BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022: Check Age Limit & Academic Qualification

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BITSAT eligibility criteria 2022 includes age limit, qualifying exam and year of qualification. Check detailed info about BITSAT eligibility criteria here.

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 includes age limit, qualifying exams and year of qualification. Check the detailed eligibility criteria of the BITSAT 2022 exam below.

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 has been released online by the BITS Pilani along with the information brochure. Students must check the eligibility criteria of the exam before filling out the application form. The eligibility criteria of BITSAT 2022 include the terms and conditions that students must satisfy to appear in the admission test. As per the BITSAT eligibility criteria, candidates must qualify for class 12 or equivalent exams from a recognised board/university. Read the complete article to know more about BITSAT 2022 eligibility criteria. Students can also check the list of specializations offered by various campuses of BITS Pilani through BITSAT.

Table of contents
  • BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022
  • BITSAT eligibility criteria 2022 for admission of Board Toppers
  • Engineering Programmes Offered at BITS Pilani and its Different Campuses
  • FAQs regarding BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

The authorities have released the eligibility criteria of BITSAT 2022 along with the official brochure. BITSAT 2022 eligibility criteria contain conditions regarding age limit, minimum qualifying marks, class 12 subjects, etc. 

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Age Limit

There is no minimum or a maximum age limit to apply for BITSAT. However, candidates who passed the Class 12 board exam before 2021 are not eligible to appear for the exam.

Educational Qualification

Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board or university. Class 12 appearing candidates can also apply.

Year of Passing Qualifying Exam

Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam in 2021 or 2022

Mandatory Subjects

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Biology for BPharma course)

Aggregate Marks

Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Additional Requirement

Adequate proficiency in English

Campus Students

Candidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2022

BITSAT eligibility criteria 2022 for admission of Board Toppers

There is also a provision of direct admission to BITS Pilani and its different campuses for class 12 board toppers. According to the BITSAT eligibility criteria, candidates who secure first ranks in the respective board exams of class 12 do not require to appear for the entrance test. Such candidates are allowed for direct admission to the institute provided that they also comply with other requirements under the eligibility criteria 2022.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I am not satisfied with my BITSAT seat allotment. What should I do?
A: 

In case candidates are not satisfied with their BITSAT seat allotment, they can choose to let go their seats and remain on wait list. Candidates on wait list can participate in the next round of BITSAT counselling to have a chance of being allotted into their preferred course and campus. In case there are vacant seats, the candidates will have the chance of being allotted into their preferences. Confirmation of admission can be done by verifying the documents and paying the required fee.

Q:   I have applied for both sessions of BITSAT. Can I access the BITSAT slot booking facility again during the second session?
A: 

Yes. Candidates who apply for both sessions of BITSAT will be able to access the slot booking facility separately for each session. Through the BITSAT slot booking process, the candidates will be able to book their preferred examination date and time as per the availability. BITSAT exam centre will be allotted as per the candidate's preference submitted in the application form. The available slots as per the allotted exam centre will be displayed and the candidates will have to select their preference.

Q:   What is the age criteria for BITSAT?
A: 

According to official BITSAT eligibility criteria, there is no specified age criteria for candidates to be able to take part in the BITSAT admission process. However, candidates must qualify 12th standard qualifying examination in 2025 or 2026. Candidates who have passed the 12th standard in 2023 or before are not eligible for BITSAT 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria of BITSAT 2026 before proceeding to register for the entrance test.

Q:   I have taken Physics Chemistry and Biology in 10+2. Am I Eligible to Apply for BITSAT?
A: 

Yes. The candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology for their 10+2th standard qualifying examination will be eligible to apply for BITSAT. However, these candidates will only be eligible for B.Pharma admissions. Since BTech/BE admissions require Mathematics as a compulsory subject, the candidates who have opted for Biology in their 10+2th standard examination will not be able to apply for the engineering entrance examination.

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Engineering Programmes Offered at BITS Pilani and its Different Campuses

Candidates who will qualify for the BITSAT 2022 exam will be eligible for admission into the following specialisations.

BITS Campus

Engineering Specialization

BITS Pilani

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering

BITS Goa

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

BITS Hyderabad

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

BITS Dubai

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biotechnology Engineering

FAQs regarding BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2022

Q. Can I apply for admission to BITS through JEE Main scores?

A. No, there is no provision for acceptance of JEE Mains or any other exam. Admission to BEE courses of BITS Pilani is conducted through BITSAT only.

Q. I am a topper from the state board. Can I apply for direct admission?

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A. Yes, the candidates who secure first ranks in the respective board examination of class 12, be it a state board or central board, can apply for direct admission.

Q. What is the age limit to apply for the BITSAT exam?

A. There is no minimum age limit to apply for BITSAT 2022.

Q. Can I appear for BITSAT twice?

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Q:   Are there any scholarship opportunities available for BITSAT candidates?
A: 
Hi there! Good news for BITSAT candidates! Yes, BITS Pilani provides scholarship opportunities to deserving students based on their academic performance and financial status. The scholarship policy may vary depending on the level of study and the course. International students who score a minimum CGPA of 8.0 are eligible for an 80% waiver in tuition fees. Moreover, students who secure the first rank in their respective board examinations are eligible for direct admission.
Q:   What happens after BITSAT seat allotment?
A: 

Confirm BITSAT seat allotment by reporting to your campus before final date. Confirmation of admission is done through verification of documents and paying the required fee. If you fail to confirm admission before the final date, your candidature will be cancelled.

Q:   What are the other exams a candidate can appear for to take admission in any of the four campuses of BITs other than BITSAT?
A: 

BITS Pilani, Hyderabad and Goa campuses offer admissions based on BITSAT scores. There is no other examination that the candidates can appear for to get B.Tech admissions into the participating four campuses. It is essential for the candidates to register, attempt and qualify BITSAT if they wish to study under BITS. However, direct admissions are provided to the board exam toppers. These candidates should have ranked at the top of the board exams and should meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified by the authorities.

A. A candidate is allowed to appear twice for BITSAT, provided that it happens in alternate years.
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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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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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If students forget their BITSAT application number, they can easily recover their BITSAT application number to download their scorecards. The step-by-step process for download the BITSAT result for forgotten login details is given below

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Samridhi Mishra

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BITSAT 2026 admit card for session 1 was issued on April 10 at 10:20 PM. The session 2 hall ticket release date and time was May 20 at 5:30 PM.

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered 2 months ago

BITS, Pilani, conducts the BITSAT exam in two shifts. The timings for the morning session are from 9 AM to 12 PM, and others are from 2 PM to 5 PM in the afternoon session. Candidates can select the BITSAT slot timings using the BITSAT slot booking system.

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Samridhi Mishra

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If students forget to book their BITSAT exam slot, then authorities will automatically allot them from available slots. Once slots are allotted, candidates cannot request authorities to change it. Candidates are advised to complete slot booking themselves.

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The authorities allow students to choose their preferred exam date and timings for the exam via the BITSAT 2026 slot booking. In case candidates do not book their slots, the authorities will allot the slots at random.

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The last date to submit the application form for session 2 was May 5, 2026. Students had to apply before the deadline; otherwise, they will not be issued the admit card.

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