BIT Mesra PhD Admission 2026: Monsoon Session, Fees & Dates

University Name

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra)

University Type

Deemed to be University

Established

1955

Motto

“Learning is that which liberates”

Location

Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Approval

UGC | AICTE | NAAC | NBA | PCI | COA | AIU |

Notification Date

February 25, 2026

Application Start

February 27, 2026

Application Last Date

April 30, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May 23, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Entrance Exam Result

May 25, 2026 (Tentative)

Interview Date

May 26 – May 27, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

June 05, 2026 (Expected)

Last Date of Admission

June 20, 2026 (Expected)

Online

Written Entrance Test (BIT Research Entrance Test)

Shortlisting based on test performance

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Discussion

Final selection based on academic record, entrance test, and interview

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 and 12th Mark Sheets

Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate

Post Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)

Passport Size Photographs

Updated CV / Resume

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

Migration Certificate

Statement of Purpose / Research Proposal

NET / JRF / GATE Scorecard (if applicable)

Architecture & Planning

Bio-Engineering & Biotechnology

Disciplines – Biotechnology and Bio-Medical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Disciplines – Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering

Center for Food Engineering and Technology

Chemistry

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Disciplines – Civil Engineering and Environmental Science

Computer Science & Engineering

Center for Quantitative Economics and Data Science

Discipline: Data Science, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics 

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Management

Discipline – Management, and Hospitality & Tourism Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Science & Technology

Physics

Production & Industrial Engineering

Remote Sensing

Space Engineering & Rocketry

Humanities and Social Sciences

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,500 (Gen/OBC) / ₹1,000 (SC/ST)

Registration Fee

₹ 10,000

Security Deposit

Included in Admission

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 10,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 20,000

Exam Fee

₹ 10,000

DRC Fee

₹ 22,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹5,000 - ₹8,000

Extension Fee

₹ 25,000

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

Birla Institute of Technology

Account Number

017501015718

IFSC

ICIC0000175

Bank Name

ICICI Bank Ltd / State Bank of India

Branch

Main Road, Ranchi (ICICI) / BIT Mesra Campus (SBI)

MICR Code

834002042 (SBI BIT Mesra Branch)

Swift Code

IBKLINBB017

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