The BITSAT 2026 exam dates have been revised by BITS Pilani. Now the BITSAT 2026 Session 1 will be held on 15 – 16 April 2026, while the BITSAT Session 2 exam dates remain the same, 24- 26 May 2026.
The slot booking window will be open from March 29 to 31, during which candidates can select their preferred exam date and time slot. Earlier, the slot booking was scheduled from March 27 to 31.
Additionally, the authorities will release the test city allotment one day prior to the slot booking, allowing candidates to check the city where their exam centre will be located.
The BITSAT 2026 Correction window will start from 21-22 March 2026, and the candidates will be able to edit their BITSAT Application form.
- The admit cards will be available a few days before the sessions. The admit card for Session 1 will be available in April 2026 and for Session 2 in May 2026.
- The results will be released separately for both sessions, and tentative timelines are April 2026 for Session 1 and May 2026 for Session 2.
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- What is the registration process for BITSAT 2026?
- Where and how to download your BITSAT Admit Card 2026?
Key Summary
In this article we have discussed all the exam dates related to registration, slot booking, admit card, and exam times.
- The exam is conducted in 2 sessions, and it is optional for students to apply to both.
- The registration process ends almost 15-20 days prior to the exam.
- The admit card is released after you book your slot (for exam center and timings) according to your preference.
- The exam dates for both sessions have a difference of almost one month for preparation and strategy.
BITSAT 2026 Important Dates
The official dates scheduled for BITSAT 2026 have been released. Any change in dates will be available in the BITS Pilani Portal through notifications. It is advised for you all to continuously stay in touch with the portal.
The official exam date timelines for both sessions are as follows:
New BITSAT 2026 Exam Date
Candidates can check the revised date for BITSAT 2026 for both sessions 1 and 2 below.
| Event | New Dates | Old Dates |
| Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates | March 21 to 22 | March 18 to 20 |
| Test city allotment and announcement to candidates | March 28 | March 26 |
| Candidates to reserve Test date and slot | March 29 to 31 | March 27 to 31 |
| Candidates to download Hall tickets with instructions (for session-1) | April 10 | April 5 |
| BITSAT-2026 Online Test Session-1 | April 15 to 16 | April 15 to 17 |
| The application window to apply for BITSAT-2026 Session-2 only | April 20 to May 2 | April 20 to May 2 |
| Revision/editing (online) in the application form by candidates | May 7 to 9 | May 4 to 6 |
| Test center allotment and announcement to candidates | May 12 | May 12 |
| Candidates to reserve Test date and slot | May 13 to 15 | May 13 to 15 |
| Candidates to download the Hall tickets with instructions | May 20 | May 20 |
| BITSAT-2026 Online Test Session-2 | May 24 to 26 | May 24 to 26 |
| Apply for admission with 12th Marks and Preferences of Programmes | April 17 to June 1 | April 21 to June 1 |
| Editing of Marks/Preferences in Application form | June 3 to 5 | June 3 to 5 |
| Admit list and Waitlist announcement after Iteration-I | June 15 | June 15 |
| Deadline for accepting the offer along with payment of fee/advanceFees | June 22 | June 22 |
Source: bits-pilani.ac.in
BITSAT 2026 Registration Dates
The registration dates for both sessions are long enough so that you can upload all the details and documents properly.
After this period, no new registrations are accepted under any circumstances. All the aspirants must complete the application in the allotted time period.
As observed over the years, the registration for Session 2 begins after the end of Session 1 exams.
| Sessions | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 15 December 2025 | 19 March 2026 |
| Session 2 | 20 April 2026 | 2 May 2026 |
Read More: Check the complete guide for registration process and its steps
How to apply online?
To register for BITSAT 2026 exam, you need to visit the BITS Pilani Admissions Portal.
The process is held online only on the given dates, and aspirants should trust only their official website for all exam-related notifications.
To understand the steps and process of registration, check the video by @Collegedunia Exams
Ques. Can I apply only for Session 2 if I miss Session 1 registration?
Ans. Yes, you can apply only for Session 2 even if you could not give your Session 1 exam.
- Opting for any session is available, and you can even appear for both.
- Fresh registration for Session 2 opens from 20 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.
- Session 1 registration is not mandatory for giving Session 2 exam.
- You will still be eligible for counseling if your Session 2 marks are eligible.
Ques. If I apply for both sessions, do I need to pay the fee twice?
Ans. No, there is only one application fee that covers both sessions.
- An extra fee applies only if you decide to add Session 2 after you apply once.
- Fee details are available in the official brochure that will be released soon.
- Payment is done online only, and any issue should be reported at once.
BITSAT 2026 Application Correction WIndow
If you have any document updates or find any mistakes after you submit your form, you can update the form on the given correction window timeline for both sessions.
| Sessions | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 21 to 22 March 2026 |
| Session 2 | First week of May 2026 |
The window opens after the application deadline and is available for a short duration.
- Only limited fields can be edited as per official guidelines.
- No new applications can be filed during this period.
- Changes once you submit here cannot be updated any further.
Read More: Which details are editable, and how do you update the changes?
BITSAT 2026 Slot Booking Dates
The candidates get a short duration so that they can book their preferred exam slots after they apply for the exam. For both sessions the mentioned expected timelines are
| Sessions | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 29- 31 March 2026 |
| Session 2 | May 2026 |
What is the slot booking process?
The slot booking is done after the registration process for selecting the preferred exam timings and center for BITSAT 2026 exam.
- Slot booking is compulsory for all candidates in the allotted time so that they can take the exam comfortably.
- If they didn’t select a slot, then BITS Pilani automatically assigns a slot, and it might not be in accordance with your choice.
Read More: To understand the entire slot booking process and apply steps, click here
Ques. What details can I edit during the correction window?
Ans. There are selective details to edit during the form correction process.
- Your preference for Exam city
- Any necessary change in academic details
- Your Preference in exam schedule for slots
- If needed any change in your already uploaded photo or signature
Ques. How does the auto slot work if I didn’t book my slot?
Ans. BITS Pilani auto-assigns the slot according to the availability.
- The auto slot is shown in your admit card while you download it.
- This slot might not suit your preferred location/time.
- If by any chance you cannot comply with the slot, there will be no other chance for attempting that session for you.
BITSAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date
After you successfully book your slots, the portal to download the admit card is available for download.
The admit card download is available till the exam day, and carrying the admit card to the exam hall in a printed form is mandatory.
| Sessions | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | April 2026 |
| Session 2 | May 2026 |
How to Download an Admit Card?
For Admit card download, you need to visit their official website and check the notification release, and then it redirects you to the admit card portal.
- Log in with your exam credentials, and then you can download the admit card.
- If you find any discrepancy or have any error downloading, kindly contact the BITS helpline contacts available on the website.
Read More: The step-by-step download process of admit card and its details
BITSAT 2026 Session-wise Exam Dates
The examinations for Session 1 and Session 2 are scheduled with a gap of almost one month.
| Sessions | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 15 April 2026 | 16 April 2026 |
| Session 2 | 24 May 2026 | 26 May 2026 |
The exam is conducted in CBT Mode and the details for the exam center and timings are mentioned on your admit card.
- All the guidelines must be followed to appear for the exam, and any misconduct may lead to candidature disqualification.
- Candidates can appear for both sessions or any one session as per their performance.
- If you appeared for both sessions, then the best score out of the two will be considered for admission.
Read More: Learn about the BITSAT 2026 Exam Centre and the Guidelines
Ques. Are all three days (15–17 April / 24–26 May) equally difficult, or do slots differ?
Ans. Question level remains balanced across slots for normality.
- Difficulty is standardized by the BITS exam conducting body for all.
- No official easy/difficult exam days/slot difference is there.
- Focus on preparation, not slot speculation, when you get time.
- Scores are normalized if there is an unexpected clash.
Ques. My photograph on the admit card is unclear. Will it cause problems at centre?
Ans. Minor blur is usually acceptable in the admit card.
- Name & details must be clear and error-free.
- Carry your original ID proof to the exam center for verification.
- If a photo is missing, contact the BITS helpline.
- Print multiple copies for safety of your admit card.
BITSAT 2026 Next Steps after Exam: Results & Counselling
After the exam gets over, BITS Pilani announces the scorecard and answer key for both sessions separately.
| Sessions | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | Late April or Early May 2026 |
| Session 2 | Late May or Early June 2026 |
The result is released a few days after the exam, and trust official sources only for the downloading of the scorecard.
- After you download your scorecard, you can calculate your rank/percentile.
- This helps you to identify the course/college you are eligible to get admission in.
- The counselling opens generally after a week of result declaration for all eligible candidates.
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BITSAT Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
Ques. If my board exam clashes with BITSAT exam date, can I change my exam day?
Ans. No manual date change request is accepted for the exam.
- If it clashes, you must wait for Session 2 attempt.
- Slot change after booking is not allowed.
- Best option is to plan for a second session if you see the clash.
- BITS does not provide any rescheduling facility.
Ques. Are Session 1 and Session 2 papers different?
Ans. Yes, different question papers
- The difficulty level usually remains the same.
- Same syllabus comes for both sessions.
- Fair marking system is done even after different paper patterns.
- No advantage to any session is given for normalization.
Ques. Which score will be used if I appear in both sessions?
Ans. The Best score out of both sessions is selected as final.
- Your lower score is ignored for selection.
- Higher score is used for ranking and further processing.
- The same score goes for counselling.
Ques. Is counselling separate for Session 1 and Session 2?
Ans. No, there is only one single combined counselling for both sessions.
- After both sessions the counselling is conducted based on your best score.
- Multiple rounds are conducted in the counselling process.
- All the counselling processes are online only.
Ques. Can I change my course preferences during counselling?
Ans. Yes, you can modify your choices during counselling.
- Rearrangement of courses is allowed for counselling sessions.
- Course & campus changes are possible.
- You must lock your choices before the deadline of the counselling application.
- No changes after the application deadline would be entertained.
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