BITS Pilani CSE Cutoff – Check the Trends and Detailed Analysis

BITS Pilani CSE cutoff has been the highest among all the B.Tech specialisations. There was a change in the total marks from 450 to 390 from 2022. In the new pattern, the BITS Pilani CSE cutoff was the highest in 2023. The cutoff was recorded at 331 (84.9%) signifying moderate to difficult level of exam paper. The cutoff slightly dropped in 2024 to 327. Therefore, the competition is high and candidates must at least attempt to score over 350 to ensure their admission in CSE at BITS Pilani.  This article shows the detailed analysis of BITS CSE cutoff over the years.

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BITS Pilani CSE Cutoff Overview

Year	Cutoff Score	Maximum Marks
2024	327	390
2023	331	390
2022	320	390
2021	364	450
2020	372	450
2019	383	450
2018	378	450
2017	382	450

BITS Pilani CSE Cut-off Key Observations

• The total maximum marks were reduced from 450 to 390 starting in 2022. This happened due to a change in the BITSAT exam pattern. Earlier, BITSAT consisted of 150 questions (450 marks). Now, it includes 130 questions totaling 390 marks.
• The cutoff for CSE at BITS Pilani has consistently remained above 80% of the total marks.
• From 2017 to 2019, the cutoff stayed in the 378 – 383 range, meaning candidates needed above 84%.

BITS Pilani CSE Cutoff Trend Analysis

Year	Cutoff %
2024	83.8%
2023	84.9%
2022	82.0%
2021	80.9%
2020	82.6%
2019	85.1%
2018	84%
2017	84.9%

Key Highlights: 

• The table shows the BITS Pilani CSE cutoff percentage was recorded between 82% – 85% with a slight dip in 2021 to 80.9%.
• In the new pattern with maximum marks of 390, the cutoffs are slightly lower in raw score but remain similar with the old pattern staying around 82–85%.
• In 2024 there was a slight dip in the cutoff signifying a slightly tougher paper than 2023.
• In 2023, there was a minor increase in the cutoff signifying an easier paper.
• 2022 saw a dip in raw scores due to the new pattern, but the difficulty was relatively high.
• The most significant drop happened in 2021 with a cutoff score of 364 from 383 in 2019.  

BITS Pilani CSE Cut Off Analysis: Year-Wise Analysis

Year	Analysis
2017-2019	Cutoffs remained extremely high, peaking at 383 in 2019. This period saw a rise in students pursuing CSE. BITSAT paper difficulty was moderate.
2020-2021	2020 (372/450) and 2021 (364/450) saw slight drops in cutoffs. BITSAT was conducted in multiple sessions, which might have impacted the normalization process. However, the drop wasn’t drastic.
2022-2024	With the new 130-question format (390 marks), cutoffs appear lower:2022: 320/390 (82%)2023: 331/390 (84.9%)2024: 327/390 (83.8%)

What are the Factors Influencing BITS Pilani CSE Cutoff?

In the previous years, multiple factors influenced the cutoff. They are:

• Difficulty level of Paper: If the exam paper is difficult, the cutoff will be lower. The cutoff in 2023 was higher signifying easy paper.
• Total Number of Test Takers: Higher number of students appearing in the exam signifies high competition. With BITSAT now allowing students to appear twice, there is an increase in competition and cutoff.
• Seat Intake and Reservation: While BITS Pilani doesn’t have caste-based reservation, the supernumerary quota for board toppers and female candidates may impact cutoffs slightly.
• Changes in Exam Pattern: With the change in total marks from 450 to 390, accuracy became more important than speed 

How to Meet BITS Pilani CSE Cutoff 2025?

Here are some strategic insights for aspirants on how to meet BITS Pilani CSE cutoff:

• Target Score: For BITS Pilani CSE, aspirants must now target at least 350+ out of 390, which means that you need around 85%+ accuracy. You must try to attempt 110–120 questions with at least 80% accuracy.
• Manage Time Properly: With maximum marks of 390, the time you’ll get to attempt each question has slightly increased. Therefore, you need to select questions smartly and focus on accuracy rather than quantity.
• Take Both Attempts: Take both BITSAT 2025 attempts if possible. You can use the first as a benchmark and the second for improvement.
• Practice Mock Tests and PYQs: Practice BITSAT difficulty level mocks and try to attempt previous year questions and analyse the exam pattern and weightage given to each topic over the years.
• Enroll in BITSAT Crash Course by iQuanta: Upon enrolling you will get 1000+ video lectures on BITSAT 2025 syllabus, 150+ hours of lectures on important topics, 5000+ practice questions, 50+ PDFs with PYQs, 10 mocks (7 Full Mock Tests and 3 Sectional Mocks), 24/7 instant doubt solving, and personalised guidance by expert mentors.

With cutoffs consistently around 83 – 85%, cracking BITSAT for CSE admission at BITS Pilani requires dedication, smart preparation, and consistent practice. For easy and smooth preparation, the BITSAT crash course by iQuanta is highly recommended.

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