Aspiring for admission to the prestigious BITS campuses, but confused about the seat matrix? This article explains the BITSAT 2026 seat matrix in detail, how it is prepared, what official data it is based on, and how candidates should use it during preference filling.
BITSAT Seat Matrix: Every admission season, the most searched topics of serious engineering aspirants is the 'BITSAT seat matrix'. The prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences has 3 campuses in India that offer admission to the 4-year UG engineering programmes. The seat matrix for BITSAT shows the number of seats, course-wise, at each campus. Aspirants of BITSAT 2026 must check the BITSAT seat matrix to know the branch availability and chances of admission at their preferred campus.
BITS, Pilani, conducts the BITSAT exam for B.E, B. Pharm and M.Sc admission to its campuses in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. Additionally, board toppers have the option of direct admission to BITS. Continue reading this article to understand the programme-wise seat matrix for BITSAT and other details on the admission process.
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- What Is the BITSAT Seat Matrix?
- BITSAT Seat Matrix
- Campus-Wise BITSAT Seat Matrix
- Does BITS Have Category-Wise Seat Division?
- BITSAT Seat Matrix: Campus-wise & Programme-wise Availability
What Is the BITSAT Seat Matrix?
The BITSAT seat matrix signifies the total number of seats available for admission through BITSAT across all campuses of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS). Students must note that BITS does not follow a reservation system based on caste or domicile. All seats are filled purely on merit, based on BITSAT score and eligibility conditions. The BITSAT seat matrix is divided in the following criteria.
- Campuses: Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai
- Degree types:
- B.E. (4-year engineering programmes)
- B. Pharm. (four-year full-time, integrated first-degree)
- M.Sc. (5-year integrated programmes)
- Individual disciplines/branches
- Special admission categories (where applicable)
BITSAT Seat Matrix
While BITS institute does not release the BITSAT seat matrix officially. Although the seat matrix for BITS can be computed based on-
- Approved sanctioned intake
- Institute-level disclosures submitted to national bodies
- Programme-wise intake used for counselling rounds
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Campus-Wise BITSAT Seat Matrix
Since the official statistics on the number of BITSAT seat matrix are not readily available, candidates can check the estimated numbers based on the approved sanctioned intake. In all, it is estimated that the BITS campuses offer close to 4000 seats across all the campuses.
BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus)
The Pilani campus is the oldest and largest campus. It has the largest share in the approved seat intake. The B.Pharm course alone has 100 seats. BITS, Pilani offers admission to the various programmes, including: core engineering branches such as Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and into Dual degree M.Sc. programmes in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics and Biological Sciences, among others. This totals 2000 seats, approx.
BITS Goa Campus
BITS Goa offers most major engineering branches along with select M.Sc. dual degree programmes. Branches such as Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering remain the most competitive here. It is expected that the Goa campus offers around 400-500 seats.
BITS Hyderabad Campus
BITS Hyderabad is the newest campus. It offers core engineering disciplines and new-age programmes along with the full set of M.Sc. dual degree options. The BITS Hyderabad campus offers more seats than the Goa campus. It is estimated that the Hyderabad campus has about 1200-1300 seats.
Does BITS Have Category-Wise Seat Division?
No. BITS does not have category-wise reservations such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or state quota. All other seats are filled strictly based on BITSAT score and counselling preferences. The only seat-related classifications are:
- General merit seats
- Admission under the International Student category
- Limited board topper seats (one per board, subject to conditions)
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BITSAT Seat Matrix: Campus-wise & Programme-wise Availability
B.E. (4-Year Engineering Programmes) Availability
| B.E. Programme |
BITS Pilani |
BITS Goa |
BITS Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Electronics & Communication |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Electrical & Electronics |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Electronics & Instrumentation |
Available |
Not Offered |
Available |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Chemical Engineering |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Civil Engineering |
Available |
Not Offered |
Not Offered |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
Not Offered |
Not Offered |
Not Offered |
M.Sc. (5-Year Integrated Dual Degree Programmes)
| M.Sc. Programme |
BITS Pilani |
BITS Goa |
BITS Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Physics |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Chemistry |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Economics |
Available |
Available |
Available |
| Biological Sciences |
Available |
Available |
Available |
Special Admission Categories (Across Campuses)
| Category |
Availability |
|---|---|
| General Merit (BITSAT) |
Yes |
| Board Topper Scheme |
Limited (1 seat per board) |
| International Students |
Separate quota |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS Reservation |
Not Applicable |
| State Quota |
Not Applicable |
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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks 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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Guide-Level 15
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month ago
In case of General AI, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 is between 211 and 309 in Round 6. Thus, the cut-off to be attained for admission is 211.
It must be mentioned that different cutoffs would apply for other categories, rounds, courses, streams, etc.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sour
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 has been released for BE, among other courses. As per the data collated from third party, the Round 5 cutoff for BE admission ranged from 227 to 309 for the General AI quota. This is the closest estimated cutoff, and the actual cutoff score might vary. Check out the table bel
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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Contributor-Level 10