International candidates can submit their applications online at bitsadmission.com until April 6, 2026. The ISA process is open only to students holding foreign passports.
BITS ISA 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | 01 Dec 2025 to 06 Apr 2026 |
| Correction Window | 10 Apr to 15 Apr 2026 |
| Last date for SAT score submission (College Board) | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Iteration I | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Iteration II | 07 May 2026 |
| Iteration III | 22 May 2026 |
| Registration for Vacant Seats | 03 Jun to 19 Jun 2026 |
| Correction for Vacant Seat Applications | 23 Jun to 25 Jun 2026 |
| Last Date for SAT score submission for Vacant Seats | 25 June 2026 |
| Iteration IV | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Iteration V | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Reporting of Selected Candidates | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Iteration VI | 24 Jul 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for ISA 2026
To apply for BITS ISA 2026, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Must be a foreign national (holding a foreign passport).
- Should have completed Class 12 or equivalent with English proficiency.
- Must have studied Physics and Mathematics/Biology, and one among Chemistry/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subjects.
- Minimum 75% aggregate in required subjects and at least 60% in each.
- A minimum SAT score of 1160/1600 (Reading & Writing + Math).
- SAT must have been taken on or after February 1, 2023.
Candidates who have not yet received SAT or Class 12 results at the time of application can still apply and update their scores by April 15, 2026 through College Board.
Admissions will be offered to BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses based on SAT scores and the defined merit process.
Students aspiring for globally recognized engineering and science programmes at BITS Pilani are advised to keep track of deadlines and prepare SAT score submissions accordingly.