Hello,

Thanks for sharing that—it's totally okay to take a step back and plan for a stronger comeback!

Now, regarding BITSAT eligibility and whether you'd be considered a dropper:

BITSAT Eligibility Rules:

As per the latest BITSAT norms (usually consistent year to year):

1. You are eligible for BITSAT only in the year you passed 12th and the following year.

   So if you:

   1. Pass class 12th in 2025 (as a private candidate) → You can appear for BITSAT in 2025 and 2026 only .

   2. You cannot appear for BITSAT in 2027 , as that would be the second year after your 12th .

What counts as “year of passing”?

It’s the year printed on your final Class 12 marksheet , not your original attempt.

So since you plan to repeat and officially pass in 2025 , your valid BITSAT attempts will be:

• BITSAT 2025

• BITSAT 2026

Dropper status?

• BITS doesn't officially use the term "dropper" in eligibility.

• You’ll be treated as a fresh candidate in 2025 , since your Class 12 pass year will be 2025.

Summary:

• Yes , you can appear for BITSAT in 2025 and 2026.

• No , you won’t be eligible for BITSAT 2027.

• Repeating Class 12 as a private candidate is completely valid for both JEE and BITSAT , as long as you meet age and attempt criteria.

BITS Pilani and BITS Hyderabad do not accept state board marks for direct admission, except for board toppers. Here’s what you need to know:

Admission Criteria for BITS Pilani/Hyderabad

1. BITSAT Exam – You must qualify for BITSAT, the entrance test for admission.

2. Direct Admission for Board Toppers – Only Telangana state board topper gets direct admission, not all high scorers.

Yeah, it's definitely a good idea to write BITSAT if you're aiming for a solid engineering college. BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad have a great rep — strong placements, chill campus life, and no reservation system, so it’s all about your performance.

The exam’s a bit different though — it’s fast-paced and includes English and reasoning along with PCM. But if you’re already prepping for JEE or CUET, it’s totally manageable and gives you another great shot.

Hello,

Most colleges, including those accepting JEE Main and BITSAT scores, require a complete marksheet from a single board. Mixing subjects from CBSE and NIOS may not be accepted.

For JEE Main , NTA usually requires candidates to pass five subjects in a recognized board. If NIOS is your main board in 2025, then all five subjects should ideally be from NIOS .

For BITSAT , BITS Pilani requires Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with adequate marks in English. They generally expect a single marksheet from one board.

Hope it helps !