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BITSAT 2026 Paper Analysis: The BITSAT 2026 exam was successfully conducted. BITS Pilani conducted the exam in computer-based test mode in two daily shifts: 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. This page covers the complete BITSAT 2026 Session 2 analysis, subject-wise difficulty breakdown, good attempt ranges, and shift-wise updates. BITSAT Session 1 analysis is also included below for reference. The BITSAT 2026 Session 2 analysis is updated here after every shift. Details of the exams conducted so far are listed below.
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The BITSAT 2026 Session 2 analysis is given below. Check each shift analysis, difficulty level and student reactions.
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|
Date |
Shift 1 – Difficulty |
Shift 2 – Difficulty |
|
May 25, 2026 |
Moderate to Moderate+ |
Moderate+ to Difficult |
|
May 26, 2026 |
Moderate to Moderate+ |
Moderate to Difficult |
|
May 27, 2026 | Moderate to Tough | Moderate |
| Section | Difficulty Level | Important Topics Asked |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate to Tough | Modern Physics, Electrodynamics, Magnetism, Optics, EMI, Electric Flux, Gauss Law, SHM |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | Coordination Compounds, p-Block, d- and f-Block, Chemical Bonding, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Named Reactions |
| Mathematics | Tough and Lengthy | Vector 3D, Probability, Binomial Theorem, Matrices and Determinants, Area Under Curve, Trigonometric Functions, Maxima and Minima |
| English & Logical Reasoning | Easy | Scoring and comparatively manageable questions |
| Overall | Moderate | Mathematics was the most challenging section |
| Section | Difficulty Level | Important Topics Asked |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Conceptual and Tough | Modern Physics, Electrodynamics, Magnetism, Optics, EMI, Electric Flux, Gauss Law, SHM |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | Organic Named Reactions, p-Block, d- and f-Block, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics |
| Mathematics | Lengthy and Tough | Vector 3D, Probability, Binomial Theorem, Matrices and Determinants, Area Under Curve, Trigonometric Functions, Maxima and Minima |
| English & Logical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | Relatively manageable and scoring |
| Overall | Moderate to Tough | Mathematics and Physics required more time and calculation |
Paper was slightly easier compared to some previous Session 2 shifts
Overall paper still remained on the tougher side
Mathematics was the hardest and most time-consuming section
Physics included calculation-heavy and JEE Main-level questions
Chemistry remained comparatively manageable and NCERT-based
English & LR acted as scoring sections
Electromagnetism and Modern Physics dominated Physics
Multi-step calculations dominated Mathematics
Time management remained extremely important in this slot
Expected cutoff trends may remain slightly lower compared to easier BITSAT sessions
|
Parameter |
Analysis |
|
Overall Difficulty |
Moderate to Difficult |
|
Chemistry Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Physics Difficulty |
Moderate to Tough |
|
Mathematics Difficulty |
Lengthy and Tough |
|
English Proficiency |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Logical Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Most Difficult Subject |
Mathematics |
|
Most Scoring Subject |
English & LR |
|
Paper Pattern |
Slightly Easier than Previous Shifts but Overall Tough |
|
Time Management Level |
Challenging due to lengthy Mathematics and calculation-heavy Physics |
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| Parameter | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate to Moderate+ |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Physics Difficulty | Moderate to Tough |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Lengthy and Calculative |
| English Proficiency | Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate |
| Most Difficult Subject | Mathematics |
| Most Scoring Subject | Chemistry |
| Paper Pattern | Similar to recent BITSAT Session 2 trends |
| Time Management Level | Challenging due to lengthy Physics and Mathematics |
| Parameter | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate+ to Difficult |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Moderate |
| Physics Difficulty | Moderate to Tough |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Lengthy, Calculative and Tough |
| English Proficiency | Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate |
| Most Difficult Subject | Mathematics |
| Most Scoring Subject | English & LR |
| Paper Pattern | Slightly Weird and Different Compared to Slot 1 |
| Time Management Level | Very Challenging due to lengthy Physics and Mathematics |
Paper followed the recent BITSAT trend and pattern.
Mathematics was the deciding factor in overall score.
Chemistry acted as the scoring section.
Physics had balanced conceptual and formula-based questions.
Students with strong JEE Advanced preparation found Physics manageable.
Time management was extremely important in this slot.
Calculus and Electrodynamics dominated the paper.
NCERT Chemistry preparation proved highly beneficial.
Overall paper was slightly above moderate level.
Expected cutoff trends may remain similar to previous years with slight variation during iterations.
| Parameter | Analysis |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate to Moderate+ |
| Chemistry Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Physics Difficulty | Moderate |
| Mathematics Difficulty | Lengthy and Tough |
| English Proficiency | Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning | Moderate |
| Most Difficult Subject | Mathematics |
| Most Scoring Subject | Chemistry |
| Paper Pattern | Similar to recent BITSAT trends |
| Time Management Level | Challenging due to lengthy Maths and Physics |
The subject-wise BITSAT session 2 paper analysis is updated here for each shift. All four subjects across all six shifts are tracked in the table below.
| Date | Shift | Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics | English & LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Shift 1 | Moderate | Easy to Moderate | Lengthy and Tough | Moderate |
| May 25, 2026 | Shift 2 | Moderate to Tough | Moderate | Lengthy, Calculative and Tough | Easy to Moderate |
| May 26, 2026 | Shift 1 | Moderate to Tough | Easy to Moderate | Lengthy and Calculative | Easy to Moderate |
| May 26, 2026 | Shift 2 | Moderate to Tough | Easy to Moderate | Lengthy and Tough | Easy to Moderate |
| May 27, 2026 | Shift 1 | Conceptual and Tough | Easy to Moderate | Lengthy and Tough | Easy |
| May 27, 2026 | Shift 2 | Moderate to Tough | Easy to Moderate | Tough and Lengthy | Easy |
BITSAT 2026 Session 1 was held on April 15 and 16, 2026 across four shifts. The BITSAT 2026 exam analysis for Session 1 gives a clear picture of what Session 2 may look like. The overall difficulty across Session 1 was moderate.
April 16 Shift 2 was the toughest shift across the entire Session 1. The BITSAT analysis for this shift showed a spike in Chemistry difficulty — Physical and Organic Chemistry were particularly tricky. Mathematics had lengthy integrations, vectors, and conic sections. Students said this shift was the hardest they had seen in BITSAT. Accordingly, you can also check the BITSAT 2025 Analysis.
|
Date |
Shift |
Overall Difficulty |
Toughest Section |
|
April 15, 2026 |
Shift 1 |
Moderate |
Mathematics |
|
April 15, 2026 |
Shift 2 |
Moderate |
Mathematics |
|
April 16, 2026 |
Shift 1 |
Moderate to Tough |
Physics + Mathematics |
|
April 16, 2026 |
Shift 2 |
Tough |
Mathematics + Chemistry |
Physics
|
Shift |
Difficulty |
Key Topics |
|
April 15 – Shift 1 |
Moderate |
Electrostatics, Kinematics, Current Electricity |
|
April 15 – Shift 2 |
Moderate |
Thermodynamics, Optics, Mechanics |
|
April 16 – Shift 1 |
Moderate to Tough |
Complex numericals, Electrostatics, Rotation |
|
April 16 – Shift 2 |
Moderate to Tough |
Magnetism, Modern Physics, Wave Optics |
Chemistry
|
Shift |
Difficulty |
Key Topics |
|
April 15 – Shift 1 |
Moderate |
Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, NCERT-based |
|
April 15 – Shift 2 |
Moderate |
Organic Reactions, p-Block, Electrochemistry |
|
April 16 – Shift 1 |
Moderate |
Coordination Compounds, Thermochemistry |
|
April 16 – Shift 2 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Physical + Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Biomolecules |
Mathematics
|
Shift |
Difficulty |
Key Topics |
|
April 15 – Shift 1 |
Moderate to Tough |
Calculus, Sequence & Series, Vectors |
|
April 15 – Shift 2 |
Tough |
Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Probability |
|
April 16 – Shift 1 |
Tough |
Linear Programming, 3D Geometry, Integration |
|
April 16 – Shift 2 |
Tough |
Integration, Conic Sections, Matrices |
English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning
|
Shift |
Difficulty |
|
April 15 – Shift 1 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
April 15 – Shift 2 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
April 16 – Shift 1 |
Easy |
|
April 16 – Shift 2 |
Easy to Moderate |
Based on Session 1 data, here is a safe range for good attempts in BITSAT 2026 Session 2. These numbers are for the 130 mandatory questions — the 12 bonus questions are separate.
|
Section |
Total Questions |
Good Attempts (Safe Range) |
|
40 |
28 – 33 | |
|
40 |
30 – 35 | |
|
English & Logical Reasoning |
25 |
20 – 23 |
|
45 |
28 – 35 | |
|
Total |
130 |
106 – 120 |
The table below gives a tentative idea of score ranges for BITSAT 2026 Session 2.
|
Score Range (Out of 450) |
Performance Level |
|
380 – 450 |
Excellent – Top branches at Pilani campus |
|
340 – 379 |
Very Good – CS/ECE at Goa or Hyderabad |
|
300 – 339 |
Good – Most branches accessible |
|
260 – 299 |
Average – Limited branch options |
|
Below 260 |
Below average – Limited admission chances |
BITS Pilani does not officially provide BITSAT Marks vs Rank vs Branch. The estimates below are based on cutoff trends and expert analysis, with the exam scored out of 390 marks.
|
Score Range (Out of 390) |
Rank |
|
380 – 390 |
1 – 300 |
|
351 – 379 |
301 – 2,300 |
|
320 – 350 |
2,300 – 5,000 |
|
300 – 319 |
5,000 – 8,800 |
|
270 – 299 |
8,800 – 14,000 |
|
250 – 269 |
14,000 – 22,400 |
|
200 – 249 |
22,400 – 32,600 |
|
Below 200 |
32,600+ |
The BITSAT College Predictor helps candidates estimate which branch and campus they can target based on their score. Since BITS Pilani does not release official rank data, the predictor works on past-year cutoff trends across all three campuses Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The BITSAT analysis is given in the above page.
Based on the BITSAT analysis the Mathematics is the toughest section.
A score of 300+ is considered safe for most branches. 330+ gives better branch options at Goa and Hyderabad campuses. 350+ puts top branches at Pilani within reach.
Yes, based on the overall student and expert feedback, BITSAT 2026 Session 2 was generally perceived as slightly harder than Session 1, particularly because of Mathematics being more lengthy/calculative and time management being a bigger challenge.
Yes. If you finish all 130 questions before time runs out, the system offers 12 additional questions which can help you get even more marks.
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