BITS HD 2026 Application Form: Registrations, Check Steps, Eligibility, Fees and more

BITS Higher Degree Admission Test 2026 ( BITS HD )

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Announcement of admission offers to candidates based on GATE / GPAT score (Iteration 1)

4 May '26

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Apr 22, 2026 11:24 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

Overview

BITS HD 2026 application form OUT: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani has extended the application form submission to April 25 (till 5:00 pm). The form correction process will begin from April 27 onwards. Minimum qualifying mark is 60% in BE/BTech to be eligible. Candidates can find direct link below to apply.

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

Table of contents
  • BITS HD Application Form 2026 - Highlights
  • BITS HD 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to Fill BITS HD 2026 Application Form
  • BITS HD Admit Card 2026
  • BITS HD 2026 Application Form FAQs
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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) 

 BITS HD Application Form – Important Guidelines 

  • 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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it necessary to fill BITS HD application form if I have GATE/GPAT score?
A: 

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.

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

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.

Q:   Is it allowed to change BITS HD exam centre after filling the application form?
A: 

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

BITS HD 2026 application form correction

TENTATIVE
21 May ' 26

BITS HD 2026 admit card

26 May ' 26

BITS HD exam date 2026 (day 2)

DatesPast Exam Dates
18 Feb ' 26 - 25 Feb ' 26

BITS HD 2026 application form

25 May ' 25

BITS HD exam date 2026 (day 1)

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How to Fill BITS HD 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendarRegistration: Apr ' 26

BITS Pilani campus has released application form for BITS HD 2026. Registrations are 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
BITS HD 2026 application form portal
Direct Link to apply (OPEN) Click Here

BITS HD 2026 Document Specifications

  • 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

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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the documents required to fill BITS HD application form?
A: 

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

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

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.

 

 
Q:   Can I fill BITS HD application form in offline mode?
A: 

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. 

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BITS HD Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: 21 May ' 26

Candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to admit card. The BITS HD 2026 admit card release date is 21 May 2026. 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 will be made available 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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the documents required to be carried at the BITS HD exam centre?
A: 

Birla Institute of Technical Science will release 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). Rough sheet will be provided inside exam hall. 

Q:   How to download BITS HD admit card?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What are the important guidelines that need to be followed at the BITS HD exam centre?
A: 

Birla Institute of Technical Science will conduct the BITS HD 2025 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 the 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 2025, candidates also need to carry one valid photo ID proof. 

  • Do not leave the exam hall without getting permission from invigilators.  

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BITS HD 2026 Application Form FAQs

Check BITS HD FAQs below

Q:   What are the documents required to be uploaded in BITS HD application form?
A: 

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) 

Q:   What is the last date to fill BITS HD application form?
A: 

The last date to submit application form for BITS HD was extended to April 25 (5:00 pm).

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

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 facility will open from April 27 onwards.

Q:   What is BITS HD exam date?
A: 

Birla Institute of Technical Science released BITS HD exam date along with the official notification on the website. The entrance test will take place on May 25 and 26.

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