The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, has announced important changes to its exam centres for BITSAT 2026. Two popular cities, Kota in Rajasthan and Gurugram in Haryana , have been removed from the list of places where students can take the exam. All students planning to appear for BITSAT 2026 must review the updated exam centre list carefully before completing their application forms.
Applications for BITSAT 2026 are currently open. Students can register online through the official BITS admissions website: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in . While filling out the application, students are asked to choose three preferred cities as their exam centre options. It is important to remember that the final exam centre will be given based on seat availability and the order of cities chosen by the student. Centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis , so applying early can help secure a preferred location.
The last date for BITSAT 2026 registration, for both Session 1 alone and for students applying for both sessions, is March 16, 2026 . Students are strongly advised to complete their applications well before this deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
BITSAT 2026 Exam Schedule
The BITSAT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions, each lasting for 3 hours . The dates for these sessions are:
- BITSAT 2026 Session 1: April 15, 16, and 17, 2026
- BITSAT 2026 Session 2: May 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2026
Students should mark these dates in their calendars and plan their preparation accordingly. The exam is a crucial step for admission to various engineering and science programs at BITS Pilani campuses.
Changes in Exam City Options
The removal of Kota and Gurugram is a significant change for many students. Kota, known as a major coaching hub, and Gurugram, a prominent city in the NCR region, were popular choices for test-takers. Students who had planned to select these cities for their BITSAT exam will now need to choose from the remaining options. It is essential to check the full list on the official BITS Pilani website to see all available cities before final submission of preferences in the application form.
The exact address of the specific test centre will not be known at the time of application. This information will be clearly printed on the student's admit card , which will be released a few weeks before the examination. Students must download their admit card once it is available and check all details, including the centre address.
Updated List of BITSAT 2026 Exam Centres (India)
Below is the revised list of cities where BITSAT 2026 will be conducted across India:
| State/Region | Cities |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi/NCR | New Delhi |
| Goa | Goa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Surat |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mangaluru |
| Kerala | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Punjab | Chandigarh |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
Application Form Correction Window for Session 1
BITS Pilani will provide a chance for students to make corrections to their application forms, including changes to their chosen exam centres. The correction window for BITSAT Session 1 applications will be open from March 18 to March 20, 2026 . This is a short window, so students should utilize it promptly if any changes are required.
Students are advised to regularly visit the official BITS Pilani admissions website for any further updates or announcements regarding BITSAT 2026. Staying informed is key to a smooth application and examination process.
