Introduction

• On Campus Ph.D

  All candidates have to pass the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, normally held at Pilani. The Ph. D. qualifying examination consists of three written papers (open book) , each normally of 3 hours duration, and viva. The examination will test the student's knowledge, grasp of fundamentals and his ability to use them in unknown situations. It is designed to be equivalent to the standard, content and intent of the comprehensive examination of the named higher degree courses.

   

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• Off Campus Ph.D

  Under the Ph.D. aspirants scheme, BITS offers a unique opportunity for experienced personnel and professionals employed in various fields to work towards the Ph.D. degree in the settings of their respective work environments. The topic of research can emanate from the inhouse R & D needs of the host organisation and a senior professional of high academic standing from the organisation can be proposed as the supervisor. Under the scheme, professionals can seek permission to take the Ph.D. qualifying examination even before formalities of admission are completed.

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• Research Areas

  The BITS Pilani - K K Birla Goa Campus offers research in a number of areas. 

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• Collaborative Programmes

  The Institute has collaborative Ph.D. programmes with the following organizations:
  *L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.
  *Sankara Netralaya, Chennai.
  *Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Chennai.
  * Institute of Pathology, ICMR, New Delhi
  *Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.
  *Madras Medical Mission (MMM), Chennai.
  *Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A.
  *Natinal Cancer Institute, Fredricks, Maryland, U.S.A.
  * University of North Carolina, Greens borough, NC USA * HP Labs India, Bangalore