BITSAT News: Session 1 Live, Question Papers Out and Session 2 Registration Opens April 20, 2026
Session 1 of BITSAT 2026 began on Apr 16, 2026 , according to official updates. The authority also published multiple question papers and solutions for shifts held on Apr 15–16, 2026 .
BITSAT News: What happened in Session 1
Candidates reported that the computer-based test for B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm seats ran across multiple shifts. The exam carries a maximum of 390 marks , used for marks vs rank projections.
Absentee slot booking for April exams was open between Apr 13 and Apr 16, 2026 , with an absentee exam scheduled on Apr 19, 2026 for those who booked the slot. Hall ticket links had been posted earlier on Apr 10, 2026 .
BITSAT News: Dates, downloads and key files
Official question papers and solutions for several shifts were released on Apr 15–16, 2026 . Archive papers from previous years — including 2009, 2017, 2018 and 2025 — are available for practice from the authority’s publications.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 begins | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Question papers + solutions published (Apr 15 shift 1) | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Question papers + solutions published (Apr 16 shifts) | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Absentee slot booking for April exams | Apr 13–16, 2026 |
| Hall ticket link posted | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Session 2 registration opens | Apr 20, 2026 |
BITSAT News: Marks, qualifying mark and practice resources
The exam’s full score is 390 . Officials released expected marks vs rank guidance and a BITSAT qualifying mark update on Apr 16, 2026 . Use the released shift papers and solutions to estimate your score and likely rank.
Old years’ papers (2009, 2017, 2018, 2025) remain useful for timed practice and section-wise revision. Remember the test is fully computer based, so practise with online mocks to mirror real exam conditions.
What you must do now: check your hall ticket, confirm your slot or book an absentee slot if eligible, and download the official question papers and solutions to assess performance. If you plan for Session 2, mark Apr 20, 2026 for registration.
Quick checklist
- Verify your hall ticket and exam centre details.
- Download shift question papers and solutions released on Apr 15–16 .
- Use archive papers for extra practice.
- Note 390 as the maximum marks for BITSAT scoring.
- Register for Session 2 from Apr 20, 2026 if you need another attempt.