BITSAT 2026: Registration Started, Previous Year Papers, Syllabus, Mock Test, and Cutoff

Ans. Generally, attending a good IIT is “better” than attending BITS, especially for students who aim for research, academic prestige, or the top tier of opportunities.

If you get into IIT Bombay/IIT Delhi/IIT Madras, it is usually a strong choice over BITS (unless the BITS Pilani is exceptional and you have constraints).

But if you get a newer or less reputed IIT, then BITS is a strong campus (Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad), you can prefer BITS in some cases, it gives you more flexibility, or better packages.

So, "IIT is better in a more general and long-term sense, for most high-achieving students," yet BITS remains an awesome option and might be "better for you" based on your priorities (cost, flexibility, campus life, branch, etc.).

Ans. The “best” depends on what you prioritize.

• BITS Pilani: The best of the BITS campuses with the highest academic reputation, highest BITSAT cutoffs (particularly for CSE and core branches), robust research infrastructure, stable faculties, and the most competitive peer group. Provides maximum academic intensity and long-term returns in placements and postgraduate opportunities.
• BITS Goa: Strong academically with efficient faculty and decent research exposure, comparatively lower cutoffs compared to Pilani. The strengths are a moderate balance of academics and co-curriculars, promoting overall development, although its peer group competition is slightly lower.
• BITS Hyderabad: Fast-growing campus with state-of-the-art labs, good infrastructure, and increasing research activity. Slightly lower cutoffs than Goa and Pilani, but urban location gives greater industry internship exposure. Academic rigor is increasing and becoming on par with Pilani in the long run.

Ans. Yes, BITS colleges are considered Tier 1 institutions in India, especially in the field of engineering and technology.

With its high NIRF 2025 ranking- 11th in engineering, it has a strong research output, excellent placements, global collaborations, and a robust alumni network, making it one of the top institutes to pursue engineering and technology.

Ans. BITS is a private deemed university, established in 1964 by the Birla family under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956

Ans. The BITAT 2026 Application process will begin on 15 December 2026.

• The BITSAT session 1 Application process is scheduled from 15 December to 16 March 2026, with the exam scheduled from 15 to 17 April 2026.
• BITSAT session 2 applications will open from 20 April to 2 May 2026, with exams from 24 to 26 May 2026.

Ans. Yes, you can apply for both sessions of BITSAT 2026. If you apply for both sessions, then your highest score from the sessions will be considered for the admission process.

But if you miss the first session, you can still apply for session 2 during its designated application window.

Ans. To be eligible for BITSAT 2026, candidates must meet the following academic qualifications:

• Completed 12th-grade (10+2) from a recognized board or equivalent.
• Studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for B.E. and M.Sc. programs.
• Studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics for B.Pharm and B.E. Environmental programs.
• Minimum 75% aggregate marks in PCM/PCB.
• Minimum 60% marks in each subject individually.
• Candidates who passed 12th in 2025 or are appearing in 2026 are eligible.
• Only the latest attempt in 12th is considered if multiple attempts were made.

Ans. No, there is no specific age limit for BITSAT 2026 as per the BITSAT eligibility criteria. But you must have completed your Class 12th exams under the 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or an equivalent qualification.

Additionally, students who have passed the 12th examination in 2023 or earlier are not eligible to appear for BITSAT-2025.

Ans. Yes, you can appear for BITSAT 2026 if you have taken a year gap or repeated Class 12, provided you meet the eligibility criteria, like having completed your 12th-grade examination in 2025 or retook the full set of 12th-grade subjects in 2025/2026.

Ans. Yes, you can improve your marks in a single subject (e.g., Mathematics) through private exams and apply for both BITSAT 2026.

• Make sure that the results of the improvement exams are declared before the BITSAT application deadline (typically June 30, 2026).
• Your “Pass” status must remain unchanged after taking the improvement exam or repeating the Class 12.

Ans. No, you cannot apply for BITSAT 2026 using your JEE Main 2026 scores. As BITS Pilani conducts its own entrance exam, i.e, BITSAT, which is different from JEE Main.

The admission into BITS Pilani is exclusively based on the BITSAT score; JEE Main scores are not considered for admission.

Ans. Yes, BITS Pilani offers a Direct Admission to Board Toppers Scheme. This scheme allows the 1st rank holder from any recognized Central or State Board to gain admission to the program of their choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

You should meet the eligibility requirements:

• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM): Eligible for any first-degree program of choice.
• Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB): Eligible for B.Pharm. or B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering programs only.

You must have scored the highest aggregate percentage of marks in the Class 12th exam as compared to all other students who have taken Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology subjects in 2025 from the respective Board.

Ans. No, BITS Pilani does not offer any relaxation in the eligibility; all candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the BITSAT exam.

As per the BITSAT eligibility criteria, candidate should have completed their 12th-grade examination, regardless of their board (e.g., CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, NIOS, CAIE, IB).

Ans. The official registration dates for BITSAT 2026 have been announced. As per the BITSAT dates 2026, the application process will begin on 15 December 2026 and concludes by 16 March 2026. The examination is scheduled to be conducted in April 2026.

Ans. Yes, you can edit your BITSAT 2026 application after the submission, but only during the time correction window.

This is expected to be available from April 29 to May 1 for Session I applications.

Ans. You can choose the BITSAT exam center at the time of the application form:

You need to give 3 preferred cities, the final allotment will depend on the preference and availability.

After the allotment, you are required to book the exam date and slot, once the slot and exam center is allotted, the it will not be changes.

Choose centres close to you, easy to travel, and keep practical backup options.

Ans. The BITSAT 2026 Question paper will be in CBT mode for 3 hours with 130 MCQs (+12 extra optional if time remains) divided into 5 subjects in:

Ans. Yes, there are extra (bonus) questions in BITSAT, if you complete all 130 questions, without skipping any question and before 3 hours, then you will be able to attempt 12 bonus questions.

These 12 questions will also be from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and Logical Reasoning along with the same marking scheme of +3 for correct, –1 for wrong.

Ans. Yes, in BITSAT 2026, you can switch between the sections, as there is no sectional time limit as per the BITSAT exam pattern, so you can allot the 3 hours accordingly.

• You can also review and change your answers within the 130 questions anytime before submitting,.
• However, If you choose to attempt the 12 extra questions, you cannot go back and change answers in the original 130 questions.

Ans. In BITSAT 2026 there will be total 130 questions, divided into 5 sections and as per the marking scheme each correct answer will be awarded 3 marks and -1 for each incorrect answer:

• Mathematics/Biology carries the highest weightage: 40 questions a total of 120 marks.
• Physics and Chemistry are equally important: 30 questions each worth 90 marks each.
• Logical Reasoning contributes moderately: 20 questions, and 60 marks.
• English Proficiency has the least weight: 10 questions of 30 marks.

Ans. No, BITSAT syllabus and JEE Main syllabus are different, As BITSAT syllabus overlaps the JEE Main Syllabus. If you have studied for JEE covers most of BITSAT’s science/math syllabus, but you need extra practice for English & Logical Reasoning to score well in BITSAT.

Similarities:

• Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics topics are primarily based on NCERT 11th & 12th syllabus, just like JEE Main.
• Basic concepts in mechanics, electricity, magnetism, organic & inorganic chemistry, algebra, calculus, etc., are included in both.

Differences:

• English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning are present only in BITSAT, not JEE Main.
• BITSAT can have some application-based problems or questions based on higher-order reasoning in physics/chemistry, which JEE doesn't emphasize as much.
• BITSAT is a bit more easier in terms of concepts but quicker-paced, whereas JEE Main contains more problem-solving and numerically intensive questions.

Ans. While BITSAT preparation you need to prioritize Mathematics/Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, as they carry the most marks and practice English & Logical Reasoning regularly, as they are scoring and time-efficient.

Ans. Yes there is a specific syllabus of B.Pharma, but it is majorly similar to the B.Tech/B.E syllabus, with only 1 key difference i.e Mathematics is replaced by Biology.

Rest Physics, Chemistry, English, and Logical Reasoning remain the same with total questions remain 130 (Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Biology (40), English (10), Logical Reasoning (20)).

Ans. In BITSAT 2026, English will have 10 questions worth 30 marks, and Logical Reasoning will have 20 questions worth 60 marks, making a combined weightage of 90 marks, which is around 23% of the total marks. 

So, these sections are important because they are scoring and less time-consuming, and these can improve your percentile.