BITSAT slot booking dates are yet to be announced by BITS Pilani. Once the BITSAT slot booking is available, you can book your preferred test center, date, and slot on the official website at http://admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.
- BITSAT slot booking window is generally opened around 2 weeks before the BITSAT 2026 examination, as per the last year’s dates.
- Before slot booking, BITS Pilani will make an announcement to candidates regarding test center allotment on the official website.
- The availability of BITSAT test centers depends on the number of applicants and their preferences.
- If you opt for both sessions of BITSAT 2026 during Session 1 of the BITSAT application, you can choose one slot from the first set of dates and another from the second.
Related Articles
Key Summary
- The availability of BITSAT test centers will be announced on the official website only after all the applications are received.
- You will have around 4 days to book BITSAT test slot for Session 1 and 2 days for BITSAT session 2.
- For session 1, BITSAT admit card will be available after a week of slot booking last date and after 4 days for session 2.
- As per BITSAT official website, Dates and number of days may vary for different exam centers.
BITSAT Slot Booking 2026: Important Dates
| BITSAT Session 1 | BITSAT Session 2 | BITSAT Events |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | BITSAT Test Center Allotment and Announcement to Candidates |
| TBA | TBA | BITSAT Slot Booking Opens |
| TBA | TBA | BITSAT Slot Booking Closes |
| TBA | TBA | BITSAT Admit Card Release Date |
| 15 April to 17 April 2026 | 24 May to 26 May 2026 | BITSAT Exam Date |
You can choose to appear for BITSAT shift of your choice on your preferred date of examination. BITSAT 2026 is conducted on the prescribed BITSAT exam dates as per the below mentioned schedule.
- BITSAT 2026 Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- BITSAT 2026 Shift 2: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Shift | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Afternoon Shift | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Check: BITSAT Admit Card 2026
BITSAT Slot Booking: Exam Centers
Students can choose exam centers from the list of BITSAT exam center cities listed below.
| State | BITSAT Exam Center City | State | BITSAT Exam Center City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripura | Agartala | Kerala | Kochi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra | Maharashtra | Kolhapur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad | West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer | Rajasthan | Kota |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | Goa | Madgaon |
| Maharashtra | Aurangabad | Tamil Nadu | Madurai |
| Karnataka | Bangalore (Bengaluru) | Karnataka | Mangalore |
| Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly | Telangana | Mehbubnagar |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Punjab | Mohali |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | Maharashtra | Mumbai |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Maharashtra | Nagpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | Maharashtra | Nasik |
| Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore | Telangana | Nizamabad |
| Delhi | Delhi | Uttar Pradesh | Noida |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad | Goa | Panaji |
| Assam | Dibrugarh | Bihar | Patna |
| Dubai, UAE | Dubai Campus of BITS | Rajasthan | Pilani Campus of BITS |
| West Bengal | Durgapur | Tamil Nadu | Puducherry |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad | Maharashtra | Pune |
| Goa | K K Birla Goa Campus of BITS | Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur | Andhra Pradesh | Rajahmundry |
| Karnataka | Gulbarga | Gujarat | Rajkot |
| Haryana | Gurgaon (Gurugram) | Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Assam | Guwahati | Uttarakhand | Roorkee |
| Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior | Odisha | Sambalpur |
| Telangana | Hyderabad Campus of BITS | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Telangana | Hyderabad City | West Bengal | Siliguri |
| Madhya Pradesh | Indore | Gujarat | Surat |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jabalpur | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli |
| Punjab | Jalandhar | Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | Rajasthan | Udaipur |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur | Gujarat | Vadodara |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur | Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
| Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur | Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
| Kathmandu (Nepal) | Kathmandu, Nepal | Telangana | Warangal |
How to Book Slots in BITSAT 2026?
Once BITSAT slot booking opens, you can log on to the official website of BITSAT 2026 to book your preferred slots. You can follow the steps mentioned below to book your BITSAT slots.
- Log on to the official website of BITSAT 2026 at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in.
- Click on the link for BITSAT slot booking.
- Log in using your BITSAT Application Number and Password (DOB).
- Based on your allotted test city, check available dates, shifts, and centers.
- Select your preferred exam center, date, and time of the BITSAT examination.
BITSAT Slot Booking: Important Instructions
You must follow the instructions listed below before and while booking your BITSAT slots.
- Get your preferred test center, date, and slot timing finalized before BITSAT slot booking window opens.
- The conducting authority allots centers and slots on a first-come, first-served basis. You must book your BITSAT slots as soon as the slot booking window is available. If you do not book your slots on time, you may not get the slots of your choice.
- You should keep your login credentials ready and have a steady internet connection for a hassle-free and quick slot booking process.
What after BITSAT Slot Booking?
Once you book your desired BITSAT 2025 slot, you must download and save the confirmation page.
- You must keep an eye out for the BITSAT Admit Card download link, which generally opens a few days after the slot booking.
- You should prepare your travel and accommodation (if applicable) based on the allotted test center.
BITSAT Slot Booking 2026 Vs JEE Main 2026
| Aspect | BITSAT 2026 | JEE Main 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Slot Booking Availability | Yes; candidates select preferred date, time, and center (first-come, first-served). | No; dates, times, and centers allotted automatically by NTA. |
| Sessions | 2 sessions (Session 1: April 15–17; Session 2: May 24–26). Best score considered. | 2 sessions (Session 1: January 21–30; Session 2: April 1–10). Best score considered. |
| Booking Period | To be announced (expected: April for Session 1; May for Session 2). | N/A (City preferences during application for Session 1: Oct–Nov 2025). |
| Eligibility | All registered candidates; complete application by deadline. | All registered candidates; select up to 4 city preferences during form fill. |
| Center/Date/Time Choice | Full choice of date/time/center (subject to availability); first-come, first-served. | City preferences (up to 4); date/time/center allotted randomly by NTA. |
| Fees | No additional fee for slot booking. | No additional fee; included in application fee (₹900–2,000 approx., category-based). |
| Admit Card Release | After slot booking, separate for each session. | 3–4 days before exam date; includes allotted details. |
| Key Tips | Book early for preferred slots; no changes after confirmation. Candidates can apply for one or both sessions; best score used. Official portal: admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in. | Allotment based on preferences but final by NTA; no changes or appeals. City intimation slip released in advance. Foreign candidates select cities accordingly. |
Also Read
BITSAT Slot Booking FAQs
Ques. What if I don’t book slots in BITSAT?
Ans. In case a candidate does not book a slot for the BITSAT examination during the slot booking window, the system will automatically allot a test center to the candidate. The system will allot test centers based on preferences and available dates and slots.
Ques. Can I change my BITSAT slot after booking?
Ans. No, you are not allowed to change BITSAT slot after submitting your preferred test slot. The system allots slots on a first-come, first-served basis and does not allow editing of the slots once finalized. You are advised to be careful when booking your preferred test slots.
Ques. What are the BITSAT slot booking fees?
Ans. BITS Pilani does not charge any additional fee for BITSAT slot booking. You are required to pay only the BITSAT application fee 2026.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
Comments