University Name

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER)

University Type

Deemed to be University (Private)

Established

2003

Motto

“Educate to Excel”

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | MoE | AICTE | MHRD | NIRF | NMC / MCI | DCI | COA | BCI | PCI | INC | RCI | NAAC | ABET (USA) | NBA | NABL |

Notification Date

January 15, 2026 (Announced)

Application Start

January 20, 2026

Application Last Date

May 30, 2026 (Extended Window)

Online Entrance Exam

June 14, 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Result

June 22, 2026

Interview Date

Last Week of June 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 05, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 15, 2026

Online

Online Entrance Examination (BIHER PhD Entrance Test)

Exemption for NET/JRF/GATE/SET qualified candidates (as per norms)

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Evaluation of Research Proposal

Final selection based on academic merit + interview performance

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th & 12th Mark Sheets

Bachelor’s Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets

Master’s Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets

NET/JRF/GATE/SET Scorecard (if applicable)

Transfer / Migration Certificate

Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Employer (if applicable)

Computer Science Engineering

Information Technology Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Medicine

Dentistry

Nursing

Physiotherapy

Pharmacy

Allied Health Sciences

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biotechnology

Microbiology

Biochemistry

English

Tamil

Economics

Psychology

Management Studies

Commerce

Law

Architecture

Sustainable Design

Agricultural Sciences

Agronomy

Genetics

Soil Science

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,000

Registration Fee

₹ 6,000

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹50,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000

Exam Fee

₹ 10,000

DRC Fee

₹5,000 / Review

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 20,000

Extension Fee

₹15,000 / Year

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

Account Number

4557002100000010

IFSC

PUNB0455700

Bank Name

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Branch

Chennai BIHER, Tambaram

MICR Code

600024038

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation