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BITSAT Counselling 2026: Check Important Dates, Seat Allocation and Iteration Process
Content Curator | Updated On - May 1, 2026
What's New In BITSAT 2026?
BITSAT Counselling 2026 will be conducted by BITS Pilani in an online mode. Candidates who have qualified for BITSAT 2026 need to participate in BITSAT Counselling by submitting their class 12 marks and course preferences.
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BITSAT Counselling is conducted for admission to undergraduate programmes at BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad and BITS Goa campuses.
- Candidates can apply for admission at BITS campuses from April 27, 2026, to June 1, 2026, by submitting their class 12 marks and course preferences.
- BITSAT Counselling Iteration 1 will commence on June 15 2026, after the declaration of the BITSAT Result 2026.
- BITSAT Counselling will be held in multiple Iterations (2, 3, 4, 5, and so on) based on seat vacancies at various campuses.
- Candidates need to pay INR 1000 registration fee for BITSAT Counselling.
You can directly apply for BITSAT Counselling by clicking below:
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- BITSAT Result 2026
- BITSAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
- BITSAT Marks vs Rank 2026: Expected Rank and Marks Analysis
- Free Zollege BITSAT 2026 College Predictor
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Table of Contents
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Dates
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Eligibility
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Counselling Process
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Smart Strategy for Choice Filling
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Required Documents
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes
- BITSAT Counselling 2026: Expected BITSAT Cutoff
- FAQs
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Dates
You can check the important dates for BITSAT Counselling 2026 as tabulated below:
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| BITSAT 2026 Preference Form Window | April 27- June 1, 2026 |
| BITSAT 2026 Preference Form Edit Window | June 3- 5, 2026 |
| BITSAT 2026 Iteration-1 Announcement | June 15, 2026 |
| BITSAT 2026 Itwration-1 Fee Payment Window | June 22, 2026 |
Source: BITSAT 2026 Official Website
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Eligibility
The BITSAT Counselling for 2026 is described below. You can check the details in the table:
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | Students completing 12th class in 2025 or 2026 |
| Minimum of 75% aggregate marks in PCM/B & 60% individual in each of P, C, M/B | |
| Reattempt for academic qualification | The latest performance in the 12th class will be considered for those who have taken multiple attempts |
| Direct Admission to Toppers | First Rank in the state or central level board exam |
BITSAT 2026 Direct Admission to Toppers
All toppers from the central and state are directly eligible for admission to the BITS campus and branch of their choice. The institute will give direct admission to first rank students according to the eligibility criteria given below, irrespective of their BITSAT-2026 score:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Should be a Topper | The candidate should be the topper from the science stream, having taken Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects in Class 12. |
| Academic Qualification | Has obtained the highest aggregate percentage of marks in Class 12 among all the students |
Source: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Counselling Process
Here is a detailed BITSAT Counselling process 2026, including registration, choice filling, document verification, and allotment to the institute.
- Step 1: You need to log in with your application number and register for BITSAT Counselling 2026 by paying INR 1000 at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Step 2: Upload the required documents with your class 12 marks to meet the eligibility criteria by June 1, 2026.
- Step 3: You need to select your campus and branch based on your most preferred BITS Campus and programme.
- Step 4: An edit window will open on June 3- 5, 2026, for making the required changes to the options selected by the candidates.
- Step 5: The iteration-1 announcement list is published on June 15, 2026 based on candidates’ BITSAT scores, preferences, and availability of seats.
- Step 6: Selected candidates need to pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline( June 22, 2026) to confirm their admission to the BITS campus.
- Step 7: Candidates who have not received seats will be on the waitlist for further iteration rounds.
- Step 8: The final admission to the BITS campus will be completed after document verification at the allocated institute and confirming their admission by paying the admission fee.
You can watch the video below to understand the detailed BITSAT Counselling Process.
Ques. What is BITSAT 2026 Iteration Process?
Ans. BITSAT Iteration is a multi-stage seat allocation process at BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad and BITS Goa. It is conducted in several rounds based on cutoff, seat availability across campuses. Candidates have two options during iteration rounds:
- Candidates can accept the seat allotted to them by paying a seat acceptance fee
- Candidates who wish to upgrade their choices can wait for further iteration rounds.
Ques. How many iteration rounds are there in BITSAT Counselling process 2026?
Ans. There is no fixed number of iteration rounds. It depends on seat availability at BITS campuses (Pilani, Hyderabad and Goa). Normally, based on trends, 6-7 rounds are held.
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Smart Strategy for Choice Filling
You need to follow a certain strategy while filling in the branch option and college options for BITSAT Counselling.
- Fill in the choice based on your preference from top to bottom
- Analyse your scope and placement opportunities before filling in the branch options
- Fill in the choices cautiously
Based on Reddit, users shared their experience of choice filing while applying for BITS Campuses. They advised candidates to carefully fill in the branch options from top to bottom and not on the cutoff marks because the cutoff changes.
Source: Reddit
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Required Documents
You need to keep the following documents ready while applying for BITSAT Counselling:
| Documents Required | Details |
|---|---|
| BITSAT Admit Card | It is checked as proof |
| Class 10 marksheet | Proof of date of birth |
| Class 12 marksheet | Required to see whether you have the required eligibility criteria |
| BITSAT Scorecard 2026 | To check your marks scored in BITSAT 2026 |
| Photo ID Proof | You need to give a valid photo ID proof (Voter card, Aadhaar Card, etc.) |
| Category Certificate | If applicable |
| TC | The Transfer Certificate from the last institution is required for admission to BITS |
| Passport Size Photograph | A passport-sized photograph similar to your application form |
| Fee Payment Receipt | For final admission, a seat acceptance fee receipt is required |
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Participating Institutes
BITSAT Counselling process is conducted to get admission at BITS Pilani, BITS Hyderabad and BITS Goa. The courses offered at various campuses are tabulated below, which will help you choose your preferred branch at BITS Campus:
| BITS Campuses | Top Courses Offered |
|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | CSE, EEE, ENI, ME, EE, BPharm, MSc courses |
| BITS Hyderabad | CSE, ECE, EEE, ME, CE, BPharm, Chemical Engineering, MSc courses |
| BITS Goa | CSE, ECE, EEE, ENI, ME, CE and MSc courses |
BITSAT Counselling 2026: Expected BITSAT Cutoff
Across all the campuses, BITS Pilani is the most competitive with a high BITSAT 2026 cutoff percentile. You can check the details of the expected BITSAT 2026 cutoff for various BITS campuses as tabulated below:
| Courses | BITS Pilani | BITS Goa | BITS Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 310 | 280 | 276 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 301 | 275 | 272 |
| Electronics and Computer | NA | 268 | NA |
| Electronics and Communication | 291 | 261 | 262 |
| Electrical and Electronics | 266 | 249 | 245 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation | 255 | 240 | 236 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 235 | 229 | 220 |
| Chemical Engineering | 210 | 209 | 209 |
| Civil Engineering | 206 | NA | NA |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 211 | NA | NA |
| Environmental and Sustainability | 203 | 205 | 187 |
| MSc Semiconductor and Nanoscience | 239 | 231 | 231 |
| MSc Economics | 251 | 243 | 237 |
| MSc Mathematics | 229 | 219 | 218 |
| Msc Physics | 223 | 218 | 215 |
| MSc Chemistry | 212 | 211 | 209 |
| MSc Biological Sciences | 208 | 209 | 209 |
Source: The following expected BITSAT 2026 cutoff across BITS campuses has been prepared from a YouTube video by “MathonGo”. For more information related to the previous year cutoff, watch the video by clicking on the link above.
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FAQs
Ques. What factors affect BITSAT Seat Allotment during BITSAT Counselling?
Ans. Various factors affect the seat allotment process during BITSAT Counselling, as listed below:
- Seat Availability at BITS Campus
- Seat Matrix of each course offered
- Total number of students competing for the same branch opting
- BITSAT Cutoff
- Number of students who cancel during the iteration round
Ques. Can a candidate edit their preference in BITSAT Counselling 2026?
Ans. Yes, candidate applying for BITSAT counselling 2026 can edit their seat preference or Campus selection within a stipulated time, as announced by BITSAT from June 3- 5, 2026. After this deadline, no candidates are allowed to edit their preferences.
Ques. When does BITSAT Counselling take place?
Ans. BITSAT Counselling usually happens after both sessions of your BITSAT 2026 have commenced. The best of your two BITSAT scores will be considered. BITSAT Counselling will be based on your combined BITSAT exam.
Ques. How BITSAT Iteration list prepared for BITSAT Counselling?
Ans. BITSAT follows certain guidelines while preparing your Iteration list for BITSAT Counselling:
- Iteration-1 is prepared based on the BITSAT score of registered candidates.
- Those candidates who have rejected the offer or haven't paid their fees are removed from the merit list.
- Based on this, Iteration 2, 3, and so on continue until all the seats are filled in BITS Campuses.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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