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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2026 Counselling: Dates, Registration, Seat Allotment, Direct Admission Scheme Result

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Exam On - 15 Apr '26 - 17 Apr '26

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Updated on Feb 8, 2026 02:14 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

BITS Pilani will conduct the BITSAT Counselling 2026 in online mode only for the qualified candidates. Students who appear for the test and seek admission to the participating colleges of BITS must register for the counselling by providing their Class 12th marks and course preferences. Candidates who are interested in admission have to submit their application form with 12th marks and preferences from April 21 to June 1, 2026 at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The counselling for BITSAT 2026 will be conducted as per the student's BITSAT result.

Candidates have to be careful while selecting their preference order for colleges and courses. The authorities will announce the seat allotment result in multiple iterations. The seat allotment will be done based on the candidate’s performance in BITSAT 2026, preferences, category, and seat availability. Candidates who are allotted seats have to confirm their admission before the final deadline.

The authority is conducting the BITSAT exam in two sessions. The BITSAT 2026 exam dates for session 1 are April 15 to 17, and for session 2 are May 24 to 26. Check this page for more details on BITSAT counselling.

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