BITSAT
Updated: Oct 9, 2026
BITSAT 2026 Syllabus: Subject-Wise Topics for Physics, Chemistry, Math & English
The BITSAT 2026 syllabus is thoroughly aligned with the NCERT curriculum of Class 11 and Class 12. The examination tests conceptual depth, computational speed, logical dexterity, and verbal proficiency. A detailed understanding of the subject breakdown is essential for maximizing scores in both standard questions and the 12 bonus questions.
Part I: Physics Syllabus
Physics consists of 30 questions focusing heavily on mechanics, electromagnetism, and modern physics principles:
| Unit | Key Topics & Chapters |
|---|---|
| Units & Measurement | SI units, dimensional analysis and applications, errors in measurement. |
| Kinematics & Laws of Motion | Motion in 1D and 2D, projectile motion, Newton's laws of motion, friction, circular motion. |
| Work, Power & Energy | Kinetic and potential energy, work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, conservative and non-conservative forces. |
| Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, parallel and perpendicular axis theorems. |
| Gravitation & Mechanics of Solids/Fluids | Kepler’s laws, escape velocity, satellites, Hooke’s law, Young's modulus, Pascal’s law, Archimedes principle, viscosity, Bernoulli’s theorem. |
| Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | Heat, specific heat, laws of thermodynamics, Carnot cycle, kinetic theory of gases. |
| Oscillations & Waves | Simple harmonic motion (SHM), wave motion, superposition, Doppler effect. |
| Electrostatics & Current Electricity | Coulomb's law, electric field & potential, Gauss's law, capacitors, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, potentiometer. |
| Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction | Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, magnetic dipole, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self/mutual inductance, alternating currents (AC). |
| Optics & Modern Physics | Reflection, refraction, optical instruments, wave optics, interference, diffraction, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, radioactivity, semiconductor devices and logic gates. |
Part II: Chemistry Syllabus
Chemistry covers 30 questions divided evenly between Physical, Organic, and Inorganic branches:
| Domain | Units & Important Concepts |
|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | States of Matter, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure, Thermodynamics, Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium, Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Surface Chemistry. |
| Inorganic Chemistry | Periodic Table & Periodic Properties, Hydrogen, s-Block Elements, p-Block Elements (Groups 13 to 18), d and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, General Principles of Extraction of Metals. |
| Organic Chemistry | Basic Principles & Purification Techniques, Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Arenes), Haloalkanes & Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen (Amines, Diazonium Salts), Biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids), Polymers, and Chemistry in Everyday Life. |
Part III: English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning Syllabus
Part III comprises 30 questions (10 for English and 20 for Logical Reasoning), carrying vital differentiating score value:
- Grammar & Usage: Agreement, Time & Tense, Parallel Construction, Relative Clauses, Prepositions, Modals, Voice change, Transformation of Sentences.
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Idioms & Phrasal Verbs, Contextual Usage, One-word Substitutions.
- Reading Comprehension: Central idea extraction, factual interpretation, author's tone, inferential analysis.
- Verbal Reasoning: Series completion, Analogy, Classification, Logical deduction, Coding-decoding, Syllogisms.
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: Pattern perception, Figure matrix, Rule application, Paper folding, Spatial orientation, Cube and Dice problems.
Part IV: Mathematics / Biology Syllabus
Mathematics carries the highest weightage with 40 questions (120 marks) for engineering aspirants:
- Algebra: Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Progressions (AP, GP, HP), Binomial Theorem, Permutations & Combinations, Matrices & Determinants, Probability.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions.
- Coordinate Geometry: 2D Cartesian Coordinates, Straight Lines, Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola.
- Calculus: Functions, Limits, Continuity, Differentiability, Application of Derivatives, Indefinite and Definite Integrals, Differential Equations.
- Vectors & 3D Geometry: Vector algebra, scalar and vector triple products, direction cosines, lines and planes in 3-dimensional space.
- Linear Programming & Statistics: Formulations, graphical solutions, measures of dispersion.