BITS HD

Courses this exam leads to

Master of Engineering (ME) in disciplines including Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil (Infrastructure Engineering & Management/Structural/Transportation specialisations), Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Design Engineering, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Mechanical (including Thermal Engineering specialisation), Microelectronics, Software Systems, Environmental Engineering, and Electrical (Power Electronics & Drives specialisation)
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) with specialisations in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology

Eligibility criteria

Varies by ME/MPharm discipline -- e.g. Biotechnology requires an integrated first degree of BITS (or equivalent) with Biochemistry and Microbiology
Chemical/Civil/Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering require an integrated first degree of BITS in the same discipline or equivalent
Communication Engineering requires a BITS degree in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Instrumentation or equivalent
MPharm requires an integrated first degree of BITS in Pharmacy or equivalent
GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates are eligible via specific accepted papers per programme (e.g. GATE CS for ME Computer Science, GATE CH for Chemical Engineering)

Category-wise eligibility

Category-wise eligibility
Category	Eligibility / relaxation
General	Criteria listed above
	Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.
SC	Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.
ST	Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.

The exam body has not published a separate criterion for each category in the details we hold. Please confirm on the official website.

Application fee

Application fee
Application type	Fee
Admission through GATE/GPAT scores	INR 1,000
Admission through the BITS HD online test	INR 3,600
Admission through both options	INR 3,600

Colleges accepting this exam

3 BITS Pilani campuses accept BITS HD -- BITS Pilani (Pilani campus), BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (Medchal), and BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus

Important dates
Event	Date
Iteration 3 admission offers were	Jun 29, 2026 (fee payment deadline Jul 6, 2026)
Iteration 2 fee payment deadline was	Jun 22, 2026
Withdrawal window 2 closed	Jul 11, 2026 (5:00 pm)

Reporting was scheduled Jul 29, 2026 with the academic session starting Aug 3, 2026 -- the 2026 admission cycle has concluded

Register / Apply now Opens the official application portal

How to register

1Apply online at bitsadmission.com/hdmain.aspx
2Complete registration
3Upload documents (including a self-attested GATE/GPAT scorecard if applying via those scores)
4Pay the applicable fee (INR 1,000 for GATE/GPAT route, INR 3,600 for BITS HD test or both routes)

Application fee

Application fee
Application type	Fee
Admission through GATE/GPAT scores	INR 1,000
Admission through the BITS HD online test	INR 3,600
Admission through both options	INR 3,600

BITS HD college predictor

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BITS HD previous year question papers

We are adding previous year papers for BITS HD. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.

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Not published as a fixed subject-wise syllabus on the source page
Content is programme-specific and aligned with the relevant undergraduate engineering/pharmacy discipline, similar in scope to the corresponding GATE/GPAT paper accepted for that programme

Exam pattern
Parameter	Details
Mode	Online
Duration	Test 1: 45 minutes; Test 2: 105 minutes
Total questions	Test 1: 30 questions; Test 2: 70 questions
Total marks	Not itemised on the source page

Section-wise breakup

Section-wise breakup
Section	Questions	Marks	Note
Test 1	30	-	-
Test 2	70	-	-

BITS HD mock tests

We are adding practice tests for BITS HD. Meanwhile, look for an official practice portal on the exam's website.

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BITS HD books

Recommended books for BITS HD are being added. Ask Mimi or a counsellor for a suggested reading list.

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Since BITS HD accepts GATE/GPAT scores as an alternative route, candidates without a qualifying GATE/GPAT score should prepare using standard GATE-level preparation material for their target discipline, given the overlapping technical scope between the BITS HD test and the corresponding GATE paper

Download process

Released online after (candidates choose preferred exam date, slot and centre
Those who skip are allotted a slot randomly)
downloaded using registration number, date of birth and password
BITS HD 2026 was made available for download via the official portal

Result date

BITS HD 2026 result was released in iterations (Iteration 1, 2, and 3) for both GATE and BITS HD test admission modes
Candidates check results via the BITS HD login page using application number and password

After the result

Released in iterations via the BITS HD login portal using application number and password
Iteration 1 and 2 results are based on GATE scores, while later iterations are based on BITS HD exam scores
for each round is opted into using application number, date of birth and gender

1Conducted online across multiple iterations by BITS Pilani: candidates opt into using application number, date of birth and gender
2Admission offers are announced iteration-wise (based on GATE/GPAT scores in early iterations, then BITS HD test scores), followed by a fee payment deadline for each iteration and a withdrawal window for candidates seeking a refund before reporting

BITS HD is released along with the rank card after the process concludes
marks vary by campus and course, and candidates must score at or above the cutoff to be considered for their preferred institute/programme

Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check bitsadmission.com for the latest.

3 BITS Pilani campuses accept BITS HD -- BITS Pilani (Pilani campus), BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus (Medchal), and BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus

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Key facts

Is BITS HD right for you?

Courses this exam leads to

Eligibility criteria

Category-wise eligibility

Application fee

Colleges accepting this exam

How to register

Application fee

Section-wise breakup

Download process

Result date

After the result

Quick answers

Important links

BITS HD

Key facts

Is BITS HD right for you?

Courses this exam leads to

Eligibility criteria

Category-wise eligibility

Application fee

Colleges accepting this exam

How to register

Application fee

Section-wise breakup

Download process

Result date

After the result

Quick answers

How long is BITS HD?

Where do I register?

Important links