TIMELINE
Important Dates
BITS HD 2026
Complete official timeline for BITS HD 2026-27 Higher Degree admissions.
Academic Year 2026-27
M.E. & M.Pharm
3 Campuses
Source: Official BITS HD Admission Portal ↗ — The Institute reserves the right to change deadlines. Candidates will be informed via portal.
18 Feb 2026
Application Portal Opens Done
Portal to apply online opens at bitsadmission.com/HD
25 Apr 2026
Application Deadline (Extended) Done
Extended deadline for submission of completed application form with prescribed fee
27 & 29 Apr 2026
Edit Window Done
Revision / editing (online) in the application form by candidates
8 May 2026
Iteration-1 Announcement Done
Admission offers to candidates based on GATE/GPAT Score
23 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
Iteration-1 Fee Payment Deadline (Extended) Done
Deadline for fee payment by candidates offered admission through GATE/GPAT
18 May 2026
Test Center / Date / Slot Allotment Done
Test center allotment to candidates — check on application portal
21 May 2026
Hall Ticket Download Download
Candidates to download Hall Tickets with instructions (available till exam date)
25 May 2026
BITS HD Test — Day 1 Exam
BITS HD Online Test. Test Date, Time and Center address on Hall Ticket.
26 May 2026
BITS HD Test — Day 2 Exam
BITS HD Online Test (continued). Check Hall Ticket for your specific date.
8 Jun 2026
Iteration-2 Announcement Upcoming
Admission offers based on BITS HD Test and GATE/GPAT scores
22 Jun 2026
Iteration-2 Fee Payment Deadline Upcoming
Deadline for fee payment by candidates offered admission through Iteration-2
29 Jun 2026
Iteration-3 Announcement Upcoming
Admission offers through BITS HD Test and GATE/GPAT
6 Jul 2026
Iteration-3 Fee Payment Deadline Upcoming
Deadline for fee payment by candidates offered admission through Iteration-3
30 Jul 2026
Reporting Upcoming
Reporting of HD students at allotted campus
31 Jul 2026
Orientation Upcoming
New students' orientation at respective campuses
1 Aug 2026
Coursework Registration Upcoming
Registration for the coursework
3 Aug 2026
Academic Session Starts Upcoming
Classwork begins at respective campuses
Note: The Institute reserves the right to conduct further iterations if necessary. Test Date, Time and Center address will be declared on the Hall Ticket.