The BITSAT 2027 syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning, and is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 books. BITS Pilani has not released a 2027 version yet, so this page follows the latest official syllabus, published as Annexure-1 of the BITSAT 2026 brochure.
BITSAT Syllabus 2027
Chapter-wise BITSAT syllabus for all five subjects, the marking scheme, the official PDF and the books to use.
How is the BITSAT syllabus divided?
The syllabus has four parts, and the number of questions from each is fixed.
| Part | Subject | Chapters (units) | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Physics | 18 | 30 |
| Part II | Chemistry | 14 | 30 |
| Part III (a) | English Proficiency | 4 | 10 |
| Part III (b) | Logical Reasoning | 2 | 20 |
| Part IV | Mathematics | 12 | 40 |
| Part IV (instead of Mathematics) | Biology | 10 | 40 |
Biology is for B.Pharm, B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engg. and M.Sc. Biological Sciences. Everyone else takes Mathematics.
Which Physics chapters are in the BITSAT syllabus?
- Units and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Impulse and Momentum
- Work and Energy
- Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effect of Current
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Optics
- Modern Physics
- Electronic Devices
Which Chemistry chapters are in the BITSAT syllabus?
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Periodicity and Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Physical and Chemical Equilibria
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Hydrogen and s-block Elements
- p-, d- and f-block Elements (including coordination compounds)
- Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons
- Stereochemistry
- Organic Compounds with Functional Groups Containing Oxygen and Nitrogen
- Biological, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry
- Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry
Which Mathematics chapters are in the BITSAT syllabus?
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Probability
- Vectors
- Statistics
- Linear Programming
- Mathematical Modelling
What is in the BITSAT Biology syllabus?
- Diversity in Living World
- Cell: The Unit of Life; Structure and Function
- Genetics and Evolution
- Structure and Function: Plants
- Structure and Function: Animals
- Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants
- Reproduction and Development in Humans
- Ecology and Environment
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and its Applications
What do English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning cover?
| Section | Units | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency | Grammar | Determiners, prepositions, modals, agreement, tense, voice, question tags, relative clauses |
| English Proficiency | Vocabulary | One word, spelling, homophones, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, phrasal verbs, idioms, analogy |
| English Proficiency | Reading Comprehension | Main ideas, conclusions, facts versus opinions, figurative usage, cloze, summary, jigsaw reading |
| English Proficiency | Composition | Word order, paragraph organisation, topic sentence, linkers |
| Logical Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning | Analogy, classification, series completion, logical deduction, chart logic |
| Logical Reasoning | Non-verbal Reasoning | Pattern perception, figure formation and analysis, paper cutting, figure matrix, rule detection |
What is the BITSAT 2027 marking scheme?
Each correct answer gets 3 marks and each wrong answer loses 1 mark, while skipped questions get 0. The 130 questions carry 390 marks in 3 hours, and the 12 optional extra questions open only after you answer all 130. More on dates and fees is on the BITSAT 2027 main page.
Where can I download the BITSAT syllabus PDF?
BITS Pilani publishes the syllabus as a separate PDF and as Annexure-1 of the brochure. The 2027 PDF is expected with the BITSAT 2027 brochure.
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| BITSAT syllabus (latest official PDF) | Open PDF |
| BITSAT-2026 Brochure with Annexure-1 syllabus | Open PDF |
Which books should I use for BITSAT 2027?
BITS Pilani tells candidates to refer to the NCERT textbooks for the content, so start with the NCERT Class 11 and 12 books in every subject.
- Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology: NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks first, then one reference book per subject for practice.
- English Proficiency: a standard grammar book, such as Wren and Martin, and regular reading practice.
- Logical Reasoning: a verbal and non-verbal reasoning practice book.
- Speed practice: BITSAT previous year papers (memory-based) and timed mock tests.
Free full-length BITSAT mock tests with timers and answers.