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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BITSAT 2026 Iteration-VI Announcement

10 Aug '26

Samridhi
Samridhi Mishra
Senior Executive
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?
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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:

  • Exam date
  • Shift timing
  • Exam centre details
  • BITSAT exam day guidelines
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Answered 2 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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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks 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

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Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago

For the General AI category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 202 to 314 in the fouth round.  So, the minimum score needed was 202.

See below to know the minimum score needed for each branch for the General AI category. Please note that other categories, rounds, courses, branches, etc,

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 was released for Round 4 admission to several UG programmes, like BE and Integrated MSc programmes. The overall cutoff ranged from 202 to 314

As per this range, the hardest course for admission was BE in Computer Science, with the minimum score being 314. Hence, students who

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Neerja Rohatgi

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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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Gaurika Chhabra

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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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Anjali Sharma

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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Anjali Sharma

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