BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria Revised: Full Set Class 12 Reattempts Not Allowed

Suparna Podder

Content Writer | Updated on - Dec 19, 2025

This year, BITSAT 2026 exam will be held in two sessions. Session 1 from April 15 to April 17, 2026, and session 2 will take place from May 24 to May 26, 2026. Check revised eligibility criteria below.

BITS Pilani has made minor changes to BITSAT 2026 eligibility criteria. The institute has removed the clause requiring candidates to retake full set of class 12 subjects. This change affects only those students who appear for improvement exams for all subjects. All other eligibility conditions remain unchanged.

• Also Read: BITSAT Eligibility Criteria

BITSAT 2026 registration has started by BITS, Pilani, from the date December 15, 2025. If you are eligible, you must submit your BITSAT application form at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in by the deadline March 16, 2026.

What has Changed in BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

BITS Pilani has removed the earlier rule that allowed candidates who retook the entire set of class 12 subjects in a later year to appear for BITSAT. This clause no longer exists in the eligibility rules. Apart from this deletion, all other academic and subject-related eligibility conditions for BITSAT 2026 remain unchanged.

What Does the Removal of Clause ‘C’ Mean in BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

The removal of Clause ‘C’ means that students who retake the full class 12 examination in a later year are no longer eligible for BITSAT 2026. Eligibility is now limited to first-time class 12 candidates of 2025 or 2026, and those who passed in 2025 but are appearing for improvement exams in selected subjects only.

Which BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria Remain Unchanged?

The following eligibility of BITSAT 2026 remains same:

• You must have completed class 12 from a recognized board.
• A minimum of 5 subjects is required, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, one language, and one additional subject.
• An aggregate score of at least 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is mandatory.
• Each subject must have a minimum of 60% marks individually.
• Marks from both theory and practical examinations are considered.

Unchanged BITSAT 2026 Eligibility for B.Pharm and B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering

The following eligibility criteria for B.Pharm and B.E. Environmental & Sustainability Engineering programs in BITSAT 2026 remain unchanged:

• You must have studied at least 5 subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics, one language, and one additional subject.
• A minimum aggregate of 75% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics is required.
• Each relevant subject must carry at least 60% marks individually.
• If you are from PCB stream, you must have proficiency in Mathematics equivalent to class 10 level.

Revised BITSAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check the following updated BITSAT eligibility criteria 2026:

• You are eligible if you are appearing for your class 12 exams in 2026.
• You can apply if you passed class 12 in 2025.
• You are eligible if you are taking improvement exams in specific subjects, but not if you are reappearing for all subjects.
• Your results must be available by the June 2026 deadline mentioned on the official admissions portal.

Also Read

• BITSAT 2026 Exam Dates Out at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in: Check Complete Session-Wise Schedule Here
• BITSAT 2026 Registration Window Open (Live) at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in: Get Direct Link to Apply

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.

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