University Name

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

University Type

Deemed to be University (Private)

Established

1964

Motto

Knowledge is Power Supreme

Location

Pilani, Rajasthan, India (Main Campus)

Approval

UGC | IoE | PCI | AICTE | NAAC | DST |

Notification Date

February 26, 2026

Application Start

February 26, 2026

Application Last Date

April 29, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)

Online Entrance Exam

May 18 & 19, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

May 28, 2026

Interview Date

Announce after result

Final List Selected Candidate

Announce after result

Last Date of Admission

Announce after result

Online

Online Application Form Submission

BITS PhD Entrance Test / Departmental Test

Shortlisting of Candidates Based on Entrance Test Score

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of Final Merit List

Document Verification

Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment

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 Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Character Certificate

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time PhD)

NET / JRF / GATE / GPAT Certificate (if applicable)

Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Biological Sciences

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Information Systems

Economics & Finance

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Humanities & Social Sciences

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmacy

Physics

Entrance Exam Fee

₹2,600 (Non-refundable)

Registration Fee

₹ 10,500

Security Deposit

₹3,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹28,875 (Per Semester)

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹57,750 (Per Semester)

Exam Fee

₹10,110 (If applicable)

DRC Fee

₹225 (Per Year)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹15,000 (Payable at submission)

Extension Fee

Subject to Semester Fee (Per Semester extended)

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Submission Fee

Name

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Account Number

079901000123

IFSC

ICIC0001538

Bank Name

ICICI Bank Ltd.

Branch

CICI BANK LTD., PILANI

MICR Code

333229175

Swift Code

ICICINBBNRI

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

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