BITSAT 2027 Syllabus: Subject-wise Topics and Preparation Plan
The BITSAT syllabus covers five subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Biology), English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning. BITS Pilani publishes the syllabus in the information bulletin for each cycle, and the PCM and Biology portions follow the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum closely. If you are preparing for Class 12 boards or JEE Main, most of the BITSAT 2027 syllabus is already on your plan.
The BITSAT 2027 bulletin is expected around December 2026. Until it is released, this page uses the units listed in the BITSAT 2026 bulletin, which have stayed largely stable across recent cycles. It gives you the unit list for each subject, where to start, and a phased plan to cover everything before the exam.
BITSAT Syllabus and Pattern at a Glance
Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Number of units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Part I | Physics | 30 | 90 | 18 |
Part II | Chemistry | 30 | 90 | 14 |
Part III | English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning | 10 + 20 | 90 | 4 areas + 2 areas |
Part IV | Mathematics or Biology | 40 | 120 | 12 (Maths) / 10 (Biology) |
Total | 3 hours | 130 | 390 |
Key Things to Know
Mathematics or Biology: Part IV is Mathematics for B.E. and M.Sc. aspirants. Biology is an option for B.Pharm and, in recent cycles, B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering.
NCERT is the base: The PCM units match Class 11 and 12 NCERT topics. Some topics trimmed from the NCERT books, such as parts of statistics or experimental chemistry, may still appear in the BITSAT syllabus, so check the bulletin list rather than assuming.
English and Reasoning have no NCERT book: These need separate practice, even though they carry 90 marks together.
Confirm for 2027: The unit list below is from the 2026 cycle. Older pages may show outdated lists, so follow the BITSAT 2027 bulletin once released.
BITSAT Physics Syllabus
Unit | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Units and Measurement | Units, dimensions, errors, significant figures | Dimensional analysis |
Kinematics | Motion in one and two dimensions, projectile and circular motion, relative velocity | Projectile motion |
Newton's Laws of Motion | Laws of motion, friction, free-body diagrams, pseudo forces | Free-body diagrams |
Impulse and Momentum | Conservation of momentum, collisions, centre of mass | Collisions |
Work and Energy | Work-energy theorem, power, conservative forces, potential energy | Work-energy theorem |
Rotational Motion | Torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum, rolling motion | Moment of inertia |
Gravitation | Newton's law of gravitation, orbital and escape velocity, Kepler's laws | Satellite motion |
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | Elasticity, pressure, viscosity, surface tension, Bernoulli's principle | Bernoulli's principle |
Oscillations | Simple harmonic motion, spring and pendulum systems, damped oscillations | SHM equations |
Waves | Wave motion, sound, superposition, standing waves, beats, Doppler effect | Doppler effect |
Heat and Thermodynamics | Kinetic theory, specific heat, laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer | First law of thermodynamics |
Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, Gauss's law, capacitors | Capacitors |
Current Electricity | Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer | Kirchhoff's laws |
Magnetic Effect of Current | Biot-Savart and Ampere's law, force on charges and conductors, magnetism | Force on a moving charge |
Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday's and Lenz's laws, self and mutual inductance, AC circuits | LCR circuits |
Optics | Reflection, refraction, lenses, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, polarisation | Lens and mirror formulas |
Modern Physics | Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, nuclear physics, radioactivity | Photoelectric effect |
Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates | Logic gates |
Mechanics and electricity together account for most of the Physics units, so build these first. Modern Physics and Electronic Devices are short, formula-based units that return marks quickly in a speed-focused paper.
BITSAT Chemistry Syllabus
Unit | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
States of Matter | Gas laws, kinetic theory, liquids, solid state | Ideal gas equation |
Atomic Structure | Bohr model, quantum numbers, electronic configuration | Quantum numbers |
Periodicity and Bonding | Periodic trends, ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR, hybridisation, MOT | Hybridisation |
Thermodynamics | Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, Hess's law | Gibbs energy |
Physical and Chemical Equilibria | Equilibrium constants, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers | pH and buffers |
Electrochemistry | Redox reactions, cells, Nernst equation, conductance | Nernst equation |
Chemical Kinetics | Rate laws, order, half-life, Arrhenius equation | First-order reactions |
Hydrogen and s-block Elements | Properties of hydrogen, alkali and alkaline earth metals | Trends in s-block |
p-, d- and f-block Elements | Group trends, important compounds, coordination compounds | Coordination compounds |
Principles of Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons | Nomenclature, electronic effects, reaction intermediates, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics | Electronic effects |
Stereochemistry | Isomerism, optical activity, conformations | Optical isomerism |
Organic Compounds with Oxygen and Nitrogen | Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines | Named reactions |
Biological, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry | Biomolecules, polymers, chemistry in everyday life, environmental chemistry | Biomolecules |
Theoretical Principles of Experimental Chemistry | Qualitative analysis, titrations, preparation of common compounds | Salt analysis |
Physical Chemistry is the quickest way to secure marks because the questions are numerical and direct. Inorganic and Biological Chemistry need regular revision from short notes, since they are fact-heavy.
BITSAT Mathematics Syllabus
Unit | Topics to cover | Start with |
|---|---|---|
Algebra | Complex numbers, quadratic equations, sequences and series, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, matrices and determinants, sets and relations | Quadratic equations |
Trigonometry | Ratios and identities, equations, inverse functions, properties of triangles, heights and distances | Identities |
Two-dimensional Coordinate Geometry | Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola | Straight lines and circles |
Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry | Direction cosines, lines and planes, distances, angles | Equation of a plane |
Differential Calculus | Functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, derivatives and their applications | Limits |
Integral Calculus | Indefinite and definite integrals, area under curves | Definite integrals |
Ordinary Differential Equations | Order and degree, variable separable, linear equations | Linear equations |
Probability | Conditional probability, Bayes' theorem, random variables, binomial distribution | Conditional probability |
Vectors | Vector algebra, dot and cross products, scalar triple product | Dot and cross products |
Statistics | Mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation | Variance |
Linear Programming | Formulation, graphical method, feasible region | Graphical method |
Mathematical Modelling | Simple models from real situations | Worked examples |
Mathematics has 40 questions and the heaviest weight in the paper. Algebra and calculus together form the largest block, so plan the most weeks for them. Statistics, linear programming and vectors are short and should not be skipped.
BITSAT Biology Syllabus (for B.Pharm and Eligible Programmes)
Diversity in the Living World: Classification, plant and animal kingdoms.
Cell and its functions: Cell structure, cell cycle, biomolecules.
Genetics and Evolution: Inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, evolution.
Structure and Function in Plants and Animals: Plant physiology, human physiology.
Reproduction, Growth and Movement in Plants: Plant reproduction, growth regulators.
Reproduction and Development in Humans: Human reproduction, reproductive health.
Ecology and Environment: Ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental issues.
Biology and Human Welfare: Health and disease, microbes in human welfare.
Biotechnology and its Applications: Principles, processes and applications of biotechnology.
BITSAT English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning Syllabus
English Proficiency (10 questions)
Grammar: Agreement, tenses, parts of speech, clauses, voice, direct and indirect speech.
Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms, word usage.
Reading comprehension: Short passages with questions on meaning, inference and tone.
Composition: Sentence rearrangement, paragraph organisation, linking ideas.
Logical Reasoning (20 questions)
Verbal reasoning: Analogies, classification, series completion, logical deduction, chart logic.
Non-verbal reasoning: Pattern perception, figure formation and analysis, paper cutting, mirror and water images, rule detection.
These two areas carry 90 marks together and usually take less time per question than PCM. Short daily practice is enough to make them dependable scoring sections.
Overlap with Boards and JEE Main
Area | Class 12 boards | JEE Main | How to plan for BITSAT |
|---|---|---|---|
PCM concepts | Fully covered | Fully covered | Study once; add speed drills for BITSAT |
Experimental chemistry, statistics, LPP | Partly covered | Partly covered | Revise from the BITSAT unit list separately |
English Proficiency | Grammar basics only | Not tested | Add 15 to 20 minutes of daily practice |
Logical Reasoning | Not tested | Not tested | Add topic-wise practice from three months before the exam |
How to Cover the BITSAT Syllabus
Months 1 to 4, concepts: Finish Class 11 and 12 NCERT concepts in PCM, with mechanics, electricity, physical chemistry, algebra and calculus first.
From month 3, add Part III: 20 to 30 minutes a day on grammar, vocabulary and reasoning puzzles.
Months 4 to 6, topic tests: Take short timed tests after each unit to build speed, and keep an error log.
Final 8 to 10 weeks, full-length mocks: Take full mocks in the 130-question pattern, analyse them the same day and revise from your error log.
The official syllabus is published in the information bulletin on the BITS admissions website.
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