Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has released / launched the application form for the BITSAT exam 2026 along with the BITSAT exam date 2026. This post is for students appearing for the BITSAT exam and seeking admission to India’s prestigious institute – BITS. This blog will consist of all details regarding the BITSAT exam date and time, eligibility, BITSAT exam pattern, process of BITSAT 2026 registration, etc.
BITSAT 2026 Application – Now Live:
The application process for BITSAT 2026 has begun and students can fill out the application form on the official BITS Pilani admission portal:
https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
Mode of Application:
Applications have been started online, and students should fill out the application only through the BITS Pilani official platform, avoiding any kind of fraudulent portals or misleading information.
BITSAT EXAM PATTERN:
The pattern is the same as every year. There will be 130 MCQs with a time of 3 hrs. You will be rewarded +3 for each question and -1 for each wrong question with a bonus of 12 extra questions. The number of questions divided into different subjects is:
Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Maths / Bio (40), English (10), Logical Reasoning (20)
BITSAT 2026 Exam Sessions:
BITSAT 2026, as expected, like every year, will be held in two separate sessions, giving students the flexibility to improve scores in the second session.
The BITSAT exam date and time officially released are:
- Session 1:
15th April 2026 to 17th April 2026
- Session 2:
24th May 2026 to 26th May 2026
Each day of the BITSAT exam 2026 is divided into two shifts.
| Shift | Exam Time | Reporting Time (Recommended) |
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM |
Students can appear in both of the sessions or can apply for any single session. But, it is strongly suggested to apply for both sessions so that they can have the flexibility to improve their score in the second session.
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Application Deadline:
- The last date to apply for Session 1 or both sessions is 16th March 2026 up to 5pm.
Late application is strictly not allowed under any condition. If anyone misses then he can waste a whole year.
Who is eligible for BITSAT 2026?
- Students who have either passed class 12 in 2025 or will be appearing for class 12 exams in 2026 are eligible to give the exam.
- The minimum percentage required in Chemistry, Physics, and Maths / Biology is 75%, and the minimum percentage required in individual subjects is 60%.
Why Apply Early?
- To avoid a last-minute rush, each and every question should be answered calmly without any rush because any mistake made in the entered data can cause many problems.
- To avoid last-minute technical issues such as website crashes or non-functionality.
- To avoid forgetting to apply by delaying it for the last day.
- Better planning if appearing for both sessions.
Important Instructions :
- Candidates must submit the application through the official BITS Pilani website
only.
- Candidates are advised to read all the instructions carefully before filling in the
applications.
- Candidates are advised to check the details carefully while reviewing before
Final submission, since corrections may not be allowed later.
- After the application students are advised to keep a copy of the confirmation
page and payment receipt.
- Candidates must check the official BITS Pilani admissions portal for regular
updates.
- Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date, to avoid technical
issues. Also applying early helps students avoid last-minute errors and
ensures sufficient time for reviewing application details.
Important Changes:
- Students who retake the Class 12 exam for all subjects are no longer eligible for BITSAT.
- This year the registration fees have been increased by Rs 100 for everyone.
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Final advice for aspirants:
Preparing for exams is important, but filling out applications at the right time, while filling in each detail calmly and slowly, is much more important. For other detailed information and updates regularly check the official website.
FAQs:
1.) Can I apply only for the second session of BITSAT 2026?
Yes, students can apply for session 2 but they have to wait for the April application window to open. The first registration portal allows students to apply for either both sessions or only 1st session. But, it is highly favoured for students to apply for both sessions.
2.) What is the cut-off for BITSAT 2026?
Cutoffs vary with different campuses and branches. But to get admission, you need to score at least 250+, and for good branches, you need to score 300+.
3.)Who is eligible for BITSAT 2026?
Students who have either passed class 12 in 2025 or will be appearing for class 12 exams in 2026 are eligible to give the exam.
4.)Does BITS give 100% placement?
No colleges offer 100% placement. Of all the students, 82% of Btech students get placed, and 78% of Mtech students get placed.
5.)How many seats of CSE are in BITS Pilani?
As per 2024 data, BITS Pilani had 147 seats for CSE students which vary slightly every year.
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