BITSAT 2026 absentee slot booking revised to start April 17 at 10 AM
By Samridhi Mishra | Updated Apr 16, 2026 23:51 IST , New Delhi
BITS Pilani revised the BITSAT 2026 absentee slot booking to begin on April 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM . This applies to session 1 candidates who missed their scheduled exam for valid reasons such as clashes with other tests.
The booking was originally set for April 16, 11:00 AM and later showed alternate times of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM , but the link remained inactive late on April 16. The absentee booking link will be activated on the official admissions portal at admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in .
BITSAT 2026 absentee slot booking — Key dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Revised absentee slot booking start | April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Earlier scheduled booking start | April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Alternate times mentioned | April 16, 2026 — 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM |
| Absentee slot booking deadline | April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Absentee exam date | April 19, 2026 |
BITSAT 2026 absentee slot booking — How to apply
Go to admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in and look for the BITSAT 2026 session 1 absentee slot booking link. Log in using your candidate credentials and follow the prompts to book a slot.
Only candidates who missed their scheduled session 1 exam for valid reasons (for example, exam clashes) can apply for the absentee slot. The authority will conduct the absentee test at a limited number of selected centres across India.
What you must know before booking
The booking window closes at 4:00 PM on April 17, 2026 . The absentee exam will be held on April 19, 2026 . The list of selected centres, any fees, and details on supporting documents were not published with the booking notice.
If you plan to book, have your login credentials ready. The admissions portal is the only place where the booking link will appear.
Centre availability and supporting documents
Authorities have said the exam will be held only at a few selected centres, but they have not shared the centre list or seat capacity. There is also no official list yet of required supporting documents for claiming a valid reason.