BITSAT 2026 Paper Pattern: Know the Exam Format!
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Before talking about the BITSAT 2026 Paper Pattern, let’s see how the computer based online test for BITSAT is conducted:
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In the exam, candidates sit in front of a computer and answer the questions on the computer using a keyboard or mouse.
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All the questions and instructions are in English only.
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Each candidate receives a different question set, with questions selected randomly from a large question bank. The question sets are designed to have comparable difficulty and content.
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BITSAT 2026 is a computer-based test, and candidates can go back and change their answers among the 130 questions during the test.
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Students should bring a pen for rough work and signing documents. A scratch pad for rough work will be provided at the test centre and must be returned before leaving the examination hall.
BITSAT 2026 is conducted in two sessions. Candidates can choose the test centre, date and time slot according to the available options during the respective scheduling windows. Each session is a 3-hour computer-based test without a break.
Exam Pattern of BITSAT 2026
BITSAT 2026 consists of four parts and has 130 questions in total:
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Part I : Physics – 30 questions
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Part II : Chemistry – 30 questions
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Part III : (a) English Proficiency – 10 questions and (b) Logical Reasoning – 20 questions
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Part IV : Mathematics – 40 questions, or Biology – 40 questions for eligible B.Pharm. and B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering candidates
The total is 130 questions. Each BITSAT 2026 session is of 3 hours (180 minutes), without a break. There is no separate time limit for individual parts, and candidates can move between questions and change answers during the main test.
Type of Questions
BITSAT 2026 contains objective-type multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options, with only one correct answer. Candidates can skip questions, and the computer will not allow more than one option to be selected as the answer.
Scoring Pattern
Each correct answer in BITSAT 2026 carries 3 marks. There is negative marking: 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks are awarded for an unattempted question. Since incorrect answers reduce the score, candidates should avoid random guessing when they are unsure.
Number of Questions
BITSAT 2026 has 130 questions in total. The question distribution is:
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Physics – 30 questions
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Chemistry – 30 questions
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English Proficiency – 10 questions
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Logical Reasoning – 20 questions
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Mathematics/Biology – 40 questions
BITSAT 2026 Paper Duration
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The total duration of each BITSAT 2026 session is 3 hours, without any break.
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No separate time-limit is specified for individual parts of the test.
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Candidates have 180 minutes to attempt the 130 main questions.
Chance to Score Extra Points!
If a candidate answers all 130 questions without skipping any, an option to attempt up to 12 extra questions is provided if there is still time left. The extra questions are from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and Logical Reasoning, with three questions from each area. There is no additional time for these questions. Once a candidate opts for the extra questions, they cannot return to change answers among the original 130 questions. The extra questions also carry negative marking, so candidates should attempt them carefully.
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