Who is the conducting authority of BITSAT?

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.

What is the choice filling process in BITSAT counselling?

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.

What is the BITSAT 2026 counselling date?

Candidates must refer to the BITSAT 2026 counselling schedule announced at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. 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.

Is there domicile requirement for BITSAT?

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.

When will the BITSAT direct admission registration process open?

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.

Are other exam scores accepted for BITSAT?

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.

Is there a direct admission scheme in BITSAT counselling?

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.

Is the counselling process centralized for all BITS campuses?

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.

How is BITSAT merit list prepared?

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.

Which campuses offer admission through BITSAT?

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.

Will 12th standard marks be considered for BITSAT scores?

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.

How are seats allotted in BITSAT counselling?

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.

What is the BITSAT 2026 seat allotment dates?

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.

What is the final date to submit preferences for BITSAT counselling?

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.

Is the category certificate necessary for BITSAT counselling?

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.

Which documents have to be submitted for BITSAT admission?

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.

Can I verify my documents for BITSAT admission online?

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.

Do I have to pay the BITSAT counselling fee?

Students will have to pay BITSAT counselling fee. To be registered for counselling, a fee of INR 1000 has to be paid. If students fail to pay fee before final date, then they will not be considered for admission.

Can I pay the BITSAT counselling fee offline?

Yes, the students will be able to pay the BITSAT counselling fee offline. To make the offline payment, the students will have to pay through cash at any ICICI bank branch, along with a generated pay-in slip. Online payment methods are also available.

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

Updated on Sep 27, 2026 23:40 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

BITSAT Counselling 2026: BITS Pilani has completed the 2026 admission process. The institute offered admissions through 9 iteration rounds. The BITSAT counselling included choice filling, checkng the allotment results, completing admission formalities by paying the fee and reporting with the documents.

The BITSAT 2026 Iteration result was announced based on the candidate's choice-filling order, merit and the availability of seats. Admission through BITSAT 2026 is subject to meeting the 75% criteria. The authorities conducting the admission process as per the BITSAT counselling schedule. Check this page for more details on BITSAT counselling 2026.

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Table of contents

BITSAT Iteration Result 2026
BITSAT 2026 Dates & Schedule
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

BITSAT Iteration Result 2026

BITS Pilani conducts a centralised counselling for BE/B.Pharm and dual degree courses into all three campuses. The institute released the admission offers through multiple BITSAT Iteration rounds. To check seat allotment of BITSAT 2026, candidates have to follow the steps given below.

Go to the new BITS admission portal: bitspilaniedu.com/FD2026/Bits/Default.aspx
Click on iteration link
Log in with the application number and password
Seat allotment status will be shown on screen.

Candidates who are shortlisted for admission had to report to their BITS campus. They had to confirm their admission by verifying their documents and paying admission fee. If admission confirmation process is not completed before final date, then student lose their allotment.

Read more: BITSAT Marks Vs Branch

BITSAT 2026 Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
29 Aug ' 26	BITSAT 2026 Iteration-IX fee payment deadline
28 Aug ' 26	BITSAT 2026 Iteration-IX Announcement
25 Aug ' 26	BITSAT 2026 Iteration-VIII fee payment deadline
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BITSAT 2026 Counselling Process

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

Submit class 12th or qualifying exam marks
Fill out preferred choice of courses and campuses.
Pay the counselling fee
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.

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

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 have announced the iteration results for the direct admission scheme. The selected ones will have to confirm their admission.

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

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.