I am going to pass my class 12th this year but not with god grades because I didn't study well, so am going to repeat my class 12th as a private candidate. I've applied for JEE and BITSAT. Next year when I'll appear for JEE I'll be considered as a dropper but my main concercn is that will I be considered as a dropper for BITSAT also? Or I can appear for BITSAT in 2026 and 2027 or I've only 2026 attempt only.

Hello Aspirant,

Your concern is valid, and here's a clear, professional explanation based on the official eligibility rules:

1. BITSAT Attempt Eligibility:

As per the BITSAT eligibility criteria :

• A candidate can appear for BITSAT only in the year of passing Class 12th and the next year .
  
  

• You must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 to be eligible for BITSAT 2025 .

• Similarly, for BITSAT 2026 , you must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026 .
  
  2. Your Case:

Since you're:

• Currently in Class 12 (2025 batch) and

• Repeating privately next year (2026)

Then:

• You will only be eligible for BITSAT 2026 , as you'll be considered a 2026 pass-out .
  
  

• You won’t be eligible for BITSAT 2027 , as your Class 12 passing year will be 2026, and 2027 is beyond the 1-year window .
  
  
  Conclusion:
  
  

You will be eligible for BITSAT only once , i.e., in 2026 , after repeating Class 12. You’ll be treated as a regular fresh candidate for BITSAT , not as a dropper. JEE allows 2 attempts post-Class 12, but BITSAT allows only 1 attempt after your passing year .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to ask. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank You and wishing you a bright future ahead.

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.