BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 has been revised by BITS Pilani through its official notification. The institute has removed the clause allowing full Class 12 reattempts. Students who retake Class 12 exam for all subjects are ineligible, while only first-time or subject-wise improvement candidates can apply. Candidates who wish to apply for courses such as BE and B.Pharm at BITS must meet the required eligibility criteria of BITSAT 2026. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must have completed their 12th grade examination in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology and obtained a minimum of 75% in these subjects combined. Eligibility is restricted to students appearing for Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026, or those appearing for subject-wise improvement exams. Check the detailed eligibility criteria to seamlessly appear for theBITSAT 2026 and secure a seat at the BITS campus.

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BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 Course-Wise
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 for International Students
BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 FAQs

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates appearing for the BITSAT 2026 must check the criteria required to be eligible for the BITSAT 2026. The authority has removed the clause allowing full Class 12 reattempts. Also, the authorities allow direct admission to the board toppers of all central and state boards in India, provided they meet the minimum specific academic subject and percentage criteria. BITS Pilani is conducting BITSAT 2026 Registration from December 15, 2025, onwards. Read the following points listed below to know about the BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

Particulars

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

The candidate must have passed the Class 10+2 examinations from a recognised state or central board or its equivalent.
The candidate must have passed their 10+2 examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology. They must have 75 per cent of aggregate marks in mandatory subjects. They must have scored at least 60 per cent in each subject.
The candidate must have proficiency in English.

Mandatory Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology
One Language
One Additional Subject

Year of Passing

Candidates must pass their Class 12 examinations in 2025 or appear in the Class 12 exam in 2026.

Age limit

No age limit

Nationality

Indian and Non-Indian

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 Course-Wise

Courses offered by the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, BITS Pilani, require candidates to fulfil certain conditions. The important criterion is that candidates must have passed their 10+2 examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology. Here is the course-wise eligibility criteria for the BITSAT 2026 in the table given below:

Program

Eligibility Criteria

BE (Excluding BE ESE) and MSc

Candidates must have completed the 10+2 examinations from a recognised central or state board or its equivalent.
Must have studied a minimum of five subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one language subject, and one additional subject.
Must have obtained an aggregate of 75% in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Must have scored at least 60% marks in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics individually.
The percentage must be calculated including both theory and practical marks.

B.Pharm. and BE ESE

Candidates must have completed 10+2 examinations from a recognised central or state board or its equivalent.
Must have studied a minimum of five subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, one Language subject, and one additional subject.
Must have obtained an aggregate of 75% in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/ Biology.
Must have scored at least 60% marks in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/ Biology individually.
The percentage should be calculated including both theory and practical scores.
Candidates who took PCB streams must have proficiency in Mathematics equivalent to Class 10 level.

Other Programs

Must have appeared/passed the 10+2 examinations.
Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology

Note: BE in ESE stands for BE Environmental and Sustainability Engineering.

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 for International Students

International students can apply for BITSAT 2026 by meeting specific eligibility criteria. Students from the CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) can appear for BITSAT if they have completed the necessary subjects at A level. International Baccalaureate (IB) students must have passed the required subjects at the higher level. In addition, students planning to secure admission through BITS’s International Students Admission Scheme must meet the following criteria:

Particulars

Criteria

Passport

Foreign Passport

Academic Qualifications

Must have passed 12th grade exam under the 10+2 system or equivalent, and must possess proficiency in English.
Must have a minimum aggregate of 75% in Mathematics, Physics, and any one among Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or any other technical vocational subjects.
Must have scored 60% in each of the required subjects.

SAT Qualifications

Must have scored at least 1160 out of 1600 on the SAT (may vary).
Must submit the SAT Scores to BITS Pilani, using a designated code: 7759 - BITS Pilani

BITSAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 FAQs

Who can apply for BITSAT 2026?

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 and who are appearing for the 2026 exam can apply for the BITSAT 2026. Eligibility is restricted to students appearing for Class 12 for the first time in 2025 or 2026, or those appearing for subject-wise improvement exams. Candidates from earlier years, like 2024, are not considered eligible.

Is there any age limit for BITSAT 2026?

No, the authority has not released any guidelines regarding the age restrictions for BITSAT 2026. Candidates of any age can appear for the BITSAT 2026 if they meet all other eligibility criteria.

What is the minimum percentage required in Class 12 for BITSAT 2026?

Candidates must score at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology, with 60% marks in each subject.

Can 2024 pass-outs apply for BITSAT 2026?

No, only candidates who passed in 2025 and who are appearing in 2026 are eligible. Candidates who passed in 2024 or earlier can not apply.

Can international/NRI students appear for BITSAT 2026?

Yes, international/NRI candidates can apply for BITSAT 2026 under the International Student Admission scheme using SAT scores.

Can a candidate with less than 75% aggregate apply for BITSAT 2026?

No, as per the criteria, candidates with less than 75% aggregate can not apply for the BITSAT 2026. The minimum required percentage is 75% or more than 75%.

Can compartment candidates apply for the BITSAT 2026?

Yes, compartment candidates are eligible to appear for the BITSAT 2026. But, the candidates must clear their compartment in 2025 or 2026 and meet the marks criteria before admission.

Is English compulsory in Class 12 for BITSAT 2026 eligibility?

Yes, English must be one of the subjects in Class 12 for applying to BITSAT 2026. Candidates must have proficiency before applying for any course through the BITSAT 2026.

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