BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 choice filling is open from June 29, 2026, and students who chose Float after Iteration 1 — as well as those without any Iteration 1 seat — must arrange their CS, EEE and EI preferences correctly to secure the best possible allotment.
Iteration 1 results were announced on June 20, 2026. Students who selected Float retain their existing seat and remain in the pool for an upgrade; those who selected Freeze have exited the process with their Iteration 1 seat confirmed. For everyone still active, the preference list submitted before June 10, 2026 drives the Iteration 2 allotment — the system always picks the highest available preference for a student’s score and never downgrades them below a seat they already hold.
- Float students keep their Iteration 1 seat and can only move to a higher preference in Iteration 2.
- Students without any Iteration 1 seat participate in Iteration 2 automatically.
- The preference list cannot be changed — the order submitted before June 10, 2026 is final.
- BITSAT 2026 is scored out of 390 marks (130 questions × 3 marks; −1 for each wrong answer).
- Expected 2026 Iteration 2 closing scores are based on 2024–2025 trends and are not confirmed figures.
| Direct Link — BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 Seat Allotment Portal (ACTIVE) admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in/FD/FD.html |
How BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 Allotment Works
The BITSAT admission process runs in two iterations. After Iteration 1, students are asked to choose one of three options: Freeze (accept the seat and exit), Float (keep the seat but stay in the pool for a better option), or Not Allotted (automatically re-entered for Iteration 2). The table below summarises who participates in Iteration 2.
| Iteration 1 Status | Iteration 2 Participation | Seat Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze | Not eligible — process ends | Iteration 1 seat confirmed |
| Float | Eligible — uses original preference list | Existing seat retained; upgrade only |
| Not allotted in Iteration 1 | Automatically eligible | No seat to protect; any allotment possible |
The key rule is that the system always selects the highest-ranked available preference for a student’s score. A student on Float cannot receive a branch-campus combination ranked lower than their current seat. This means the order in which preferences were listed before June 10, 2026 is critical — putting a reachable option below an aspirational one can cost a seat.
Historical Closing Scores: 2024 and 2025
The closing scores below are the last scores at which seats were allotted in the final iteration for that year. All figures are out of 390 and based on 2024–2025 trends.
| Branch and Campus | 2024 Closing Score | 2025 Closing Score |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. CS — Pilani | 327 | 304 |
| B.E. CS — Goa | 301 | 286 |
| B.E. CS — Hyderabad | 298 | 279 |
| B.E. EEE — Pilani | 292 | 258 |
| B.E. EEE — Goa | 278 | 256 |
| B.E. EEE — Hyderabad | 275 | 230 |
| B.E. EI — Pilani | 282 | ~270 |
| B.E. EI — Goa | ~265 | ~258 |
| B.E. EI — Hyderabad | ~255 | ~245 |
Closing scores dropped noticeably from 2024 to 2025 across all three branches, reflecting changes in exam difficulty and applicant score distribution. Scores marked with ~ are approximate figures based on 2024–2025 trends.
Expected Iteration 2 Closing Scores for 2026
The ranges below are expected figures for BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2, based on 2024–2025 trends. These are not confirmed and should be used only for preference ordering decisions.
| Branch and Campus | Expected 2026 Closing Score Range |
|---|---|
| B.E. CS — Pilani | 295–315 |
| B.E. CS — Goa | 278–292 |
| B.E. CS — Hyderabad | 272–285 |
| B.E. EEE — Pilani | 252–270 |
| B.E. EEE — Goa | 248–265 |
| B.E. EEE — Hyderabad | 225–242 |
| B.E. EI — Pilani | 262–278 |
| B.E. EI — Goa | 250–265 |
| B.E. EI — Hyderabad | 238–255 |
Best Preference Order for CS Aspirants
Students aiming for B.E. Computer Science should front-load the Pilani campus if their score is competitive, then cascade to Goa, Hyderabad and EEE Pilani as safety options. The recommended order by score band is based on expected 2026 Iteration 2 cutoffs.
| Score Band | Recommended Preference Order |
|---|---|
| 300 and above | CS Pilani → CS Goa → CS Hyderabad → EEE Pilani |
| 280–299 | CS Goa → CS Hyderabad → EEE Pilani → EEE Goa |
| 265–279 | CS Hyderabad → EEE Pilani → EEE Goa → EI Pilani |
Students scoring 300 and above have a realistic chance at CS Pilani based on 2024–2025 trends. Those in the 280–299 band should list CS Goa first, as CS Pilani’s expected floor of 295–315 makes it aspirational rather than likely. Listing CS Pilani above CS Goa when a score is in the 280s risks missing the upgrade, because the system stops at the first available preference and moves no further down the list.
Best Preference Order for EEE Aspirants
B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Pilani has historically closed higher than Goa and Hyderabad. Students who primarily want EEE but are open to CS Hyderabad (expected 272–285) should include it as a higher preference if their score supports it.
| Score Band | Recommended Preference Order |
|---|---|
| 255 and above | EEE Pilani → CS Hyderabad → EEE Goa → EEE Hyderabad |
| 248–254 | EEE Goa → EEE Pilani → EEE Hyderabad → EI Pilani |
| 230–247 | EEE Hyderabad → EI Pilani → EI Goa |
Students who are branch-agnostic between CS and EEE and score 255 or above may prefer CS Hyderabad over EEE Goa. Students who strictly want EEE should move EEE Goa above CS Hyderabad to avoid receiving a CS seat they do not want. The system allots the first available preference; if CS Hyderabad opens and it sits above EEE Goa in the list, that is the seat allotted.
Best Preference Order for EI Aspirants
B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering has a narrower seat intake than CS and EEE. The Pilani campus closes highest; Hyderabad is the most accessible entry point. Students open to EEE as an alternative can include EEE Goa or EEE Hyderabad in their list.
| Score Band | Recommended Preference Order |
|---|---|
| 265 and above | EI Pilani → EEE Goa → EI Goa → EEE Hyderabad |
| 250–264 | EI Goa → EI Pilani → EI Hyderabad |
| 238–249 | EI Hyderabad → EI Goa (aspirational) |
Students in the 265-and-above band can realistically aim for EI Pilani (expected 262–278) and should include EEE Goa as a strong alternative before dropping to EI Goa. Those in the 250–264 range should list EI Goa first; EI Pilani second serves as an aspirational pick if seats remain. Students who want only EI should not include EEE options, as the system will allot EEE if it opens before EI in the preference list.
BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2 Choice Filling FAQs
Ques. Can students change their preference list before BITSAT 2026 Iteration 2?
Ans. No. The preference list submitted before June 10, 2026 is final and cannot be edited. The Iteration 2 allotment is based entirely on that original list and the student’s BITSAT score.
Ques. Will a Float student lose their Iteration 1 seat if they are not upgraded in Iteration 2?
Ans. No. A student who selected Float retains their Iteration 1 seat even if no upgrade is available in Iteration 2. The system never allots a lower preference than the seat already held.
Ques. What happens if a student’s top preferences are all above their score in Iteration 2?
Ans. The system moves down the preference list and allots the first option for which the student’s score meets the closing mark. If no preference on the list is available, a Float student keeps their Iteration 1 seat; a student without any seat receives no allotment in Iteration 2.
Ques. Are the 2026 closing score ranges confirmed by BITS Pilani?
Ans. No. The 2026 Iteration 2 closing score ranges are expected figures based on 2024–2025 trends and have not been confirmed by BITS Pilani. Actual cutoffs depend on seat availability, the number of active participants and score distribution in the current cycle.
Ques. Which campus is easiest to get into for CS through Iteration 2?
Ans. Based on 2024–2025 trends, BITS Hyderabad consistently closes at the lowest score for CS among the three campuses. The expected 2026 Iteration 2 range for CS Hyderabad is 272–285, compared to 278–292 for CS Goa and 295–315 for CS Pilani.
Ques. Should EI aspirants include EEE options in their preference list?
Ans. Students open to both branches should include EEE Goa or EEE Hyderabad in the list, placed just below their top EI choices. This improves the chance of receiving a seat if EI options are exhausted. Students who want only EI should list only EI preferences to avoid an unwanted EEE allotment.
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