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BITSAT 2026 · Session 2 Open: 20 Apr–2 May

🎓 BITS Pilani · Goa · Hyderabad · Premier Deemed University · UGC Sec. 3

BITSAT 2026

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 · B.E. · M.Sc. · B.Pharm. · 3 Campuses + Dubai · 2 Sessions

ബിറ്റ്‌സാറ്റ് പ്രവേശന പരീക്ഷ എഴുതി ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും പ്രതിഷ്ഠ നേടിയ Deemed University ആയ BITS Pilani-ലേക്ക് അഡ്മിഷൻ നേടാം. B.E. Engineering (12 branches) | Integrated M.Sc. (5 programmes) | B.Pharm. | 2+2 International Dual Degree. Session 1 Exam: April 15-17, 2026 | Session 2 Exam: May 24-26, 2026. Computer Based Online Test. ഔദ്യോഗിക വെബ്സൈറ്റ്: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. Session 2 Registration: April 20 - May 2, 2026.
⚠ 2026-ലെ പ്രധാന മാറ്റം: Class 12 എല്ലാ subjects-ഉം RE-APPEAR ചെയ്‌ത candidates ഇനി BITSAT-ന് eligible അല്ല. 2025 അല്ലെങ്കിൽ 2026-ൽ ആദ്യമായി Class 12 എഴുതുന്നവർ മാത്രം eligible.

⚠ Session 1 Reg. Closed 📝 Session 2: 20 Apr–2 May 📅 S1 Exam: 15–17 Apr 2026 📅 S2 Exam: 24–26 May 2026 💻 Computer Based Test 🌎 India + Dubai Centres

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Official Notice · admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in · Verified March 11, 2026 BITSAT 2026 Session 1 Registration closed on 16 March 2026 (5 PM). Session 1 exam: April 15–17, 2026. Session 2 registration: April 20 – May 2, 2026. Session 2 exam: May 24–26, 2026. Slot booking (S1): March 27–31, 2026. Admit Card (S1): from April 5, 2026. Correction window (S1): March 18–20, 2026. No JEE Main scores — only BITSAT scores accepted. NEW 2026: Students retaking all Class 12 subjects no longer eligible.

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Key Changes & New Updates — BITSAT 2026

Eligibility Revised (Major): Students who retake Class 12 in full (all subjects) in a later year are NOT eligible for BITSAT 2026. Only first-time Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
Application Fee Increased: Fee raised by ~₹100 across categories compared to previous years.
Board Topper Direct Admission: Separate window for first-rank holders of all Central and State boards — direct admission regardless of BITSAT score (must meet 75%/60% criteria).
New 2+2 Partner Added: BITS-CSP (Centrale Supelec Paris, France) — new addition for 2026. Dual degree with one of Europe's top engineering schools.
Scholarships: Top 2% get 100% tuition waiver (merit). Top 5% get up to 100% merit-cum-need waiver. BITS gave ₹132 crore in scholarships in 2024-25.

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S1 Exam

15–17 Apr

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S2 Exam

24–26 May

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S2 Reg.

20 Apr–2 May

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Admit (S1)

5 Apr 2026+

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Questions

130 MCQs

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Duration

3 Hours

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Why BITS Pilani? — India's Finest Deemed University

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Top-5 Private University Consistently

BITS Pilani ranks among India's Top 5 private universities in NIRF, QS Asia, and THE rankings. Near-100% placement record for CS and ECE branches.

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No Management Quota — 100% Merit

No management quota, no NRI-domicile seats, no donations. 100% BITSAT score based. Transparent and fair.

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5 International Dual-Degree Partners

2+2 dual degrees with RMIT Australia, Univ. at Buffalo (SUNY), Iowa State Univ., Rensselaer Polytechnic, and Centrale Supelec Paris.

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₹132 Crore Scholarships (2024-25)

1 in 4 students received aid. Top 2% get 100% tuition waiver. Top 5% get up to 100% merit-cum-need waiver.

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Practice School — India's Best Industry Programme

Students placed in Google, Microsoft, Samsung, ISRO, L&T for real-world training. Unmatched by any other Indian university.

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Score Displayed Immediately After Exam

Unlike JEE (results in months), BITSAT shows your score on screen right after you finish. Know your result the same day!

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BITSAT 2026 — Complete Important Dates (Official)

admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in

SESSION 1 — Registration & Exam Schedule

BITSAT 2026 Registration Opens (Session 1 / Both)15 December 2025 ✓

🔴 Last Date — Session 1 or BOTH Sessions Registration16 March 2026, 5:00 PM — CLOSED

Form Correction Window — Session 118–20 March 2026

Slot Booking — Session 1 (Date, Time & Centre)27–31 March 2026

Admit Card Download — Session 1From 5 April 2026

🏆 BITSAT 2026 Session 1 Exam (Computer Based)15–17 April 2026

Session 1 Score (Displayed immediately after exam)After 17 April 2026

SESSION 2 — Registration & Exam Schedule

🟢 Session 2 Registration Opens20 April 2026

🔴 Last Date — Session 2 Registration2 May 2026

Slot Booking — Session 2To be announced

Admit Card — Session 2Before 24 May 2026

🏆 BITSAT 2026 Session 2 Exam (Computer Based)24–26 May 2026

Make-up Session (valid absent reasons only)~29 May 2026 (tentative)

Session 2 Score AvailableAfter 26 May 2026

ADMISSION & COUNSELLING SCHEDULE

Application for Admission (Submit Class 12 marks + Preferences)After Session 2 — June 2026

Counselling Participation Fee (₹1,000 online, non-refundable)During counselling window

Seat Allotment — Iteration Rounds (5–6 rounds)June – July 2026

BOARD TOPPER & SPECIAL ADMISSION

Board Topper Direct Admission ApplicationSeparate window — check website

ISA (International Students via SAT scores)Announced separately

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Session 1 Closed — Session 2 is Your Option Now Session 1 registration closed on March 16, 2026. Apply fresh for Session 2 from April 20 to May 2, 2026 — no late fee charged. If you appeared in Session 1 and want Session 2 also, pay additional fee (₹2,000 male / ₹1,500 female) during the Session 2 window. Higher of two session scores is used for admission.

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Dates are Tentative BITS Pilani has stated dates are tentative and may change if the situation warrants. All changes will be notified at the official website in advance. Candidates must regularly check admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.

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Programmes — BITSAT 2026 First Degree

B.E. · M.Sc. · B.Pharm.

B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) — 4 Years · Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad

⚙ Core Engineering — B.E. Programmes

B.E. Computer ScienceAll 3 Campuses

B.E. Electronics & CommunicationAll 3 Campuses

B.E. Electrical & ElectronicsAll 3 Campuses

B.E. Mechanical EngineeringAll 3 Campuses

B.E. Chemical EngineeringPilani / Goa / Hyd

B.E. Civil EngineeringPilani only

B.E. Electronics & InstrumentationPilani / Goa

B.E. Manufacturing EngineeringPilani only

B.E. Mathematics & ComputingAll 3 Campuses

B.E. Electronics & Computer Engg.Pilani / Hyd

B.E. Environmental & SustainabilityGoa (PCB eligible)

B.E. Pharmaceutical EngineeringPilani only

🔬 M.Sc. Integrated — 5 Years

M.Sc. MathematicsPilani

M.Sc. PhysicsPilani

M.Sc. ChemistryPilani

M.Sc. EconomicsPilani / Goa / Hyd

M.Sc. Biological SciencesPilani / Goa / Hyd

Dual Degree OptionAfter Year 1 — top rankers add B.E.

💊 B.Pharm. — 4 Years (Pilani)

ProgrammeBachelor of Pharmacy

CampusBITS Pilani (Pilani only)

Subjects (Class 12)PCM or PCB accepted

BITSAT Part 4Biology (instead of Maths)

CareerPharma R&D, Drug design

🌎 2+2 International Dual Degree

BITS-RMITRMIT University, Australia

BITS-UBUniv. at Buffalo (SUNY), USA

BITS-ISUIowa State University, USA

BITS-RPIRensselaer Polytechnic, USA

BITS-CSP (New 2026)Centrale Supelec Paris, France

Model2 yrs BITS + 2 yrs abroad = 2 degrees

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Board Topper Direct Admission — Separate Pathway First rank holders of any Central or State Board in India are eligible for direct admission to BITS Pilani regardless of BITSAT score — must still meet 75% aggregate + 60% per subject criteria. Separate application window — check admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.

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Dubai Campus — Available Through BITSAT 2026 BITS Pilani Dubai Campus available through BITSAT 2026. Higher application fee for Dubai exam centre (₹7,250 per session / ₹9,250 for both). Separate admission modality — described on official website.

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Eligibility Criteria — BITSAT 2026 (Official, Revised)

B.E. (All Engineering Programmes except B.E. Environmental & Sustainability)

Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) in 2025 or 2026 from a recognized Central or State Board
Compulsory subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) with adequate proficiency in English
Minimum 75% aggregate marks in PCM
Minimum 60% marks in each subject individually (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
No age limit · Students already enrolled at any BITS campus are NOT eligible

B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy — Pilani Campus)

Class 12 (10+2) in 2025 or 2026 from a recognized Board
Subjects: PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) OR PCM with English
Minimum 75% aggregate in PCB or PCM | Minimum 60% in each subject individually
No age limit

B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering (Goa Campus only)

Class 12 (10+2) in 2025 or 2026 · PCM or PCB both streams eligible
Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM or PCB | Minimum 60% in each subject individually
English as one subject · No age limit

M.Sc. Integrated (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biological Sciences)

Class 12 (10+2) in 2025 or 2026 · PCM for Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Economics | PCM or PCB for Biological Sciences
Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM/PCB | Minimum 60% in each subject individually | No age limit

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🚫 Who is NOT Eligible — Revised Rules 2026

Class 12 passouts from 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible — only 2025 or 2026 first-time Class 12 students
Students who retook ALL subjects of Class 12 in a later year are NOT eligible — new restriction in 2026
Improvement candidates who retook only a few subjects (not all) may still be eligible — verify at official website
Students already enrolled at any BITS campus are not eligible
No reservation-based relaxation in 75%/60% criteria — uniform across all categories

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BITSAT 2026 — Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

130 MCQs · 3 Hours · CBT

BITSAT 2026 is a 3-hour Computer Based Online Test with 130 MCQs (4 choices each). No separate time limit per part — navigate freely. B.E./M.Sc. candidates answer Mathematics in Part 4; B.Pharm. candidates answer Biology in Part 4. If you complete all 130 questions before 3 hours, you get up to 12 bonus questions!

Part	Subject	Questions	Correct	Wrong	Total Marks
Part 1	Physics	30	+3	-1	90
Part 2	Chemistry	30	+3	-1	90
Part 3A	English Proficiency	10	+3	-1	30
Part 3B	Logical Reasoning	20	+3	-1	60
Part 4	Mathematics (B.E./M.Sc.) or Biology (B.Pharm.)	40	+3	-1	120
TOTAL		130 Qs	—		390 Marks

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Bonus Questions — Unique BITSAT Advantage! If you answer all 130 questions before the 3-hour limit, the system offers up to 12 extra bonus questions (3 each from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English). Bonus questions can significantly boost your score. This feature is unique to BITSAT — not available in JEE Main or Advanced.

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Marking Scheme Correct answer: +3 marks. Wrong answer: -1 mark (negative marking). Not attempted: 0 marks. Navigate freely between all 130 questions during the 3 hours. Score displayed immediately on screen after the exam.

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BITSAT 2026 Syllabus — NCERT Class 11 & 12 Based Covers NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum. Download official syllabus and take the official mock test from admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.

Physics (Cl. 11+12) Chemistry (Cl. 11+12) Mathematics (Cl. 11+12) English Proficiency Logical Reasoning Biology (B.Pharm. only)

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Application Fee — BITSAT 2026 (Official)

Category	Session 1 Only	Session 2 Only	Both Sessions Together	Add S2 After S1
Male (India / Nepal)	₹3,600	₹3,600	₹5,600	+₹2,000
Female / Transgender (India / Nepal)	₹3,100	₹3,100	₹4,600	+₹1,500
Dubai Exam Centre (All genders)	₹7,250	₹7,250	₹9,250	+₹2,000
SC / ST / OBC / EWS	No fee concession for any category — same fee for all. Only gender and session/location difference. Fee is Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable.

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No Late Fee Option — No Refund Under Any Circumstance BITSAT has no late fee option. If you missed Session 1 (March 16), apply fresh for Session 2 (April 20–May 2) — no extra charge as a new applicant. Critical fields (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile, Gender, Test City) CANNOT be edited after registration.

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BITS Pilani Campuses — 2026-27 Admissions

BITS Pilani — Pilani Campus

LocationPilani, Rajasthan

Established1964 (Flagship)

B.E. branchesAll 12 programmes

M.Sc.All 5 programmes

B.Pharm.Available here only

CS Cutoff (~approx)355+ (highest)

BITS Pilani — Goa Campus

LocationZuarinagar, Goa

Established2004

B.E. branchesCS, ECE, EEE, Mech, Chem, EI, M&C, Env

M.Sc.Economics, Biological Sciences

CS Cutoff (~approx)335–345

BITS Pilani — Hyderabad Campus

LocationShameerpet, Hyderabad

Established2008

B.E. branchesCS, ECE, EEE, Mech, Chem, M&C, ECE+CS

M.Sc.Economics, Biological Sciences

CS Cutoff (~approx)325–340

BITS Pilani — Dubai Campus

LocationDubai International Academic City

AdmissionVia BITSAT — separate modality

Exam Fee₹7,250 (S1) / ₹9,250 (both)

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~3,000 Total Seats Across All India Campuses Pilani (~950–1000 seats), Hyderabad (~800), Goa (~700). Campus-wise seat matrix for 2026-27 will be published on admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. Over 3 lakh students register annually. 5–6 counselling iteration rounds.

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How to Apply — BITSAT 2026 Step-by-Step

Visit admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in — Click BITSAT 2026 Registration

Go to admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. Click BITSAT 2026 application link. Register with email + mobile. Choose Session 1, Session 2, or Both Sessions. Session 2 window: April 20 – May 2, 2026.

Documents Ready Before Filling

Valid email + mobile (all communications go here)
Class 10 and 12 marks details; PCM/PCB subject-wise marks
Government ID (Aadhaar / Passport)
Photograph: JPG, 50–100 KB · Signature: JPG, 10–100 KB
Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking for payment

Fill Form — Give 3 Exam City Preferences

Fill personal, academic, and contact details carefully. Select 3 exam city preferences. Critical fields (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile, Gender, Test City) cannot be changed later. Review thoroughly before submitting.

Pay Fee & Submit Application

Pay via Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / Razorpay. Fee is 100% non-refundable and non-transferable. Print the application form and fee receipt.

Slot Booking (Session 1: March 27–31 / Session 2: TBA)

Mandatory — select your preferred exam date and time. First-come, first-served. If missed, system auto-assigns a slot. Book as early as possible.

Download Admit Card & Appear for Exam

Download hall ticket from April 5, 2026 (S1). Print clearly. Carry to exam centre. Score displayed immediately on screen after exam.

⚠ Apply Separately for Admission — Critical Step!

After both sessions, submit a separate admission application with Class 12 marks, programme/campus preferences, and pay ₹1,000 counselling fee. Seat allotment in 5–6 rounds. Writing BITSAT alone does NOT enrol you at BITS. This step is mandatory!

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Official Resources — BITSAT 2026

Resource	Details
Official Admissions Portal	admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
Alternate Official Portal	bitsadmission.com
BITSAT 2026 Syllabus & Brochure	Available at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
Official Mock Test	Available at admissions portal — practise before exam
Last 5 Years Cutoff Data	Available at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
Board Topper Direct Admission	Separate window — check official website
Scholarship Details	admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in (merit + merit-cum-need)
BITS Pilani Goa Campus	goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus	hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
University Type	Deemed University under UGC Act Sec. 3 · Established 1964

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Beware of Fraudulent Calls / Emails — Only Official Website is Authentic BITS Pilani officially warns against fraudulent calls, emails, and social media claiming assured admission. Do not pay money to any agent or mediator. BITS has NO management quota, no donation seats, no agent-based admissions. Official website only: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in

🎓 BITSAT 2026 — Session 2 Registration: April 20 – May 2, 2026!

B.E. (12 branches) · M.Sc. (5 programmes) · B.Pharm. · 3 Indian Campuses + Dubai · 2+2 Dual Degree (5 international universities)
Session 2 Exam: May 24–26, 2026 · Session 1 Exam: April 15–17, 2026 · Official: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in

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BITSAT 2026

BITSAT 2026

Why BITS Pilani? — India's Finest Deemed University

BITSAT 2026 — Complete Important Dates (Official)

Programmes — BITSAT 2026 First Degree

Eligibility Criteria — BITSAT 2026 (Official, Revised)

BITSAT 2026 — Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Application Fee — BITSAT 2026 (Official)

BITS Pilani Campuses — 2026-27 Admissions

How to Apply — BITSAT 2026 Step-by-Step

Official Resources — BITSAT 2026

🎓 BITSAT 2026 — Session 2 Registration: April 20 – May 2, 2026!