BITSAT Counselling Dates 2026: Complete Round-wise Iteration Schedule

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2027 ( BITSAT )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on Aug 31, 2026 23:23 IST
BITS Pilani conducts its counselling process separately and does not participate in JoSAA counselling. Admission is offered through multiple rounds of seat allotment known as iterations. Candidates are allotted seats based on their BITSAT score, Class 12 marks eligibility, and programme preferences submitted during counselling.

BITS Pilani conducted the BITSAT counselling 2026 in multiple rounds. Candidates can check the BITSAT 2026 counselling dates for each round on this page. Students who seek admission to B.E., B.Pharm. and integrated M.Sc. programmes at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses must adhere to the counselling dates. Those who fail to complete the post-allotment activities as per the given deadlines will lose their claim to the seats.

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BITSAT 2026 Counselling Schedule, Process, Documents

BITSAT Counselling Dates 2026: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani conducts a centralised counselling for admission to B.E/B.Pharm and integrated M.E courses into all three campuses. The BITSAT counselling is conducted in multiple rounds and the admission offers are released as Iteration results. The institute announced the BITSAT Iteration 9 results on August 28. Candidates were able to check the allotment results through the official website, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.

BITS Pilani offers admission to eligible candidates strictly on the basis of their BITSAT scores and programme preferences submitted during counselling. Candidates who are allotted a seat must complete the fee payment as per the specified deadline to retain their admission offer.

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Table of contents
  • BITSAT 2026 Counselling Important Dates
  • What is the BITSAT Preference Form?
  • How Does BITSAT Seat Allotment Work?
  • Documents Required for Admission
  • Eligibility Criteria for Admission
  • What Happens After Announcement of Iteration?

BITSAT 2026 Counselling Important Dates

Candidates can check the complete BITSAT counselling schedule below. The following schedule is subject to changes as and when required.

Events Dates
BITSAT Preference Form Edit Window June 9 to 10, 2026
Iteration-I Announcement June 20, 2026

Iteration-I fee payment deadline

June 26, 2026

Iteration-II Announcement (OUT)

July 1, 2026

Deadline for accepting the offer along with payment of fee/advance Fees.

July 8, 2026

Withdrawal window-1

July 9 to 10, 2026

Iteration-III Announcement (Admit list and Waitlist announcement after Iteration-III.)

July 14, 2026

Deadline for accepting the offer along with payment of fee/advance Fees.

July 18, 2026

Withdrawal window-2

July 19 to 20, 2026

Iteration-IV Announcement

July 22, 2026 July 23, 2026

Deadline for accepting the offer along with payment of fee/advance Fees.

July 25, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-I, II, III and IV at their respective campuses.

July 28 to 30, 2026

Admissions-related formalities (document verification, biometric data collection, photo capture for ID cards), followed by interaction with senior faculty members (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM).

July 28 to 30, 2026

Fresh-students Orientation-I (who have reported and completed their Admission formalities on July 30, 2026, at respective Campuses). Detailed information will be provided by the Associate Dean SWD of respective Campus.

July 31, 2026

First Semester begins

August 1, 2026

Registration for all students at the respective Campuses.

August 1, 2026

Iteration-V Announcement

August 1, 2026

Class work begins

August 2, 2026

Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-V.

August 6, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-V at their respective campuses.

August 7, 2026

Iteration-VI Announcement

August 10, 2026

Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-VI.

August 14, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-VI at their respective campuses.

August 17, 2026

Iteration-VII Announcement

August 18, 2026

Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-VII.

August 21, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-VII at their respective campuses.

August 22, 2026

Iteration-VIII Announcement

August 23, 2026

Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-VIII.

August 25, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-VIII at their respective campuses.

August 26, 2026

Iteration-IX Announcement

August 27, 2026 August 28, 2026

Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-IX.

August 29, 2026

Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-IX at their respective campuses.

August 30, 2026

What is the BITSAT Preference Form?

The preference form is an important part of the admission process. Candidates must enter:

  • Class 12 marks
  • Campus preferences
  • Branch preferences
  • Personal and academic details

The order of preferences plays a major role in seat allotment. BITS Pilani considers the highest possible preference available according to a candidate’s score and seat availability.

Also read: BITSAT seat matrix 2026

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BITSAT 2026 counselling date?
A: 

Candidates must refer to the BITSAT 2026 counselling schedule announced at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. For selection into the courses offered by the participating campuses, the students will have to participate in the BITSAT counselling process. During the counselling, the students will have to submit their preferences and pay the fee for allotment.

Q:   What is the BITSAT 2026 result date?
A: 

BITSAT 2026 result will be released a few weeks after the exam concludes. While the students will be able to check their scores immediately after the exam ends, the moderated scores will be released through the result. For every exam session, the results will be announced.

Q:   What is the choice filling process in BITSAT counselling?
A: 

During BITSAT counselling, students will have to select their preferences. List of courses and campuses has to be submitted online in order of preference. Students should make choices carefully since it will be considered for admission.

Q:   Is the category certificate necessary for BITSAT counselling?
A: 

Students who are applying through reservation will have to submit their category certificate. If they fail to submit certificate, then they will not be allowed to take admission through reservation quota. Students have to keep their documents ready for verification.

How Does BITSAT Seat Allotment Work?

BITS Pilani conducts multiple admission iterations. In every iteration:

  • Candidates are considered based on merit.
  • Seats are allotted according to submitted preferences.
  • Selected candidates must pay the admission fee before the deadline.
  • Candidates may receive an upgraded branch or campus in later iterations if higher preferences become available.
  • Students who do not receive a seat immediately may remain on the waiting list and can be considered in subsequent rounds.

Also check: BITSAT 2026 Refund Policy

Documents Required for Admission

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

  • BITSAT 2026 scorecard
  • Class 10 mark sheet
  • Class 12 mark sheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid photo identity proof
  • Category-related documents (if applicable)
  • Original documents will be verified during the admission process.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a direct admission scheme in BITSAT counselling?
A: 

Students who are 12th standard board toppers are eligible for direct admissions through BITSAT counselling. These students do not require a BITSAT score and will be eligible based on their board exam performance. Basic eligibility criteria has to be met.

Q:   Is the counselling process centralized for all BITS campuses?
A: 

Yes. There will be no separate counselling process for the different BITS campuses. Students will have to participate in the centralized counselling for admissions into their preferred campuses. The list of preferences have to be submitted during counselling for allotment.

Q:   How are seats allotted in BITSAT counselling?
A: 

During BITSAT counselling, students will be allotted according to rank and preferences. Allotment result will be announced in form of iterations. Once students are allotted, they will have to confirm their admission.

Q:   Which information will be available in the BITSAT result?
A: 

Through the BITSAT result, the students will be able to check their scores obtained in the exam. No ranks will be available in the result. Students will be able to download the result in the form of BITSAT score card for future use.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

To be considered for admission through BITSAT counselling, candidates must satisfy the BITS Pilani eligibility requirements.

  • For B.E. programmes, candidates generally need:
  • Minimum 75% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class 12.
  • At least 60% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • A valid BITSAT 2026 score.
  • Meeting the eligibility criteria is mandatory even if a candidate secures a high BITSAT score.

What Happens After Announcement of Iteration?

Candidates have to decide whether to accept the offered seat and complete the fee payment process. Those who remain in the admission process can still be considered for upgrades in future iterations based on seat vacancies and merit. If the admission is not accepted before final date, then their allotment will be cancelled.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the BITSAT 2027 result date?
A: 

The BITSAT 2027 result will be released a few days after the exam concludes. Students will be able to check their scores immediately after the exam ends, while the moderated scores will be released through the result.

Q:   When will BITSAT 2027 toppers be announced?
A: 

No. The BITS Pilani authorities do not announce the list of BITSAT toppers. However, if the list of toppers is released, the students will be able to access it here. Students will be scored as per their performance in the exam. If both exam sessions are attempted, then the best score will be considered for admission.

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Answered a week ago

No. The BITS Pilani authorities do not announce the list of BITSAT toppers. However, if the list of toppers is released, the students will be able to access it here. Students will be scored as per their performance in the exam. If both exam sessions are attempted, then the best score will be conside

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The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2027 session 1 exam will be held in April, while session 2 exam will be held in May. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be considered.

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Answered a month ago

No. BITS Pilani does not announce the list of BITSAT toppers. However, if the list of toppers is released, the students will be able to access it here. Students will be scored as per their performance in the exam. If both exam sessions are attempted, then the best score will be considered for admiss

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Answered a month ago

The BITSAT 2027 result will be released a few days after the exam concludes. Students will be able to check their scores immediately after the exam ends, while the moderated scores will be released through the result.

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants with Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 can only apply for BE Environmental & Sustainability and BPharm courses of BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus. For all other BE specialisations, PCM is required. Aspirants must pass BITSAT for admission in BE and BPharm courses.

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