BITS Pilani has officially announced the timeline for BITSAT 2026 Session 1.The application portal is currently active with a deadline of March 16.The entrance test for the first session will be conducted from April 15 to April 17 across multiple centers. Candidates must verify their eligibility and pay the revised application fees before the closing date to secure their examination slot.

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, has officially released the comprehensive schedule-plan for the upcoming BITS Admission Test (BIT-Entrance) 2026 Session-1. As of today, January 20, 2026, the online application portal is fully operational, allowing eligible students to register for the first phase of this highly competitive national-level examination. This announcement brings much-needed clarity to thousands of students aiming for seats in the integrated first-degree programs across the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. The official-portal serves as the central hub for all registration activities and document uploads.

Important Dates and Session-1 Deadlines

The BIT-Entrance authorities have outlined a strict timeline that candidates must adhere to for the 2026 academic cycle.

• Registration Deadline: The last date to submit the online application-form and the associated fee for Session-1 (or both sessions) is March 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
• Exam Dates: Session-1 of the computer-based test is scheduled to take place from April 15 to April 17, 2026.
• Correction Window: A brief editing period will be provided from March 18 to March 20, 2026, for students to rectify specific details in their submitted profiles.
• Slot Booking: Candidates will be able to reserve their preferred test dates and timings through the official-portal starting in early April, following the completion of the center allotment process.

Eligibility Criteria and Academic Requirements

To qualify for the BIT-Entrance 2026, students must meet rigorous academic benchmarks that reflect the institute's high standards for its stem-intake.

• Academic Performance: Applicants must have secured a minimum of 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (for Engineering) or Biology (for B.Pharm).
• Subject-Wise Minimums: In addition to the aggregate, a minimum of 60% marks is required in each of the core subjects individually.
• Passing Year: Only students who are appearing for their Class 12 exams in 2026 or who passed in 2025 are eligible to apply; those who passed in 2024 or earlier are not permitted.
• Language Proficiency: Adequate proficiency in English is a mandatory requirement, as the examination includes a dedicated section on English and Logical Reasoning.

Revised Fee Structure for BITSAT 2026

The institute has introduced a revised fee structure for the current year, which varies based on the gender of the candidate and the location of the test center.

• Flexible Options: Students have the choice to register for only the first session now or pay a consolidated fee for both sessions to ensure a second attempt.
• Session-2 Registration: For those who opt for only Session-1 initially, a separate application-form window for Session-2 will open from April 20 to May 2, 2026.
• Non-Refundable Policy: All fees paid toward the stem-intake process are non-refundable and non-transferable, emphasizing the need for careful form submission.

Conclusion

The release of the BIT-Entrance schedule-plan marks a critical phase for engineering and science aspirants across the country. The institute emphasizes that all updates, including potential changes to the schedule-plan, will be communicated exclusively through the official-portal. Candidates are encouraged to complete their application-form well in advance to avoid last-minute technical delays and to ensure they meet all the parameters for the 2026 stem-intake.

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