Registration for BITSAT 2026 has begun. The exam will be conducted in two sessions. Find out when the exams will start..
BITSAT Registration 2026: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the schedule for the BITS Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026, the entrance exam for admission to its undergraduate programs. Online applications for this test have commenced today, December 15, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website – admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in – until March 16, 2026.
BITSAT 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will be held from April 15 to April 17, 2026, while the second session will be from May 24 to May 26, 2026. Candidates can choose to appear in either one or both sessions. Those who appear in both sessions will have the advantage of their best score being considered for admission.
BITS Pilani, an Institute of Eminence, follows a completely merit-based and transparent admission process. Through BITSAT, students are selected for integrated first-degree programs in Engineering, BPharm, and MSc at its Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa, and Hyderabad campuses.
Speaking about the admission process, Prof. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, said that the institute wants to ensure that financial constraints do not prevent deserving students from applying.
He mentioned that approximately one in every four students at BITS campuses receives some form of financial assistance. Several alumni-funded scholarships are also available for students from economically weaker backgrounds and for girls. He said, “If students have the merit, we will find a way to support their education.”
Candidates are advised to refer only to the updated admission portal for accurate information regarding BITSAT 2026, scholarships, and the admission process. Established in 1964, BITS Pilani is one of India's leading higher education institutions, renowned for its academic excellence and strong placement record. It is consistently ranked among the top institutions in national and international rankings, including the NIRF and QS World University Rankings 2025.
BITSAT is a computer-based test that evaluates candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, English Proficiency, and Logical Reasoning. The exam consists of objective-type questions with negative marking.