BITSAT 2028 — Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern
Dates, syllabus and exam pattern for Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2028, conducted by BITS Pilani.
BITSAT 2028 dates haven't been announced yet. The dates below are the usual windows, based on when the 2026 exam was held; BITS Pilani confirms the real dates in its official notification.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for BITSAT 2028?
Class 12 (appearing this year or passed last year) with PCM (PCB for B.Pharm): at least 75% aggregate in PCM/PCB and at least 60% in each subject.
From the 2026 rules. Confirm against the 2028 notification when it is out.
BITSAT exam pattern
Pattern as per the BITSAT-2026 brochure. BITS Pilani confirms the 2028 pattern in the 2028 notification.
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Total marks
- 390
- Subjects
- 5
- Question types
- MCQ — 130 questions, +3 correct, −1 wrong. Answer all 130 to unlock 12 extra questions (a wrong answer there still costs −1).
- Negative marking
- −1 for each wrong answer
- Two sessions a year: you can sit one or both, and your higher score counts.
Sections
Subjects covered in BITSAT
Tap a subject for its chapter-wise BITSAT syllabus.
BITSAT 2028 important dates
| Event | Date (2028 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Expected mid-December 2027 (not yet announced)Expected |
| Application deadline (Session 1 or both) | Expected mid/late March 2028 (not yet announced)Expected |
| Session 1 exam | Expected mid-April 2028 (not yet announced)Expected |
| Session 2 exam | Expected late May 2028 (not yet announced)Expected |
"Expected" means not officially announced yet. Check the official BITSAT website for confirmed dates.
BITSAT previous-year cutoffs
| Category / College | Previous-year cutoff |
|---|---|
| BITS Pilani (CSE) | 308/390 (2026) |
| BITS Goa (CSE) | 274/390 (2026) |
| BITS Hyderabad (CSE) | 272/390 (2026) |
Final 2026 B.E. Computer Science cut-offs published by BITS (2025: 304 / 274 / 270). Cutoffs change every year with paper difficulty, candidate numbers and seats — use them as a reference, not a prediction.
Top colleges accepting BITSAT
Colleges that admit through BITSAT. Check each college's latest closing ranks on the official counselling portal.
- 1
BITS Pilani
- 2
BITS Goa
- 3
BITS Hyderabad
Roadmap
How to prepare for BITSAT 2028 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books or coaching modules.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-page formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for BITSAT
These follow the latest syllabus BITS Pilani has published. Check the 2028 notification for any changes when it is out.
Subjects
BITSAT Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
BITSAT Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
BITSAT Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
BITSAT Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
BITSAT Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
BITSAT Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
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