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

Updated on May 17, 2026 00:13 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

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.

Table of contents

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

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

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 necessary to fill BITS HD application form if I have GATE/GPAT score?

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

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
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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

Q: 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

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

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.

Q: 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.

Documents Required for BITS HD 2026 Application Form

While applying for BITS HD 2026 application, the following documents are required -

Photograph
Signature
Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
Graduation certificates
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

Q: Is BITS HD exam easy?

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.

Q: Who is eligible for BITS HD?

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

Q: What is the valid GATE score for BITS HD 2026?

Candidates with GATE score of 2026, 2025 or 2024 are eligible for BITS HD 2026 entrance examination.

Q: What is the stipend for BITS HD 2026?

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.

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

Q: Is BITS HD application fee refundable?

BITS HD 2026 application form is non-refundable. Candidates must keep the reciept of registration fee if the payment is done multilple times.

Q: What is the exam time duration of BITS HD?

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

Q: What are the documents required to be carried at the BITS HD exam centre?

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).

Q: How to download BITS HD admit card?

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?

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

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

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

Q: Can I crack BITS HD exam in three months?

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.

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

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

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.

Q: What is BITS HD exam date?

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.

Q: Does BITS HD have negative marking?

Yes, BITS HD has negative marking. For a correct answer, 3 marks are awarded and -1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.