BITSAT MSc Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

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

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BITSAT 2026 Iteration-II fee payment deadline

8 Jul '26

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Jul 1, 2026 23:48 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

BITSAT Counselling 2026: BITS Pilani has declared the BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 result online. Candidates can check the BITSAT Iteration result on the new portal with their fresh set of credentials. Those who are allotted a seat can accept their offers by paying the advance fee by July 8.

The authority is conducting the BITSAT 2026 counselling based on the candidate's choice-filling order, merit and the seat availability. The choice filling concluded on June 3, after which candidates were allowed to edit their preference forms. Based on the preferences filled, the authorities will offer admissions to various BITS campuses. Candidates who seek admission through BITSAT 2026 must ensure to fulfil the 75% criteria. The authorities have announced the complete BITSAT counselling schedule online. Check this page for more details on BITSAT counselling 2026.

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Table of contents
  • BITSAT 2026 Seat Allotment
  • BITSAT 2026 Dates & Schedule
  • What is the BITSAT 2026 counselling process?
  • BITSAT 2026 Counselling - Courses Offered
  • BITSAT 2026 Direct Admission to Board Toppers
  • BITSAT 2026 Scholarships
  • Documents to be submitted for BITSAT 2026 counselling
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BITSAT 2026 Seat Allotment

The BITSAT 2026 seat allotment result is released in form of iterations. There are seven rounds of BITSAT 2026 iterations and the results for the first two have already been announced. To check seat allotment of BITSAT 2026, candidates will have to follow steps given below.

  • Go to the new BITS admission portal: bitspilaniedu.com/FD2026/Bits/Default.aspx
  • Click on iteration link
  • Candidates have to log in with the fresh credentials sent to their registered email IDs.
  • Seat allotment status will be shown on screen.

Direct Link: BITSAT 2026 Iteration Result

Candidates who are shortlisted for admission will have to report to their BITS campus. They will have to confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying admission fee. If admission confirmation process is not completed before final date, then student will lose their allotment. Candidates also have choice to remain on BITSAT wait list if they have not been allotted to first or second preference. They will be eligible for further rounds of allotment if seats are vacant.

Read more: BITSAT 2026 Marks Vs Branch

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Q:   What is the BITSAT 2026 seat allotment dates?
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BITSAT 2026 seat allotment dates will be released at official website. Students can check their allotment status in form of iterations. To check allotment, students will have to log in with the required details.

Q:   How are seats allotted in BITSAT counselling?
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During BITSAT counselling, students will be allotted according to rank and preferences. Allotment result will be announced in form of iterations. Once students are allotted, they will have to confirm their admission.

Q:   What is the final date to submit preferences for BITSAT counselling?
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Final date to submit choice preferences for BITSAT counselling will be announced soon. Students should submit their preferences soon as possible. After last date, authorities will not accept any more preferences. Facility to submit course and campus preference will be available online.

BITSAT 2026 Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BITSAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
08 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-II fee payment deadline

09 Jul ' 26 - 10 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Withdrawal window-1

14 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-III Announcement

18 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-III fee payment deadline

19 Jul ' 26 - 20 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Withdrawal window-2

22 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-IV Announcement

25 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-IV fee payment deadline

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Jul ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-II Announcement

26 Jun ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-I fee payment deadline

20 Jun ' 26

BITSAT 2026 Iteration-I Announcement

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What is the BITSAT 2026 counselling process?

DeskCalendarCounselling: 08 Jul ' 26

The counselling process of BITSAT is held online at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. BITSAT counselling process includes following steps:

  1. Submit class 12th or qualifying exam marks
  2. Fill out preferred choice of courses and campuses.
  3. Pay the counselling fee
  4. Check seat allotments in form of iterations.

How to Register for BITSAT Counselling 2026?

  • Students have to go to admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in and register for BITSAT 2026 counselling. Before registration, they have to check counselling eligibility.
  • After registration, students have to log in and fill required details. Submitted information has to be correct. Once details are submitted, it cannot be corrected.
  • Next, students have to submit their 12th exam details. A print out of form has to be taken after 12th qualifying exam information is submitted.
  • Finally, they will have to select campuses and courses in which they want to take admission. Selection has to be done in order of preference. This is important since preferences will be considered during admission.

Also check: BITSAT Seat Matrix

BITSAT 2026 FD Preference Form Edit Window

Candidates are allowed to edit the BITSAT FD preference forms. The authorities activated the edit window between June 9 and 10. Candidates can update their class 12th marks and change their preferences for the counselling and admission process. Students must check their changes before making the final submission. Candidates must add their choices in the order of priority.

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Q:   What is the BITSAT 2026 counselling date?
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BITSAT 2026 counselling process will start after the result is announced. For selection into the courses offered by the participating campuses, the students will have to participate in the BITSAT counselling process. During the counselling, the students will have to submit their preferences and pay the fee for allotment.

Q:   Who is the conducting authority of BITSAT?
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The conducting authority of BITSAT 2026 is Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. All of the examination and admission related information will be released by the BITS Pilani authorities online at the official website. Any changes in the admission process will be announced by the authorities for all students.

Q:   What is the choice filling process in BITSAT counselling?
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During BITSAT counselling, students will have to select their preferences. List of courses and campuses has to be submitted online in order of preference. Students should make choices carefully since it will be considered for admission.

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BITSAT 2026 Counselling - Courses Offered

Candidates can check the following table for the list of courses offered trough BITSAT 2026 campus-wise. This will help students make an informed decision while deciding their preference order for the BITSAT counselling process.

BITS Campus

Courses Offered

BITS Pilani

B.E. Chemical

B.E. Civil

B.E. Electrical & Electronics

B.E. Mechanical

B.E. Computer Science

B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation

B.E. Electronics and Communication

B.E. Manufacturing

B.E. Mathematics and Computing

M.Sc. Biological Sciences

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Economics

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Physics

M.Sc. General Studies

BITS Goa

B.E. Chemical

B.E. Electrical and Electronics

B.E. Mechanical

B.E. Computer Science

B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation

B.E. Electronics and Communication

B.E. Mathematics and Computing

M.Sc. Biological Sciences

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Economics

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Physics

BITS Hyderabad

B.E. Chemical

B.E. Civil

B.E. Electrical and Electronics

B.E. Mechanical

B.E. Computer Science

B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation

B.E. Mathematics and Computing

M.Sc. Biological Sciences

M.Sc. Chemistry

M.Sc. Economics

M.Sc. Mathematics

M.Sc. Physics

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Q:   Is there a direct admission scheme in BITSAT counselling?
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Students who are 12th standard board toppers are eligible for direct admissions through BITSAT counselling. These students do not require a BITSAT score and will be eligible based on their board exam performance. Basic eligibility criteria has to be met.

Q:   Is the counselling process centralized for all BITS campuses?
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Yes. There will be no separate counselling process for the different BITS campuses. Students will have to participate in the centralized counselling for admissions into their preferred campuses. The list of preferences have to be submitted during counselling for allotment.

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BITSAT 2026 Direct Admission to Board Toppers

Central and State Board exam toppers are eligible for direct admissions into the BITS campuses. The toppers will not require BITSAT score for admission. The registration process for the BITSAT direct admission scheme concluded on June 30. Eligible candidates were able to register for the BITS 2026 direct admission process online. The authoriities will announce the result for the direct admission. The selected ones will have to confirm their admission.

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Q:   Are other exam scores accepted for BITSAT?
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No other exam scores will be accepted for BITSAT admissions. Students will be considered for admission based on their BITSAT exam scores. However, board toppers will be eligible for direct admission. A separate application process will be open for the board topper direct admission scheme.

Q:   Is there domicile requirement for BITSAT?
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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.

Q:   When will the BITSAT direct admission registration process open?
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The official date for the BITSAT direct admission registration will be announced soon. Board toppers who meet the basic eligibility criteria can register for the direct admissions. No BITSAT score will be needed by the board toppers to secure a seat in the BITS campuses.

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BITSAT 2026 Scholarships

Starting from the 2026-27 academic session, candidates who rank within the top 500 in BITSAT 2026 will be offered tuition-blind admissions. Under this initiative, students who secure a rank upto 500 in the BITSAT exam and come from families with an annual income of up to Rs 20 lakh will be granted a complete waiver of tuition fees for the entire four-year programme.
To keep receiving the benefit, students will need to maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 at their respective campus during the course of their studies.

According to the institute’s recent data, about Rs 132 crore was distributed last year through merit-based and merit-cum-need financial assistance programmes. Overall, nearly 25% of students studying across BITS campuses benefited from some type of financial aid. Candidates can check the merit or merit-cum-need scholarships of BITSAT 2026 given below.

Under Institute's own merit award scheme Amount of scholarship
Top 2% students 100% of the total tuition fee
The next top 1% students 50% of the total tuition fee
Under Institute's own merit-cum-need awards scheme Amount of scholarship
Top 5% students 100% of the total tuition fee
The next top 2% students 50% of the total tuition fee
The next top 5% students 25% of the total tuition fee
The next 10% students 10% of the total tuition fee
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will 12th standard marks be considered for BITSAT scores?
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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.

Q:   How is BITSAT merit list prepared?
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BITSAT merit list will be prepared after checking performance of students in exam. Merit list will be released as admit and wait list. Students in admit list will be eligible for admission, while those in wait list will be called in for next round of allotment.

Q:   Which campuses offer admission through BITSAT?
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Through BITSAT, the students will be eligible for admissions into the three BITS campuses, which is in Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. During the counselling process, the students can given their campus preference and it the cutoff is met, then they will have chances of admission.

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Documents to be submitted for BITSAT 2026 counselling

During BITSAT 2026 counselling, students have to submit documents given below for verification.

  • 10th Certificate and Marksheet
  • 12th Certificate and Marksheet
  • BITSAT 2026 Score Card
  • Counselling Letter
  • Passport Sized Photograph
  • Photo Identity Proof
  • Residence Proof

BITSAT Counselling Fee 2026

The BITSAT 2026 counselling fee is INR 1000. To participate in the admission process, the candidates will have to pay the BITSAT 2026 counselling fee online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. The authorities will also accept offline payment through cash at all ICICI bank branches, along with a specially generated pay-in-slip. If the candidates are not able to pay the counselling fee before the final date, then they will not be allowed to participate in the counselling and admission process.

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Q:   Which documents have to be submitted for BITSAT admission?
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After seat allotment, candidates have to confirm their admission by verifying their documents. They will have to submit 10th and 12th class marksheet, counselling letter, result, category certificate and more. If documents are not verified, their admission will be cancelled.

Q:   Is the category certificate necessary for BITSAT counselling?
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Students who are applying through reservation will have to submit their category certificate. If they fail to submit certificate, then they will not be allowed to take admission through reservation quota. Students have to keep their documents ready for verification.

Q:   Can I verify my documents for BITSAT admission online?
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No, the students will not be able to verify their documents online for BITSAT admission. Once allotted, they will have to report to their respective campus to submit their documents for verification. All of the required documents have to be submitted, otherwise their admission will be cancelled.

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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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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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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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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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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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If students forget their BITSAT application number, they can easily recover their BITSAT application number to download their scorecards. The step-by-step process for download the BITSAT result for forgotten login details is given below

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Samridhi Mishra

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BITSAT 2026 admit card for session 1 was issued on April 10 at 10:20 PM. The session 2 hall ticket release date and time was May 20 at 5:30 PM.

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