BITSAT

Test Structure

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is a university-level entrance exam for admissions to BITS Pilani. The exam is typically conducted twice a year. Careers360 reports that BITSAT 2026 will likely have two sessions, each with its own application window, test dates, and admission process. 

Key Details for BITSAT 2026: 

Application Window:

Session 1: January 2nd to April 2nd, 2026. 

Session 2: Fourth week of May to second week of June 2026. 

Test Dates:

Session 1: Third week of May 2026. 

Session 2: Fourth week of June 2026. 

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Biology as compulsory subjects. They must also have secured a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology) and a minimum of 60% marks in each subject. 

Exam Pattern:

The exam will consist of four sections with a specific number of questions and a time duration, and a marking scheme for correct and incorrect answers. 

Important Notes:

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. 

Detailed information about the application process, syllabus, and exam pattern will be available on the official BITS admissions website, www.bitsadmission.com. 

Candidates are advised to regularly check the BITS admission website for any updates or changes in the dates or procedures. 

SYLLABUS: 

Physics

Class 11 Topics:

• Units & Measurements

• Kinematics

• Laws of Motion

• Work, Energy & Power

• Rotational Motion

• Gravitation

• Mechanics of Solids & Fluids

• Oscillations & Waves

• Thermodynamics

• Thermal Properties of Matter

• Kinetic Theory of Gases

Class 12 Topics:

• Electrostatics

• Current Electricity

• Magnetic Effects of Current

• Electromagnetic Induction

• Alternating Current

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Ray Optics & Optical Instruments

• Wave Optics

• Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation

• Atoms & Nuclei

• Semiconductor Electronics

Tip: Focus on application-based and conceptual numerical questions.

2. Chemistry

Class 11 Topics:

• Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

• Atomic Structure

• Periodic Table & Periodicity

• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

• States of Matter (Gases & Liquids)

• Thermodynamics

• Equilibrium

• Redox Reactions

• Hydrogen

• The s-Block Element

• Some p-Block Elements

• Environmental Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles & Techniques

• Hydrocarbons

Class 12 Topics:

• Solid State

• Solutions

• Electrochemistry

• Chemical Kinetics

• Surface Chemistry

• General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements

• The p-Block Element (Group 15 to 18)

• The d- and f-Block Elements

• Coordination Compounds

• Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

• Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers

• Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids

• Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

• Biomolecules

• Polymers

• Chemistry in Everyday Life

Tip: NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12) is the backbone—memorize reactions, mechanisms, and periodic trends.

3. Mathematics

Class 11 Topics:

• Sets, Relations, Functions

• Trigonometry

• Complex Numbers

• Quadratic Equations

• Sequences and Series

• Permutations & Combinations

• Binomial Theorem

• Straight Lines and Circles

• Limits and Derivatives

• Statistics

Class 12 Topics:

• Matrices and Determinants

• Inverse Trigonometric Functions

• Continuity and Differentiability

• Application of Derivatives

• Integrals and their Applications

• Differential Equations

• Probability

• Vectors and 3D Geometry

• Linear Programming

 Tip: Emphasis is on speed and accuracy—practice with timers and short tricks.

 4. Biology (Only for B.Pharm applicants)

Class 11 Topics:

• Diversity of Living Organisms

• Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

• Cell Structure and Function

• Plant Physiology

• Human Physiology

Class 12 Topics:

• Reproduction

• Genetics and Evolution

• Biology and Human Welfare

• Biotechnology and Its Applications

• Ecology and Environment

 Tip: Focus on NCERT diagrams, terminologies, and factual memory.

 5. English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning

A. English Proficiency

• Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles, Error Spotting)

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage)

• Reading Comprehension

• Sentence Completion

• Rearrangement of Jumbled Sentences

B. Logical Reasoning

• Series (Number, Alphabet)

• Analogies

• Logical Deduction

• Blood Relations

• Direction Sense

• Puzzle Test

• Figure Formation and Completion

• Data Interpretation

• Coding-Decoding

• Syllogisms

How to Prepare

Focus on application-based and conceptual numerical questions.

NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 & 12) is the backbone—memorize reactions, mechanisms, and periodic trends.

Emphasis is on speed and accuracy—practice with timers and short tricks.

 Focus on NCERT diagrams, terminologies, and factual memory.

This section is unique to BITSAT—worth 25 marks and easy to score.

Important Dates

• Application Window:

  Session 1: January 2nd to April 2nd, 2026. 

  Session 2: Fourth week of May to second week of June 2026. 

  Test Dates:

  Session 1: Third week of May 2026. 

  Session 2: Fourth week of June 2026. 

  
  

Important Links

Official BITS Admission Portal (for brochure, mock tests): bitsadmission.com 

https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/bitsat/

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