Will BITSAT 2026 Cutoff Increase? Check BITS Pilani Cutoff for CSE
| Updated On - Feb 25, 2026
BITSAT 2026 dates have been rescheduled to earlier dates, with the test now set for 15-17 April and 24-26 May 2026, which means students will have less time to prepare, the competition will be tougher, and the cutoffs are likely go up.
It is widely believed that along with the announcement of a new tuition-free admission for the top 500 rankers by BITS Pilani, many top aspirants will compete even more fiercely for the seats.
- BITSAT cutoff for CS at BITS Pilani is likely to range from 335 to 340.
- For MSc Economics at BITS Pilani, BITSAT cutoff is likely to be around 325-330.
- ECE at BITS Pilani is likely to have BITSAT cutoff of around 320-325.
- For CS at BITS Goa, you can expect BITSAT cutoff of around 315-320.
- CS branch at BITS Hyderabad is likely to be allocated with BITSAT cutoff of 310-315.
To grab a Pilani CS seat and scholarship, make sure to get 340+ as a safe target.
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BITSAT Cut-off Scores for Academic Year 2025-26
The final BITSAT cutoff marks for admission to different degree programs for the academic years 2025 and 2026 are given below:
| Course | BITS Pilani Cut-off | BITS Hyderabad Cut-off | BITS Goa Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Chemical | 210 | 205 | 206 |
| B.E. Civil | 206 | 203 | - |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 260 | 239 | 243 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 235 | 214 | 223 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 304 | 270 | 274 |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 250 | 232 | 234 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 285 | 256 | 255 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 211 | - | - |
| B.E. Mathematics and Computing | 295 | 266 | 268 |
| B.E. Environmental and Sustainability | 203 | 181 | 189 |
| B. Pharm | 168 | 151 | - |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 212 | 203 | 203 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry (or Biological Chemistry in some lists) | 208 | 203 | 205 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 251 | 231 | 237 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 229 | 212 | 216 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 223 | 209 | 212 |
| M.Sc. Semiconductor and Nanoscience | 239 | 225 | 225 |
Source: BITSAT Official Website
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BITSAT Cut-off Scores for Academic Year 2024-25
The final BITSAT cutoff marks for admission to different degree programs for the academic years 2024 and 2025 are given below:
| Course | BITS Pilani Cut-off | BITS Hyderabad Cut-off | BITS Goa Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Chemical | 247 | 238 | 239 |
| B.E. Civil | 238 | 235 | - |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 292 | 275 | 278 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 266 | 251 | 254 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 327 | 298 | 301 |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 282 | 270 | 270 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 314 | 284 | 287 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 243 | - | - |
| B.E. Mathematics and Computing | 318 | 293 | 295 |
| B. Pharm | 165 | 161 | - |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 236 | 234 | 234 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 241 | 235 | 236 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 271 | 261 | 263 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 256 | 247 | 249 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 254 | 245 | 248 |
Source: BITSAT Official Website
BITSAT Cut-off Scores for Academic Year 2023-2024
The final BITSAT cut-off scores for various degree programs in the 2023-2024 academic year admission session are given below. Kindly note that the BITSAT maximum marks in 2023 and 2024 were 390, whereas the maximum marks until 2021 were 450.
| Course | BITS Pilani Cut-off | BITS Hyderabad Cut-off | BITS Goa Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Chemical | 224 | 207 | 209 |
| B.E. Civil | 213 | 204 | - |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 272 | 251 | 252 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 244 | 218 | 223 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 331 | 284 | 295 |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 266 | 244 | 244 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 296 | 265 | 267 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 220 | - | - |
| B. Pharm | 153 | 135 | - |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 212 | 204 | 204 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 213 | 205 | 205 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 257 | 236 | 239 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 236 | 219 | 221 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 235 | 219 | 222 |
Source: BITSAT Official Website
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BITSAT Cut-off Scores for Academic Year 2022-2023
The following are the final BITSAT cut-off scores for admission to various degree programs in the 2022-2023 academic year admission session. Please be informed that the BITSAT maximum marks in 2022 and 2023 were 390, whereas the maximum marks till 2021 were 450.
| Course | BITS Pilani Cut-off | BITS Hyderabad Cut-off | BITS Goa Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Chemical | - | 162 | 165 |
| B.E. Civil | 191 | 158 | - |
| B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 258 | 230 | 237 |
| B.E. Mechanical | 223 | 182 | 191 |
| B.E. Computer Science | 320 | 279 | 286 |
| B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 249 | 222 | 224 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication | 279 | 252 | 256 |
| B.E. Manufacturing | 184 | - | - |
| B. Pharm | 125 | 109 | - |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 171 | 158 | 164 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 168 | 158 | 163 |
| M.Sc. Economics | 247 | 220 | 230 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 214 | 177 | 187 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 214 | 173 | 188 |
Source: BITSAT Official Website
BITSAT-2022 Score Analysis (Distribution of High Scorers)
This chart shows the total number of candidates scoring above each score cutoff (out of 390 marks) in BITSAT, 2022, and also gives some joining statistics (probably the percentage or number of students who joined BITS programs).
| Score Card (≥) | Number of Candidates | Notes / Additional Stats |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 351 | 216 | 200 students >350; 25% joined: 50 |
| ≥ 329 | 675 | - |
| ≥ 307 | 1,414 | - |
| ≥ 285 | 2,580 | - |
| ≥ 263 | 4,633 | - |
| ≥ 241 | 7,669 | - |
| ≥ 219 | 11,845 | - |
| ≥ 197 | 17,373 | - |
| ≥ 193 | 18,531 | - |
| ≥ 184 | 21,364 | - |
| ≥ 175 | 24,366 | - |
Source: YouTube
Safe Scores and Final Cut-offs for Top Branches
Official BITSAT 2025-26 cutoffs (out of 390) with higher safe score targets that have been projected based on the trend. Safe scores are maintained at a level higher than the final cut-offs in order to deal with the competition and counselling uncertainties.
| Branch/Program | Campus | Safe Score Range (Target for Near-Guarantee) | Actual Final Cut-off (2025-26) |
| B.E. Computer Science (CSE) | Pilani | 335-340 | 304 |
| B.E. Computer Science (CS) | Goa | 315-320 | 274 |
| B.E. Computer Science (CS) | Hyderabad | 310-315 | 270 |
| B.E. Mathematics and Computing (MnC) | Pilani | 325-330 | 295 |
| B.E. Electronics & Communication (ECE) | Pilani | 320-325 | 285 |
Source: Youtube
Nihit Shukla has shared his views and strategy on the BITSAT 2026 cutoff. Check the YouTube video below:
FAQs
Ques. What score is considered safe for Pilani CS in BITSAT 2026?
Ans. Based on the current competition trends, a BITSAT score of 340+ can be considered a safe target for CSE at BITS Pilani.
Ques. Are safe scores different from final cut-offs?
Ans. BITSAT safe scores are typically higher than the official cutoffs, as they are meant to cover the risk of changes during the counselling rounds.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.