BITSAT 2027
BITS Admission Test (BITSAT)
BITSAT is the only route into the B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm. programmes of BITS Pilani's Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. It is a 3-hour computer-based test of 130 questions (390 marks) with an optional set of 12 bonus questions, and you can take it twice and keep the better score.
- Conducted by
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
- Mode
- Computer-based online test at designated test centres
- Frequency
- Once a year, with two optional sessions (Session 1 in April, Session 2 in May); the better score counts
- Duration
- 3 hours (180 minutes), no sectional time limit
BITSAT 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Birla Institute of Technology and Science notices
BITSAT is the entrance test BITS Pilani runs itself. It is a sole-gateway exam: there is no JEE Main route, no management quota and no reservation for these seats.
About BITSAT
BITSAT is the BITS Admission Test, a computer-based exam conducted by BITS Pilani for its integrated first degree programmes: B.E., four-year M.Sc. and B.Pharm. A single score covers the Pilani, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses, and BITS does not accept JEE Main scores for these seats. It suits Class 12 students with strong Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm) who can handle a fast paper of 130 questions in three hours. Candidates may take up to two sessions and the better score counts. Registration for the 2027 cycle is expected from December 2026 but has not been officially notified.
BITSAT 2027 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) |
| Conducted by | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani |
| Frequency | Once a year, with two optional sessions (Session 1 in April, Session 2 in May); the better score counts |
| Mode | Computer-based online test at designated test centres |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes), no sectional time limit |
| Language | English only |
| Courses | Integrated first degrees at BITS Pilani: B.E. (12 programmes), M.Sc. (6 four-year integrated programmes) and B.Pharm., across the Pilani, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses |
| Accepted by | BITS Pilani - Pilani Campus, K K Birla Goa Campus and Hyderabad Campus (plus the 2+2 collaborative programmes and the 3+2 BE-MBA with BITSoM). JEE Main is not accepted for these seats. |
| Official website | admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in |
Key dates
BITSAT 2027 notification and brochure
Expected Oct-Nov 2026
BITSAT 2027 registration opens
Expected mid-December 2026
BITSAT 2027 Session 1
Expected April 2027
BITSAT 2027 Session 2
Expected May 2027
What BITSAT is
BITSAT stands for BITS Admission Test. BITS Pilani conducts it as a computer-based online test for admission to its integrated first degree programmes: B.E., four-year integrated M.Sc. and B.Pharm. The same score is used for all three Indian campuses (Pilani in Rajasthan, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad), so you take one test and one application covers every campus.
The official portal describes the process as fully merit based and computer driven, with no management quota and no alternate entry route. BITS also states that it does not consider JEE Main scores for these programmes.
Why BITSAT matters
BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence and a deemed university, and its Pilani campus is among the most sought-after private engineering destinations. Because admission is by BITSAT alone, a strong score is the only thing that opens these seats, irrespective of your JEE Main or JEE Advanced result.
The test is built for speed. A good student is expected to finish all 130 questions in the 180 minutes, and the optional 12 bonus questions are meant to let top scorers pull ahead.
BITSAT 2026 at a glance
| Feature | BITSAT 2026 (last cycle) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based online test |
| Sessions | Session 1: 15-16 April 2026; Session 2: 24-26 May 2026 (as shown on the BITSAT landing page) |
| Duration | 3 hours, no break |
| Questions | 130 MCQs (plus up to 12 bonus questions) |
| Maximum marks | 390 (426 with all bonus questions correct) |
| Marking | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong, 0 for unattempted |
| Language | English only |
| Attempts | Maximum two; the higher score is used |
Source: BITSAT-2026 brochure and landing page on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The 2027 brochure will govern the next cycle.
How admission works
Taking BITSAT is only step one. After the test, you must separately submit an admission application with your Class 12 marks and a ranked list of programme and campus preferences. BITS then builds a merit list from BITSAT scores and allots seats over several iterations, with waiting-list movement and the option to slide up to a higher preference. Details are in the Counselling tab.
Admission form is separate
A BITSAT score alone does not get you a seat. Candidates who skip the admission application with Class 12 marks and preferences are not placed on the merit list.
Explore BITSAT 2027
- BITSAT DatesRegistration, exam and result timeline
- BITSAT Application FormSteps, fee, documents and photo rules
- BITSAT EligibilityWho can apply, attempts and age
- BITSAT Exam PatternSections, marks and marking scheme
- BITSAT SyllabusSubject-wise units and topics
- BITSAT Admit CardDownload steps and exam-day carry list
- BITSAT ResultScorecard, rank and what comes next
- BITSAT CutoffQualifying marks and admission cutoffs
- BITSAT CounsellingRounds, choice filling and documents
- BITSAT PreparationStudy plan, strategy and mistakes
- BITSAT All GuidesEvery guide, predictor and article
Frequently asked questions
Is BITSAT the same as JEE Main?
No. BITSAT is conducted by BITS Pilani for its own seats. BITS states that JEE Main scores are not considered, and BITSAT scores are not used for IITs, NITs or IIITs.
Which BITS campuses take BITSAT scores?
Pilani, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad. Dubai has its own admission page on bits-dubai.ac.ae, and the Mumbai campus houses the BITSoM management school.
Is the BITSAT 2027 notification out?
Not yet as of 18 October 2026. The official portal currently shows the 2026-27 cycle as closed. Registration is widely expected from December 2026 on the 2026 pattern, but that is an expectation, not an announcement.
What is the BITSAT 2026 exam pattern?
130 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours: Physics 30, Chemistry 30, English 10, Logical Reasoning 20 and Mathematics 40 (or Biology for B.Pharm. and related programmes). Each correct answer earns 3 marks and each wrong answer loses 1, for a maximum of 390.
How many bonus questions are there and how do they work?
Twelve extra questions, three each from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and Logical Reasoning. They open only if you attempt all 130 questions and time remains. Once you opt in, you cannot revisit the earlier answers. Maximum possible score becomes 426.
What is the BITSAT eligibility?
75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm. and Env. and Sustainability Engg.) with at least 60% in each subject, from a recognised Class 12 board, with Class 12 passed in 2025 or appearing in 2026 for the last cycle.
How much is the BITSAT application fee?
For BITSAT 2026 it was Rs 3,600 for males and Rs 3,100 for females for one session, and Rs 5,600 and Rs 4,600 for both sessions. Dubai centre fees were higher.
Can I take BITSAT twice?
Yes. In 2026 you could take it in Session 1 and Session 2, and BITS took the higher score.
Does BITS accept JEE Main scores?
No. BITS states its admissions are based on BITSAT scores only.
What was the BITSAT 2026 cutoff for CSE?
The official final cutoff out of 390 was 308 at Pilani, 274 at Goa and 272 at Hyderabad.
Is there reservation at BITS?
No. BITS says it has no reservation and no management quota for these admissions.
Is there a BITSAT rank list?
BITS ranks candidates by score for admission and does not publish a public percentile. Your score is shown at the end of the test.
When is BITSAT 2027?
Official dates have not been announced as of 18 October 2026. The 2026 cycle suggests registration from December, Session 1 in April and Session 2 in May.
How many seats does BITS offer?
BITS does not publish fixed seat numbers in the pages we could read. It describes seats as ratios between programmes and says total admissions vary each year.
Are BITSAT mock papers available from BITS?
No. BITS states it does not provide model question papers or past papers.