BITSAT is one of India’s major engineering entrance exams, attracting a large pool of students every year. For BITSAT 2026, the exam will be conducted in dual sessions same as in previous years.

  • This allows students to appear twice and use their best score for admission. This is aimed at reducing pressure and offering flexibility to aspirants.
  • Each year, roughly 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh students take the test, and 47% of them participate in both sessions to compete for limited seats across 3 BITS campuses in Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad.



Source: BITSAT Official Brochure

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What do “Dual Sessions” mean for BITSAT Candidates?

  • BITSAT 2026 is offered in Session-1 and Session-2. You can choose to appear in only one session or in both sessions.
  • If you take both sessions, BITS will use your higher BITSAT score for admission without averaging your session scores.
  • This gives students a planned second chance to improve their scores.
Objective Description
Sessions offered Session-1 and Session-2 (2 separate test windows)
Attempts allowed Appear in one session or both
Score rule The best BITSAT score is used for admission
Registration note You can register for 1 session or both. Session 2 has its own registration window

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Dual Session Structure for BITSAT 2026

  • BITSAT dual session is designed to give students two shots at excellence. Session-1 happens in April, letting early performers secure spots quickly. Session 2 follows in late May.
  • You can choose one or both sessions
Event Session 1 Details Session 2 Details
Registration Start December 15, 2025 (for both sessions) April 20, 2026 (For Session 2 only)
Last Day for Registration March 16, 2026 May 2, 2026
Exam Dates April 15-17, 2026 May 24-26, 2026

Dual Session Options in BITSAT 2026

  • Students who wish to attend both sessions need to register in the first registration window from 15 December 2025 to 16 March 2026.
  • But if you want to attend only session 2, you can register during the 2nd registration window, April 20-May 2, 2026.
Option What does it mean? Who can choose it?
Session 1 only Appear only in the April Session Any eligible candidates
Session 2 only Appear only in the May session (separate registration window later in April 2026) Who only wants to attend session 2
Both sessions Appear in April and May Who registered for both sessions during the first session registration window ( December 2025-March 2026)

Ques. Can I appear for only session 2 if I missed session 1?

Ans. Yes, candidates who missed session 1 can still apply for session 2 during the 2nd registration phase. (April 20-May 2, 2026)

Ques. Will appearing in both sessions double my chances?

Ans. Appearing in both sessions gives you two opportunities to score higher, and only your best score will be considered.

Check out BITSAT's previous year’s question papers

BITSAT 2025 Question Paper
BITSAT 2024 Question Paper
BITSAT 2023 Question Paper

Score Policy: Best of Two Sessions in BITSAT 2026

  • If you appear for any one of the sessions, scores of that session will be considered for admission.
  • If you appear in both sessions, BITS considers the highest score of the two for admissions. They don’t average your scores; just the best score counts.
Scenario Score used for admission
Appears only in session 1 Score from session 1
Appears only in session 2 Score from session 2
Appears in Both Best (Highest) of two scores: No averaging
Maximum attempts allowed 2 per year
Applicability Applies to all integrated first-degree programs at Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad campuses.

Also Read: Check the English and LR syllabus for BITSAT 2026

Advantages of Dual Sessions in BITSAT 2026

BITSAT dual sessions have their own benefits, especially for the candidates. Candidates can utilise the first session without any pressure; if the performance is not what is expected, they can attend the second session.

Benefit Description
Second Chance Improve performance if the first attempt is weak
Reduced Pressure No pressure to perform in one go
Flexibility Early session for confident students, second one with more preparation.
Fairness Normalisation across sessions to provide fairness

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The BITSAT 2026 dual session, with its high score policy, provides students with valuable flexibility and reduced pressure. By appearing in both sessions, candidates can improve their performance and increase their chances of securing admission to their preferred courses at BITS Pilani, Goa, or Hyderabad campuses.

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