BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026: Apply Online, Fees & Stipend

Birla Institute of Technology & Science

University Name	Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani)
University Type	Deemed to be University
Established	1964
Motto	“Knowledge is Power Supreme”
Location	Pilani, Rajasthan, India
Approval	IoE \| UGC \| NAAC \| AICTE \| PCI \| AIU \|

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	February 26, 2026
Application Start	February 26, 2026
Application Last Date	April 29, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Online Entrance Exam	May 06, 2026
Entrance Exam Result	May 18 & 19, 2026
Interview Date	May 28, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	June 10, 2026
Last Date of Admission	July 25, 2026

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Selection Procedure

Application shortlisting based on academic performance

Written test (for non-NET/GATE candidates, if required)

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research aptitude and subject knowledge evaluation

Final selection based on overall performance

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree
PhD Part-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Documents Required for PhD

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

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Research Proposal (if required)

NET / JRF / GATE Scorecard (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for sponsored candidates)

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Subject List

Biological Sciences

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science & Information Systems

Economics & Finance

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Humanities & Social Sciences

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmacy

Physics

General Sciences

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹ 2,600
Registration Fee	₹ 60,500
Security Deposit	₹ 3,000
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹ 27,500
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹ 55,000
Exam Fee	₹ 675
DRC Fee	Included
Thesis Submission Fee	₹ 15,000
Extension Fee	₹ 9,630
Viva Fee	Included

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Bank Account Details

Name	Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Account Number	79901000123
IFSC	ICIC0001538
Bank Name	ICICI Bank Ltd
Branch	Pilani Branch
MICR Code	333229175
Swift Code	ICICINBBCTS

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Payment Mode

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

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.
50% questions on research aptitude	50% questions on respective subject

Birla Institute of Technology & Science Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

Birla Institute of Technology & Science PhD Complete Course Basic Details

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