BITSAT Physics Syllabus 2026 - BITS, Pilani will release the BITSAT 2026 physics syllabus on the website, bitsadmission.com. The syllabus will be released through the BITSAT official brochure. The BITSAT syllabus will be based on the class 11 & 12 syllabus. The authority will base the BITSAT question paper on the syllabus. The authority will announce the exam dates for the BITSAT 2026 online. Candidates can find the complete BITSAT physics syllabus here.
The BITSAT exam will be conducted in 2 phases online. Candidates must be familiar with the BITSAT syllabus while preparing for the exam. Along with the syllabus, candidates must also be familiar with the BITSAT exam pattern.
Unit | Topics Covered |
Systems of units (SI, fundamental & derived), Dimensional analysis, Significant figures, Precision, Fundamental measurements (Vernier callipers, screw gauge, physical balance) | |
Kinematics | Vectors, Position/velocity/acceleration vectors, Motion with constant acceleration, Projectile motion, Uniform circular motion, Relative motion |
Newton’s Laws of Motion | Laws of motion, Free body diagrams, Motion on inclined plane, Pulley systems, Circular motion (centripetal force), Inertial & non-inertial frames |
Impulse & Momentum | Impulse, Momentum conservation, Collisions, System of particles, Center of mass |
Work & Energy | Work-energy theorem, Kinetic & potential energy, Power, Conservative forces, Mechanical energy conservation |
Rotational Motion | Angular displacement/velocity/acceleration, Rotational kinematics, Moment of inertia (theorems), Torque, Angular momentum, Conservation of angular momentum, Rolling motion |
Newton’s law, Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity, Planetary motion, Kepler’s laws, Satellite motion | |
SHM, Spring-mass system, Pendulum, Forced & damped oscillations, Resonance | |
Mechanics of Solids & Fluids | Elasticity, Pressure, Density, Archimedes’ principle, Viscosity, Surface tension, Bernoulli’s theorem |
Progressive waves, Standing waves (strings & pipes), Superposition, Beats, Doppler effect | |
Heat & Thermodynamics | Kinetic theory, Thermal equilibrium, Specific heat, Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), Newton’s law of cooling, First law of thermodynamics, Second law, Carnot engine |
Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, Electric field, Potential & energy, Gauss’ law, Electric dipole, Capacitance & dielectrics |
Ohm’s law, Joule heating, Resistors & cells (series/parallel), Kirchhoff’s laws, Potentiometer, Wheatstone bridge, Resistivity & temperature dependence | |
Magnetic Effect of Current | Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, Force on current conductors, Magnetic moment, Torque on current loop, Galvanometer (conversion to voltmeter/ammeter) |
Electromagnetic Induction & AC | Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, Eddy currents, Self & mutual induction, Transformers, Generators, Alternating current (rms & peak values), LCR circuits |
Optics | Reflection & refraction, Lenses & mirrors, Optical instruments (microscope, telescope), Huygens principle, Young’s double slit experiment, Interference in thin films, Single-slit diffraction, Electromagnetic spectrum, Polarisation (Malus’ law, Brewster’s law) |
Modern Physics | Dual nature of matter & light, Photoelectric effect, De Broglie wavelength, Rutherford & Bohr atomic models, Hydrogen spectrum, Radioactivity, Nuclear fission & fusion, Binding energy |
Electronic Devices | Energy bands in solids (conductors, insulators, semiconductors), Semiconductor diode (I-V characteristics, rectifier), LED, Photodiode, Solar cell, Zener diode (voltage regulator), Junction transistor (CE configuration – amplifier & oscillator), Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR), Transistor as a switch |
The BITSAT 2026 chapter-wise weightage for physics is helpful for candidates to plan their exam preparation. Candidates can check the topic-wise weightage from the table below.
Physics Topics | Weightage |
Heat & Thermodynamics | 10% |
Magnetic effect of current and magnetism | 9% |
6% | |
6% | |
5% | |
5% | |
5% | |
Fluids | 5% |
Rotational Motion | 4% |
Work, Energy, Power | 4% |
4% | |
4% | |
Units, Dimension, Errors | 3% |
Gravitation | 3% |
Alternating Current | 3% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
High-weightage topics in BITSAT Physics 2026 include:
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Oscillations and Waves
Magnetism
Modern Physics
Optics
The BITSAT physics difficulty level is moderate to difficult.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Aspirant,
From your BITSAT score of 210, BITS Hyderabad entry supports a very focused choice of integrated M.Sc. (like M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics or Biology). Generally with this score, admission into the M.Sc. programs at BITS Hyderabad is likely competitive. Based on past trends, the cutoff's for the M.Sc. programs at Hyderabad have ranged 220 to 250. While 210 will typically be below the cutoff marks for most M.Sc. courses, you might still have a small chance / opportunity during the last / spot rounds, provided the cutoff trend is slightly lower that year.
Hello Aspirant,
With a BITSAT score of 172 and SRMJEEE Phase 2 rank of 14,110, securing top branches like CSE at BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad is unlikely, as their cutoffs are much higher (around 240–270+ for lesser-known branches). Similarly, SRM KTR campus for CSE closes within ~2,000–5,000 rank, so core branches at SRM KTR may not be possible, but Ramapuram or Vadapalani campuses might offer CSE or allied branches.
Now, comparing your other two options:
VIT Bhopal
Part of the reputed VIT group.
Newer campus but decent infrastructure.
Better academic reputation than CU.
Good placements mainly for CSE/IT streams.
Chandigarh University (CU):
Known for aggressive placement marketing.
Good exposure, foreign tie-ups, and more affordable for North Indian students.
Decent placement packages for CSE/AI/ML, but mass placements are often on the lower side.
If you get CSE or CSE-related branches at VIT Bhopal then you take admission at VIT Bhopal.
If not, Chandigarh University is a decent alternative, especially if you’re from North India and want affordability and exposure.
All the best for your admission process.
Hello,
To get admission into B.Tech Cyber Security at BITS , you need to follow these steps:
Fill out the BITSAT application form on the official website.
Prepare for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, and Logical Reasoning.
Appear for the BITSAT exam as per the given schedule.
Try to score well (around 270+ is usually safe for Cyber Security).
After the result, apply for counselling and choose B.Tech Cyber Security as your first preference.
If your score meets the cut-off, you will get a seat.
Keep checking the official website for updates and important dates.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
With a BITSAT score of 263, getting EEE or Electronics and Instrumentation at BITS Hyderabad or Goa may be tough. These branches usually close at a higher score.
Even if the paper was tougher this year, the cut-offs may not drop much. You might have a better chance in later rounds, but it’s still a bit difficult. Keep backup options ready.
Hope it helps !
Pattern of Exam and structure:
Mode : Computer-based test (CBT), English only
Duration : 3 hours (180 minutes), with no sectional time limits
Total Questions : 130 main MCQs (4 options each)
Physics - 30
Chemistry - 30
English Proficiency - 10
Logical Reasoning - 20
Mathematics (or Biology for B.Pharm) - 40
Marks : +3 per correct, -1 per wrong, 0 for unattempted
Extra Questions : If you complete all 130 within time, you can attempt up to 12 additional bonus questions (across core subjects); once attempted, you cannot review earlier answers.
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