BITSAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, PCM and Attempts

To be eligible for BITSAT 2027, you must have a minimum 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12, with at least 60% in each subject individually.

BITS Pilani conducts BITSAT every year for admission to its B.E., B.Pharm and M.Sc. integrated programmes at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai campuses. Understanding the eligibility criteria early helps you plan your Class 12 preparation and avoid disqualification at the application stage. The criteria cover your academic qualification, subject combination, PCM percentage, English marks and the number of times you can appear.

• PCM aggregate requirement: 75% for General and OBC students; 60% for SC and ST students.
• Per-subject minimum: 60% in each of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
• You must have passed Class 12 in 2026 or be appearing in Class 12 in 2027.
• Maximum 2 attempts — students who passed 12th in 2025 or earlier are not eligible.
• Mathematics is compulsory — Biology-stream students without Mathematics cannot apply.
• No specific age limit is prescribed for BITSAT 2027.

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BITSAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria — Overview

The table below summarises all BITSAT 2027 eligibility parameters at a glance before you read the detail on each.

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Academic Qualification for BITSAT 2027

You must have passed or be currently appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised central or state board. The following subjects must be part of your Class 12 curriculum:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English (as a language subject)

Students who have taken Biology instead of Mathematics in Class 12 are not eligible for BITSAT 2027. This applies to all BITS Pilani programmes including B.Pharm — there is no provision to seek an exemption. If you are currently in Class 11, ensure you have Mathematics in your subject combination before it is too late to change.

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PCM Percentage Requirement for BITSAT 2027

General and OBC students need a minimum 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics to satisfy BITSAT 2027 eligibility. Over and above the aggregate, you must also score at least 60% in each of these subjects individually — a high combined average does not meet the requirement if any single subject falls below 60%.

The PCM aggregate is calculated using only your marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Your overall Class 12 percentage — which includes additional subjects like Physical Education or a second language — does not determine BITSAT eligibility. Only the three-subject PCM aggregate and the per-subject scores matter.

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Number of Attempts Allowed for BITSAT 2027

You can attempt BITSAT a maximum of two times in two consecutive years. BITS Pilani enforces a strict two-year window tied to your Class 12 pass-out year. For BITSAT 2027 specifically:

• If you passed Class 12 in 2026: You are eligible for BITSAT 2027. This is your second and final attempt window if you also attempted BITSAT 2026.
• If you are appearing in Class 12 in 2027: You are eligible. This will be your first attempt.
• If you passed Class 12 in 2025 or earlier: You are not eligible for BITSAT 2027, regardless of your board marks or previous BITSAT score.

This policy effectively prevents a multi-year drop strategy for BITSAT. Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 and took a gap year in 2026 have exhausted their two-attempt window and cannot apply in 2027.

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Category-wise Eligibility for BITSAT 2027

BITS Pilani relaxes the PCM aggregate threshold for SC and ST students. The per-subject minimum of 60% remains the same for all categories.

OBC-NCL students are treated at par with General category for the PCM aggregate requirement. Only SC and ST students receive the lower 60% aggregate threshold. The two-attempt limit and per-subject minimums apply equally to all categories.

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BITSAT 2027 Eligibility Checklist

Run through this checklist before starting the BITSAT 2027 application form to confirm you meet all the conditions:

• You have Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English in your Class 12 curriculum. [Required]
• Your PCM aggregate is at least 75% if you are General or OBC, or at least 60% if you are SC or ST. [Required]
• You have scored at least 60% in each of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English individually. [Required]
• You passed Class 12 in 2026 or are currently appearing in 2027. [Required]
• You have not already used up two attempts in 2025 and 2026. [Required]

If all five conditions are satisfied, you meet the BITSAT 2027 eligibility criteria and can proceed with the application form when it opens.