In how many cities is the BITS HD exam conducted?

The BITS HD test centres list is now available along with the information brochure. The BITS HD exam will be conducted in 53 cities. The list of the exam cities are updated on the official website. Candidates can select upto three exam cities in their application form.

How many test centres can I select for the BITS HD exam?

Candidates can choose at least three exam centres for BITS HD exam. Exam center will be allotted as per candidate's preference and test center address will be available on BITS HD admit card.

How many preferences can a candidate give for BITS HD exam centre?

Candidates can opt for at least three BITS HD exam centres while completing the application form. They will be informed about the test centre allotment through the BITS admission website - bitsadmission.com. The details of the exam centre will be mentioned on the BITS HD admit card.

What M.E courses are offered in BITS Pilani campus?

The following ME courses are offered in BITS Pilani campus - Chemical Engineering Biological Sciences Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Candidates must have passed BTech with a minimum qualifying mark and a relevant discipline from a recognised university/institute. Applicants must check the BITS HD eligibility before applying.

What M.E courses are offered in BITS Hyderabad campus?

The following courses are offered in BITS Hyderabad campus - Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering And Mechanical Engineering Students must go through the BITS HD eligibility criteria of their desired branches before applying for the examination. The details will be available on the official website.

What are the various courses offered through BITS HD?

The following M.E programmes are available under BITS HD admission - Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering (specialisation in Infrastructure Engineering and Management) Civil Engineering (specialisation in Structural Engineering) Civil Engineering (specialisation in Transportation Engineering) Communication Engineering Computer Science Engineering Design Engineering Embedded Systems Manufacturing Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Microelectronics Software Systems Environmental Engineering

What is the pattern for Test Paper II in BITS HD exam?

BITS HD Paper II is conducted for 105 minutes for 70 questions. For each correct answer, 3 marks are awarded, and -1 is deducted for wrong answer.

Where can I find the pattern for BITS HD exam?

Candidates can find BITS HD exam pattern on its official page along with time duration, total questions, marking scheme, etc.

What is the pattern of BITS HD Test Paper 1?

BITS HD Test I question paper consists Core Mathematics (15 questions) and English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning (15 questions). Mode of exam is online and time duration is 45 minutes.

Which colleges can I get admission to through BITS HD exam?

BITS HD, also known as Birla Institute of Science and Technology Higher Degree Test (BITS HD), is a university-level entrance examination that offers admission to higher degree programs (M.E/M.Pharma) at all BITS Pilani campuses - Pilani, Hyderabad, and Goa. Candidates can check the details once the information brochure is released.

What are the steps involved in filling BITS HD application form?

Candidates can apply for BITS HD application form at bitsadmission.com. Candidates first have to register and then fill details about their qualification, communication, and personal details. Then upload required documents along with fee payment. After completing all stages, they have to submit BITS HD ME application form and keep a copy of it.

What engineering specialisations are available after qualifying in BITS HD examination?

BITS Pilani/Hyderabad and Goa campuses offer M.E courses in the following specialisations - Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering (specialisation in Infrastructure Engineering and Management) Civil Engineering (specialisation in Structural Engineering) Civil Engineering (specialisation in Transportation Engineering) Communication Engineering Computer Science Design Engineering Embedded Systems Manufacturing Systems Mechanical Engineering Microelectronics Software Systems Environmental Engineering

Where can I check the BITS HD cutoff marks?

Candidates can check the BITS cutoff marks at the official website- bitsadmission.com. Candidates must qualify the BITS HD cutoff scores will be eligible for the counselling and document verification process. The cutoff marks will be released along with the BITS HD scorecard.

Do BITS HD cutoff vary as per the campuses?

Yes, BITS HD cutoff varies as per the campuses and courses offered through the entrance exam. The seat matrix of all the colleges and courses available through BITS HD exam varies which also determines the cutoff. Candidates are advised to fill the choice preferences of colleges and courses carefully at the time of filling the application form.

What are the factors affecting BITS HD cutoff?

Birla Institute of Technical Science will release the BITS HD cutoff at the official website. The cutoff marks vary for various colleges and courses. There are various factors which determine the BITS HD cutoff. Number of candidates appearing in the exam. Number of seats available. Difficulty level of the exam. The previous year cutoff trends.

What is BITS HD result date?

The Birla Institute of Technical Science will publish the BITS HD Result in interation form. Candidates who have appeared for the exam will be able to check their results by visiting the official website- bitsadmission.com.To check the results, candidates have to provide their application number and password. Candidates who have qualified in the BITS HD exam will be eligible to attend the counselling process.

Does BITS HD accept GATE scores for admission?

Yes, BITS Pilani (HD) does accept GATE scores for admission. However, admission to ME in software systems will be through BITS HD exam scores only. However, candidates must submit their valid GATE score and details while filling the application form.

What are the documents required at the time of BITS HD counselling?

Candidates declared qualified in the exam will be eligible to participate in the BITS HD counselling process. Applicants have to score marks equal to or more than the BITS HD cutoff to be eligible for the counselling process. The documents required at the time of BITS HD counselling are given below. BITS HD application form Class XII certificate Qualifying degree certificate Application fee payment receipt Aadhar card Marksheet of all the semesters Recent passport size photograph Class X certificate Any other document is mentioned in the admission letter of BITS HD BITS HD admission letter GATE/GPAT Scorecard (if applicable)

What is the application fee for BITS HD exam?

BITS HD application form must be filled online. Fee details are as follows- Fee Particulars Fees Admissions through GPAT/GATE INR 1000 Admissions through BITS HD online test INR 3500 Admissions through both options INR 3500

What are the documents required to fill BITS HD application form?

Birla Institute of Technical Science has released the BITS HD application form on the official website. Applicants are advised to have all the documents ready before filling the BITS HD application form. The documents required to fill BITS HD application form are given below. Email ID Mobile number Class 10 marksheet Class 12 marksheet Graduation certificates GPAT/GATE scorecard (If applicable) Photograph and signature Debit/credit card for online fee payment

How to fill out the BITS HD application form?

The BITS HD application form will be available online and process to apply can be checked below Visit the official website and click on application form link Register and enter personal and educational details Upload documents and pay required application fee to submit BITS HD form.

What is the syllabus for Mathematics section in BITS HD exam?

BITS HD Mathematics syllabus are- Calculus - functions, graphs, limit and continuity, gauss and Stokes, triple integrals, etc. Linear algebra - matrix algebra, system of linear equations, etc. Complex variables - analytic functions, Cauchy’s theorems, Taylor and Laurent’s theorem, etc. Probability and Statistics - sample space and events, central limit theorem, sampling distribution, etc. Differential equations - first-order differential equations, initial and boundary value problems, method of separation of variables, etc. Numerical methods - solution of non-algebraic equations, secant method, LU decomposition, etc.

What is the syllabus for Electrical and Electronics Engineering section in BITS HD exam?

BITS HD Electrical and Electronics syllabus are - Electrical sciences - (circuit elements, sources, and laws, important power concepts, magnetic circuits, etc.) Electromagnetics - (Maxwell's equations in free space and in-time varying fields, antennas and radiation, plane waves in dielectric and conducting media) Signals and Systems and Digital Signal Processing - (sampling and reconstruction, Fourier series - CTFS and DTFS, Laplace Transform, etc. Digital Electronics - (number systems and codes, Boolean algebra, counters and registers, etc.) Electrical machines - (transfer, three-phase transformer connections, parallel operation, etc.) Power Systems - (power system concepts, load flow studies, power systems stability, transmission line parameters and modelling) Control Systems and Power Electronics - (mathematical model of physical systems, feedback characterstics of control systems, state space analysis and compensation concepts, etc.) Analog electronics - (operational amplifier basics, function generators, voltage regulators, etc.) Microprocessor - (assembly programming, interrupt handling techniques, types of memory and memory interfacing) Electronic devices and microelectronic circuits - (semiconductor materials and properties, MOS and CMOS devices, bipolar junction transistors) Communication Systems - (signals and signals space, performance analysis of communication systems, etc.) And Telecom Switching - (switching systems, voice digitization, cellular networks, and mobile telephony, etc).

What is the syllabus for Mechanical Engineering in BITS HD exam?

The syllabus for BITS HD mechanical engineering is as follows - Production techniques - metal casting, metal forming, machining process, etc. Materials science and engineering - structure of materials (metals and ceramics), mechanisms of metals, mechanical and thermal properties of metals, etc. Production planning and control - forecasting and product planning, process planning, inventory and quality control, etc. Heat transfer - steady state and unsteady state heat conduction, radiation and heat transfer, etc. Fluide mechanics and machines - fluid statics, dimensional analysis, etc. Applied thermodynamics - gas power cycles, air standard cycles, steam turbines, etc. Thermodynamics - properties of pure substance, first law of thermodynamics, second law of thermodynamics, etc. Mechanics of solids - fundamentals principles of solids, properties of pure substance, stress and stain, buckling, etc. Kinetics and dynamics of machines and vibrations - basics of mechanisms, velocity and acceleration, D’Alembert’s principle, etc. Design of Machine Elements - Criteria of static failure and fatigue failure, design of screws and bolted joints, V-belt drives, etc. Get detailed BITS HD syllabus of Mechanical Engineering here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/bits-hd-exam-syllabus

Does BITS, Pilani accept GATE score for M.Tech?

Yes, GATE scores are accepted for admission to BITS Pilani campuses. However, admission to the M.E in software systems will only be through the BITS HD exam. Candidates applying through GATE exam will have to provide their valid GATE scores for admission.

Which year GATE scores will be accepted for BITS HD admissions?

For BITS HD 2026 exam admissions, valid GATE scores of 2026, 2025, and 2024 will be accepted for the counselling/iterations. Candidates applying through GATE score, must check and provide their best scores in the BITS HD registration form. Such candiates are exempted from attempting the exam.

What Master of Engineering (M.E) programs are offered at BITS Goa campus?

The M.E programs that are offered at the BITS Goa campus can be checked below - M.E Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Communication Engineering Computer Science Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering Microelectronics Environmental Engineering Candidates must go through the BITS HD exam information brochure before applying.

Do I need to appear in BITS HD exam if I have GATE/GPAT score?

No, candidates are not required to attempt BITS HD exam if they have a valid GATE or GPAT score. All they have to do is complete the registrations and provide their score or scorecard. The iteration result will be released on the website based on the GATE or GPAT score on the scheduled dates.

What is BITS HD exam date?

Birla Institute of Technical Science will release the BITS HD exam date along with the official notification on the website. Cabdidates willing to apply for the exam must check the exam dates carefully so that they can track down the events. The BITS HD exam will be held on two dates. Candidates must complete the slot booking to confirm their participation in the exam.

Will there be any correction window for BITS HD application form?

Birla Institute of Technical Science will start the BITS HD application form correction facility online after the completion of the application form submission. The correction window for a specific period of time. Applicants who make any mistake at the time of filling the application form will be able to make corrections through the correction facility. Candidates must note that only certain details will be allowed to be edited. Corrections in personal details like email, phone number, name and others will not be allowed.

My name is spelt wrong on the BITS HD admit card. What should I do?

Birla Institute of Technical Science will release the BITS HD admit card at the official website. After downloading the BITS HD admit card, applicants are advised to check all the details mentioned in it. In case of any mistake in BITS HD admit card, candidates are advised to contact the exam authority for corrections. Such applicants will be allowed to appear in the exam. However, at the time of counselling process candidates must have correct details mentioned in the hall ticket.

How do I book a slot for BITS HD exam?

BITS HD slot booking is done online only. To book slot for exam, candidates need to visit official website of BITS HD and click on test booking system. Now, they have to enter their application number and password and select slot for exam and submit. Candidates who have blocked slot will be able to download admit card.

What are the details required to download BITS HD admit card?

Birla Institute of Technology and Science will release the BITS HD admit card on the official website. Applicants appearing in the exam can download their BITS HD admit card at bitsadmission.com. The login credentials required to download the BITS HD admit card are registration number, date of Birth (DOB), and password. Candidates appearing in the exam have to carry their BITS HD admit card along with one valid photo ID proof at the exam centre. However, to download the hall ticket, BITS HD slot booking is necessary.

What is the eligibility criteria for BITS HD exam?

The BITS HD eligibility are as follows- Minimum qualifying percentage must be 60% from a recognised university If applying through GATE, candidates must qualified respective entrance test. Scorecard must be valid and meet all eligibility conditions.

What are the eligible GATE papers for BITS HD M.E Microelectronics?

The list of the eligible GATE papers that are applicable for BITS HD Microelectronics subject can be checked below - Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Electrical Engineering (EE) Electrical Engineering (EE) Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) And Physics (PH)

What is the eligibility for BITS HD exam for admission to Master in Engineering in Communication Engineering?

BITS HD criteria for M.E in Communication Engineering are- One must have completed an integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical and Electronics/Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from recognised institute.

BITS HD 2026: Check Application Form, Eligibility, Courses, Pattern, Syllabus, and more

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

M.E./M.Tech MPharm

Updated on Nov 17, 2025 11:32 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

BITS HD 2026: BITS HD 2026 admission will start soon. The BITS HD 2026 exam will be held on two dates. Every year, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, conducts the entrance test to offer admission to M.E and M.Pharm programmes across various campuses, such as Pilani, Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Admissions to BITS HD comprises registration, followed by downloading the admit card, appearing for the exam, results, and participating in the counselling.

The BITS HD 2026 exam is a computer-based and the admission test consists of two parts - Test 1 and Test 2. Test 1 is compulsory for all students and must be completed within 45 minutes. On the other hand, Test II covers core subject topics consisting of 70 questions, and the time duration is 105 minutes. The institute will release the BITS HD 2026 exam dates on the official website.

Students who have qualified for GATE can also apply for the BITS HD 2026. Such candidates are exempted from appearing for the entrance test. Selection of applicants is done based on GATE scores with verification process and fee payment. Read below to know more about BITS HD 2026.

Table of contents

What is BITS HD?
BITS HD 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
BITS HD 2026 – Highlights
BITS HD Eligibility Criteria 2026
BITS HD Application Form 2026
BITS HD Exam Pattern 2026
BITS HD Syllabus 2026
BITS HD 2026 Slot Booking and Admit Card
BITS HD Exam Centre 2026
BITS HD Result and Counselling 2026
BITS HD Cutoff 2026
Courses Offered Through BITS HD Exam
BITS HD 2026 Contact Information
BITS HD 2026 FAQs

What is BITS HD?

BITS HD 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BITS HD 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 25	Deadline for Payment of fees by candidates offered admission through GATE / GPAT (Iteration 1) TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	BITS HD 2026 application form TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	BITS HD 2026 application form correction TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	Announcement of admission offers to candidates based on GATE / GPAT score (Iteration 1) TENTATIVE
May ' 26	Test Center allotment to Candidates TENTATIVE
May ' 26	BITS HD 2026 admit card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	BITS HD exam date 2026 TENTATIVE
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