BITSAT Exam Shift Timings 2026 (Out): Morning and Evening Slots, Duration, Reporting Time

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test 2026 ( BITSAT )

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Samridhi Mishra
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Updated on May 24, 2026 23:14 IST
BITS Pilani will conduct the BITSAT 2026 exam in two sessions. Candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to choose their exam date and shift timings through slot booking. Before booking their slots, candidates must be aware of the available shifts for BITSAT and then decide accordingly.

Aspirants of BITSAT 2026 must be aware of the BITSAT shift timings. The BITSAT exam is conducted in two shifts on each exam day. Candidates can check this page to know the shift timings, reporting time for each shift and when and how to choose the BITSAT exam shift.

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BITSAT 2026 Exam Shift Timings

BITSAT Shift Timings 2026: BITS Pilani conducts the BITSAT 2026 exam in two shifts on each day. Registered students can choose their preferred exam date and shift for BITSAT 2026 during the slot booking process. The BITSAT 2026 slot booking for session 2 was done from May 13 to 15. Before booking their slots, candidates must be aware of the available shifts for BITSAT and then decide accordingly.

The BITSAT shift timings are from 9 AM to 12 PM (Morning Shift) and 2 PM to 5 PM (Afternoon Shift).

Candidates had to first check their  BITSAT test city allotment result before booking their exam slot. However, just knowing BITSAT shift timings is not enough, students must be aware of reporting time as well. If students are aware of the BITSAT reporting time, then they can plan their travel and revision smartly. In this article, candidates can check complete information regarding BITSAT 2026 shift timings, slot details, duration and more.

Table of contents
  • BITSAT 2026 Shift Timings
  • BITSAT Reporting Time
  • Exam Duration of BITSAT 2026
  • BITSAT Slot Booking 2026
  • What Happens After BITSAT Slot Booking?

BITSAT 2026 Shift Timings

The authorities have announced three days for the BITSAT exam date 2026 for session 2. The exam is conducted in two shifts on each day. The shift timings can be checked below.

Shift Timings
Morning Shift 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Afternoon Shift 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In how many sessions in BITSAT conducted?
A: 

The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam was held from April 15 to 16. The session 2 exam was conducted from May 25 to 27, 2026. Candidates were able to appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appeared for both the best of the two will be considered.

Q:   How many sessions are held for BITSAT?
A: 

The authority conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 session 1 exam was held from April 15 to 16. The session 2 exam was held from May 25 to 27, 2026. Candidates can appear in any one or both sessions. In case students appear for both the best of the two will be considered.

Q:   What is the total duration of the BITSAT exam?
A: 

BITSAT exam pattern is released online. Students will have to answer all questions in 3 hours. No extra time will be allowed.

Q:   Should revision be done regularly for BITSAT preparation?
A: 

During BITSAT preparation, students should revise every day. Revising regularly will help them not easily forget what they have already studied. Doing revision daily will help students pace their preparation.

BITSAT Reporting Time

The BITSAT conducting authorities have also specified the BITSAT reporting time for both shifts. Candidates have to report to the exam centres in advance to undergo mandatory frisking and biometric verification. The authorities will also mention the BITSAT 2026 reporting time for the candidates on their admit cards. Students must reach the exam centre well before the exam begins, as no late entry is allowed.

Shift Timings
Morning Shift 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Afternoon Shift 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
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Exam Duration of BITSAT 2026

The total duration of the BITSAT exam is 3 hours (180 minutes) for each shift. No candidate is given additional time. During this time, candidates need to answer 130 MCQs from subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology, English Proficiency and Logical Reasoning.

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BITSAT Slot Booking 2026

BITSAT follows a slot booking system. This means candidates can choose their preferred exam date and shift. The slot booking is done online through the official website at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The BITSAT slot booking is done on a first come first served basis. Therefore, all students must try to book their slots early.

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What Happens After BITSAT Slot Booking?

After booking the slots, the authority will randomly allot the slots for any students who missed this process. Following this, the BITSAT admit card will be released based on the slot booking. The BITSAT hall ticket will include:

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  • Shift timing
  • Exam centre details
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Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks 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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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered 2 weeks 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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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months 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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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. 

CourseBITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 
Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences222
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences222
B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability, Pilani Campus222
B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pilani Campus231
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry234
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry238
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics239
B.E. in Civil Engineering, Pilani Campus241
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics243
B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering245
B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Pilani Campus246
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics248
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Semiconductor and Nanoscience250

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

BITS Pilani BE cutoff 2026 has been released for BE, BPharm and Integrated MSc courses. For BE, the final BITSAT 2026 cutoff ranged from 211 to 308 for students belonging to the General AI quota. Check out the branch-wise BE cutoff 2026: 

Program

Cut-off Score 2026

B.E. Chemical

226

B.E. Civil

222

B.E. Electrical & Electronics

266

B.E. Mechanical

239

B.E. Computer Science

308

B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation

261

B.E. Electronics & Communication

289

B.E. Manufacturing

226

B.E. Mathematics and Computing

299

B.E. Environmental and Sustainability

213

B.E. Pharmaceutical Engg.

211

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Neerja Rohatgi

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