BITSAT 2026 will be conducted in 72 cities in India and 2 international BITSAT test centers. The list is published by BITS Pilani on the official website every year.
- BITSAT 2026 will be held across 24 states in India.International centers include Dubai, UAE, and Kathmandu, Nepal.
- You can choose a maximum of 3 test centers and only 1 will be allocated.
- If you choose Kathmandu as BITSAT exam center, you can choose 2 more preferences in India.
- If you choose Dubai as BITSAT exam center, you will not be asked for other center options.
Also Read: BITSAT Slot Booking 2026
Key Summary
- The final BITSAT exam center list will be published based on the number of applications received.
- If you fail to book BITSAT test slot and date before the prescribed deadline, the system will automatically allocate you test date and slot.
- Test date and slot will be allocated based on your preferences and availability of dates and slots.
BITSAT Exam Centers in India
You can go through the table below to check the list of BITSAT exam centers in India.
- Uttar Pradesh has a total of 8 BITSAT test center cities, the highest among all states.
- Maharashtra and Rajasthan each have a total of 6 BITSAT exam center cities.
- States like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana each have 5 BITSAT exam center cities.
| BITSAT Exam Canter City | State | BITSAT Exam Canter City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agartala | Tripura | Kolhapur | Maharashtra |
| Agra | Uttar Pradesh | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Kota | Rajasthan |
| Ajmer | Rajasthan | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Madgaon | Goa |
| Anantapur | Andhra Pradesh | Madurai | Tamil Nadu |
| Aurangabad | Maharashtra | Mangalore | Karnataka |
| Bangalore (Bengaluru) | Karnataka | Mehbubnagar | Telangana |
| Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh | Mohali | Punjab |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Nasik | Maharashtra |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Nizamabad | Telangana |
| Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
| Delhi | Delhi | Panaji | Goa |
| Dhanbad | Jharkhand | Patna | Bihar |
| Dibrugarh | Assam | Pilani Campus of BITS | Rajasthan |
| Durgapur | West Bengal | Puducherry | Tamil Nadu |
| Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh | Pune | Maharashtra |
| K K Birla Goa Campus of BITS | Goa | Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
| Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | Rajahmundry | Andhra Pradesh |
| Gulbarga | Karnataka | Rajkot | Gujarat |
| Gurgaon (Gurugram) | Haryana | Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| Guwahati | Assam | Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh | Sambalpur | Odisha |
| Hyderabad Campus of BITS | Telangana | Shimla | Himachal Pradesh |
| Hyderabad City | Telangana | Siliguri | West Bengal |
| Indore | Madhya Pradesh | Surat | Gujarat |
| Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu |
| Jalandhar | Punjab | Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh |
| Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | Udaipur | Rajasthan |
| Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | Vadodara | Gujarat |
| Jodhpur | Rajasthan | Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh |
| Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| Kochi | Kerala | Warangal | Telangana |
Source:@bits-pilani.ac.in
Ques. Which states have only 1 BITSAT exam center city?
Ans. Some of the states have only 1 exam center city. States with only 1 BITSAT exam center city include Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tripura, and Uttarakhand.
Ques. What are the BITSAT exam centres in Gujarat?
Ans. In Gujarat, there are 4 BITSAT exam centers. BITSAT test cities in Gujarat include Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara.
BITSAT Exam Centers Outside India
UAE and Nepal are the countries where BITSAT is conducted, excluding India. Exam center cities in the UAE and Nepal are listed in the table below.
| BITSAT Exam Center | Country/State |
|---|---|
| Dubai Campus of BITS | Dubai, UAE |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | Kathmandu (Nepal) |
BITSAT Exam Centers: Application Fee
BITSAT Application fee is different for each center in India/Nepal and exam center in UAE, Dubai. You can check the table below for BITSAT application fee for exam centers in India and Dubai.
| Particulars | BITSAT Fee for Exam Centers in India/Nepal | BITSAT Fee for Exam Centers in India/Nepal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee (Male) | Fee (Female/Transgender) | Fee (All) | |
| Appear for Session 1 Only | INR 3,500 | INR 3,000 | INR 7,250 |
| Appear for Both Sessions | INR 5,500 | INR 5,000 | INR 9,250 |
| Appear for Session 2 Only | INR 3,500 | INR 3,000 | INR 7,250 |
| Appeared for Session 1 and Want to Appear for Session 2 Also | INR 2,000 (additional) | INR 1,500 (additional) | INR 2,000 |
Also Read: BITSAT Application 2026
BITSAT Exam Center Allocation
BITSAT exam centers will be allocated based on the details submitted by candidates while filling out BITSAT application form. Before booking the BITSAT exam date and slot, you will get notified about BITSAT exam center allocation details.
BITSAT exam center allocation and announcement will be made around 2 weeks before the BITSAT exam 2026. You can expect BITSAT center allotment and announcement to be made by BITS Pilani in the first week of April 2026.
| BITSAT Events | BITSAT Dates |
|---|---|
| BITSAT Session 1 Test Center Allotment and Announcement to Candidates | 1st week of April 2026 (tentative) |
| BITSAT Session 2 Test Center Allotment and Announcement to Candidates | 2nd week of May 2026 (tentative) |
In case BITS Pilani is unable to allot you a test center of your choice, you will be allotted a test center either at the BITS Campuses. These campuses include Pilani, K K Birla, Goa, and Hyderabad.
Source:@bits-pilani.ac.in
Ques. Can I change BITSAT exam centers 2026?
Ans. You can ask for change in BITSAT test center city, however, final allocation will be done by BITS Pilani.
- BITSAT aspirants can change their allocated city even after the test centres allocation.
- But it’s up to the exam authority whether they will accept it or reject it.
- After the BITSAT test slot booking, candidates can not request any change regarding the test centres,
- It is advisable, during the slot booking, that aspirants have to be extra careful with preferred exam schedules or dates.
BITSAT Exam Centers: Test Date and Slot Booking
Once the BITSAT test centers are allocated, you will be required to book BITSAT test date and slot of your choice. Once the BITSAT slot booking is opened, you must book your dates and slots as soon as possible. The BITSAT slot booking is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.
BITSAT slot booking generally opens 2 weeks before the BITSAT exam. This year, BITSAT slot booking is likely to open in the first week of April 2026 for session 1.
| BITSAT Events | BITSAT Dates |
|---|---|
| BITSAT Session 1 Test Date and Slot Booking | 1st week of April 2026 (tentative) |
| BITSAT Session 2 Test Date and Slot Booking | 2nd week of May 2026 (tentative) |
In a Reddit Post, a user asked if he can book a specific BITSAT exam center which is nearby his house (only 3-4 km away).
Booking a specific BITSAT exam center is not possible. You can choose 3 nearby test centers and you will be allotted test ceter based on availability. However, the authority will ensure you get the nearest BITSAT test center. You are only allowed to select specific test date and slot for BITSAT 2026.
Source:@reddit.com
Ques. Is BITSAT conducted online or offline?
Ans. BITSAT is conducted in CBT/online mode. There is no option to appear for BITSAT in pen-and-paper-based mode. To appear for BITSAT 2026, you must visit the allocated BITSAT exam center; however, inside the BITSAT exam center, you will be required to take the examination in online mode.
BITSAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Before appearing for BITSAT, you must be aware of the guidelines issued by BITS Pilani as discussed below.
- You must remember that test center allotment for BITSAT 2026 is necessary.
- You need a hard copy of BITSAT 2026 admit cards, original and photocopy of ID proof to the exam hall.
- The BITSAT candidates who are appearing at the main campuses like Pilani, Goa, etc will get accommodation with nominal charges.
- You are required to sit at the designated seat with the your roll number on it.
- No electronic devices or textual objects like pens, pencils, or paper are allowed in the exam centre.
- You don't need to bring any extra sheets from home.
- Rough sheets will be provided from the exam centres.
- You are advised to reach the BITSAT test centres at least 30 minutes before the exam.
Source:@bits-pilani.ac.in
BITSAT Exam Centers vs JEE Main Exam Centers
The total number of candidates appearing in BITSAT is much lower than the JEE Main. Also, the process of selecting the preferred centers and slots is different.
- BITSAT has around 74 exam centers in total, whereas JEE Main is conducted in around 323 exam centers.
- You can choose 3 preferences in BITSAT; however, 4 preferences are allowed in JEE Main.
- BITSAT has 2 international test centers, whereas JEE Main has 15 international exam centers.
| Aspect | BITSAT (2026) | JEE Main (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cities (India) | 74 | 323 (33 new added in 2026) |
| Cities Abroad | 2 | 15 |
| Number of Preferences Available | 3 | 4 |
| Selection Process | Select preferences during slot booking, held in fewer but well-equipped Prometric centers. | NTA allots based on availability—more options reduce travel. |
| Common Complaints | Limited reports; praised for predictable scheduling, but fewer options may increase travel. | Fewer changes, but high demand in metros. |
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BITSAT Exam Centers FAQs
Ques. Is BITSAT conducted from home?
Ans. No, you cannot appear for BITSAT 2026 from home. BITSAT is conducted at test centers prescribed by BITS Pilani. You must book your preferred BITSAT test slot and date during the BITSAT slot booking process.
Ques. How many exam centers are in Delhi?
Ans. In Delhi, there is only 1 BITSAT exam center. Number of test centers in any state may increase or decrease depending on the number of BITSAT applicants and their exam center preferences.
Ques. How to check test city for BITSAT?
Ans. Once the BITSAT test center allotment is announced, you can check your allotted city on the BITSAT official website. You an follow the below steps to check the BITSAT test city.
- Step 1: Visit the official website at bitsadmission.com.
- Step 2: Find the link that says, “Click here to check BITSAT 2026 Center Allotted to candidates”
- Step 3: Enter your login details: application number, D.O.B, gender, and email ID.
- Step 4: Then ‘ Proceed’ after checking the login details.
- Step 5: View the allocated test centre’s name on your screen.
- Step 6: Download it and collect the printout for future reference.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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