BITSAT 2027: Expected Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
BITSAT 2027 applications are expected to open in December 2026, with the test in two sessions in April and May 2027. BITS Pilani has not yet published the BITSAT 2027 brochure. Until it does, the dates and rules below are expected, based on BITSAT 2026, taken from the official 2026 brochure.
BITSAT is the entrance test for B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm. at BITS Pilani's Pilani, K K Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses. This guide covers dates, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, registration and preparation.
BITSAT 2027 dates (expected, based on 2026)
| Event | BITSAT 2026 (official) | 2027 status |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 15 Dec 2025 | Expected December 2026 |
| Last date to apply for Session 1 or both sessions | 19 Mar 2026 | Expected mid-March 2027 |
| Form correction | 21 – 22 Mar 2026 | Expected |
| Test city allotment | 28 Mar 2026 | Expected |
| Book test date and slot | 29 – 31 Mar 2026 | Expected |
| Hall ticket (Session 1) | From 10 Apr 2026 | Expected |
| Session 1 test | 15 – 16 Apr 2026 | Expected mid-April 2027 |
| Apply for Session 2 only | 20 Apr – 5 May 2026 | Expected |
| Session 2 test | 25 – 27 May 2026 | Expected late May 2027 |
| Admission form with 12th marks and preferences | 29 Apr – 3 Jun 2026 | Expected |
| First admit list (Iteration I) | 20 Jun 2026 | Expected |
BITS marks every one of these dates as tentative, even in the 2026 brochure. Check admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in, the only official admissions website, from December.
Eligibility
- Class 12 year (expected): appearing for Class 12 in 2027, or passed in 2026. For 2026, it was appearing in 2026 or passed in 2025.
- Subjects: at least five subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and a language. B.Pharm, B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering and M.Sc. Biological Sciences accept Biology instead of Mathematics.
- Marks: at least 75% aggregate in PCM (or PCB) and at least 60% in each of the three subjects, counting theory and practicals.
- Board toppers: first-rank students of central and state boards get direct admission, without the BITSAT score.
A high BITSAT score does not help if your Class 12 PCM marks fall short. Admission offers come only after you submit your 12th marks.
BITSAT exam pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Physics | 30 |
| II | Chemistry | 30 |
| III (a) | English Proficiency | 10 |
| III (b) | Logical Reasoning | 20 |
| IV | Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm and the two biology-based programmes) | 40 |
| Total | 130 (390 marks) | |
Marking
+3 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one, 0 if unattempted. Every question is an MCQ with one correct answer.
Time
3 hours, no sectional time limits. You can move between parts and change answers. That is about 83 seconds per question.
12 bonus questions
If you answer all 130 and have time left, you can attempt 12 extra questions (3 each from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology and Logical Reasoning). Once you take them, you cannot go back to the first 130.
Two sessions
You can take one session or both. Applying for both together costs less than applying for Session 2 separately later.
Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics follow the NCERT Class 11 and 12 syllabus. English Proficiency tests grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. Logical Reasoning covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning. BITS publishes the detailed syllabus as a separate document on the admissions website. If you are preparing for JEE Main, your PCM preparation already covers almost all of Parts I, II and IV.
Application fee (BITSAT 2026, Indian centres)
| Applying for | Male | Female / Transgender |
|---|---|---|
| One session (Session 1 or Session 2) | ₹3,600 | ₹3,100 |
| Both sessions | ₹5,600 | ₹4,600 |
Applying for Session 2 separately after Session 1 costs an extra ₹2,000 (male) or ₹1,500 (female or transgender). The 2027 fees are expected to be similar; confirm when the brochure is out.
How to register (expected process)
- Apply online on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in when the BITSAT 2027 application opens, and choose one session or both.
- Pay the fee, then correct any mistakes in the correction window.
- After test city allotment, book your test date and slot.
- Download your hall ticket and take the test.
- After your Class 12 results, submit the admission form with your marks and programme preferences.
How to prepare for BITSAT 2027
- 130 questions in 3 hours, against 75
- +3 / −1, against +4 / −1
- English and Logical Reasoning (30 questions)
- Easier questions, so speed matters most
- Practise timed sets at about 80 seconds a question
- Skip anything that takes over two minutes in the first round
- Do 20 minutes of English and reasoning practice a day from February
- Take at least five full BITSAT-pattern papers before Session 1
Until January, your JEE Main preparation does most of the work. Between JEE Main Session 1 and BITSAT Session 1, switch to speed: shorter questions, strict timing, and the English and reasoning sections.
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Not announced yet. Based on 2026, expect Session 1 in mid-April and Session 2 in late May 2027.
75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with at least 60% in each subject.
Yes. +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.
Yes, in two sessions of the same year.
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