BITSAT 2026 session 1 registration starts today; BTech entrance exam from April 15 to 17

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani will start accepting online applications for the BITS Admissions Test (BITSAT) 2026 for admission to undergraduate programmes. Candidates can apply for BITSAT 2026 on the official website, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in, till March 16.

BITS Pilani will conduct the BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam from April 15 to 17, and session 2 from May 24 to 26. The application fee for BITSAT 2026 is Rs 3,500.

BITSAT is held in two sessions for candidates to allow them to appear in either one session or both. The best scores for the BTech entrance exam will be considered for admission. BITSAT 2026 is a computer-based test held for merit-based admissions to its integrated degree courses in engineering and pharmacy.

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BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

As per the BITSAT eligibility criteria 2026, candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates who have qualified Class 10+2 exam in 2025 are also eligible. Students must secure a minimum aggregate of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Additionally, a minimum of 60% marks in each subject.

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BITSAT Exam Pattern 2026

BITSAT 2026 will be held for a duration of 3 hours. The BITSAT exam 2026 section part 1 includes physics, chemistry, English proficiency, logical reasoning, mathematics and biology. BITSAT will comprise 130 questions and 390 marks in total.

As per the BITSAT marking scheme 2026, candidates will be awarded three marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.