BITS Pilani has officially released the BITSAT 2026 Session 1 examination schedule. The registration window is now open on the official admissions portal, allowing aspirants to apply for the April test cycle. Candidates must complete their application and fee payment by March 16 to secure a slot for the 2026-27 undergraduate admission cycle.

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, has officially announced the comprehensive schedule for the first session of BITSAT 2026. This announcement brings clarity to thousands of engineering aspirants who have been closely monitoring the official portal for exam dates. According to the notification, the Session 1 examination will be conducted between April 15 and April 17, 2026. The registration window is now operational, inviting eligible students to submit their applications for one of the most competitive private entrance tests in the country.

Official Dates and Registration Timeline

• Opening of Applications: The online registration process has commenced today, January 15, on the official BITS admission portal. Students can now log in to create their profiles and begin the multi-step filing process.
• Final Submission Deadline: The NTA-like strictness applies here as well; the window for Session 1 registration will remain active until March 16, 2026 (5:00 PM). No late entries will be entertained by the institute.
• Session Choice Flexibility: This year, the schedule confirms that students can opt to register for Session 1 only, or both Session 1 and Session 2 simultaneously. A separate registration period for Session 2 only will open later in April.
• Correction Facility: Following the closure of the initial application phase, a brief revision period will be provided between March 18 and March 20 for students to rectify non-critical errors in their forms.

BITSAT 2026 Fee and Examination Structure

The following table outlines the fees for the 2026 academic cycle based on the gender of the candidate and the number of sessions selected.

Eligibility and Selection Process

• Academic Percentages: To be eligible, students must have passed their Class 12 exams with a minimum aggregate of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. Furthermore, the portal guidelines state that a minimum of 60% is required in each individual subject.
• Computer-Based Format: The BITSAT 2026 will follow the standard 3-hour schedule, featuring 130 multiple-choice questions. It includes a unique "bonus questions" feature for those who complete the main paper before time.
• Campus Allotment: Based on the scores achieved in these fees-supported sessions, successful candidates will be eligible for admission into B.E., B.Pharm, and Integrated M.Sc. programs at the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses.
• Slot Booking System: After the registration window closes, candidates will be required to participate in a "first-come, first-served" slot booking process in early April to choose their preferred exam date and timing.

Conclusion

The release of the BITSAT 2026 schedule serves as a vital call to action for students aiming for a seat in BITS’s prestigious campuses. With the registration portal now active, aspirants are encouraged to finalize their documentation and pay the necessary fees well before the March deadline. As the competitive landscape for 2026 intensifies, timely registration remains the first hurdle in the journey toward securing a world-class engineering education at BITS Pilani.