BITSAT 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Check Session 1 and Session 2 Dates
| Updated On - Dec 22, 2025
BITSAT 2026 Exam Dates Announced: Check Session 1 and Session 2 Dates
BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2026 Exam dates on its official website bitsadmission.com for admission to its undergraduate programme 2026-27. The exam will be conducted in two sessions.
- BITSAT 2026 session 1 : 15 April to 17 April 2026
- BITSAT 2026 session 2 : 24 May to 26 May 2026
- Candidates can choose to appear for BITSAT session 1 or both.
- Candidates can book the preferred BITSAT 2026 exam date and time during slot booking.
- As per BITSAT Eligibility Criteria, the applicant must have qualified Class 12th in 2025 or be appearing in 2026.
- Minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM or PCB and a minimum of 60% in all required subjects individually is required.
BITS Pilani BE is offered in 8 specialisations as its flagship course. Admissions are based on the candidate’s 10+2 scores and BITSAT Scores, or via the Direct Admission to Board Toppers Scheme. Foreign Nationals are enrolled based on their SAT Scores. Besides B.E., BITS Pilani courses include B.Pharm. and M.Sc.
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BITSAT 2026 Dates
The BITSAT 2026 Exam Dates and Registration window timeline is tabulated below:
| Event | Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| BITSAT 2026 Application Start Date | December 15, 2025 | BITSAT registrations begin |
| Last Date to Apply (Session 1 / Both Sessions) | March 16, 2026 | Deadline to complete and submit the application form |
| BITSAT 2026 Exam Date - Session 1 | April 15–17, 2026 | Computer-based test conducted at designated centres |
| BITSAT 2026 Session 2 Application Window | April 20 – May 2, 2026 | Registration window for the second exam attempt |
| BITSAT 2026 Exam Date - Session 2 | May 24–26, 2026 | Online examination for Session 2 |
Source: BITSAT 2026 Application Instructions
Ques: What will happen if I forget to select a test slot while applying for BITSAT 2026?
Ans: In case any candidate does not book a slot for BITSAT 2026 Exam date, the system will automatically assign a random date and time as per available preferences.
Ques: What happens if I miss my allotted BITSAT 2026 exam date? Will there be any re-exam?
Ans: In case you missed your allotted exam date, there is no provision for re-examination for that session. If you have registered for both sessions, the second session can still be attempted. If not, then you can register again for the second session to appear for BITASAT 2026.
BITSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
BITSAT 2026 will be a 3-hour (180 minutes) online exam with 130 MCQ-based questions. The questions will be divided into 4 sections. There will be +3 marks for correct answers and -1 mark for incorrect attempts.
- There will be no sectional time limit.
- Those who attempt all 130 questions without skipping can opt to attempt an additional 12 questions, if time limit permits.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian / OCI / NRI candidates |
| Age Limit | No age restriction |
| Qualifying Examination | Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination |
| Required Subjects | B.E.: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one language, and one additional subject B.Pharm & B.E. Environmental and Sustainability Engineering: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, one language, and one additional subject |
| Year of Passing | Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or are appearing in 2026 |
| Minimum Marks Required | Aggregate: 75% overallIndividual Subjects: Minimum 60% in each subject |
| Number of Attempts | Maximum two attemptscandidates can appear in both sessions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: My Class 12 exam results will be declared after 1st June 2026. Am I eligible to apply for BITSAT 2026?
Ans: For admissions to the first degree programme 2026-27 which starts in July or August, candidates must have their results before June.
Ques: When will the BITSAT 2026 admit card be released?
Ans: The admit card is expected to be released in April 2026 for BITSAT Session 1 and in May 2026 for Session 2.
Ques: When will BITSAT 2026 counselling start?
Ans: The counselling and iteration rounds for BITSAT 2026 will begin from July 2026 onwards.
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