BITSAT 2026 April 16 shift 2 analysis: key takeaways
BITSAT 2026 April 16 shift 2 concluded at 5:00 PM . Students and centre reports indicate the Chemistry section was the toughest in this shift, while Physics and Maths were moderate to tough.
Scores are shown instantly on the test interface after you submit. BITS Pilani will release moderated (final) scores later; tentative results for session 1 are expected by May 1, 2026 .
BITSAT 2026 April 16 shift 2 analysis: format, marks and extras
The exam runs for 3 hours , contains 130 questions and is worth 390 marks in total. The marking scheme is +3 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer .
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 90 |
| Mathematics / Biology | 40 | 120 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| English Proficiency | 10 | 30 |
If you finish all 130 questions before time, the system gives 12 additional questions (3 each from Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Bio and LR). No extra time is allotted and you cannot return to the first 130 questions once you start the bonus set.
What happened on April 16 (session summary)
Session 1 and session 2 were held on April 15-16, 2026 in two shifts (9 AM–12 PM and 2 PM–5 PM). Afternoon shift test-takers reported longer, more calculative questions in Maths and tougher Chemistry compared to the morning shift.
Authorities opened absentee slot registration on April 16 at 8:00 PM and closed it on April 17 at 3:00 PM for session 1 candidates who missed their slot.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BITSAT session 1 exams | April 15-16, 2026 |
| Absentee slot registration | April 16, 2026 8:00 PM to April 17, 2026 3:00 PM |
| Session 2 registration starts | April 20, 2026 |
| Session 2 admit card release | May 20, 2026 |
| BITSAT session 2 exams | May 24-26, 2026 |
| Counselling marks entry window | April 21 to June 1, 2026 |
Seats, scholarships and eligibility
BITS Pilani admissions use one BITSAT score for Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. There are an estimated ~4,000 seats across campuses. The institute has announced full tuition fee scholarships for the top 500 rankers .
Eligibility highlights: you need 75% aggregate in PCM/PCB in Class 12 and 60% in each subject (Physics, Chemistry and Math/Biology). Only the year you passed Class 12 and the immediate following year are eligible to sit for BITSAT.
Scores, cutoffs and counselling
There are no review requests accepted for BITSAT scores. Meeting a cutoff does not guarantee admission; final allotment depends on iterations and seat availability. Good-score benchmarks often discussed are 240+, 290+, 304+ , varying by course and campus.