BITSAT 2026 Session 1 was held on 15 Apr 2026 , Shift 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM , and the BITSAT 2026 question paper with solutions PDF for April 15 Shift 1 is available as a memory-based release. The test ran in CBT mode at centres in India and abroad.
The paper was reported by students as easy to moderate. Physics focused on current electricity, electrostatics, capacitors, kinematics and laws of motion; chemistry had organic topics, carboxylic acids and chemical bonding; mathematics featured calculus, coordinate geometry and vectors. Article updated and published 15 Apr 2026 by Shivam Yadav.
Download BITSAT 2026 question paper with solutions PDF
A memory-based PDF of the April 15 Shift 1 question paper, with answer key and worked solutions, is being circulated. Official notices and downloads are published by the exam authority on the BITS admission portal; check the official BITS admission home for the confirmed answer key and files. No direct download link is provided here.
BITSAT 2026 question paper with solutions PDF — paper analysis and sample solutions
Initial student reaction called the paper easy to moderate. Below are a few verified sample calculations and solved highlights from the Shift 1 memory-based set:
- Maximum safe speed on a flat turn: v_max = sqrt(0.34 * 50 * 10) ≈ 13.04 m/s .
- Vessel volume from mass and density: 95 g at 0.95 g/mL → 0.1 L .
- Molar mass from ideal gas data (0.5 g, 0.82 atm, 0.1 L, 250 K): 125 g mol⁻¹ .
- Trig roots example: total unique solutions for sin 9θ = sin θ in [0, 2π] = 17 .
These sample solutions mirror the stepwise approach used in the circulated PDF. The full set includes 15+ worked numeric and conceptual solutions across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Chapter-wise expected weightage (BITS syllabus based on NCERT Class 11–12)
| Physics | Expected Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Laws of Motion | 8–10 |
| Current Electricity | 7–9 |
| Electrostatics & Capacitors | 5–7 |
| Kinematics & Dynamics | 6–8 |
| Chemistry | Expected Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry (basics + reactions) | 10–12 |
| Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure | 8–10 |
| Coordination Compounds | 6–8 |
| p-Block & Inorganic topics | 6–8 |
| Mathematics | Expected Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Calculus (limits, diff, integ) | 12–15 |
| Vectors & 3D Geometry | 8–10 |
| Coordinate Geometry | 7–9 |
| Complex Numbers & Probability | 6–8 |
Key dates and logistics
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BITSAT 2026 April 15 Session 1 Shift 1 exam | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Hall ticket link posted for BITSAT-2026 Session-1 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| BITS Admission Home referenced | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Article updated/published | 15 Apr 2026 |
If you sat for the exam, save the question–solution PDF for rank estimation and practice. For official answer keys, cutoffs and counselling updates, rely on the BITS admission authority.