The Birla Institute of Technology and Science is offering admission for BTech, BPhram, and Integrated MSc for the academic year 2026-27 through the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test at their campuses: Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad.
The BITS, Pilani has released the notification for the BITSAT 2026, if you are interested in getting admission for any undergraduate (engineering or pharmacy) and Integrated postgraduate (science), you may apply through the web-portal.
Here, we have discussed everything about the BITSAT 2026. Read this article thoroughly to check if you can apply for this exam, what’s the application fee, what’s the exam pattern, how to apply, and much more about it.
BITSAT 2026 Overview
The BITS, Pilani is all set to conduct the BITSAT 2026 in two sessions, the first will take place in April 2026, and the second in May 2026. Refer to table below to check an overview of the entrance exam.
| Exam Name | BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026 |
| Conducting Institute | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BPharm, Integrated MSc |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Campuses | Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Sessions | Two Sessions (Session 1 & Session 2) |
| Exam Dates | Session 1: April 2026Session 2: May 2026 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Official Website | admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in |
Important Dates
The important dates for the BITSAT 2026 are announced officially by the BITS, Pilani for the both sessions. Refer to table below for the complete schedule.
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Online Registration Starts | 15 December 2025 | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 March 2026 | 2 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 18–20 March 2026 | May 2026 |
| Slot Booking | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 15–17 April 2026 | 24–26 May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | April 2026 | May / June 2026 |
The important dates for the counselling for the academic year 2026-26 is yet to be announced by the BITS, Pilani.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the BITSAT 2026 for BTech, BPharm and Integrated MSc, it is mandatory that you meet the eligibility requirements:
- BTech: You have passed the Class 12 Exam with PCM from a government-recognized school.
- BPhram: You have passed the Class 12 Exam with PCB from a government-recognized school.
- Integrated MSc: Same as the qualification required for BTech.
Notes:
- Appearing candidates are allowed, if you are going to participate in the Class 12 in 2026, you may apply for this entrance exam. Note that you can apply for this entrance exam only if you have passed Intermediate in 2025.
- You have secured atleast 75% score as aggregate of PCB or PCM, must have achieved atleast 60% score in each: Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- There is no age limit in applying for the BITSAT 2026.
Application Fee
The payment of the application fee is mandatory to apply for the BITSAT 2026, refer to table below to check what you are required to deposit in you want to appear in India or Nepal.
| Gender | Session | |
| 1 or 2 | Both | |
| Male | ₹3,600 | ₹5,600 |
| Female | ₹3,100 | ₹4,600 |
| Trans | ₹3,600 | ₹4,600 |
Incase of applying for the centre in Dubai, the amount you have to deposit is 7,250 rupees for a single session; the same for both is 9,240 rupees.
Exam Pattern
The BITS Pilani will conduct the BITSAT 2026 in online mode using the computer-based test, there will be a total number of 130 MCQs in this entrance exam, whose distribution details:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Physics | 30 | 90 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 90 |
| Biology | 40 | 120 |
| English Proficiency | 10 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 130 | 390 |
Each question carries a weightage of 3 marks, and there is also a provision of negative marking of 1 mark. To touch all MCQs, you will have time duration of 3 hours, extra an hour will be provided to all the PwBD candidates.
Incase of touching all the questions, 12 bonuses questions will be provided, and the participant may touch them. Extra timing won’t be provided to solve the bonus questions, the medium of the exam will be only English.
How To Apply?
In order to apply for the BITSAT 2026 for Season 1 and/or 2, please follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Go to the official website of the BITS Admission at https://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/.
- Click on the BITSAT 2026 Registration, and get redirected to registration page.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email address to access the application.
- After registration, you need to login with your user ID and password, and start filling the form.
- Make sure you provide all the details accurately, and upload photograph, signature and documents, as per requirement.
- Pay the application fee, review all the details you have provided, and then click the Submit button to finalize your application.