details on the PI process is shared with the shortlisted candidates. BITS may require candidates to use video conferencing platforms for the interview process.

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science shortlists candidates for PI based on their BAAT scores. The institute decides the cut-off marks for BAAT to be shortlisted for the PI round. 

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