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The written test and/or interview for all departments is scheduled on 17th and 18th December, except for the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics departments.

For the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics departments, the written test and/or interview is rescheduled for January 2, 2026. This adjustment is made in consideration of the NET exam scheduled for December 18, 2025.

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Doctoral Programmes Admissions

BITS Pilani

Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical

Science: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Pharmacy

Economics & Finance, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management


Applications are also invited for PhD Program in Data Sciences for Global Health. Click here for more information.

Important Links

Notices

Important Dates for Doctoral Programs

Department preference with regard to full-time and part-time Ph.D. Admissions:

Department PILANI K K BIRLA GOA HYDERABAD
Full time Part time Full time Part time Full time Part time
Biological Sciences Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Engineering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Civil Engineering Yes Yes NA NA Yes Yes
Computer Science and Information Systems Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Humanities & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Economics & Finance Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Management Yes Yes Yes No Yes * Yes **
Mathematics Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Mechanical Engineering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pharmacy Yes Yes NA NA Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Notes:
Yes - A Department intends to admit students under the specified scheme
No - A Department does not intend to admit students under the specified scheme
NA - Not Applicable
( * Applications are open only in the area Strategy & Entrepreneurship; HR & OB; Marketing.)
( ** Applications are open only in the area Marketing.)


Information on specific Departments and related research activities is available on the Department website of respective campuses. Candidates are requested to visit the relevant website and if needed, further contact the concerned Head of Department (HOD) for details.

Full-time: Preferably individuals who would like to pursue Ph.D. in-house, residing on campus.
Part-time: Preferably individuals working in organizations providing basic facilities and environment for research.

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications:

Note: Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission into the PhD program. In addition, Departments may set specific admission criteria for shortlisting.

Financial Assistance

  • All the full-time PhD students admitted into the PhD program will receive a fellowship up to a maximum of five years.
  • The fellowship could be from the Institute or Sponsored Projects. PhD students may also have their own fellowship if qualified through UGC/CSIR NET.
  • Students offered Institute fellowship will receive ₹37,000/- per month. The fellowship may be enhanced to ₹40,000/- or ₹42,000/- after two years based on the performance. Institute Fellows will also receive a contingency amount of ₹20,000/- per year.
  • Students offered admission through Sponsored Projects would receive the fellowship in accordance with the funding agency guidelines.
  • BITS Pilani provides International Travel Support of up to ₹1.5 lakh to full-time PhD students to present their work in an international conference.