{"id":20006,"date":"2026-05-30T00:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T00:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/?p=20006"},"modified":"2026-05-30T09:29:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:29:52","slug":"bitsat-2026-may-24-shift-1-question-paper-answer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/bitsat-2026-may-24-shift-1-question-paper-answer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"BITSAT 2026 May 24 Shift 1 Question Paper with Answer Key: Memory-Based Questions &#038; Solutions\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BITS Pilani conducted Session 2 of the BITSAT 2026 on May 24, 2026, at various exam centres in India and abroad. The BITSAT 2026 exam on May 24, Shift 1, was held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates who have taken the exam can review the BITSAT Memory Test of May 24, 2026, Round 1, the official solutions, and the section-wise difficulty analysis to understand the exam dynamics and evaluate it more accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern \u2014 Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physics<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics \/ Biology<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Proficiency<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>130<\/td><td>390<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonus Questions (optional)<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking Scheme: +3 correct | \u22121 incorrect | 0 unattempted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BITSAT 2026 May 24 Shift 1 \u2014 Paper Difficulty Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Difficulty<\/td><td>Good Attempts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physics<\/td><td>Moderate to Tough<\/td><td>20\u201324<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>23\u201327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Tough<\/td><td>26\u201332<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Proficiency<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>8\u201310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>15\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>Moderate to Tough<\/td><td>92\u2013111<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BITSAT 2026 May 24 Shift 1 \u2014 Memory-Based Questions with Answer Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1. A wire of resistance 12 \u03a9 is bent into a circle. What is the effective resistance between two diametrically opposite points?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 3 \u03a9&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 6 \u03a9&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 12 \u03a9&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 24 \u03a9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) 3 \u03a9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2. A projectile is fired from the surface of the Earth with a velocity <\/strong><strong>v<\/strong><strong>0<\/strong><strong> at an angle <\/strong><strong>with the horizontal. What is the maximum horizontal range?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) v02\/g&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) v02 sin2\/g&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) v02 cos2\/g &nbsp; (D) 2v02 \/g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) v02\/g (at \u03b8 = 45\u00b0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3. A solid sphere rotating with angular velocity \u03c9 is placed on a horizontal surface. If it eventually comes to rest due to friction, the time taken depends on which physical quantities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) \u03c9, radius R, and coefficient of friction \u03bc only<br>(B) \u03c9, mass M, R, \u03bc, and g<br>(C) \u03c9, R, and g only<br>(D) M, R, and \u03bc only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>(B) \u03c9, mass M, R, \u03bc, and g (most suitable option)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4. The centre of mass of a uniform solid hemisphere of radius R from its flat base is at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) R2 &nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 3R8&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (C) R4 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 3R4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 3R8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5. A physical quantity X has the dimensions of velocity. If it is expressed in terms of electric field E and magnetic field B, then X equals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) EB&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) BE&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) EB&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) E2B&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (C) EB&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q6. The mass of a planet is 4 times that of Earth. If the weight of a body is the same on both planets, what is the ratio of their densities (planet: Earth)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 1 : 4&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 1 : 2&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 4 : 1&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 2 : 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 1:2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q7. A convex lens of focal length 20 cm is placed in contact with a concave lens of focal length 30 cm. The effective focal length of the combination is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 50 cm&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 60 cm&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 12 cm&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) \u221260 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 60 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1. For the reversible reaction A + 2B \u21cc C, initial moles: A = 1, B = 1.5, Volume = 1 L, equilibrium concentration of C = 0.35 M. Find K$_{eq}$.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 0.97&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 1.23&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 1.56&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 2.04<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) 0.97<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2. What is the oxidation state of iron in deoxyhemoglobin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) +2&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) +3&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 0&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) +4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) +2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3. Which is the lightest metal among the following?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Na&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Ca&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Li&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (C) Li<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4. For an isothermal reversible expansion of an ideal gas, which of the following is correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) \u0394U = 0, W = 0&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) \u0394U &gt; 0, W &lt; 0&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) \u0394U = 0, W \u2260 0&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) \u0394U &lt; 0, W &gt; 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (C) \u0394U = 0, W \u2260 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5. Which of the following exhibits the highest lattice energy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) NaCl&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) NaF&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) MgO&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) CaO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (C) MgO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q6. Identify the major product when ethanol is heated under reflux with excess acidified K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Acetaldehyde&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Acetic acid&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Ethylene&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Diethyl ether<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) Acetic acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q7. A Newman projection of butan-2,3-diol with halogens is given. Which compound from the given options is optically inactive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) meso form&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) (R, R) form&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) (S, S) form&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) (R, S) form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) meso form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1. Evaluate: <\/strong><strong>0<\/strong><strong>\/2<\/strong><strong>si<\/strong><strong>n<\/strong><strong>2<\/strong><strong>x dx<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) \/2 &nbsp; (B) \/4 &nbsp; (C) \/4 &nbsp; (D) 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) \/4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2. If <\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong> = 2<\/strong><strong>i<\/strong><strong>+3<\/strong><strong>j<\/strong><strong>&#8211; <\/strong><strong>k<\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong>b<\/strong><strong> = <\/strong><strong>i<\/strong><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><strong>j<\/strong><strong>+2<\/strong><strong>k<\/strong><strong> , find <\/strong><strong>a<\/strong><strong>. <\/strong><strong>b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 3&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) \u22123&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 7&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) \u22127<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) \u22123<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3. Three coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 14 &nbsp; (B) 12&nbsp; (C) 38&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>(C) 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4. Find the mean deviation about the mean for the first 100 natural numbers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 24.5&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 25.0&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 25.5&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 50.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 25.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5. In triangle ABC, the value of sin(B-C).sin(B+C) equals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) sin2B &#8211; sin2C&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) cos2B &#8211; cos2C &nbsp; &nbsp; (C) sin2B+ sin2C&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) cos2B + cos2C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (A) sin2B &#8211; sin2C\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q6. The number of ways to arrange 5 boys and 5 girls in a row such that no two girls sit adjacent is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 5! \u00d7 5!&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 5! \u00d7 6!&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 6! \u00d7 5!&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 10!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 5! \u00d7 6!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q7. If the roots of x2 -5x+6 =0 are and , find the value of 3+3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 25&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 35&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 45&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> (B) 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Proficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q1. Choose the word closest in meaning to OCCLUDE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Open&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Block&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Expand&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Illuminate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (B) Block<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q2. Identify the error in the sentence: &#8220;Neither of the students has submitted their assignment on time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Neither of&nbsp; the B) students has submitted their&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) assignment on time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (B) students have (should be &#8220;has&#8221;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q3. Fill in the blank: The committee _______ yet to reach a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) is&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) are&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) were&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) have<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (A) is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q4. Choose the one-word substitute for: &#8220;A person who pretends to have more knowledge than they actually possess&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Novice&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Charlatan&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Pedant&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Recluse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (B) Charlatan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q5. Rearrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph: P: It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Q: The Taj Mahal stands on the banks of the Yamuna River. R: It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. S: Millions of tourists visit it every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) QRPS&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) RQPS&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) QRSP&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) PQRS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (A) QRPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logical Reasoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q1. Series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30,?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 40&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 42&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 44&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 46<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (B) 42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q2. Arrival order: Lucas \u2192 Cliff \u2192 Lucy \u2192 Tia. Who arrived second to last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Cliff&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Lucas&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Lucy&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Tia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (C) Lucy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q3. Alphabet series: A, C, F, J, O,?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) T&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) U&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) V&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) W<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (B) U<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q4. Statement: All cats are animals. Some animals are wild. Conclusion I: Some cats are wild. Conclusion II: All animals are cats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) Only I follows&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) Only II follows&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) Both follow&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) Neither follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (D) Neither follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Q5. A forest has trees increasing at 10% per year. After how many years will the number of trees be approximately 2.4 times the original? [Use log(10)\/log(1.1)]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(A) 7 years&nbsp; &nbsp; (B) 9 years&nbsp; &nbsp; (C) 12 years&nbsp; &nbsp; (D) 24 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: (D) 24 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BITSAT 2026 May 24 Shift 1 \u2014 Chapter-wise Weightage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>Expected Weightage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrostatics &amp; Capacitors<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Electricity<\/td><td>7\u20139%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mechanics (Laws of Motion, Work-Energy)<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ray Optics &amp; Wave Optics<\/td><td>6\u20138%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thermodynamics<\/td><td>5\u20137%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>Expected Weightage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organic Chemistry (Reactions &amp; Mechanisms)<\/td><td>10\u201312%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chemical Bonding<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coordination Compounds<\/td><td>6\u20138%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrochemistry<\/td><td>5\u20137%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>p-Block Elements<\/td><td>6\u20138%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mathematics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>Expected Weightage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calculus (Integration &amp; Differentiation)<\/td><td>12\u201315%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coordinate Geometry<\/td><td>10\u201312%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Probability &amp; Statistics<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vectors &amp; 3D Geometry<\/td><td>7\u20139%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra (Sequence, Permutation)<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Calculate Your Score Using the BITSAT 2026 Answer Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Count correct answers \u2192 multiply by +3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Count incorrect answers \u2192 multiply by \u22121<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final score = (Correct \u00d7 3) \u2212 (Incorrect \u00d7 1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Score Benchmarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300+ \u2192 Safe for most branches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>320+ \u2192 Competitive for mid-tier branches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>330+ \u2192 Strong candidacy for top branches at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vidyamandir.com\/studyhub\/bits-pilani-vs-new-iits-2026-roi-placements-comparison\/\">BITS Pilani vs New IITs: Where Should You Go in 2026? (ROI &amp; Placement Reality Check)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780132993248\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does BITS Pilani release an official answer key?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. BITS Pilani releases only the scorecard. Candidates rely on expert-curated unofficial answer keys for self-evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780133052812\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the marking scheme for BITSAT 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>+3 for correct, \u22121 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780133079451\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many questions are in the BITSAT 2026 paper?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>130 mandatory MCQs + 12 optional bonus questions for those who finish early.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780133097359\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use this question paper for preparation?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Memory-based questions are an excellent resource for understanding the pattern, difficulty level, and topic weightage for the remaining BITSAT 2026 shifts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BITS Pilani conducted Session 2 of the BITSAT 2026 on May 24, 2026, at various exam centres in India and abroad. The BITSAT 2026 exam on May 24, Shift 1, was held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 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