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BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 - BITS Pilani has revised the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2026 on its official website, bitsadmission.com. As per the latest update, the earlier clause allowing repeat candidates who retook all Class 12 subjects has been removed. Under the revised criteria, repeaters are no longer eligible, and only students appearing for Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026 can apply for BITSAT 2026 exam. Candidates must ensure they satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions before participating in the BITSAT 2026 application form process. The Session 2 BISAT entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted from May 24 to 26, 2026. Applicants can read the full article for detailed eligibility requirements and updated admission guidelines.
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Candidates must have studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics/biology, one language, and one other subject. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria may result in the disqualification of the candidate. Read the complete article to know more about the BITSAT eligibility criteria for 2026.
The authority has updated the detailed BITSAT eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website bitsadmission.com. The eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2026 consist of age limit, minimum qualifying marks, 12th subjects, BITS Pilani admission through 12th marks, BITSAT percentage criteria, and more. Candidates can check the BITSAT exam eligibility criteria 2026 below.
| Particulars | BITSAT Eligibility |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | The candidate should have passed class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized state or central board. |
Year of Passing Qualifying Examination | Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026. |
Mandatory Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, one Language, and any additional subject beyond these four. |
Aggregate Marks | Minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, and 60% in each subject individually. |
Campus Students | Candidates already studying at any of the BITS campuses are not eligible to appear for BITSAT 2026. |
| Clause C Removed | Students who retake the class 12 exam in 2024 / 2025 are not allowed. Only candidates who appeared for class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026 are only eligible for BITSAT 2026. |
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Foreign candidates who possess a valid passport and SAT scores have the opportunity to apply for BITSAT 2026. Here are the eligibility prerequisites for international applicants:
As per BITSAT admission criteria, there is no minimum age limit to apply for BITSAT 2026. However, as per the BITSAT 12th marks criteria, candidates who qualified for the Class 12 exam before 2025 are not eligible for the exam.
Candidates who secure first ranks in the respective board examination of class 12, be it a state board or central board, are not required to appear for BITSAT 2026. Provided that such candidates also comply with the requirements under BITS eligibility criteria 2026 as mentioned in the table above, i.e. BITSAT minimum marks in board in the mandatory subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The first rank holder of the PCM stream will be considered for admission to all integrated courses in BITS Pilani. The first rank holder of the PCB stream will be considered for admission to the B.Pharmacy programme only.
The authority has updated the eligibility criteria for BITSAT 2026 exam. Only candidates who appeared for class 12 for first time in 2025 or 2026 are only eligible for the exam.
The BITSAT 2026 registration has begin on December 15, 2025. The authorities have announced the BITS 2026 application form release date for session 1 and 2 on the official website, bitsadmission.com. During the BITSAT 2026 registration, candidates have to submit their personal and educational information. Moreover, aspirants have to upload their scanned images of photographs and signatures as per specifications. BITS Pilani allows candidates to select their preferred BITSAT exam centre during the registration process.
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Candidates who qualify for the BITSAT exam will be eligible for admission into the following specializations.
| BITS Campus | Engineering Specialization |
|---|---|
Chemical Engineering | |
Civil Engineering | |
Computer Science Engineering | |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Manufacturing Engineering | |
Chemical Engineering | |
Computer Science Engineering | |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Chemical Engineering | |
Civil Engineering | |
Computer Science Engineering | |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
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Chemical Engineering | |
Computer Science Engineering | |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Biotechnology Engineering |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, there is no provision for admission to BITS campuses based on JEE Mains or JEE Advanced scores.
Yes, the candidates who secure first ranks in the respective board examination of class 12, be it a state board or central board, can apply for direct admission during a specific period.
There is no minimum age limit to apply for BITSAT exam.
Candidates must have obtained a minimum 75% in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology and 60% in each subject individually.
To be eligible for BITSAT 2026, applicants should have accomplished their Class 12th education with a minimum aggregate of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects.
Yes, you can be considered for admission to BITS Pilani without BITSAT by achieving a top rank in your Class 12th board exams. This direct admission route is competitive and available for a limited number of seats. Eligibility criteria can vary, so refer to official sources for accurate details.
Yes, the authority has removed the clause c from the BITSAT 2026 notification. Now, stugdents who appeared for class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026 are only eligible for BITSAT Exam.
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Hi,
With 86.511 percentile, OBC-NCL category, and Army ward quota, you should definitely participate in JoSAA and CSAB counselling because you can still get decent ECE/EEE options in lower NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Army ward quota can also help in some institutes.
For ECE/EEE, you can target:
• NIT Srinagar
Hi,
With a BITSAT Session 1 score of 202 and applying for B.Pharm, you actually have pretty decent chances, especially at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus and possibly even Pilani campus depending on final cutoffs.
Recent B.Pharm cutoffs have generally stayed much lower than engineering branches, often around 150–175 marks in
With your scores, you still have quite a few good options, especially because of UP domicile and female quota advantages.
Good possibilities include:
• Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow → ECE/AI-related branches possible
• Harcourt Butler Technical University → good core/electronics branches
• Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology →
Hi,
If you are looking for mock tests for BITSAT, you can attempt a free mock BITSAT series provided by Careers360 at BITSAT Mock tests .
Hope it helps!
Hello Balusa,
Here is your desired BITSAT 2026 Session 1 Answer Key link.
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