BITSAT 2026 MSc Courses Cutoff and Previous Years' Trends
| Updated On - Apr 14, 2026
BITSAT MSc cutoffs reveal different mark patterns across campuses, with BITS Pilani requiring 236-271 marks, Goa 234-263, and Hyderabad 234-261, according to recent official data. In 2025, MSc cutoffs were slightly lower than in 2024, suggesting the influence of test difficulty.
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MSc cutoffs vary every year by around 15-25 marks, primarily due to the changes in exam difficulty and the number of high scorers.
- The Hyderabad campus usually has cutoff marks that are approximately 5-15 marks less than Pilani, which makes it a bit easier to get admission to MSc programs there.
- The cutoff difference between the Top(Economics 270) and the last (Biology 230) MSc courses is roughly around 30-40 marks.
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Expected BITSAT 2026 Safe Score for MSc
- BITSAT cutoff for Economics is the highest among MSc courses, and you can get it with a score of 260-280 marks.
- To get admission to MSc Physics, you must score around 235 to 255 marks in BITSAT.
- BITSAT MSc cutoff is lower for MSc Biological sciences and you require around 225-245 marks in BITSAT to get admission to the course.
| Course | Expected Cutoff (Marks) |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. Economics | 260 - 280 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 240 - 260 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 235 - 255 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 230 - 250 |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 225 - 245 |
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BITSAT Previous Years’ Cutoff for Msc at BITS
| Program | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Economics | 231 | 261 | 236 | 220 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 212 | 247 | 219 | 205 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 209 | 245 | 219 | 200 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 203 | 235 | 205 | 162 |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 203 | - | - | - |
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BITSAT Previous Years’ Cutoff
The table below provides the previous years’ BITSAT cutoffs, allowing candidates to check detailed branch-wise cutoff scores for each respective year.
| BITSAT Year | BITSAT Cutoff |
| BITSAT 2025 | Check Here |
| BITSAT 2024 | Check Here |
| BITSAT 2023 | Check Here |
| BITSAT 2022 | Check Here |
FYQs
Ques. What is a safe score for MSc courses in BITSAT 2026?
Ans.The safe BITSAT cutoff mark for MSc courses in 2026 may be 250-270+ marks. Still, the exact numbers also vary with the course and campus. For the very popular courses like Economics and Mathematics, it would be advisable to have marks around 260-280 for safety. On the other hand, for the courses like Biological Sciences or Chemistry, even a smaller score might be okay.
Ques. Which MSc course has the highest cutoff in BITS?
Ans. M.Sc. Economics is the course that often has the highest cutoff among the MSc courses, frequently reaching above 260-270 marks. This is due to its excellent placement opportunities and the possibility of transitioning to top engineering branches through the dual degree option.
Ques. Can I get MSc in BITS with 230 marks?
Ans. Yes, at 230 marks, you might be eligible for MSc courses such as Biological Sciences or Chemistry particularly in the Goa or Hyderabad campuses. But, the likelihood for Economics or Mathematics at Pilani would be quite low. Therefore, it is always better to have higher marks for more options.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.