
350 marks in BITSAT 2026 puts a candidate in a rank band of approximately 305 to 2,300, depending on difficulty level and the total number of test-takers in BITSAT. Out of a total of 390 marks in BITSAT, this score crosses the cutoff for several sought-after branches at BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad, and keeps some Pilani options open for non-CSE branches.
350 out of 390 translates to roughly 89.7% of total marks, placing the candidate in the top 1 to 5% of all test-takers

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Understanding rank at 350 requires reading the score against the full competition pool. Roughly 1,500 to 2,700 candidates have scored above 350 in previous years. That number shapes the rank directly.
| BITSAT Score (out of 390) | Expected Rank Range | Competition Level |
|---|---|---|
| Above 380 | 1 to 304 | Extreme — top branch at Pilani |
| 351 to 380 | 305 to 2,319 | Very high — most Pilani branches open |
| 350 (borderline) | ~2,000 to 2,500 | High — Goa and Hyderabad CSE accessible |
| 301 to 350 | 2,320 to 8,789 | Moderate-high — Goa, Hyderabad, most branches |
| 270 to 300 | 8,790 to 21,800 | Moderate — core branches at Goa or Hyderabad |
| Below 270 | 21,800+ | Low — limited branch options |
You can go through the tables below to check the expected BITSAT cutoff and the BITSAT cutoff for previous years for each BITS Campus.
| Branch | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science | 327 | 324 | 320 | 304 | 310-330+ |
| B.E. Math & Computing | 322 | 318 | 315 | 300 | 305-320 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 301 | 298 | 295 | 279 | 285-300 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 285 | 280 | 276 | 258 | 260-275 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 270 | 265 | 260 | 245 | 248-260 |
| B.E. Chemical | 252 | 248 | 244 | 247 | 245-258 |
| B.E. Civil | 242 | 240 | 238 | 238 | 235-248 |
| Branch | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science | 305 | 301 | 296 | 274 | 278-295 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 285 | 280 | 275 | 256 | 258-272 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 262 | 258 | 250 | 237 | 240-255 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 250 | 246 | 242 | 228 | 230-244 |
| Branch | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science | 298 | 294 | 290 | 270 | 272-290 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 278 | 274 | 270 | 252 | 254-268 |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 255 | 250 | 246 | 230 | 232-248 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 244 | 240 | 236 | 220 | 222-238 |
Source: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
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350 is a meaningful threshold. It clears the expected cutoff for almost every branch at BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad, and it clears several branches at BITS Pilani outside of the top-tier programs.
| Campus | Branch | 350 Likely to Clear Cutoff? | Margin at 350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | B.E. Computer Science | Yes (cutoff ~304-330+) | Comfortable |
| BITS Pilani | B.E. Math & Computing | Yes (cutoff ~305-320) | Comfortable |
| BITS Pilani | B.E. ECE | Yes (cutoff ~285-300) | Strong margin |
| BITS Pilani | B.E. EEE | Yes (cutoff ~260-275) | Strong margin |
| BITS Pilani | B.E. Mechanical | Yes (cutoff ~248-260) | Very safe |
| BITS Goa | B.E. Computer Science | Yes (cutoff ~278-295) | Strong margin |
| BITS Goa | B.E. ECE | Yes (cutoff ~258-272) | Very safe |
| BITS Hyderabad | B.E. Computer Science | Yes (cutoff ~272-290) | Very safe |
| BITS Hyderabad | All branches | Yes — all | Very safe |
Clearing the cutoff is the entry condition. Seat allotment in iterations depends on preferences and competition in that iteration. A 350 scorer competes for the same seats against everyone with 350+ in that iteration. That is the distinction candidates often miss when they assume cutoff means guaranteed seat.
Ques. Why the Rank at 350 Has Shifted Since 2022
The exam moved from 450 to 390 total marks in 2022. Before that, a score of 350 out of 450 was about 77.7% very different from competitive territory. Post-2022, 350 out of 390 is 89.7%, placing a candidate among the top few percent. The rank range tightened sharply because top students consistently score in the 300s to 370s now, and the scoring distribution is more compressed.
| Factor | Old Format (until 2021) | New Format (2022 onward) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Marks | 450 | 390 |
| Marking Scheme | +3 correct, -1 wrong | +3 correct, -1 wrong |
| Total Questions | 150 | 130 |
| 350 as % of Total | 77.7% | 89.7% |
| Approximate Rank at 350 | Outside top 3,000 typically | Roughly 305 to 2,300 |
This shift matters when candidates use rank predictor tools calibrated to old data. Many still show inflated rank estimates for 350 because their models have not been updated for the new format.
| Branch | BITS Pilani | BITS Goa | BITS Hyderabad |
| B.E. Computer Science | Cleared (margin ~25-45 marks) | Cleared (margin ~55-75 marks) | Cleared (margin ~60-78 marks) |
| B.E. Math & Computing | Cleared (margin ~30-45 marks) | Cleared | Cleared |
| B.E. ECE | Cleared strongly | Cleared strongly | Cleared strongly |
| B.E. EEE | Cleared strongly | Cleared strongly | Cleared strongly |
| B.E. Mechanical | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely |
| B.E. Chemical / Civil | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely |
| B.Pharm | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely | Cleared very safely |
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Ques. What is the rank that a candidate can secure if he scores 350 in BITSAT 2026?
Ans. Generally, if a candidate scores 350 out of 390, then he/she can secure a rank between 305 and 2,300. This is based on the trends followed by BITSAT. This range, however, depends on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of students who secure above 350. In difficult years, the number of students scoring above 350 is relatively low, and hence, the rank is lower (better). BITS Pilani does not provide a table for marks and rank.
Ques. Can I get BITS Pilani CSE with 350 in BITSAT 2026?
Ans. With reference to the cutoffs of 2025 (the cutoff for CSE Pilani was 304), scoring 350 is well above the cutoffs, giving a leeway of almost 46 marks. However, this is only based on the iteration process where all the candidates who score 350 and above, and CSE Pilani as their preference, compete for the same number of seats. A score of 360 and above would be relatively safer.
Ques. Why do two students with 350 marks get different BITSAT ranks?
Ans. BITS Pilani uses a tie-breaking rule when multiple candidates share the same total score. Rank is first decided by marks in Mathematics or Biology, then Physics, then Chemistry. If still tied, date of birth is used, with the younger candidate ranked higher. Two students at 350 total can therefore end up hundreds of ranks apart based on how they scored in individual subjects.
Ques. How many students score above 350 in BITSAT each year?
Ans. It is estimated that around 1,500 to 2,700 students score above 350, but the figure varies according to the difficulty level of the exam. In easy years, the number of students scoring above 350 will be relatively higher, thereby creating a smaller range of ranks.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.