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    BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - Application Form (Out), Exam Date, Eligibility, Admit Card, Pattern, Cutoff

    BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - Application Form (Out), Exam Date, Eligibility, Admit Card, Pattern, Cutoff

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 19 Feb 2026, 04:26 PM IST

    BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - BITS Pilani has released the BITS HD 2026 application form on February 18. Candidates can do the BITS HD 2026 registration on the official website, bits-pilani.ac.in. The authority has released the complete details on the BITS HD 2026 brochure. The BITS HD entrance exam is scheduled on May 25 and 26. Candidates can go through this page for the BITS HD 2026 syllabus, important dates and more. The institute offers ME admission to 18 courses at three campuses, BITS Pilani, BITS Goa and BITS Hyderabad through BITS HD 2026 admission test.

    This Story also Contains

    1. BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - Quick Facts
    2. BITS HD Exam Dates 2026
    3. BITS HD Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. BITS HD Application Form 2026
    5. BITS HD Test Centers 2026
    6. BITS HD Exam Pattern 2026
    7. BITS HD Syllabus 2026
    8. BITS HD 2026 Slot Booking and Hall Ticket
    9. BITS HD Result 2026
    10. BITS HD Merit List 2026
    11. BITS HD Counselling 2026
    12. Fee Structure of BITS HD 2026
    BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - Application Form (Out), Exam Date, Eligibility, Admit Card, Pattern, Cutoff
    BITS HD Admission

    Note that BITS accepts GATE/GPAT scores as well. Those who clear the exam will be able to participate in the counselling process. Check this article for complete details on the BITS HD admission test 2026.

    BITS HD Admission Test 2026 - Quick Facts

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam name

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science Higher Degree Admission Test

    Commonly known as

    BITS HD

    Exam conducting body

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

    Admission Channel

    Admission is done based on -

    • BITS HD admission test

    • GATE/GPAT scores

    Level of Appraisal

    Postgraduate

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of exam

    Online

    BITS HD Exam Dates 2026

    The authority has announced the BITSAT HD 2026 exam dates on the official website, bitsadmission.com. Candidates can find the updated BITS HD Admission Test schedule on this page once it is officially released. Stay informed with the latest updates regarding the BITS HD 2026 exam timeline.

    BITS HD Dates 2026

    Important Dates

    Dates

    Start Date of Application

    February 18, 2026

    Last Date to submit the BITS HD Application

    April 20, 2026

    Revision/editing of the application form

    April 22 to 23, 2026

    Admission offers to candidates based on GATE / GPAT score (Iteration 1)

    May 4, 2026

    Last date to pay fees by candidates offered admission through GATE / GPAT (Iteration 1)

    May 11, 2026

    BITS HD 2026 slot booking

    May 18, 2026

    Download of Hall Tickets

    May 21, 2026

    BITS HD 2026 Online test

    May 25 and 26, 2026

    Admission offers to candidates based on BITS HD admission test and GATE / GPAT (Iteration 2)

    June 8, 2026

    Payment of advance fees by candidates offered admission through Iteration 2

    June 22, 2026

    Admission offers to candidates admitted through BITS HD test and GATE / GPAT (Iteration 3)

    June 29, 2026

    Payment of advance fees by candidates offered admission through Iteration 3

    July 6, 2026

    Reporting of HD students

    July 30, 2026

    New students’ orientation

    July 31, 2026

    Registration for the coursework

    August 1, 2026

    Classwork begins at respective campuses

    August 3, 2026

    Note: The Institute reserves the right to conduct further iteration/s if necessary. The Institute also reserves the right to change the above deadlines. Candidates will be informed well in advance via admission portal, should there be such a change.

    BITS HD Eligibility Criteria 2026

    The authorities have released the BITS HD 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, bitsadmission.com. The eligibility criteria of BITS HD 2026 comprises of education qualification. Candidates who fulfil the BITS HD eligibility criteria 2026 will be able to register online. Below are the BITS HD admission test criteria.

    BITS HD Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars

    Details

    Qualifying Exam

    Candidates must have passed B.E/B.Tech from a recognized University.

    Qualifying Marks

    Candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks in B.E/B.Tech.

    GATE scores

    Candidates applying through GATE must have valid scorecards.

    It should be noted that admission to M.E. software systems will be done only based on the BITS HD test.

    BITS HD Application Form 2026

    The authority is conducting the BITS HD 2026 registration. The BITS HD application form 2026 link is available on the official website. The authority will conclude the BITS HD 2026 application form filling process on April 20, 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria of BITS HD can fill out the form online. BITS HD 2026 application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading photographs & signatures, and payment of fees. Candidates must fill out the BITS HD application form before the last date. Below is the step to register for BITS HD admission test 2026.

    How to fill BITS HD 2026 Application Form

    Step 1: Registration - In the first step, candidates have to register by entering basic details like the name of the candidate, date of birth, gender, email Id, and mobile number.

    Step 2: Filling of Details - Next, candidates have to fill in the personal details like parent/guardian name, address, etc., and academic details like details of the qualifying exam, GATE scores, etc. required in the application form. Candidates also had to select three exam centres in this step.

    onStep 3: Uploading of Documents - In this step, uploading the scanned images of the photograph and signature as specified by the authorities has to be done. If a candidate is applying through GATE, he/she also has to upload a scanned image of the scorecard.

    Specifications for Uploading Photograph and Signature

    Image

    Format

    Size

    Photograph

    JPEG/JPG

    10 KB to 30 KB

    Signature

    JPEG/JPG

    2 KB to 20 KB

    Step 4: Payment of Fees - In the next step, candidates have to pay the application fee of BITS HD 2026 either through online or offline mode.

    • Payment through Offline Mode - Offline payment can be done through e-challan payable at ICICI bank.

    • Payment through Online Mode - Candidates can pay the fees in online mode through credit/debit card or internet banking.

    BITS HD Application Fee

    Category

    Application Fee

    GATE/GPAT qualified candidates

    Rs 1000

    All other candidates

    Rs 3600

    Step 5: Submission of Application Form - In the last step, candidates have to finally submit their application form and take a printout for future reference.

    BITS HD Test Centers 2026

    The authorities has released the BITS HD 2026 test centre on the official website, bitsadmission.com. The authority conducts the BITS HD test at 53 centres across the country. Candidates will be able to select three preferred exam centres of their choice while filling out the application form for BITS HD 2026. The authority will allot the exam centre to the candidates based on their preference. Applicants have to check the BITS HD admit card for the exam centre venue. Below is the list of BITS HD test centres 2026.

    BITS HD Test Centres

    Test Centers

    BITSAT City

    State

    Agartala

    Jamshedpur

    Ahmedabad

    Jodhpur

    Aizwal

    Kochi

    Allahabad

    Kolkata

    Anantapur

    Andhra Pradesh

    Bangalore

    Karnataka

    Bhopal

    Madhya Pradesh

    Bhubaneswar

    Odisha

    Chandigarh

    Chandigarh

    Chennai

    Tamil Nadu

    Coimbatore

    Tamil Nadu

    Delhi

    Delhi

    Durgapur

    West Bengal

    Ghaziabad

    Uttar Pradesh

    Gorakhpur

    Rajkot

    K K Birla Goa Campus of BITS

    Goa

    Gorakhpur

    Uttar Pradesh

    Gulbarga

    Karnataka

    Gurugram

    Haryana

    Guwahati

    Assam

    Hyderabad Campus of BITS

    Telangana

    Hyderabad city

    Telangana

    Indore

    Madhya Pradesh

    Jaipur

    Rajasthan

    Jammu

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Jamshedpur

    Jharkhand

    Jodhpur

    Rajasthan

    Kochi

    Kerala

    Kolkata

    West Bengal

    Lucknow

    Uttar Pradesh

    Mangalore

    Karnataka

    Mehbubnagar

    Telangana

    Mumbai

    Maharashtra

    Nagpur

    Maharashtra

    Nasik

    Maharashtra

    Noida

    Uttar Pradesh

    Patna

    Bihar

    Pilani Campus of BITS

    Rajasthan

    Puducherry

    Tamil Nadu

    Pune

    Maharashtra

    Raipur

    Chhattisgarh

    Rajkot

    Gujarat

    Ranchi

    Jharkhand

    Roorkee

    Uttarakhand

    Shimla

    HimachalPradesh

    Siliguri

    West Bengal

    Thiruvananthapuram

    Kerala

    Tiruchirappalli

    Tamil Nadu

    Tirupati

    Andhra Pradesh

    Udaipur

    Rajasthan

    Vadodara

    Gujarat

    Vijayawada

    Andhra Pradesh

    Visakhapatnam

    Andhra Pradesh

    Warangal

    Telangana

    BITS HD Exam Pattern 2026

    Understanding the BITS HD exam pattern is an important part of preparation. Candidates who are preparing for the BITS HD admission test are advised to check the exam pattern to get an overview of the test. With the help of the BITS HD 2026 exam pattern, candidates can know about the type of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, etc of the exam. BITS HD 2026 will have two tests- Test 1 and Test 2.

    Note that Test 1 will be compulsory for all the applicants while Test 2 will be applicable to all the applicant's higher degree programmes except those applying for M.E. in Sanitation Science, Technology and Management and M.E. in Software Systems. A special test is conducted for such candidates.

    BITS HD 2026 Exam Pattern for Test 1

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Exam

    Online i.e. Computer based test

    Time Duration

    • Test 1- 45 Minutes

    • Test 2- 105 minutes

    • Test 2- 60 minutes (For Environmenal Engineering and Software Systems )

    Medium of Language

    English

    Number of Questions

    30

    Type of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Number of Test

    2

    Sections in Test 1

    • There will be two sections -


      • Core Mathematics - 15 Questions

      • English Language Skills and Logical Reasoning - 15 Questions

    Sections in Test 2

    • All except Environmenal Engineering and Software Systems


      • Duration - 105 minutes

      • Number of Questions- 70

    • For Environmenal Engineering and Software Systems


      • Duration - 60 minutes

      • Number of Questions- 50

    Marking Scheme

    3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

    BITS HD 2026 Exam Pattern for Test 1

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Examination

    Online

    Duration of Exam

    105 Minutes

    Types of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Number of Questions

    70 Questions

    Marking Scheme

    3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

    Special Test for Software Systems and M.E.Environmenal Engineering

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of Examination

    Online

    Duration of Exam

    60 Minutes

    Types of Questions

    Multiple Choice Questions

    Number of Questions

    50 Questions

    Marking Scheme

    3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer.

    1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

    BITS HD Syllabus 2026

    The authority has released the BITS HD 2026 exam syllabus on the official website, bitsadmission.com. To know the list of topics that need to be covered while preparing for the exam, candidates are advised to carefully check the BITS HD 2026 syllabus. Through the syllabus, candidates can divide their available time properly for each section. The following table can be referred to know about the syllabus of BITS HD for Test 1, Test 2 and special tests.

    BITS HD 2026 Syllabus for Test 1

    Sections

    Topics

    Core Mathematics

    • Calculus

    • Linear Algebra

    • Complex Variables

    • Probability and Statistics

    • Differential Equations

    • Numerical Methods

    English Language and Logical Reasoning

    English

    • Grammar

    • Vocabulary

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Composition

    Logical Reasoning

    • Verbal Reasoning

    • Non-Verbal Reasoning

    BITS HD 2026 Syllabus for Test 2 - The syllabus of Test 2 of BITS HD will vary according to the course selected by the candidates.

    Syllabus of Special Test for Software Systems

    Topics

    Structured Programming in C

    Advanced Programming in C

    Object Orientation and Software Engineering

    Database Systems

    Core Systems

    Syllabus of Special Test for M.E. Sanitation Science, Technology and Management

    Topics

    Environmental Pollution

    Water and Wastewater Treatment

    Measurement of Water Quality

    Sludge Treatment and Disposal

    Solid Waste Management

    BITS HD 2026 Slot Booking and Hall Ticket

    Registered candidates must participate in the BITS HD slot booking process. Candidates must log in to the candidate portal by entering their application number and password. BITS HD slot booking is an online process of booking the exam date & time slot for the online entrance test. It should be noted that the slot booking will be based on the preferences of candidates and the availability of slots.

    After the successful booking of slots, candidates can download the BITS HD hall ticket 2026 from the official website. Students can download BITS HD hall tickets by entering their application number and date of birth. Candidates could refer to the given steps to download the admit card of BITS HD admission test 2026.

    Steps to download BITS 2026 hall ticket

    • Visit BITS HD official website, bitsadmission.com.

    • Click on the “Higher Degree” Tab.

    • Click on the “Hall Ticket” Link.

    • Login with your application number and date of birth.

    • BITS HD hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.

    • Download the hall ticket and take a printout.

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    BITS HD Result 2026

    The authority will announce the BITS HD exam results on the official website. Candidates have to provide their login credentials to check the result of BITS HD 2026. The exam result includes the marks and qualifying status of the candidate. Note that the result of BITS HD 2026 includes an admit list and a waitlist. Candidates shortlisted in admit list will have to report the allotted institutes and wait-list candidates will have to wait for the next round.

    Steps to check BITS HD 2026 result

    • Visit the official website.

    • Click on the result link.

    • Enter BITS HD user id and password

    • BITS HD result 2026 will be displayed on the screen.

    • Download the result for future reference.

    BITS HD Merit List 2026

    The authority will release the BITS HD 2026 merit list on the official website. Two separate merit lists for each degree program based on GATE scores and the BITS HD admission test 2026 will be made available for the candidates. In each program, 50% of the seats will be filled through GATE/GPAT scores and the remaining 50% by BITS HD admission test 2026 marks. The authorities will consider a cutoff score for each program based on the number of applicants and the availability of seats. The final admission will be based on the BITS HD merit list.

    BITS HD Counselling 2026

    BITS will release the BITS HD counselling notification on the official website. Canddiates qualifying the BITS HD test and having a valid rank in GATE / GPAT can participate in the counselling process. Candidates who will be allocated a seat will have to download their seat allotment letters by logging into their accounts. After this, candidates will have to report to the allotted campus as per the date & timings given in the allotment letter. Candidates must take all the required documents in original and a set in photocopy for Document verification at the campus.

    Documents required at the time of verification

    • BITS HD 2026 Application Form

    • BITS HD 2026 Admission Letter

    • 10th and 12th Standard Certificate

    • Qualifying Degree Certificate and Mark sheet for all semesters

    • Any other document mentioned in the admission letter of BITS HD

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    Programmes Offered through BITS HD Admission Test 2026

    BITS Pilani

    BITS Hyderabad

    BITS Goa

    • Biotechnology

    • Chemical Engineering

    • Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering

    • Civil with specialization in Transportation Engineering

    • Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management

    • Communication Engineering

    • Computer Science

    • Embedded Systems

    • Design Engineering

    • Manufacturing Systems Engineering

    • Mechanical Engineering

    • Mechanical with Specialization in Thermal Engineering

    • Software Systems

    • Microelectronics

    • Biotechnology

    • Chemical Engineering

    • Communication Engineering

    • Computer Science

    • Design Engineering

    • Mechanical with Specialization in Thermal Engineering

    • Microelectronics

    • Biotechnology

    • Chemical Engineering

    • Computer Science

    • Embedded Systems

    • Design Engineering

    • Microelectronics

    Fee Structure of BITS HD 2026

    Particulars

    Amount (in Rs.)

    Admission Fees

    Rs 50, 900

    First Semester

    Rs 2, 31,500

    Second Semester

    Rs 2, 31,500

    Student’s Union Fee

    Rs 450

    Student Aid Fund

    Rs 225

    Institute Caution Deposit

    Rs 3000

    BITS HD Admission Test Hostel Fees

    Fee Structure

    BITS Pilani

    BITS Goa

    BITS Hyderabad

    First Semester

    Rs 17,100

    Rs 22950

    Rs 22950

    Second Semester

    Rs 17,100

    Rs 22950

    Rs 22950

    Summer Term

    Rs 8,550

    Rs 11475

    Rs 11475

    Contact Details

    In case of any queries related to BITS HD 2026, candidates can contact the following numbers and email IDs of admission offices at the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.


    Pilani Campus

    K K Birla Goa Campus

    Hyderabad Campus

    Telephone

    01596-242205

    10.00 AM till 5.00

    pm on all working

    days

    0832-2580126

    10.00 AM to 5.00 PM on all working days

    040-66303830

    10.00 AM till 5.00 PM on all working days

    Email ID

    admnoc@pilani.bitspilani.ac.in

    admissions.office@goa.bitspilani.ac.in

    admissions@hyderabad.bitspilani.ac.in

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who conducts BITS HD exam?
    A:

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani conducts the BITS HD admission test.

    Q: Why BITS HD exam is conducted?
    A:

    BITS HD admission test is conducted for admission to M.Tech /M.Pharm/M.Phil offered at BITS campuses.

    Q: When will the authorities release the BITS HD 2026 application form?
    A:

    The BITS HD 2026 application form began on February 18.

    Q: How to download BITS HD 2026 admit card?
    A:

    Registered candidates were able to download the BITS HD admission ticket from the official website using the valid credentials.

    Q: How to get admission through BITS HD?
    A:

    Candidates shortlisted based on the result of the BITS HD admission test and merit list based on GATE scores are eligible for admission to BITS HD.

    Q: What are the BITS HD 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    The BITS HD 2026 exam date is May 25 and 26.

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