BITSAT 2026 Cutoff for BITS Hyderabad CS: Iteration 2 Closing Scores and Branch-Wise Data

The expected BITSAT 2026 closing score for Computer Science at BITS Hyderabad in Iteration 2 is 255 to 270 out of 390, based on 2024 and 2025 trends.

BITS Pilani conducts BITSAT for admissions to its Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. For BITSAT 2026, seat allotment takes place in multiple iterations. Iteration 2 results are expected on July 6, 2026. Students who did not receive their preferred branch in Iteration 1 can upgrade their choices in Iteration 2. Computer Science at BITS Hyderabad is the most competitive branch on the campus, with a confirmed closing score of 270 in BITSAT 2025 and 298 in BITSAT 2024 in Iteration 1.

• BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 allotment is expected on July 6, 2026.
• Expected CS closing score at BITS Hyderabad in Iteration 2: 255 to 270 out of 390.
• CS cutoff at BITS Hyderabad fell from 298 in 2024 to 270 in 2025 in Iteration 1.
• Students scoring 265 or above have a strong chance at CS in BITS Hyderabad during Iteration 2.
• All 2026 figures are expected estimates based on 2024 and 2025 trends and will be updated after official data is published.

BITSAT 2026 CS Cutoff at BITS Hyderabad: Iteration 2 Expected Score

Computer Science at BITS Hyderabad is the most competitive branch on the campus. Based on 2024 and 2025 closing scores, the expected Iteration 2 cutoff for CS at BITS Hyderabad in BITSAT 2026 is 255 to 270 out of 390. In BITSAT 2025, the Iteration 1 closing score for CS at Hyderabad was 270, and in 2024 it was 298. The Iteration 2 closing score is typically 8 to 12 marks lower than Iteration 1 because students who receive CS at BITS Hyderabad in Iteration 1 may upgrade to BITS Pilani or Goa in Iteration 2, freeing up seats at Hyderabad.

Students who scored 265 or above in BITSAT 2026 have a strong chance at CS in BITS Hyderabad during Iteration 2. Students in the 255 to 264 range are in a competitive zone and their chances depend on the total applicant pool and the number of seat vacancies that emerge in Iteration 2.

BITS Hyderabad Branch-Wise Expected Cutoff for BITSAT 2026

The table below shows expected BITSAT 2026 closing scores for all branches at BITS Hyderabad in both iterations, based on 2024 and 2025 trends. All figures are expected and will be updated once official allotment data is published on the BITS Pilani website.

BITS Hyderabad CS Cutoff: Previous Year Trends

Previous year closing scores for CS at BITS Hyderabad help you benchmark your BITSAT 2026 score against historical data. The table below shows confirmed Iteration 1 closing scores from BITSAT 2024 and 2025. Iteration 2 figures are estimated based on the typical 8 to 12 mark reduction observed between iterations.

The CS closing score at BITS Hyderabad fell by 28 marks between BITSAT 2024 and BITSAT 2025. For BITSAT 2026, a stabilisation or partial recovery in the 265 to 278 range is expected for Iteration 1, with the Iteration 2 cutoff expected in the 255 to 270 range.

What Is BITSAT Iteration 2 and How Does It Work?

BITS Pilani runs a multi-iteration seat allotment process for BITSAT admissions. Each iteration gives students a chance to upgrade or retain their allotted seat based on vacancies.

• In Iteration 1, seats are allotted based on BITSAT 2026 scores and the branch preferences submitted during registration.
• In Iteration 2, students who received a seat in Iteration 1 can choose to upgrade to a higher-preference branch or campus if a vacancy is available. Students who do not wish to upgrade retain their Iteration 1 seat automatically.
• Students who accept an Iteration 2 seat give up their Iteration 1 allotment.
• BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 allotment is expected on July 6, 2026, on the official BITS Pilani admissions portal.

Since some students allotted CS at BITS Hyderabad in Iteration 1 may move to CS at Pilani or Goa in Iteration 2, seats open up at Hyderabad. This is why the Iteration 2 closing score for CS at BITS Hyderabad is typically lower than in Iteration 1.

Factors Affecting BITSAT Cutoff at BITS Hyderabad

The BITSAT cutoff at BITS Hyderabad is not fixed and shifts each year based on the following factors.

• Total scorers above 250: A larger pool of students scoring above 250 pushes cutoffs upward across all branches.
• Seat intake changes: An increase in CS seats at BITS Hyderabad lowers the closing score while a reduction raises it.
• Campus preference patterns: Stronger demand for Pilani and Goa campuses can ease Hyderabad CS cutoffs as fewer students rank it as their first preference.
• Iteration dynamics: The number of students upgrading away from Hyderabad CS in Iteration 2 determines how many seats open up and at what score level.
• Exam difficulty: A harder BITSAT leads to lower raw scores across the board and can shift the entire cutoff range downward for all branches.