Most students preparing for the BITSAT 2026 exam want to take both exam sessions. A new poll shows that 70% of these students plan to apply for both attempts of the entrance test. This means students should expect high competition, especially in the second session of BITSAT 2026.
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test (BITSAT) is a key entrance exam for engineering courses at BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses. Knowing how many students take both sessions helps understand the level of competition. The exam is held in two separate sessions, and students can use their best score for admission.
Poll Shows Clear Preference for Both BITSAT Sessions
Shiksha.com recently asked students preparing for BITSAT 2026 which exam sessions they would apply for. A total of 219 students took part in this poll. The results clearly show that most students want to use both chances to get a good score.
Here is a breakdown of what the students said:
| Student Plans | Percentage |
| Applying for both sessions | 70% |
| Will apply for Session 2 later | 14% |
| Applying only for Session 2 | 8% |
| Yet to decide | 8% |
What This Means for BITSAT 2026 Students
Since a large number of students ( 70% ) are taking both BITSAT 2026 sessions, competition will be high. This is especially true for BITSAT 2026 Session 2. The system allows students two opportunities to improve their scores. Only the best score from these two attempts is considered. This means many students will use the first session to understand the exam better and then try to get a higher score in the second session.
When students get two chances, they usually perform better in their second attempt. This pushes up the overall scores and increases the competition level. Students aiming for admission to BITS Pilani and its other campuses should prepare thoroughly for both sessions. They should aim to score well in both attempts to secure their best possible rank.
BITSAT 2026 Registration Details
BITS Pilani handles the BITSAT 2026 registration online. Students can apply by visiting the official website: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. It is possible to apply for both BITSAT 2026 sessions at the same time during registration.
The last date to apply for BITSAT 2026 Session 1, or for both sessions together, is March 16, 2026. Students are advised to complete their applications before this deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
