BITSAT Counselling Dates 2026: Complete Round-wise Iteration Schedule
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 ( BITSAT )
BITSAT 2026 Withdrawal window-2
19 Jul '26 - 20 Jul '26
BITS Pilani is conducting the BITSAT 2026 counselling online. Candidates can refer to the round-wise counselling dates for BITSAT 2026 on this page. The authorities conduct the online counselling in multiple iteration rounds for admission to B.E., B.Pharm., and integrated M.Sc. programmes offered at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.
BITSAT 2026 Counselling Schedule, Process, Documents
BITSAT Counselling Dates 2026: The authorities conduct the BITSAT counselling as a centralised admission process for Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses. There are 6 rounds of BITSAT counselling. If seats remain, there will be a 7th round as well. The BITSAT 2026 Iteration 3 result will be announced tomorrow. Candidates who are allotted a seat have to complete the fee payment as per the deadline specified by the authorities.
Candidates can log in to the portal to check the admission offer or wait-list status. For this, students must use the new set of credentials sent on their email address. BITS Pilani offers admission to eligible candidates strictly on the basis of their BITSAT scores and programme preferences submitted during counselling. The first withdrawal window has already concluded, while the second window will be offered after round 3 counselling.
- 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 |
| 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 (if required) |
August 18, 2026 |
| Deadline for payment of balance fees by candidates selected for admission from the waiting list in Iteration-VII (if required). |
August 21, 2026 |
| Reporting of candidates selected for admission in Iterations-VII (if required) at their respective campuses. |
August 22, 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
How Does BITSAT Seat Allotment Work?
Commonly asked questions
BITSAT 2026 counselling process will start after the result is announced. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
To be considered for admission, 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.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
BITS Hyderabad BE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category ranged from 211 to 286 in the second round. As per this round, CSE and Mathematics and Computing were the most competitive branches for admission.
Students can check the table below to know the branch-wise Round 2 cutoff for the above-mention
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can get into BITS Pilani in the second round if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 for Round 2 ranged from 222 to 319. Students can check the table below to know the available courses.
| Course | BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences | 222 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences | 222 |
| B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability, Pilani Campus | 222 |
| B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 231 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry | 234 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry | 238 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics | 239 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering, Pilani Campus | 241 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics | 243 |
| B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering | 245 |
| B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 246 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | 248 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Semiconductor and Nanoscience | 250 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
For the General AI category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 for the BE course ranged from 222 to 319. Hence, the minimum score needed for admission for this course is 222 for this category.
In the case of the Integrated MSc course, the same round and category cutoff ranged from 222 to 265. For
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 was released for Round 2 admission to several UG programmes, like BE and Integrated MSc programmes. The overall cutoff ranged from 220 to 319.
As per this range, the hardest course for admission was BE in Computer Science, with the minimum score being 319. Hence, stud
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad offers scholarship based on BITSAT rank. The institute offers Tuition-blind admissions for Top 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to INR 20 Lacs will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a mi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, BITS Pilani offer scholarship based on BITSAT scores. This scholarship is offered to 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to INR 20 Lacs will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 at BITS Pilani.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, students cannot get admisison without BITSAT. The final selection is based on BITSAT scores. The institute may accept other national level entrance exams. To get more information, students must visit the official website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The possibilities of getting admission to the BITS Hyderabad BPharma course with 230 marks are lower. To get admission to the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, students are required to appear in BITSAT. The last year cutoff was 151, and in 2024 it was 161. Students have to score more than 151 to get adm
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To get admission to the BE course at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, students are required to appear in BITSAT. As per previous years' cutoff stats, it has been analysed that the minimum scores are between 230 and 250. But with 250 marks, the chances are less of getting selected.
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