BITS HD 2026 Application Form: Registrations, Check Steps, Eligibility, Fees and more
BITS Higher Degree Admission Test 2026 ( BITS HD )
Deadline for payment of fees by candidates offered admission through Iteration 2
22 Jun '26
BITS HD 2026 application form OUT: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani had extended the application form submission to April 25 (till 5:00 pm). The form correction process is now over. Minimum qualifying mark is 60% in BE/BTech to be eligible. Candidates can find direct link below to apply. Registrations are closed.
In addition, GATE exam /GPAT-qualified candidates are also eligible for BITS HD exam. Selection will be based on the scores secured in their respective entrance test. This year, authorities have increased fee for BITS HD registration 2026 for students applying for BITS HD exam or both.
The BITS HD 2026 exam fee is INR 1000/- (for those who wish to apply through GATE/GPAT) and INR 3600/- (for others). Qualifying candidates will get admission to MTech programmes offered at any of following campuses- BITS Pilani, KK Birla Goa,or Hyderabad. Read below to know more about BITS HD application form.
- BITS HD Application Form 2026 - Highlights
- BITS HD 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to apply for BITS HD 2026 Application Form?
- Documents Required for BITS HD 2026 Application Form
- Important Instructions while filling BITS HD 2026 Registration Form
- BITS HD 2026 Application Fees
- BITS HD Admit Card 2026
- BITS HD 2026 Application Form FAQs
BITS HD Application Form 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| BITS HD application form website |
bitsadmission.com |
| BITS HD full form |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science - Higher Degree |
| Mode of fee payment |
Online |
| Mode of BITS HD application form |
Online |
| Documents required to upload |
Photograph Signature GATE/GPAT scorecard (If applicable) |
Commonly asked questions
To apply for BITS HD, students must register to receive credentials and fill details along with document uploading and fee payment. If anyone wants to edit any details, it can be done during correction facility. BITS HD registration process takes place online and must be done before due date.
GATE and GPAT students must also fill BITS HD application form on the given dates.
Yes, it is compulsory to fill BITS HD application even if you have GPAT or GATE score. At the time of filling form, candidates need to mention the medium from which they want to apply for.
Candidates may have the facility to change their test city at the BITS HD correction facility. The details regarding BITS HD exam centre change will be updated in the brochure.
BITS HD 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of BITS HD 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 May ' 26 | BITS HD exam date 2026 (day 2) |
| 25 May ' 26 | BITS HD exam date 2026 (day 1) |
| 21 May ' 26 | BITS HD 2026 admit card |
How to apply for BITS HD 2026 Application Form?
BITS Pilani campus had released application form for BITS HD 2026. Registrations were done online. Students can check the process to apply for the exam below -
- BITS HD 2026 application form link available at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in
- Register to receive application number and date of birth
- Verify and login using credentials
- Fill other details and upload documents
- Pay the registration fee and submit form
| Direct Link to apply (CLOSED) | Click Here |
Commonly asked questions
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
No, the exam authority will not allow candidates to fill the BITS HD application form in offline mode. BITS HD application form is available in online mode only. Candidates can fill BITS HD application form at bitsadmission.com. After filling the form, applicants are not required to send the hardcopy of filled BITS HD application form to the authorities.
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.
Documents Required for BITS HD 2026 Application Form
While applying for BITS HD 2026 application, the following documents are required -
- Photograph
- Signature
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Class 10 marksheet
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Class 12 marksheet
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Graduation certificates
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GPAT/GATE scorecard (If applicable)
BITS HD 2026 Document Specifications
The documents must be uploaded as per specifications, which can be checked below -
- Photograph must be between 50 kb to 100 kb in JPG format
- Size of signature image must be between 10 kb to 50 kb in JPG format
- Size of documents must be between 100KB to 300KB
Commonly asked questions
The BITS HD (Higher Degree Test) is usually moderate to tough. Compared to GATE paper, core subject section is usually at moderate level. Technical questions are direct and theoretical based. English and aptitude section is mainly easy.
Candidates with BTech, BE or BPharm degree with a minimum of 60% marks. In addition, candidates must have Indian nationality with no upper age limit.
Important Instructions while filling BITS HD 2026 Registration Form
Students can check important guidelines regarding BITS HD Registration Form 2026 -
- Candidates can apply online from BITS HD official website
- Only one application form will be accepted for admission to ME/MTech programmes.
- Admission to ME in software systems will be based on BITS HD scores
- GATE scores of 2026, 2025, and 2024 will be accepted for admission.
- For GPAT, scores of 2026, 2025, and 2024 will be accepted for admission.
- Students admitted through BITS HD/ GATE/GPAT will receive a stipend amount of INR 13, 400/- per month.
- All students who will receive fee waiver or stipend will have to contribute to graduate student teaching assistantship of 8 to 10 hours per week. It will be as per the institute norms.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates with GATE score of 2026, 2025 or 2024 are eligible for BITS HD 2026 entrance examination.
Qualified candidates in BITD HD exam get a stipend of INR 13,400 per month. For teaching assistantship, all students are required to contribute 8 to 10 hours per week.
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BITS HD 2026 Application Fees
Application Fees of BITS HD 2026
| Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
| GATE Qualified Candidates |
Rs. 1000 |
| Non-GATE Qualified Candidates |
Rs. 3600 |
Candidates must submit only one application form. After submission, students must go through BITS HD exam pattern and dates to stay updated with the events.
Commonly asked questions
BITS HD 2026 application form is non-refundable. Candidates must keep the reciept of registration fee if the payment is done multilple times.
The exam time duration for different tests can be checked below -
Test 1 - 45 minutes
Test 2 - 105 minutes
Special Test - 60 minutes
BITS HD Admit Card 2026
Candidates who have registered for the exam can download admit card. The hall ticket has been released. While filling BITS HD 2026 application form, students can choose at least three options for BITS HD exam centre, and will be allotted one. Students will be informed for test city allottment on the official website. The BITS HD admit card is available for download from the date of release till the exam date. To download admit card, candidates need to provide their credentials - registration number, date of birth, and password.
NOTE:
- While reporting at the centre, students must carry their admit card along with a valid ID proof
- They can also carry a calculator without any network/programmable feature.
- Anyone violating the rules will be disqualified
- On the completion of test, the scores will be displayed on candidate's screen
- The BITS HD 2026 entrance test is operated in different cities other than Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. The final list of centres will be notified on the official website.
Commonly asked questions
Birla Institute of Technical Science released the BITS HD 2026 admit card online on its official website. Candidates must carry their hall ticket with a valid ID proof and calculator (without any connectivity or programmable feature).
Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form will be able to download the admit card. The steps to download the BITS HD admit card 2026 is as follows -
Visit the BITS official website - bitsadmission.com.
Click on the direct link to download BITS HD admit card.
Enter the registration number, date of birth (DOB), and password.
Click on the submit tab.
BITS HD admit card will appear on the screen.
Download the hall ticket for future reference.
Birla Institute of Technical Science will conduct the BITS HD exam in online computer-based mode. Applicants appearing in the exam are advised to follow all the exam day guidelines and instructions at the exam centre.
Candidates are advised to arrive at exam centre atleast 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
Candidates must not carry any sort of restricted item to the exam hall.
Along with the BITS HD admit card, candidates also need to carry one valid photo ID proof.
Do not leave exam hall without getting permission from invigilators.
BITS HD 2026 Application Form FAQs
Check BITS HD FAQs below
The last date to submit application form for BITS HD was extended to April 25 (5:00 pm).
Yes, it is possible to crack BITS HD exam in 3 months, if your concepts are clear and good foundational knowledge. If you have appeared or preparing for GATE, then 70% of preparation is already completed. Also, attempt mock test and PYQs to improve time management and accuracy to attempt questions.
Birla Institute of Technical Science has released the BITS HD application form online at the official website- bitsadmission.com. At the time of filling BITS HD form, applicants are required to upload below mentioned documents.
Scanned image of photograph
Scanned image of signature
GATE/GPAT scorecard (If applicable)
BITS HD offers correction facility to students who have registered for the exam. It application form correction window remains active for two to three days, where candidates can make changes to their application form.
Birla Institute of Technical Science released BITS HD exam date along with the official notification on the website. The exam was conducted on May 25 and 26.
Yes, BITS HD has negative marking. For a correct answer, 3 marks are awarded and -1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
BITS HD 2026 application form is non-refundable. Candidates must keep the reciept of registration fee if the payment is done multilple times.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Candidates with GATE score of 2026, 2025 or 2024 are eligible for BITS HD 2026 entrance examination.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The exam time duration for different tests can be checked below -
Test 1 - 45 minutes
Test 2 - 105 minutes
Special Test - 60 minutes
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The test 2 in BITS Higher Degree exam is a discipline-specific paper. It evaluates your understanding for core-specific paper, which you have studied during your undergraduate studies.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Qualified candidates in BITD HD exam get a stipend of INR 13,400 per month. For teaching assistantship, all students are required to contribute 8 to 10 hours per week.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, BITS HD has negative marking. For a correct answer, 3 marks are awarded and -1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, it is possible to crack BITS HD exam in 3 months, if your concepts are clear and good foundational knowledge. If you have appeared or preparing for GATE, then 70% of preparation is already completed. Also, attempt mock test and PYQs to improve time management and accuracy to attempt questions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates with BTech, BE or BPharm degree with a minimum of 60% marks. In addition, candidates must have Indian nationality with no upper age limit.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
The BITS HD (Higher Degree Test) is usually moderate to tough. Compared to GATE paper, core subject section is usually at moderate level. Technical questions are direct and theoretical based. English and aptitude section is mainly easy.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates must complete their slot booking to receive BITS HD admit card. No hall ticket will be issued if slot booking is not done on time.
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