Engineering

BITSAT (BITS Pilani Admission Test)

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test — Speed and accuracy based entrance exam for admission into B.E., B.Pharm, and M.Sc Integrated degrees across BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses). Features 130 core questions plus 12 unique bonus questions for candidates who finish early.

Conducting Body
BITS Pilani
Level & Scope
Undergraduate • University / Institute
Mode & Duration
Computer Based (3 Hours)
Exam Timeline
May & June
BITS PilaniDates: Announced

Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.

BITSAT (BITS Pilani Admission Test) (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) Examination Guide
EngineeringUndergraduate

Official Overview & Examination Scope

Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact

Speed and accuracy based entrance exam for admission into B.E., B.Pharm, and M.Sc Integrated degrees across BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses). Features 130 core questions plus 12 unique bonus questions for candidates who finish early.

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm) with minimum 75% aggregate in PCM/PCB and at least 60% in each individual subject.

Exam Pattern & Test Structure

Total: 390 Marks
Section / PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
Part I: Physics30 Questions90 Marks3 Hours (Integrated)
Part II: Chemistry30 Questions90 Marks3 Hours (Integrated)
Part III: English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning10 English + 20 Logic = 30 Qs90 Marks3 Hours (Integrated)
Part IV: Mathematics40 Questions120 Marks3 Hours (Integrated)
Bonus Questions (Optional)12 Extra Questions (Only if all 130 attempted)36 MarksWithin 180 Mins
Marking Scheme & Negative Marking:

+3 for Correct Answer, -1 for Incorrect Answer, 0 for Unattempted. Total 390 core marks (+36 bonus marks possible).

Negative Marking Rule: -1 mark for every wrong answer

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy

Focus intensely on rapid calculation speed (130 questions in 180 minutes).
Solve daily English vocabulary and logical puzzle quizzes.
Attempt 15+ full-length CBT mock tests to determine when to unlock the 12 bonus questions.

Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark

BITS Pilani Computer Science typically requires 320-335+ out of 390. Electronics & Communication (ECE) requires 285-300+.

Participating Institutes / Career Pathways

BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus)
BITS Pilani (Goa Campus)
BITS Pilani (Hyderabad Campus)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are BITSAT bonus questions?

If a candidate answers all 130 questions before the 3 hours expire (without skipping any), they can unlock 12 additional bonus questions (3 Physics, 3 Chemistry, 3 Math, 3 English/Logic) for an extra 36 marks.

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