BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 seat allotment was released on June 20, 2026 on the official BITS Pilani admissions portal and students must choose to Freeze, Float or Slide their allotted seat and pay the required admission fee by June 22, 2026.
BITS Pilani conducts seat allotment through a series of iterations. Each iteration releases a fresh allotment list and students who receive a seat must log in to the portal, select a choice option and pay the admission fee to remain in the process. Missing the payment deadline automatically cancels the allotted seat and removes you from all further iterations.
- Iteration 1 seat allotment date: June 20, 2026
- Fee payment deadline for Iteration 1: June 22, 2026
- Three choices are available: Freeze (lock your seat as final), Float (upgrade across any BITS campus) or Slide (upgrade within the same campus only).
- Fee payment is mandatory regardless of which option you choose — without payment your allotment stands cancelled.
- Physical reporting to campus is expected during July 28–30, 2026 for students with a confirmed final seat.
| Direct Link — BITSAT 2026 Seat Allotment and Acceptance Portal (ACTIVE) Visit: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in |
BITSAT 2026 Iteration Schedule and Key Dates
BITS Pilani conducts multiple seat allotment iterations over June and July 2026. The table below lists key dates based on the official admission schedule.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Iteration 1 Seat Allotment Release | June 20, 2026 |
| Iteration 1 Fee Payment Deadline | June 22, 2026 |
| Iteration 2 Seat Allotment Release | July 1, 2026 |
| Iteration 2 Fee Payment Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
| Further Iterations | Continuing through July 2026 (as per official schedule) |
| Physical Reporting to Campus | July 28–30, 2026 |
How to Check and Accept Your Allotted Seat
Follow these steps to view your Iteration 1 allotment result and select your seat acceptance choice on the official BITS Pilani portal.
- Visit the official admissions portal: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.
- Log in using your BITSAT 2026 application number and password.
- Click on the Iteration 1 Allotment Result link on your dashboard.
- Your allotted campus (Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad) and programme will be displayed on screen.
- Review the seat details carefully — campus, branch and the category under which the seat is offered.
- Select your choice: Freeze, Float or Slide (see the next section for a full explanation of each).
- Click Proceed to Pay and complete the admission fee payment — mandatory for all three choices.
- Download the allotment letter and fee payment receipt after the transaction is confirmed.
If you do not receive an allotment in Iteration 1, you are automatically considered in Iteration 2 provided you registered your preferences within the given window on the portal.
Freeze, Float or Slide — What Each Option Means
After viewing your allotted seat, you must select one of three choices before paying the fee. Your choice determines your eligibility for further iterations and has no downgrade risk for Float and Slide.
| Option | What It Does | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Locks your current allotted seat as final. You will not be considered in further iterations and your admission to this campus and programme is confirmed permanently. | Students satisfied with the allotted seat who do not want further changes |
| Float | Retains your current seat and enters you in the next iteration for a higher-preference allotment across any BITS campus. The system never downgrades a Float seat — if no better seat is available, you keep your current allotment. | Students wanting a better campus or programme across Pilani, Goa or Hyderabad |
| Slide | Works like Float but limits any upgrade to the same campus only. You can move to a higher-preference programme within your current campus but cannot transfer to another BITS campus. | Students happy with their campus but wanting a higher-preference programme within it |
Fee payment is compulsory for all three options. Choosing Float or Slide without paying the fee by the deadline will cancel your current allotment and bar you from Iteration 2 and all remaining iterations. There is no downgrade risk with Float or Slide — you can only move to a higher preference or retain the seat you already hold.
Admission Fee: Amount and Payment Steps
All students who receive an allotment — regardless of their Freeze, Float or Slide choice — must pay the admission fee online by the deadline. The fee structure for academic year 2026–27 is as follows.
| Fee Component | Amount (2026–27) |
|---|---|
| One-time Admission Fee | INR 60,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | INR 2,75,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per semester) | INR 32,700 |
| Institute Caution Deposit (one-time) | INR 3,000 |
| Mess and Electricity Advance (per semester) | INR 10,000 |
| Miscellaneous Campus Advance | INR 12,000 |
| Accepted Payment Modes | Online — Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card |
Steps to complete fee payment after selecting your seat acceptance choice:
- After selecting Freeze, Float or Slide, click Proceed to Pay on the portal.
- The portal will redirect you to the payment gateway. Select your preferred mode.
- Complete the transaction and wait for the on-screen confirmation page to load.
- Download and save the payment receipt as a PDF immediately after payment.
- Your seat acceptance is confirmed only after the payment status shows as successful on your dashboard.
If the fee is debited from your account but not reflected on the portal, wait 24 hours before contacting the BITS Pilani admissions helpdesk. Do not retry payment without confirmation to avoid duplicate transactions.
Documents Required for Campus Reporting
Students with a confirmed final allotment must report physically to their allotted BITS campus with original documents for verification and enrollment. Carry originals and at least two sets of self-attested photocopies of each document below.
| Document | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate | Original board marksheet and passing certificate |
| Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate | Original; provisional marksheet accepted if final not yet issued |
| BITSAT 2026 Scorecard | Downloaded from the official admissions portal |
| Final Seat Allotment Letter | From your confirmed iteration; downloaded from the portal |
| Fee Payment Receipt | Printout of the online admission fee payment confirmation |
| Transfer Certificate | From the school or institution last attended |
| Character Certificate | Issued by school principal or a gazetted officer |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) | SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwD certificate as applicable |
| Passport-size Photographs | 6–8 recent colour photographs with white background |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | From a registered MBBS doctor; format available on the portal |
| Government-issued Photo ID | Aadhaar card, passport or any valid government photo ID |
| Anti-Ragging Undertaking | Signed by both student and parent/guardian; download the form from the portal |
BITS Pilani (Rajasthan), BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad (K K Birla Campus) will have separate reporting schedules and venues. Check your campus-specific reporting date on the official admissions portal closer to the reporting window.
BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 Seat Allotment FAQs
Ques. When was BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 seat allotment released?
Ans. BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 seat allotment was released on June 20, 2026 on the official BITS Pilani admissions portal at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. The deadline to select your seat choice and pay the admission fee was June 22, 2026.
Ques. What is the difference between Freeze, Float and Slide in BITSAT 2026?
Ans. Freeze locks your allotted seat permanently and removes you from further iterations. Float retains your current seat and considers you for a higher-preference allotment across any BITS campus in the next iteration. Slide works like Float but limits any upgrade to the same campus only. All three choices require mandatory fee payment by the deadline.
Ques. Is fee payment compulsory even if I choose Float or Slide?
Ans. Yes. Fee payment is mandatory for Freeze, Float and Slide alike. Not paying by the deadline cancels your current allotment and bars you from all remaining iterations. There is no downgrade risk with Float or Slide — the BITS system can only offer you a higher-preference seat or keep your existing one.
Ques. How much is the BITSAT 2026 one-time admission fee?
Ans. The one-time admission fee for 2026–27 is INR 60,500. The semester tuition fee is INR 2,75,000 and the hostel fee is INR 32,700 per semester. The exact total amount payable at the time of seat acceptance will be shown on the admissions portal during allotment.
Ques. When do students report to their allotted BITS campus?
Ans. Physical reporting to campus for students with a confirmed final allotment is expected during July 28–30, 2026. Separate schedules apply to BITS Pilani, BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad. Check your campus-specific reporting date on the official admissions portal closer to the date.
Ques. What happens if I miss the fee payment deadline after receiving my Iteration 1 allotment?
Ans. Missing the fee payment deadline after Iteration 1 allotment automatically cancels your seat and removes you from the pool for all subsequent iterations. There is no grace period. You must pay within the announced window — June 22, 2026 for Iteration 1 — to remain in the BITSAT 2026 admission process.
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