BITS, Pilani, has changed the rules for students who want to take the BITSAT exam in 2026. The biggest change is that students who re-take all their Class 12 subjects are no longer allowed to apply. This update is important for anyone planning to take the BITSAT 2026 exam.
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, announced this small but key change to its BITSAT 2026 eligibility criteria. While most of the old rules are still the same, the institute has removed a specific rule. This rule used to allow students to take BITSAT even if they re-took their full Class 12 board exams in a later year.
What Changed for BITSAT 2026 Eligibility?
Before, there was a rule (clause c) that said students who re-took all their Class 12 subjects could still apply for BITSAT. This was allowed as long as their results came out by a certain date. This specific rule has now been removed completely.
This means students can no longer re-take all their Class 12 exams and then apply for BITSAT 2026. All other rules for who can apply remain the same.
Who Can Apply for BITSAT 2026 Now?
With this new rule, only certain students can apply for BITSAT 2026:
- Students who are taking their Class 12 board exams for the first time in 2026 .
- Students who passed their Class 12 board exams in 2025 .
- Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 and are taking improvement exams for only a few subjects . They are not allowed to re-take all subjects.
For all eligible students, their Class 12 results must be available by the official deadline in June 2026 . This exact date will be announced later on the admissions website.
Eligibility Rules That Have Not Changed
Many important rules for BITSAT eligibility are still the same. Students must meet these conditions to be considered for admission:
For B.E. (except Environmental & Sustainability Engg.) and M.Sc. Programmes:
- Students must have passed Class 12 under the 10+2 system from a board that is officially recognized.
- They must have studied at least five subjects : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one Language, and one additional subject.
- They need to score a minimum of 75% marks in total (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined.
- They also need to score at least 60% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Marks from both theory and practical exams will be counted for these subjects.
For B.Pharm and B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Programmes:
- Students must have studied at least five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics, one Language, and one additional subject.
- They need a minimum of 75% marks in total (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Mathematics, if applicable).
- They must score at least 60% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Mathematics, if applicable).
- Students who studied PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in Class 12 must also show that they have knowledge of Class 10 level Mathematics .
Students should always check the official BITS Pilani admissions website for the most up-to-date and complete information regarding BITSAT 2026 eligibility and application deadlines.
