BITSAT 2026: complete guide to dates, application, sessions, and result
Everything you need to know about BITSAT 2026 - both sittings, the format, fees, and what to do next. Verified from BITS Pilani official sources.
BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) 2026 is the entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programmes at BITS Pilani's Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai campuses. The 2026 cycle has two sessions - Session 1 took place in May 19–23, and Session 2 is scheduled for May 24–26, 2026. Best-of-two-sessions counts: scores from your stronger sitting are used (not averaged).
BITSAT 2026 important dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 exam | May 19–23, 2026 |
| Session 2 exam | May 24–26, 2026 |
| Result announcement | Soon after each session window closes |
| Counselling registration | Mid–late June 2026 |
| Iteration rounds (admit list) | July 2026 onwards |
BITSAT 2026 application fees
| Category | Single session (M / F) | Both sessions (M / F) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian + female fee tier | ₹3,600 / ₹3,100 | ₹5,600 / ₹4,600 |
| Session 2 add-on (after Session 1) | ₹2,000 | - |
If you initially registered for Session 1 only and want to add Session 2, the upgrade is ₹2,000 - substantially cheaper than registering for both upfront if you weren't sure.
What's the BITSAT exam pattern?
Three hours, computer-based, 130 base questions plus a 12-question bonus round if you finish the base set with time remaining. Subject distribution: Physics (30), Chemistry (30), English Proficiency (10), Logical Reasoning (20), Mathematics or Biology (40). Scoring is +3 for correct, −1 for incorrect - so guessing has a real cost. Full pattern + scoring breakdown →
Who can apply?
Class 12 pass-out from 2025 or 2026 is the eligibility window. First-time 12th-pass in 2025 or sitting in 2026 are both fine; students who passed before 2025 are not eligible (improvement attempt rules apply differently). Eligibility deep dive →
Result & counselling: what happens after the exam
Results appear on the BITS admission portal soon after each session window closes. Counselling is iteration-based: you fill in campus + program preferences, and BITS allots seats in waves based on rank, first-preference fill rates, and category. The first iteration list usually publishes in late June; further iterations run through July.
How scores translate to admission
- ~310+ on 390: shot at top BITS Pilani branches (CSE, ECE, EEE)
- ~280+: wider campus options (Goa, Hyderabad CSE etc.)
- ~250+: general BITS family branches
- ~175+ (BPDC): 25%+ tuition scholarship floor at BITS Pilani Dubai
These are rough orientation bands - actual cutoffs vary year by year. See past cutoffs by year, campus, program →
Scholarship pathways for 2026 entrants
BITS Pilani offers tuition-blind merit scholarships at all four campuses based on BITSAT rank. Merit-cum-need is also available. For BITS Pilani Dubai (BPDC) specifically, an additional pathway exists via PBISE - the BPDC scholarship exam - where rank 1–100 unlocks 75% tuition + 25% hostel concession. Visit pbise.in for current PBISE details.
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