BITSAT 2026 registration to begin on this day: BITS Pilani announces fresh exam schedule, details here

BITS Pilani has officially announced the registration dates and complete examination schedule for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026.

The application window will open on December 15, 2025, and candidates can apply for Session 1 or both sessions until March 16, 2026. All updates, instructions, and the application form will be available exclusively on the official portal: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.

Two sessions confirmed for BITSAT 2026

BITSAT 2026 will be conducted in two separate sessions to give aspirants flexibility and a chance to improve their scores.

Candidates may choose to appear in either session or both. For those appearing twice, the best of the two scores will be used for admissions.

BITSAT 2026 complete schedule

Aspirants interested in appearing for the BITSAT 2026 session can check the complete schedule below:

Online-only registration and form submission

The entire registration and application process will remain online. Applicants must complete the form, upload documents, and pay the examination fee only through admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. BITS Pilani has reiterated that no other website or third-party platform is authorised to accept BITSAT applications or payments.

BITSAT exam pattern and marking scheme

BITSAT will continue with its well-established computer-based, adaptive testing model. The test evaluates students across five sections:

The question paper includes 130 core questions with an additional 12 bonus questions for candidates who finish the main sections early. The marking structure remains unchanged: +3 for every correct answer and −1 for each incorrect response, with no marks awarded for unattempted questions.

Admissions across all three BITS campuses

BITSAT scores will form the basis for admission to undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and integrated science programmes offered across the three BITS campuses:

Students applying for B.Pharm programs may choose to attempt the Mathematics or Biology section depending on eligibility and course preference.

What’s next for BITSAT aspirants

With BITSAT 2026 timelines now confirmed, aspirants are advised to:

BITSAT remains one of India’s highly competitive engineering entrance examinations, and the early announcement of the 2026 schedule gives students a significant advantage in planning their preparation strategy.