BITS PILANI GOA SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM (BGSRP) 2026 (BGSRP Program Poster)

BITS PILANI GOA SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM (BGSRP) - 2026

1. To view the final list of candidates selected for BGSRP2026 Summer Internship program (TBA). The selected students will be sent an email sharing some useful information. 

2. Click here to view the List of BGSRP-2026 project problems

3. Last date of receiving the applications from the candidates:  TBA

4.Read carefully the eligibility criteria, general instructions and important dates before  applying(closed now) to this program.

5. For hostel room rent and mess food rate, please see below General Instructions.

About BITS Pilani Goa campus and BGSRP: Birla Institute of Technology and Science(BITS) Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus (BITS Goa), an Institute of Eminence in Technology and Sciences, conducts cutting-edge research in the areas of Engineering Computer Sciences and Information Systems, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering), Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics), Humanities and Social Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics and Finance.

The summer internship program will provide a platform to young academic talents scholars and researchers from reputed academic institutions who are pursuing Graduation / Post-Graduation/ Research programs in the disciplines of Science and  / Technology which are relevant to BITS Pilani programs to interact with Scientists and Engineers on campus. The Scheme has the following stated objectives:

  1. To allow young academic talent to be associated with BITS Pilani scientists for mutual learning benefit;
  2. The "Interns" may benefit from exposure to the Research Institute's functioning and its established ability to apply theory into practice. This program would facilitate the young talents to choose a career path;

Applications are invited from academically outstanding and highly motivated graduate and postgraduate students of Indian Nationality for the Summer Internship Program to be held in an offline mode at the BITS Goa Campus during the 2026 Summer. 

Please note that ONLY a limited number of projects will be available for the internship and hence a limited number of students will be selected. The selected participants will work on a specific project with a faculty member of the Institute. No financial support will be provided to the selected candidates. 

The duration of the BGSRP will be  from the 1st week of June 2026 to 3rd week of July 2026.

Last date of receiving the applications from the candidates:  TBA  

To know about Eligible criteria, Important dates and General Instructions, see below. 
 
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Feedback Videos

BGSRP 2024 Summer interns sharing their experiences

List of BGSRP Project Problems

List of BGSRP-2026-Summer-Research-Project-Problems : TBA**.  To know about our departments, click the link below.

** Please note that last date of receiving the application via online portal is  TBA 

BioCyTiH Lab
Central Sofisticated Instruementation Facilities(CSRF): Confocal Microscope, FESEM, Raman Spectrometer, X-ray diffractometer(XRD), NMR (From L to R)

Research facilities at BITS Goa

Departmental Research Laboratories -   
Biological Sciences: Biotech Lab, Environment Lab, Genetic Engineering Lab,Protiomics Lab, Sanitation Lab, Cognitive Science

Chemical Engineering -  DST FIST Lab, Fluid Mechanics Lab, Chemical Lab
Chemistry -  IMA and other Laboratories 
CS & IS : PC Lab
Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Instrumentation Lab, Electrical Machine, Embedded System, Instruementation
Mechanical Engineering Labs  
Physics: MT Lab, Optics Lab, Solid State Physics Lab

Eligibility criteria

eligibility

The following candidates are eligible to apply for the  Internship Scheme:

  • The candidate should be a citizen of India;
  • The candidate should be pursuing UG / PG from a recognized University/Institution (India/Abroad);
  • The candidates who have just completed UG/PG from a recognized University / Institution, seeking an internship opportunity (within six months from the date of award of degree) for profile enhancement;
  • The candidate should possess an aggregate of minimum 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10 at all levels.
  • The disciplines/departments from which the applications are encouraged are Engineering (CS&IS, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering), Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics), Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics and Finance and related subjects.
  • Please note that no financial support will be provided to the selected participants. See General Instructions below also in this regard.   Preference will be given to candidates who are KVPY/DST INSPIRE fellows. 

Please see below for to know about the application process, important dates. Read the general instructions carefully before applying to this program.

How to apply? 

  • You can apply for the BGSRP 2025 via the online application form:  click at the link(on the top).
  • You need to arrange a bonafide certificate from your college principal/Head of the department/Institute director and upload it while submitting your application online.
  • Arrange a Letter of Recommendation from your HOD or your teacher. He/she can send it at bgsrpquery@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
  • Incomplete application will not be shortlisted for further processing. 

Duration: From  1st week of June 2026 to 3rd week of July 2026. 

The selected candidates will work on project problems under the guidance of the faculty members of BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa campus.

Important Dates and Activities

 

  • Last date of receiving the BGSRP applications(via online form) from the candidates: TBA 
  • The LOR can be sent by your HOD/Dean/Principal or your Teacher  at the email address bgsrpquery@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in on or before TBA.  The LOR should(preferably) be in pdf format and be named as  XXX_BGSRP2026_LOR.pdf  (where XXX = Candidate's first name in Capital Letter).
  • Applications received along with the bonafide certificates and the LOR will be considered for evaluation. Incomplete application will not be processed further. 
  • List of selected candidates will be uploaded on the BGSRP website by  ....... (TBA)
  • Selected candidates need to report to the BITS Goa campus in the 1st week of June 2026.

General Instructions

  1. The final selection right lies with the concerned faculty member subject to fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria and the project requirement as mentioned above. 
  2. The selected applicants report to the Heads of Departments of BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa campus. 
  3. At the end of the internship, the student will be required to submit a project report and deliver a presentation in the department.
  4. The Departmental Research Committee(DRC) will forward a soft copy of the Project report duly certified by the Project Guide to BGSRP Program Coordinator, BITS Goa Campus.
  5. Student cannot publish/use the results from the project work without the written permission of the project guide at  BITS Goa campus.
  6. The accommodation in the student’s hostel will be made by the Student Welfare Division(SWD) during the period (i.e.between  the 1st week of June 2026 to 3rd week of July 2026) of the BGSRP program on a payment (the rate - Rs. 6000 to Rs. 7000 for the summer stay(approx) is highly subsidised with a special summer concession).
  7. The SWD will provide temporary Identity cards to the students selected for the BGSRP program. The students should keep their identity cards visible when in BITS Goa campus.
  8. BITS Goa mess facilities can be availed on a payment basis as per applicable rates from time to time. At present the rate is Rs. XXX (TBA) per day which includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  9. The training at BITS Goa will NOT cover expenses towards Medical and Transport.
  10. Please note that No financial support(i.e. honorarium) will be provided to the selected students.
  11. Students will have to take prior permission, in case of absence, if any, during the entire project duration. Any deviations to this will result in the termination of the project, and the information to this effect shall be passed on to the respective Head of the department. 
  12. Students will abide by the rules and regulations of the BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus.
  13. A certificate will be issued at the end of the training, subject to delivering a final seminar at BITS Goa and receiving an endorsement from the project supervisor.
  14. Evaluation at BITS Goa cannot be used as an assessment to be carried out by the college/University towards the fulfilment of granting the degree. The students will have to follow the norms of the University/college/Institute for their semester project evaluation.
  15. No article(s) resulting from the work carried out in BITS Goa as a part of the project training can be submitted in Technology-fest/Conferences/Seminars/Journal without the written permission of the Project Supervisor of BITS Goa.