The BITSAT 2026 result for Session 2 was declared on June 5, 2026, at the official admissions portal admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani conducts this computer-based test for admission to undergraduate engineering, science, and pharmacy programmes across its three campuses — Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. Session 1 result was already out on April 29, 2026; if you appeared in both sessions, BITS automatically picks your higher moderated score for the merit list.
| Direct Link to Check BITSAT Result 2026 (OUT) |
- BITSAT 2026 Session 2 scorecard is out. Log in at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in with your application number and password to download it.
- Your scorecard shows your moderated score out of 390 — this is the final score used for the merit list, not the raw score displayed at the end of your test slot.
- If you sat for both sessions, BITS uses the higher of your two moderated scores. You do not have to request this — it happens automatically.
- Admission at BITS is purely merit-based. There is no reservation policy — every seat across all three campuses is open category, regardless of caste or region.
- Counselling (called "iterations") starts with Iteration 1 on June 20, 2026. Log in to the portal before that date to set your programme preferences.
BITS Pilani prepares a single, common merit list using the best moderated BITSAT 2026 score for all three campuses — Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Key Summary
- BITSAT 2026 Session 2 result declared on June 5, 2026; Session 1 result was out on April 29, 2026.
- Download scorecard at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in — use your application number and password.
- Scorecard shows your moderated score out of 390; higher of two session scores is used for counselling.
- Counselling Iteration 1 announced June 20, 2026; Iteration 2 on July 1, 2026.
- No reservation policy — all ~4,020 seats across BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad are purely merit-based.
What is BITSAT Result 2026?
BITSAT — the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test — is conducted by BITS Pilani as the gateway to its undergraduate programmes. The 2026 result determines who gets a seat in BE (Hons), M.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (Tech), and B.Pharm (Hons) programmes across Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. The result is expressed as a moderated score out of 390 — a score normalised across exam slots to ensure fair comparison between students who sat the test on different days.
BITSAT 2026 had two sessions. Session 1 was held in April 2026, with results declared on April 29, 2026. Session 2 was held May 24–26, 2026, and the scorecard was released on June 5, 2026. Students who appeared in both sessions benefit from an automatic best-score selection — BITS picks the higher moderated score without any action needed from you.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full exam name | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) |
| Conducted by | BITS Pilani |
| Campuses covered | BITS Pilani (Rajasthan), BITS Goa, BITS Hyderabad |
| Programmes offered | BE (Hons), M.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (Tech), B.Pharm (Hons) |
| Total seats (approx.) | ~4,020 across all three campuses |
| Session 1 result date | April 29, 2026 |
| Session 2 result date | June 5, 2026 |
| Score range | 0–390 marks |
| Reservation policy | None — all seats are open category, purely merit-based |
| Counselling start (2026) | June 20, 2026 (Iteration 1) |
| Official website | admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in |
BITSAT Result 2026: Important Dates
Both BITSAT 2026 session results are now declared. The next key date is Counselling Iteration 1 on June 20, 2026, where BITS announces seat allotments based on your score and programme preferences. Keep an eye on the official portal for the allotment list and fee payment deadline.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Counselling Iteration 1 Announcement | June 20, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Counselling Iteration 2 Announcement | July 1, 2026 | Upcoming |
| BITSAT Session 1 Exam | April 2026 | Over |
| BITSAT Session 1 Result | April 29, 2026 | Over |
| BITSAT Session 2 Exam | May 24–26, 2026 | Over |
| BITSAT Session 2 Result / Scorecard | June 5, 2026 | Over |
BITSAT Result Previous Year Statistics
BITSAT draws large numbers of engineering aspirants each year. Around 2–3 lakh students typically register, competing for roughly 4,020 seats across all three campuses — making the acceptance rate one of the tightest among private engineering institutions in India. Here is how the exam cycle has shaped up over the last several years.
| Year | Session 2 Result Date | Total Seats (Approx.) | Counselling Iterations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 5, 2026 | ~4,020 | 2 |
| 2025 | July 16, 2025 | ~4,020 | 2 |
| 2024 | July 4, 2024 | ~4,020 | 2 |
| 2023 | To be updated | ~4,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | To be updated | ~3,800 | 2 |
One clear shift in 2026: BITS moved the entire exam and result calendar significantly earlier. In 2025 and 2024, the final session result came in mid-July. In 2026, it landed on June 5 — about six weeks earlier. This also moves counselling and seat acceptance earlier, giving admitted students more preparation time before the academic year begins.
The most useful benchmark for your admission chances is where CSE cutoffs — the most competitive branch — have landed across years. The table below tracks closing scores at all three campuses from 2022 to 2025. The 2026 cutoff will only be confirmed once counselling iterations close in July.
| Year | CSE – BITS Pilani | CSE – BITS Goa | CSE – BITS Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | To be announced (post-counselling) | To be announced | To be announced |
| 2025 | 304 | 286 | 270 |
| 2024 | 327 | 301 | 298 |
| 2023 | 331 | 295 | 284 |
| 2022 | 320 | 286 | 279 |
Source: BITS Pilani – Official BITSAT Cutoffs
The data shows cutoffs peaked in 2023–2024, with CSE at Pilani crossing 331 in 2023 and 327 in 2024 — the toughest years in recent memory. In 2025, cutoffs dropped noticeably to 304 at Pilani and 270 at Hyderabad, likely reflecting a slight easing in competition or paper difficulty. The Pilani–Goa–Hyderabad gap has stayed consistent: Pilani cutoffs run around 20–35 points higher than Goa, and Goa runs about 15–20 points above Hyderabad for the same branch.
Ques. How many students appear for BITSAT every year?
Ans. BITS does not publish the number of students who actually sit the exam. Registration figures in recent years have been in the range of 2–3 lakh. Total seats across all three campuses are around 4,020 per year — which makes the effective acceptance rate very narrow compared to the number of aspirants.
Ques. Why did BITSAT 2026 results come earlier than in previous years?
Ans. BITS Pilani revised the 2026 exam calendar, moving both sessions and the counselling process forward by roughly six weeks compared to 2025. The Session 2 result on June 5 in 2026 arrived about 40 days before the equivalent date in 2025 (July 16). This gives admitted students and BITS more time to complete the onboarding process before the academic year begins.
How to Download BITSAT 2026 Scorecard
Your BITSAT 2026 scorecard is available at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. You need your application number and password to access it. Follow these steps:
- Open admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in in your browser.
- Look for the BITSAT 2026 result or scorecard link on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password to log in.
- Your scorecard appears on screen. Click Download or Print to save a copy.
- Check all details carefully — name, date of birth, application number, and your moderated score — before closing the page.
If you forgot your password, use the Forgot Password option on the login page — BITS will send a reset link to your registered email or mobile number. Save a printed copy of your scorecard; you will need it during counselling and, if admitted, at the time of document verification at the campus.
Alternative access: bitsadmission.com is an alternate official URL that redirects to the same admissions portal. Either link works.
BITSAT 2026 Scorecard Details
The scorecard is your official document for the entire counselling and admission process — not just a score slip. Here is every field it contains and what it means for your admission.
| Field on Scorecard | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Candidate name | Name as submitted in the application form |
| Application number | Your unique BITSAT 2026 registration ID |
| Date of birth | As entered during registration |
| Session(s) appeared | Session 1, Session 2, or both |
| Moderated score | Final score out of 390, normalised across exam slots — this is the number that goes into the merit list |
| Best score (dual-session candidates) | The higher of your two moderated scores, automatically selected by BITS for counselling |
The moderated score on your scorecard may differ from what the computer showed at the end of your test — that was the raw score. The moderated score is always final and is the only one BITS uses for admission decisions. If you find any discrepancy in your name, date of birth, or score field, report it to the BITS Pilani admissions office through the official grievance mechanism on the portal right away.
BITSAT 2026 Cutoff by Course and Campus
BITSAT 2026 counselling begins on June 20, 2026, so the 2026 closing cutoffs — the lowest score that secures a seat in each programme at each campus — will only be confirmed once all iterations are complete. The 2025 cutoffs are the closest reference for what to expect this year.
| Programme | BITS Pilani (2025) | BITS Goa (2025) | BITS Hyderabad (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science – BE (Hons) | 304 | 286 | 270 |
| Electronics & Communication – BE (Hons) | 285 | 256 | 256 |
| Electrical & Electronics – BE (Hons) | 260 | 237 | 239 |
| Mechanical Engineering – BE (Hons) | 235 | 191 | 214 |
| Chemical Engineering – BE (Hons) | 210 | 165 | 205 |
| Civil Engineering – BE (Hons) | 206 | — | 203 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry (Hons) | 226 | 223 | 222 |
| M.Sc. Biological Sciences (Hons) | 224 | 220 | 219 |
| B.Pharm (Hons) | — | — | 206 |
All scores are out of 390. A few things to keep in mind when reading this table:
- CSE at BITS Pilani is consistently the most competitive branch — scores below 290 have very little chance even in easier years.
- ECE at Pilani is the second toughest; you typically need 275+ to be in contention.
- Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at BITS Goa saw relatively low cutoffs in 2025 (191 and 165 respectively), making them more accessible branches if you have a mid-range score.
- Since BITS has no reservation policy, these cutoffs apply equally to every student. There are no separate lower cutoffs for SC/ST/OBC/EWS — every seat goes to the highest scorer on the merit list.
Ques. When will BITSAT 2026 cutoffs be released?
Ans. BITS releases the closing cutoff after each counselling iteration. Iteration 1 results come on June 20, 2026, and Iteration 2 on July 1, 2026. The final closing cutoff for 2026 will be known once all iterations are done. Use the 2025 data above as your planning reference until then.
Ques. Is there any score relaxation for SC/ST or OBC students in BITSAT?
Ans. No. BITS Pilani is a deemed-to-be university and does not follow the government’s reservation policy for its regular domestic seats. Every seat is allocated on BITSAT score alone, irrespective of caste, religion, or state. This applies equally to all three campuses.
BITSAT 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria
When two or more students have the same moderated score, BITS Pilani uses a specific rule to decide who gets the higher merit rank. This matters most when you are right at a branch’s closing cutoff.
- More correct answers: The student who answered more questions correctly (across all sections) ranks higher — regardless of how many wrong answers they have.
- Fewer wrong answers: If the number of correct answers is also equal, fewer incorrect answers breaks the tie.
- Section-wise performance: If both students still tie, BITS compares section scores in this order — Mathematics / Biology first, then Physics, then Chemistry, and finally English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning.
In practice, this means every question attempt counts — even at the tail of the test. If you are estimating your chances near the cutoff, having fewer wrong answers can move you ahead of someone with the same total score.
What After BITSAT 2026 Result
With both session results out, the counselling process — called "iterations" at BITS — is the next and final step to securing your seat. Here is the complete post-result roadmap for 2026.
| Step | What Happens | When (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Programme Preferences | Log in and rank your preferred campus-programme combinations before Iteration 1 | Before June 20, 2026 |
| Iteration 1 Seat Allotment | BITS announces first-round allotments based on score and preferences | June 20, 2026 |
| Fee Payment – Iteration 1 | Pay admission fee within the deadline to hold your allotted seat | As per allotment letter |
| Iteration 2 Seat Allotment | Upgrades processed; remaining seats filled from the merit list | July 1, 2026 |
| Document Verification | Submit Class 12 marksheet, certificates, and ID proof at the allotted campus | At the campus, date to be notified |
| Academic Year 2026–27 Begins | Classes commence at all three campuses | August 2026 (expected) |
You do not need to register separately for counselling — every candidate with a valid BITSAT 2026 score is automatically eligible. Log in to the admissions portal, fill in your campus-programme preferences in order of priority, and submit before the Iteration 1 deadline. If you get a seat in Iteration 1 but a higher preference opens up in Iteration 2 (because someone else declines their Iteration 1 seat), BITS upgrades your allotment automatically.
If you do not secure a seat in either iteration, watch the official portal for any wait-list or subsequent rounds. BITS may open additional allotments depending on how many students decline their seats after Iteration 2.
FAQs
Ques. When was BITSAT 2026 Session 2 result declared?
Ans. BITSAT 2026 Session 2 result was declared on June 5, 2026. You can download your scorecard at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in by logging in with your application number and password.
Ques. What is a moderated score and how is it different from my raw BITSAT score?
Ans. BITSAT is held across multiple slots on different days. To ensure that minor differences in paper difficulty across slots do not unfairly advantage or disadvantage anyone, BITS applies a normalisation formula. The result is your moderated score — and this is the score that appears on your official scorecard and goes into the merit list. The raw score shown on screen right after you submit the test is not the same as the moderated score. Always go by the moderated score on your scorecard for admission planning.
Ques. I appeared in both Session 1 and Session 2. Which score does BITS consider?
Ans. BITS automatically considers the higher of your two moderated scores for the merit list. You do not need to make any request or selection. Your scorecard will reflect both session scores, and the better one is the one used for seat allotment.
Ques. What documents do I need for BITSAT 2026 counselling?
Ans. You typically need your Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets (or board result), birth certificate, BITSAT 2026 scorecard, a valid government-issued photo ID, and recent passport-size photographs. Check the official admissions portal for the complete and updated document checklist before your iteration date — BITS may specify additional requirements for particular programmes.
Ques. What is the minimum score needed to get admission through BITSAT 2026?
Ans. BITS does not set a fixed minimum qualifying score. Your admission depends entirely on your rank in the merit list relative to available seats. Based on 2025 closing cutoffs, a score above 200 at BITS Hyderabad opens up some programmes; 270+ is needed for CSE at Hyderabad; and 304+ was needed for CSE at Pilani. The 2026 cutoffs will be available after counselling closes in July 2026.
Ques. Does BITS Pilani have an NRI or foreign-national quota in BITSAT?
Ans. Yes. BITS Pilani has a separate NRI/PIO/foreign-national category with a limited number of seats. This category follows a different fee structure and admission process from the regular merit-based seats. NRI and PIO candidates should check the official admissions portal for their specific eligibility criteria, seat count, and application procedure.
Ques. Can I challenge or dispute my BITSAT 2026 score?
Ans. BITS Pilani does not run a public answer-key challenge process like NTA does for JEE or NEET. If you believe there is a factual error on your scorecard — such as a wrong name, date of birth, or an obviously incorrect score — contact the BITS Pilani admissions office directly through the official query mechanism on the portal. Score-related concerns are handled at the institutional level and are not part of a public objection window.
Ques. Can other universities use my BITSAT 2026 score for admission?
Ans. Some private universities accept BITSAT scores for their own admission process — though each sets its own cutoff and eligibility conditions. BITSAT is primarily designed for BITS Pilani’s three campuses. If you are considering such universities, check directly with their respective admissions offices for their policy on BITSAT score acceptance for 2026.
Ques. Are integrated dual-degree programmes at BITS also filled through BITSAT counselling?
Ans. Yes. BITS offers integrated BE (Hons) + M.Sc. (Hons) dual-degree combinations that you can select as preferences during counselling iterations — the same process used for all other programmes. These dual-degree options are popular and typically require a higher score than the standalone BE (Hons) equivalent. You pick them in your preference list during the iteration process, just like any other campus-programme choice.
Ques. What happens if I do not get a seat in BITSAT 2026 counselling?
Ans. If no seat is allotted after both iterations, watch the official portal for any wait-list or additional rounds — BITS sometimes opens further allotments if admitted students decline their seats. You can also consider reappearing for BITSAT next year (there is no age bar beyond standard eligibility) or explore other entrance exams and institutions. BITSAT scores are valid only for the current admission cycle and cannot be carried forward.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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