BITSAT 2026 Bonus Questions Explained: Smart Attempt Strategy Used by Toppers

As BITSAT 2026 approaches, understanding how bonus questions work and when to attempt them can help aspirants make smarter exam-day decisions.

All About BITSAT 2026 Bonus Questions

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, conducts BITSAT as a computer-based test for admission to its campuses at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. The exam is conducted for a total of 130 questions for 390 marks. But there is a special and less talked-about feature of this exam, the bonus questions. These 12 bonus questions are asked in addition to the 130 questions and will be open only after the candidate has attempted all the questions. Almost every topper recommends attempting the bonus questions for maximising their scores.

What Are Bonus Questions in BITSAT?

BITSAT follows a unique exam pattern. Candidates have to attempt all the questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning. Once done, the system offers an option to attempt bonus questions.

Key points:

• 12 bonus questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology
• Bonus questions are optional
• Once opted for, candidates cannot go back to the original questions
• Bonus questions carry the same marking scheme as regular questions
• Negative marking applies to bonus questions as well

When Should a Candidate Attempt Bonus Questions?

Experts suggest that the bonus questions should be attempted cautiously. Here are the situations when candidates are encouraged to attempt the bonus questions

• You have completed all 130 questions.
• You are sure of the concepts.
• You do not require a revision of the answers you marked in the main paper.
• You have ample time left.

Unlike many other engineering entrance exams, the BITSAT exam actually rewards speed and accuracy by adding bonus questions. For BITSAT 2026 aspirants targeting top branches such as Computer Science, Mathematics and Computing, or Electronics at the Pilani campus, the bonus questions could provide an extra edge in this highly competitive exam.