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BITSAT is conducted as a computer-based test at designated exam centres across India and at selected international locations. In BITSAT 2026, candidates applying within India could select three test-city preferences, after which BITS Pilani allotted a test city based on the submitted preferences and availability. The exact test centre was provided on the hall ticket.
The BITSAT 2026 exam centre list included cities across major states and union territories, along with centres in Dubai, Kathmandu and Kuwait. The 2026 list is the latest official reference for candidates planning for BITSAT 2027.
- BITSAT 2026 Exam Centres List
- How BITSAT Exam Centre Allotment Works
- BITSAT Test City Preference Rules
- BITSAT City Allotment and Slot Booking
- BITSAT Exam Centre vs Test City
- When Is the BITSAT Exam Centre Address Available?
- Can BITSAT Exam Centre Be Changed?
- BITSAT Exam Centres 2027: What to Check
- BITSAT Exam Centres 2027 FAQs
BITSAT 2026 Exam Centres List
The official BITSAT 2026 brochure listed the following test locations. BITS Pilani grouped the centres by city rather than publishing a separate centre-wise address list at the application stage.
| State/Region | BITSAT 2026 Exam Cities |
| Andhra Pradesh | Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Goa | K K Birla Goa Campus of BITS |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shimoga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Kollam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Bathinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pilani Campus of BITS, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad City, Hyderabad Campus of BITS, Karimnagar, Warangal |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Kolkata, Siliguri |
| International | Dubai Campus of BITS, Kathmandu, Kuwait |
Note: The official 2026 brochure's serial numbering runs to 72 but skips serial number 70, resulting in 71 named test locations. The list above follows the locations given in the official BITSAT 2026 brochure.
How BITSAT Exam Centre Allotment Works
For BITSAT 2026, candidates applying for an Indian test centre could provide three city preferences in the application form. BITS Pilani then allotted one test city based on the candidate's preferences and the availability of centres.
| Stage | What the candidate gets |
| Application | Three preferred test cities can be selected in India |
| Test-city allotment | BITS Pilani assigns a test city |
| Slot booking | Candidate reserves an available test date and time |
| Hall ticket | Exact test-centre details are displayed |
| Exam day | Candidate appears at the allotted centre in the booked slot |
The test-city allotment and slot-booking stages are separate. BITS Pilani's admission process lists test date and slot reservation before hall-ticket download, followed by the BITSAT examination.
BITSAT Test City Preference Rules
The number of preferences depends on the location selected during application.
| Application location | Centre preference |
| India | Three test-city preferences |
| Kathmandu | Kathmandu plus two additional options in India |
| Dubai/Kuwait | The selected international centre is allotted according to the applicable preference |
The 2026 brochure also stated that the final operating centres and the number of days on which a centre would conduct the test depended on the number of applicants and the preferences received.
BITSAT City Allotment and Slot Booking
After the test city is allotted, candidates move to the slot-booking stage. The candidate can reserve an available date and time from the options provided by the BITSAT system.
BITSAT is conducted in multiple sessions and the exam is held in different shifts. The 2026 official information listed morning and afternoon test slots, with the final date, time and centre details available through the candidate's hall ticket.
If a candidate does not reserve a test date and slot within the specified booking window, the BITSAT system can allot a date and slot based on the available options and the candidate's preferences.
BITSAT Exam Centre vs Test City
A test city is the location selected or allotted during the city-allotment stage, while the exam centre is the specific venue where the candidate has to appear for BITSAT.
For example, a candidate may receive Kolkata as the allotted test city. The exact computer-based testing venue within Kolkata is provided later through the hall ticket.
| Detail | Available at |
| Preferred city | BITSAT application form |
| Allotted test city | City-allotment stage |
| Exam date and slot | Slot-booking stage |
| Exact centre and address | Hall ticket |
This distinction is important because selecting a city during application does not mean that the candidate has selected a particular building or test venue.
When Is the BITSAT Exam Centre Address Available?
The exact centre address is mentioned on the BITSAT Admit card. The hall ticket also carries the examination date and slot assigned to the candidate.
Candidates should check the centre name and address on the hall ticket before travelling to the examination venue.
Can BITSAT Exam Centre Be Changed?
BITSAT 2026 candidates were allowed to enter their test-city preferences during application, but the allotted test city was subject to the availability of centres and the preferences submitted.
The official brochure also stated that BITS Pilani could cancel a test centre and accommodate affected candidates at an alternative centre if required. In such cases, the alternative arrangement could include another designated centre or one of the BITS campuses.
BITSAT Exam Centres 2027: What to Check
For candidates preparing for BITSAT 2027, the key centre-related details to track are:
| Information | Why it matters |
| Test-city preferences | Determines the locations considered for allotment |
| City allotment | Confirms the allotted test city |
| Slot booking | Determines the exam date and shift |
| Hall ticket | Provides the exact test-centre address |
| Centre instructions | Specifies reporting and examination requirements |
The latest official BITSAT information confirms that the test is conducted at centres across India, Nepal and Dubai, with candidates selecting centre preferences as part of the application process.
BITSAT Exam Centres 2027 FAQs
Where is BITSAT conducted?
BITSAT is conducted as a computer-based test at designated centres across India and at selected international locations. The BITSAT 2026 official list included centres in India, Kathmandu, Dubai and Kuwait.
How many BITSAT exam-centre preferences can I select?
For BITSAT 2026, candidates applying for centres in India could select three test-city preferences.
Can I choose the exact BITSAT exam centre?
Candidates select test-city preferences during application. The exact test centre within the allotted city is provided on the hall ticket.
When will the BITSAT exam centre be mentioned?
The exact test-centre details are provided on the BITSAT hall ticket, along with the examination date and slot.
Is Kolkata a BITSAT exam centre?
Yes. Kolkata was included in the official BITSAT 2026 test-centre list.
Is Delhi a BITSAT exam centre?
Yes. New Delhi was included in the official BITSAT 2026 test-centre list.
Can I change my BITSAT exam city after allotment?
Centre-city changes are subject to the rules and edit facilities provided by BITS Pilani for the relevant admission cycle. In BITSAT 2026, the allotted test city was based on the preferences submitted and centre availability.
What happens if a BITSAT test centre is cancelled?
BITS Pilani can shift affected candidates to an alternative test centre when required. The 2026 brochure specifically provided for alternative arrangements in case a centre was cancelled.
Does BITSAT have exam centres outside India?
Yes. The BITSAT 2026 centre list included Dubai, Kathmandu and Kuwait in addition to Indian locations.
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