A common question among engineering aspirants planning for BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad is: how many attempts are allowed for BITSAT? Based on this, students plan their long-term preparation, gap year decisions and even whether a student should appear for the exam in the first place. Read through this article to understand the attempt limit for BITSAT 2026.
How Many Attempts For BITSAT 2026?
How Many Attempts in BITSAT? - Aspirants of the BITSAT exam must check the number of attempts for the BITSAT 2026 to get the maximum benefit and use all the opportunities in their favour. The BITSAT attempt rule is also an important factor in the BITSAT eligibility criteria. BITS, Pilani, the exam conducting authority, has announced the attempt limit for BITSAT 2026. According to this, a candidate only has two attempts in two consecutive years. Now, every year, the institute conducts two sessions of the BITSAT exam. So a student actually has 4 attempts at the BITSAT exam.
For this year, the BITSAT 2026 exam date has been announced for both sessions 1 and 2. The BITSAT session 1 exam was scheduled for April 15 to 17, while session 2 was held from May 24 to 26.
- How Many Attempts Are Allowed for BITSAT?
- What is Considered an Attempt in BITSAT?
- BITSAT Attempts vs JEE Main Attempts
- Is There Any Category-Wise Relaxation in Attempts?
- Appearing in Both Sessions Count as Two Attempts?
- Benefits of Appearing in Both Sessions of BITSAT
How Many Attempts Are Allowed for BITSAT?
The Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani conducts the BITSAT exam in two sessions in an academic year. Candidates have the choice to appear for any one or both sessions. For this, students have to complete the BITSAT 2026 registration and pay the required fee as applicable. The BITSAT application form is available in online mode at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The last date to submit the BITSAT 2026 application form for session 1 or both sessions was March 16, 2026. Candidates can appear for the exam in:
- The year of passing class 12
- The immediately following year
No candidate is allowed to appear for BITSAT more than two consecutive years. If a student skips BITSAT in the first eligible year, then that chance is lost, leaving students with only a single year of appearing for the test.
Read more: Is BITSAT Easier Than JEE Main?
Commonly asked questions
Students will not be able to confirm their allotment if they meet the BITSAT cutoff. However, they will have higher admission chances to their choice of course and campus. Since the allotment process will consider other factors too along with cutoff, the students will know their admission status after the seats allotted are announced.
The campus-wise BITSAT cutoff will be released by the BITS Pilani authorities. The cutoff scores can be checked online at bitsadmission.com. Students are advised to check the previous years' cutoffs carefully to know the score range that is required to have higher chances of admission in their preference.
The 12th standard PCM marks will be considered to break the tie in the BITSAT score. If the tie remains after checking the entrance exam subject-wise score, then the 12th standard qualifying exam marks will be used to break the tie.
No, there is no domicile requirement for BITSAT admission. All Indian students are eligible for admission, if they meet the basic requirements. Through the BITSAT eligibility criteria, the students can check the important requirements that need to be met for admission.
What is Considered an Attempt in BITSAT?
BITSAT is conducted twice a year. Appearing in more than one session in the same year does not count as multiple attempts. It still counts as one attempt for that year. So, what is considered an attempt in the BITSAT exam? An attempt means:
- Appearing for BITSAT in a particular academic year after passing Class 12
- Registering, downloading the admit card, and actually writing the exam
BITSAT Attempts vs JEE Main Attempts
| BITSAT | JEE Main |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 consecutive years |
Up to 3 consecutive years |
| Two sessions per year; Two attempts in two years |
Two sessions per year; Three attempts in three years |
| 4 attempts in total | 6 attempts in total |
Commonly asked questions
BITS Pilani authorities will not accept any requests to review BITSAT score. Since score is calculated after careful revision, authorities will consider it as final. If there are mistakes in other details, then it can be informed to authorities.
BITSAT eligibility criteria is released online. Students should have passed 12th class qualifying examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English. They should have atleast 75 percent marks in PCM and 60 percent in individual subjects.
Explore popular B.Tech colleges for you
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
Is There Any Category-Wise Relaxation in Attempts?
No, BITS, Pilani, does not have any category-wise relaxation in the attempt limit. Candidates must note that the BITSAT attempt limits are:
- Same for the general category
- Same for OBC, SC, ST
- Same for PwD candidates
- Same for male and female students
Also check: BITSAT Chapter-Wise Weightage 2026: Subject-Wise Important Topics
Appearing in Both Sessions Count as Two Attempts?
No. The presence in the BITSAT examination in both sessions is not taken as a separate attempt. The reason is that the two sessions of the BITSAT examination are held in the same academic year.
Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates
3 Oct '26
MET
24 Oct '26
30 Oct '26
1 Jun '26 - 31 Oct '26
31 Oct '26
JEE Main
1 Nov '26 - 30 Nov '26
1 Nov '26 - 30 Nov '26
21 Sep '26 - 2 Dec '26
Benefits of Appearing in Both Sessions of BITSAT
- Another Opportunity to Improve Score: Scoring improvement is the primary advantage of two-session tests. Candidates get one try at the exam, they can analyse their performance, change their strategy and appear for the exam again in the same academic year to improve their scores for admission.
- Best score is considered: Since entrance exams may vary slightly in difficulty across days, conducting the test in multiple sessions ensures that no single group of students is disadvantaged. The normalisation process, combined with the best-score policy, ensures a more equitable selection process.
- Preparation Advantage: From a preparation point of view, the gap between the two sessions allows students to adapt their strategy. Do mock test analysis, revision of high-weightage chapters, and improvement in speed and accuracy can make a measurable difference in the second attempt.
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Oct '26 | JEE Main 2027 Registration Ses... |
Dec '26 | JEE Main 2027 Correction Windo... |
Oct '26 | SRMJEEE 2027 Notification |
Nov '26 | SRMJEEE 2027 Registration Phas... |
Oct '26 | VITEEE 2027 Registration Start... |
Apr '27 | VITEEE 2027 Mock Test Release ... |
Jun '26 | JoSAA 2026 starts |
1 Jun '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date |
Feb '27 | COMEDK Application Form 2027 |
Feb '27 | COMEDK Mock Test Release Date ... |
Oct '26 | AEEE 2027 Phase 2 Registration |
Nov '26 | AEEE 2027 Phase 1 Registration... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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.
S
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
S
Contributor-Level 10
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.
S
Contributor-Level 10
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.
N
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
N
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.
| 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 |
N
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
N
Contributor-Level 10
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 |
N
Contributor-Level 10