How to Fill BITSAT 2026 FD Preference Form for Iteration 1

BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 FD Preference Form can be filled on bitsadmission.com after candidates complete the admission registration process.

• Candidates must fill programme and campus preferences carefully because seat allotment is done according to BITSAT 2026 score, preference order and seat availability.
• The FD Preference Form becomes available only after payment of the non-refundable admission registration fee.
• Iteration 1 has the highest number of available seats while candidates not satisfied with their allotment can wait for upgrade opportunities in later rounds.

Related Links:

• BITSAT Counselling 2026
• BITSAT 2026 Admission Documents: Complete Checklist for Campus Reporting

Key Summary

• Candidates can add programme choices from BITS Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses in a single preference list.
• No document upload is required during preference filling as verification is completed only after seat acceptance.
• The last submitted preference list before the deadline is considered final for Iteration 1 allotment.

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What is the BITSAT FD Preference Form?

The FD (First Degree) Preference Form is the online admission form on bitsadmission.com where BITSAT 2026 qualified candidates submit their preferred programmes and campuses.

• BITS Pilani alloted seats in every iteration round according to BITSAT 2026 score, submitted preference order and seat availability.
• If a candidate’s score meets the cutoff for the highest listed preference that programme is allotted first. If not, the system checks the next available preference in the list.
• The BITS admission process is conducted through multiple iteration rounds with Iteration 1 usually offering the highest number of available seats.
• Candidates are advised to include every programme they want to accept because skipped choices may become difficult to secure in later iterations when seat availability reduces.

Also Check : BITSAT 2026 Score Required for BITS Hyderabad: Branch-Wise Cutoff

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Important Dates for BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1

BITS Pilani releases the official admission and iteration schedule on bitsadmission.com after the declaration of BITSAT 2026 results.

• Candidates should regularly check bitsadmission.com for the latest updates and confirmed deadlines.
• The dates mentioned in the table given below are expected dates based on the 2025 BITS admission schedule

Also Check : BITSAT 2026 Low Score? Top Engineering Alternatives After First Iteration

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Step-by-Step: How to Fill BITSAT 2026 FD Preference Form

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 FD Preference Form on official website.

• Step 1: Visit bitsadmission.com and open the BITSAT 2026 admissions login page.
• Step 2: Candidates need to Log in using their BITSAT 2026 application number and password created during registration.
• Step 3: Complete the admission registration fee payment if it has not already been paid as the FD Preference Form remains locked until payment confirmation.
• Step 4: Open the FD Preference or Iteration 1 section available on the admission dashboard.
• Step 5: Check all available programmes and campuses listed on the portal before filling preferences.
• Step 6: Candidates need to add programme and campus combinations in their actual priority order and keeping the most preferred option at the top of the list.
• Step 7: Arrange the final preference order carefully using the available controls and verify that no preferred programme is missing.
• Step 8: Review the complete preference list before final submission.
• Step 9: Submit the form and save the confirmation page, submitted PDF or screenshot for future reference during the allotment process.

Also Check : BITSAT 2026 Iteration 1 Seat Allotment: How to Accept and Report to Campus

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Programs Available for Preference in BITSAT 2026

BITS Pilani offers First Degree (FD) programmes across its three campuses and eligible candidates may also see dual-degree options on the admission portal.

• The final list of programmes is updated on bitsadmission.com at the time of preference filling, and candidates should verify the 2026 seat availability on the official portal as intake varies every year.

Also Check : BITSAT 2026 Branch-Wise Cutoff: Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad

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Details Required Before You Begin

Candidates do not need to upload any documents at this stage but must keep the following details ready before filling the BITSAT 2026 FD Preference Form on official portal.

• BITSAT 2026 Application Number : required for logging into the admission portal.
• Password : created during BITSAT 2026 registration.
• BITSAT 2026 Score : used to understand realistic programme and campus chances.
• Previous-year closing BITSAT scores : available on bitsadmission.com and useful for arranging preferences in the correct order.
• Payment method : debit/credit card or net banking, required if the registration fee has not been paid.

Also Check : List of Top Colleges in India Accepting BITSAT

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Tips to Fill BITSAT 2026 Preferences Strategically

Candidates should prepare a well ordered preference list because it directly impacts seat allotment outcomes in BITSAT 2026.

• List every program you would genuinely accept : Candidates must list every programme they are genuinely willing to accept since allotment is only made from the submitted preference list.
• Use previous-year cutoffs as a guide: Previous year closing BITSAT scores should be used as a reference especially 2024 and 2025 programme wise cutoffs available on bitsadmission.com before finalising the order.
• Put campus preference above branch preference if campus matters to you: Candidates who prioritise a specific campus should place campus preference above branch preference to improve chances in their preferred location.
• Do not duplicate entries: Duplicate programme-campus entries are not allowed on the portal so each combination must appear only once.
• Submit before the deadline: The preference form must be submitted before the deadline, and the process is time-bound.
• Re-submit after any edit: If the portal allows modifications before Iteration 1 closes then candidates must re-submit the updated form after every change to ensure the final order is recorded correctly.

BITSAT 2026 FD Preference Form : Reddit Discussion

• The discussion focused on whether a candidate scoring around 182 marks in BITSAT should still consider filling the BITS dual degree (FD preference form), especially with minimal variation expected between both sessions.
• Another user shared expectations from the BITSAT counselling seminar, stating that even in later iterations, cutoffs may not go very low, estimating around 193 marks for MSc and even higher thresholds for Mechanical, suggesting limited chances at lower scores.

Source : Reddit