BITSAT, the entrance examination conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani. The registration process for the BITSAT 2026 Session 1 has been extended. All interested students can now register for the examination by the 19th of March 2026. Aspiring engineering students are offered that one final opportunity to submit their application forms without any late fees. This exam is conducted by the institute to admit students to its undergraduate program. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline through the official website.
According to official portals, the application window for Session 1 or both sessions is set to close on March 19, 2026, at 5 PM. All interested students must complete registration by filling out the application form, uploading all required documents, and paying the application fee to submit their forms. Authorities have also advised applicants not to wait until the last moment to avoid technical issues during submission.
Important Dates for BITSAT 2026
Students who are willing to appear in the upcoming session should monitor the All admission schedule after the registration window closes. The BITSAT entrance exam schedule is as follows
Events
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply in Session 1
19th March 2026 at 5 PM
Correction Window
21st March 2026 - 22nd March 2026
Exam City Allotment
26th March 2026
Exam Date 2026 Session 1
15th April 2026 – 16th April 2026
Registration for Session 2
20th April 2026 - 02nd May 2026
Exam Date 2026 Session 2
24th May 2026 - 26th May 2026
Why the Extension Matters
The institute has extended its registration deadline without any late fees for the students who may have missed the earlier deadline because of their examinations or lack of the required set of documents. The extension of registration will now ensure equal participation and opportunity offered to all deserving students.
BITSAT 2026 Application Fee Details
The fees for the application submission vary depending on the number of sessions chosen and the category of the candidate. The fee for candidates who are willing to apply for only one session is INR 3,600 for male applicants,INR 3,100 for female applicants and the transgender applicants. The candidates who are registering for both sessions are required to pay INR 5,600 for male applicants and INR 4,600 for female and transgender applicants. Candidates opting for the Dubai test centre have a higher application fee, usually INR 7,250 for one session only and for both sessions, the registration fees are INR 9,250.
BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The students who are applying for the BITSAT 2026 must have completed their Class 12 examination with a minimum of 75% marks in subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. Also, the students must score 60% marks in each of these subjects individually.
Additionally, first-rankers of State and Central boards in India are eligible for direct admission to the programme of their choice at BITS campuses, provided they meet the basic eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Candidates are requested to follow the steps below to complete the application process:
Step 1:The interested students are requested to visit the official website.
Step 2:Students are supposed to click on the BITSAT 2026 registration link.
Step 3:To begin the process of registration, the student must use a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 4:After logging in, the students are advised to complete the registration process by filling out the personal and academic details.
Step 5:Along with the details, the students are also supposed to upload the required set of academic documents, including a photograph and signature.
Step 6:Once they have completed the details, students also get a chance to choose their preferred exam centre.
Step 7:To complete the registration process, the applicant is required to pay the application fee and submit the form.
As the deadline of the registration has been extended, the aspiring learners should make sure that they are all set with the required set of documents to complete the process of the application submission smoothly.
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