BITSAT: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
BITS Admission Test. Admission to BITS Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses (B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc.)
- Category
- Engineering
- Conducted by
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)
- Level
- UG entrance
- Frequency
- Once a year, 2 optional sessions
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English
Eligibility
- Education: Class 12 with PCM/PCB, min 75% aggregate and 60% each subject (verify)
Exam pattern
BITSAT
180 min · 130 questions · 390 marks
- Physics: 30 questions, 90 marks
- Chemistry: 30 questions, 90 marks
- English proficiency + Logical reasoning: 30 questions, 90 marks
- Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm): 40 questions, 120 marks
Syllabus
Physics
Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of motion & friction, Work, energy, power, Rotational motion, Gravitation, Properties of solids & fluids, Thermodynamics & kinetic theory, Oscillations & waves, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effects & magnetism, EMI & AC, EM waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter, Atoms & nuclei, Semiconductor electronics, Experimental skills
Chemistry
Some basic concepts / mole concept, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding & molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (chemical & ionic), Redox & electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Periodic table & periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, Coordination compounds, Basic principles & hydrocarbons (organic), Haloalkanes/haloarenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines & nitrogen compounds, Biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry, Practical chemistry / qualitative analysis
Mathematics
Sets, relations, functions, Complex numbers & quadratic equations, Matrices & determinants, Permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, Sequences & series, Trigonometry, Limits, continuity, differentiability, Differentiation applications, Integral calculus, Differential equations, Coordinate geometry (straight line, circle, conics), 3D geometry & vectors, Statistics & probability
English proficiency
Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Composition
Logical reasoning
Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning
Important dates (2026)
- Session 1: 2026-04-15 to 2026-04-16
- Session 2: 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-27
Selection process
BITSAT score (best session) + Class 12 marks eligibility
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Frequently asked questions
What is BITSAT?
BITSAT stands for BITS Admission Test. Admission to BITS Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses (B.E., B.Pharm, M.Sc.). It is conducted by Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani). Level: UG entrance.
Who is eligible for BITSAT?
Education: Class 12 with PCM/PCB, min 75% aggregate and 60% each subject (verify).
What is the exam pattern of BITSAT?
BITSAT: 180 minutes, 130 questions, 390 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is BITSAT held?
Once a year, 2 optional sessions.
When is BITSAT held?
2026 cycle: Session 1 2026-04-15 to 2026-04-16; Session 2 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-27.
How are candidates selected through BITSAT?
BITSAT score (best session) + Class 12 marks eligibility.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.