BITSAT 2026 Application Process Remains Open for First Degree Programmes

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, has opened the BITSAT 2026 application portal for its various Integrated First Degree programmes. Aspirants can now register for Session 1 or both sessions through the official admissions website. The deadline for the first phase of registration is March 16, 2026.This update provides essential details on eligibility criteria, including the 75% PCM/PCB aggregate requirement, and the revised exam schedule for the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, continues to accept applications for the BITSAT 2026 (BITS Admission Test), the mandatory entrance examination for admission to its prestigious Integrated First Degree programmes. As of today, February 7, the portal remains fully operational for candidates seeking entry into B.E., B.Pharm, and M.Sc. courses at the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. The institute has emphasized that the official BITSAT registration portal is the only authorized channel for submitting applications.

Admission Sessions and Key Deadlines

For the 2026-27 academic cycle, BITSAT is being conducted in two distinct sessions to provide maximum flexibility to aspirants. Candidates have the choice to register for either one or both sessions. If a student appears for both, the best of the two scores will be considered for the final merit list.

The current timeline for the BITSAT 2026 cycle is outlined in the table below:

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Admission to the Integrated First Degree programmes is strictly based on merit. However, candidates must meet specific academic benchmarks in their qualifying 10+2 examinations. According to the [suspicious link removed], the following conditions must be met:

• Academic Year: Candidates must be appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2026 or have passed them in 2025.
• Minimum Marks: A minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for B.E./M.Sc.) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (for B.Pharm).
• Subject Proficiency: At least 60% marks must be secured in each of these three subjects individually.
• Attempt Limit: Candidates who have already graduated or are currently enrolled in any BITS campus are ineligible to apply.

The institute has clarified that students who have taken more than one attempt in Class 12 will have only their latest performance considered for eligibility purposes.

Application Procedure and Fees

The online application process involves a four-step sequence: registration, form filling, document upload (photograph and signature), and fee payment. The fee structure varies based on the number of sessions chosen and the gender of the applicant. Male candidates applying for both sessions are required to pay ₹5,600, while female candidates pay ₹4,600.

Candidates are advised to read the Information Brochure 2026 thoroughly before beginning the online application process to ensure all details, especially "State Code of Eligibility," are entered correctly.

Conclusion

The ongoing registration for BITSAT 2026 marks a critical phase for engineering and science aspirants across the country. With the March 16 deadline approaching, candidates should ensure their academic data and test city preferences are finalized within the online application process. The two-session format of the BITSAT 2026 ensures that students have a secondary opportunity to improve their performance, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to a fair and merit-based admission system for its Integrated First Degree programmes.

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