BITSAT News: Session 2 registration opens April 20, 2026
BITSAT News: Session 2 registration opens on April 20, 2026 , the authority confirmed in notices published this week. Session 1 began on April 16, 2026 , and organisers have posted multiple slot-wise question paper PDFs and analyses since then.
BITSAT News: Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 begins (live updates) | April 16, 2026 |
| April 15 — Shift 1 exam (paper PDF posted) | April 15, 2026 |
| April 16 — Shift 1 & Shift 2 papers (PDFs posted) | April 16, 2026 |
| Absentee exam | April 19, 2026 |
| Session 2 registration opens | April 20, 2026 |
| CET Cell revises MHT CET hall ticket for clash candidates | April 14, 2026 |
BITSAT News: Question papers and slot updates
PDFs of question papers and solutions for recent slots were published for the April 15 and April 16 tests. Multiple slot-wise expected marks vs rank pieces — including an overall marks vs rank out of 390 analysis — were posted on April 16–17, 2026 .
Archive papers from earlier years are also available, including files from 2009, 2017, 2018 and 2025 , which you can use for practice and slot analysis.
Absentee slot booking and hall ticket updates
Absentee slot booking was arranged mid-April ahead of the absentee exam on April 19, 2026 . If you missed your original slot you needed to book an absentee slot before that date.
For candidates with a clash between BITSAT and MHT CET, the state CET Cell revised hall tickets on April 14, 2026 to resolve timing conflicts. Session 1 admit cards were posted earlier in April and are required at test centres.
Other official notes
A short piece on the BITSAT qualifying mark for 2026 was published on April 16, 2026 . Session 2 registration opened as scheduled on April 20, 2026 for candidates who missed Session 1 or want a retake.
What you can check right now: download your admit card, save the latest question paper PDFs and compare slot-wise expected marks vs rank tables if you want a quick estimate of standing.
FAQs
When does BITSAT 2026 Session 2 registration open?
Registration opens on April 20, 2026 .
When did BITSAT 2026 Session 1 begin?
Session 1 began on April 16, 2026 , with live updates posted during the day.
Are question papers and solutions available?
Yes. PDFs for April 15 and April 16 slots, including solutions, were published.
What is the absentee exam arrangement?
Absentee slot booking was organised in mid‑April and the absentee exam was held on April 19, 2026 .
Has the qualifying mark for 2026 been published?
A report on the BITSAT qualifying mark 2026 was published on April 16, 2026 .
What about MHT CET hall tickets for clash candidates?
The CET Cell revised hall tickets for candidates facing a clash on April 14, 2026 .
Are older BITSAT question papers available?
Yes. Archive papers from 2009, 2017, 2018 and 2025 are available for download.
Where can you find live updates and slot analyses?
Official exam notices and slot-wise live updates were posted during Session 1 (from April 16, 2026 ) and related updates continued through April 17–20, 2026 .