An Institute of Eminence
IMPORTANT LINKS
Click here Ph.D Advertisement
Click here Ph.D Admission Brochure
Click here Ph.D (Part Time)
Click here Ph.D (Aspirant)
Click here Ph.D (Aspirantapplication form)
Click here Self Declaration
Click here Fee structure 2023-24
Click here Ph.D. Positions in Interdisciplinary Areas
Click here PhD in Data Sciences for Global Health
Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)
BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, offering on-campus programs to more than 18,500 students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Dubai.It has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2020.
QS World University Subject Rankings 2024 has ranked BITS Pilani globally at
- 101-150 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology
- 301-350 in 4 subjects namely, EEE, Computer Science, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering
- 451-500 in 3 subjects, namely, Mathematics, Business & management Studies and Physics & Astronomy
- 501-550 in Chemistry
In ǪS Asia University Rankings 2024, BITS has been ranked 215th in Asia and at 22nd in India. Further, BITS Pilani has been ranked among the top 300 in ǪS World University Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 and within top 6 in India.
Having pioneered several curricular and pedagogic attributes, BITS Pilani has a vision to be amongst the top research-led Institutes in the country. The qualities of innovation, enterprise, commitment to excellence, adherence to merit, and transparency, have characterized the Institute during its inexorable march to eminence.
The Institute has secured over Rs 398 crores as external research funding in the last 5 years. State of the art facilities have been developed to support cutting edge research, led by students and about 930 faculty members, leading to a Scopus h-index of 156, with 221 patents filed so far, and 41 patents granted. Currently, there are 14 BITSian Unicorns and 1 Decacorn. There are over 7500 BITSian founders and co-founders of enterprises.
Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.)
Admissions Portal Open 01st March 2024
Please click here for more information.
List of Candidates shortlisted for Ph.D. Admission Test and/or Interview is now available
28.07.2023
List of Candidates shortlisted for Ph.D. Admission Test and/or Interview is now available.
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Department preference with regard to the full-time and part-time Ph.D student admission is given in the table below.
| Department Preference for Ph.D. Admission(Second Sem. 2022-23) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department | Pilani | Goa | Hyderabad | |||
| Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | Full Time | Part Time | |
| Biological Science | ||||||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||||
| Chemistry | ||||||
| Civil Engineering | ||||||
| Computer Science & Information Systems | ||||||
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Humanities & Social Sciences | ||||||
| Economics & Finance | ||||||
| Management | ||||||
| Mathematics | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Pharmacy | ||||||
| Physics | ||||||
Yes – A Department intends to admit students under the specified mode.
No – A Department does not intend to admit students under the specified mode.
Minimum Eligibility Qualifications
ME / MTech / MPharm / MBA / MPhil (minimum of 60% aggregate)*
MSc/BE/BPharm or an equivalent degree (minimum of 60% aggregate)*
For admission into Humanities and Social Sciences, MA degree (minimum of 55% aggregate)*
For part-time applicants, a minimum of one-year experience in the related field of study is required
[*In the Qualifying Degree examination]
In addition, Departments may set specific admission criteria for shortlisting. Meeting the minimum eligibility qualifications does not guarantee admission into the PhD program. Shortlisted candidates will have to appear for an admission test, which may comprise a written exam and/or interview. Information on specific Departments and related research activities is available on the Department homepage of respective campuses.
Full-time students
Preferably individuals who would like to pursue PhD in-house, residing on campus.
Part-time students
Preferably individuals who are working in organizations providing basic facilities and an environment for research.
Financial Assistance
Full-time PhD students admitted into the PhD program are eligible to be considered for an Institute fellowship of Rs. 34,000 or Rs. 37,000 per month in the first year based on their qualifications at the time of admission. Students admitted with M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. or an equivalent Degree are eligible to receive an Institute fellowship of Rs. 37,000/-. Students admitted with M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm. or an equivalent degree are eligible to receive an Institute fellowship of Rs. 34,000/-. These students on successful completion of coursework will receive Rs. 37,000/- from the Semester following the one in which the course work was completed Higher fellowship may be made available in subsequent years. Consideration for Institute fellowship will be as per Institute norms. It will be obligatory on the part of every admitted full time student to undertake 8 hours (per week) of work as assigned to him/her by the institute.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission Portal Open | 01-March-2024 |
| Last date for submission of application | 29-April-2024 |
| Declaration of shortlisted candidates for written test and interview | 06-May-2024 |
| Written test and/or interview date (at a BITS Pilani campus) | To be Announced |
| Announcement of admission offers | To be Announced |
| Last date for fee payment | To be Announced |
| Reporting at the BITS Pilani campus | 25-July-2024 |
| Orientation | 26, 27-July-2024 |
| Course registration | 01-August-2024 |
| Beginning of classwork | 02-August-2024 |
The Institute reserves the right to change the above deadlines. Candidates will be informed in advance should there be such a change.
Department Brochures
Pilani Campus – Biological Sciences
Pilani Campus – Chemistry
Pilani Campus – Chemical Engineering
Pilani Campus – Civil Engineering
Pilani Campus – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Pilani Campus – Humanities and Social Sciences
Pilani Campus – Physics
Pilani Campus – Mechanical Engineering
Goa Campus – Biological Sciences
Goa Campus – Chemistry
Goa Campus – Computer Sciences
Goa Campus – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Goa Campus – Humanities and Social Sciences
Goa Campus – Mathematics
Goa Campus – Mechanical Engineering
Hyderabad Campus – Biological Sciences
Hyderabad Campus – Chemical Engineering
Hyderabad Campus – Chemistry
Hyderabad Campus – Civil Engineering
Hyderabad Campus – Computer Sciences
Hyderabad Campus – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Hyderabad Campus – Humanities and Social Sciences
Hyderabad Campus – Mathematics
Hyderabad Campus – Mechanical Engineering
Hyderabad Campus – Pharmacy
FAQ
For Further Information Contact
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Admissions Office
Birla Institute of Technology & Science,
Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan 333031 (INDIA). 
+91-1596-242205,- +91-1596-255294,
- +91-1596-255330
admnoc@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in
(Note : For any query you may contact through the above phone numbers on any working day from Office Hours : Monday to Friday 9AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM Saturday 9AM - 1PM)
