BIT Admission 2026: Courses, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

Bangalore Institute of Technology admission 2026 opens doors to 1,080 BE seats across 10 branches, with 45% allocated via KCET for Karnataka students scoring at least 45% in 10+2 PCM, processed through centralized counseling starting January 2026. COMEDK fills 30% seats for all-India applicants, while 25% management quota allows direct entry for those meeting eligibility, bypassing ranks but requiring higher fees like ₹3,50,000 for CSE. Postgraduate intake includes 180 M.Tech seats via GATE/PGCET, 60 MBA via KMAT/CMAT/PGCET, and 120 MCA, all demanding 50% in graduation. Diploma holders secure 10% lateral entry BE seats through DCET, with applications due by March 2026.

BIT follows VTU guidelines for 2026 admissions, mandating online registration via KEA for KCET or COMEDK portals, followed by document verification at helpline centers. Seat allotment occurs in multiple rounds from June 2026, prioritizing ranks and preferences. Accepted candidates confirm by paying ₹5,000 partial fees online within 48 hours, then report to BIT with originals for final verification by July 2026 end.

• Download application from bit-bangalore.edu.in or apply via entrance portals by February 2026 deadlines.
• Appear for exams: KCET April 18-20 2026, COMEDK May 25 2026.
• Attend counseling: Enter BIT codes (E002 for KCET, E032 for COMEDK) during choice filling.
• Secure seat: Pay full fees post-allotment, including VTU registration ₹7,500.

For PG, PGCET registration opens March 2026, exam in June, counseling in July.

BIT enforces strict VTU-prescribed criteria for 2026 entry, verified during counseling with original certificates. Non-compliance leads to cancellation.

Data from VTU admission brochure 2025.

Applications for BIT 2026 commence online via respective entrance bodies, with no direct institute form except for management quota. KCET/COMEDK fees ₹500-1,000 non-refundable, paid via net banking/challan.

• Visit kea.kar.nic.in for KCET or comedk.org for COMEDK; register with Aadhaar-linked details by March 2026.
• Upload scanned 10+2 marksheet, photo (50KB JPG), signature.
• For management quota, contact BIT admission cell at admissions@bit-bangalore.edu.in for offline form, submit with ₹1,000 DD.
• Track status via applicant login; corrections allowed till April 2026.

PGCET applications at kea.kar.nic.in, fee ₹650.

Management quota fills 25% seats directly at BIT for 2026, ideal for rank-missers meeting 45% 10+2 criteria. Contact cell in January 2026, submit form with ₹1,000 fee, attend interview; selections by merit, fees 1.5-2x standard.

• Eligibility: Same as regular, no entrance mandatory but preferred.
• Process: Offline application, merit list by April 2026, pay ₹50,000 advance.
• Seats: 60-240 per branch, first-come priority.

Diploma holders enter year 2 via DCET for 10% supernumerary seats, requiring 45% in diploma (40% reserved). Applications open February 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in, exam May, counseling June.

• Intake: 6-24 per branch.
• Fees: Align with KCET, ₹83,526 annual.
• Documents: Diploma marks, DCET scorecard, equivalence certificate.

PG admissions mandate 50% graduation, entrance-based; M.Tech intakes 18 per specialization, MBA 60, MCA 120. Apply via PGCET portal March 2026, counseling July.

• M.Tech: GATE priority, then PGCET; specializations like CSE, Machine Design.
• MBA/MCA: PGCET/KMAT scores, document upload required.

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