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BITS Pilani PhD Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection
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Last updated on 7 Jul '26
BITS Pilani PhD Eligibility & Highlights 2025
At the doctoral level, BITS Pilani offers a PhD programme in both full-time and part-time modes across the streams of Engineering, Science, Economics & Finance and Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. While the part-time PhD programme is designed for working professionals, students pursuing a full-time PhD programme from BITS Pilani need to attend the programme in on-campus mode. The total tuition fee for PhD programme ranges from INR 78.57K to 1.65 Lakh (INR 39,800 in case of a part-time PhD programme). Apart from this programme, the Department of Management, functioning under BITS Pilani also offers several PhD specialisations in both full-time and part-time modes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Passed ME/ MTech/ MPharm/ MBA/ MPhil or an equivalent degree from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60% aggregate, or
- Passed MSc/ BE/ BPharm or an equivalent degree from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60% aggregate. However, such candidates if admitted, will be required to do coursework on admission to the programme
- For admission to PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences, candidates with an MA degree and a minimum of 55% aggregate can apply
- For candidates seeking part-time PhD admission at BITS Pilani, one year of relevant work experience is mandatory along with the fulfilment of the above-mentioned eligibility requirements
In addition to this, Industries and R&D organisations collaborating with BITS Pilani can sponsor candidates to work for PhD under the 'PhD Aspirants Scheme'. Under this scheme, employed professionals working in industries and R&D organisations, having long experience and proven competence aspiring for PhD programme, are considered and allowed to pursue their research at their own locations of work. They are required to choose one BITS faculty as supervisor and or as co-supervisor.
| Department of Management: PhD | |
|---|---|
| Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria |
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- Finance & Accounting (only full-time) - Marketing - Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management (only full-time) - Operations Management & Decision Sciences - Information Technology & Technology Management (only full-time) - Strategy & Entrepreneurship |
For full-time PhD aspirants: Passed MBA or equivalent two-year Management programme with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA, or Passed MPhil in (Social and Behavioral Sciences) along with ME/ MTech degree in Industrial Engineering, or Any higher degree of BITS Pilani For part-time PhD aspirants: Fulfilment of eligibility criteria required for full-time PhD admission, and Should be a working professional along with one year of full-time work experience |
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
BITS Pilani offers courses at UG, PG and doctorate level. The college offers courses in full-time mode. The courses offered are given below:
At UG level
- BPharma
- BSc
- BTech
- BDes
- BA LLB
At PG level
- MBA
- MTech
- MSc
- MPharma
At Doctoral level
- PhD
The institute also offers Certificate courses.
Yes, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a decent choice for BPharm. The institute has been ranked 5th position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2022) in the Pharmacy category. In 2021, BITS Pilani was ranked 3rd position by the NIRF. Talking about BITS Pilani placements, the median package stood at INR 30 LPA during BITS Pilani placements 2023. Further, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2023 stood at INR 30.37 LPA.
The hostel fee per semester for the academic year 2026 is INR 36,000 for on-campus students. If you register for the summer term, an additional amount of 18,000 will be charged.
For the General AI category, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 202 to 314 in the fouth round. So, the minimum score needed was 202.
See below to know the minimum score needed for each branch for the General AI category. Please note that other categories, rounds, courses, branches, etc, will have different cutoffs.
| Branches | BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 (R4) |
|---|---|
| BE Course Specialisations | |
| B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability, Pilani Campus | 222 |
| B.E. in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 227 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering, Pilani Campus | 231 |
| B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering | 233 |
| B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 244 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Pilani Campus | 251 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Pilani Campus | 264 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Computer | 272 |
| B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Pilani Campus | 273 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Pilani Campus | 295 |
| B.E. in Mathematics and Computing, Pilani Campus | 304 |
| B.E. in Computer Science, Pilani Campus | 314 |
| Integrated MSc Course Specialisations | |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences | 222 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Physics | 241 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics | 245 |
| Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics | 248 |
| Integrated M.Sc. in Economics | 258 |
| Other Courses | |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) | 202 |
| M.Sc. in Semiconductor and Nanoscience | 250 |
BITS Pilani Ph.D.Popular courses
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
BITS Pilani cutoff 2026 was released for Round 4 admission to several UG programmes, like BE and Integrated MSc programmes. The overall cutoff ranged from 202 to 314.
As per this range, the hardest course for admission was BE in Computer Science, with the minimum score being 315. Hence, students who attained a score higher than the one mentioned here would have a better chance of admission.
On the other hand, Bachelor of Pharmacy, was the easiest course for admission. For more information about other categories, courses, rounds, etc., click here.
Some of the top USPs of BITS Pilani are as follows:
- BITS Pilani Rajasthan has been ranked 11 by the NIRF 2025 Ranking under the 'Engineering' category. Also, it has been ranked 2 under the category of Pharmacy by NIRF Ranking 2025.
- Birla Institute of Pilani has collaborations with several reputed overseas universities and industries such as La Trobe University, Cardiff University, University of Nottingham and more.
- According to the official record, the the highest and average packages offered to the MBA BA students during BITS Pilani placements 2025 was INR 26 LPA and INR 16.57 LPA. The median package secured by the MBA batch 2025 was INR 18 LPA.
BITS Pilani offers a two-year full-time ME course at the postgraduate level. BITS Pilani is a decent choice for ME courses. During the NIRF 2025 rankings, BITS Pilani was ranked 29 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework. Talking about BITS Pilani placements 2025, the overall average package recorded during BITS Pilani placements 2025 stood at INR 30.37 LPA. Additionally, the highest package offered till August 2022 during BITS Pilani placements 2025 stood at INR 60.75 LPA. A total of 109 companies visited the campus during BITS Pilani placements 2025. So, yes BITS Pilani is a good option for MTech.
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BITS Pilani Ph.D.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 - 3 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 78.57 K - 1.65 L | |
₹ 3.2 L | |
₹ 3 K | |
₹ 4.02 L - 4.88 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On Ph.D. Fees
Yes, BITS Pilani offers various sholarship to students. The institute offers scholarship based on merit of last qualifying exams and entrance exam. To get more information about BITS Pilani scholarship policy, students must visit the official website or contact the admission desk.
Yes, BITS Pilani offer scholarship based on BITSAT scores. This scholarship is offered to 500 BITSAT rankers. Eligible candidates with an annual family income of up to INR 20 Lacs will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years, subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 at BITS Pilani.
Yes, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to Integrated First Degree and Higher Degree courses across the streams of Science, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. If a candidate is a central/ state board topper, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to the specialisation of his choice, irrespective of their BITSAT score. BITS Pilani admission to most of the courses is based on candidates' performance in the course-specific entrance test. Apart from the entrance test scores, students are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement set by the institute.
Yes, admission are open at BITS Hyderabad. Interested students can apply directly through the official page. Students must check the eligibility criteria set by the institute for each course.
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BITS Pilani PhD Admission Dates 2025
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Commonly asked questions On Admissions
After filling out and submitting BITSAT application form, candidates can download and print out a copy for future reference. Although candidates are not required to send this print out of BITSAT application form to autorities. Only online submissions for BITSAT are accepted by authorities. No other mode of submission will be accepted by authorities.
The eligibility criteria for MBA admission in BITS Pilani does not specify minimum percentage of marks in Class 12. Students must have studied and passed in Mathematics or Statistics at the high school or higher level.
Yes, entrance exam is required for admission in BITS Pilani. To get admission, students must fulfil the eligibility. The final selection is based on the academic score of the aspirants in the last qualifying exam. However, national level exams are considered depending on the course. The college accepts BITSAT, BAAT, BITS HD Online Test, GATE, CAT, etc. for admission.
Confirm BITSAT seat allotment by reporting to your campus before final date. Confirmation of admission is done through verification of documents and paying the required fee. If you fail to confirm admission before the final date, your candidature will be cancelled.
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| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
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| -/- | ₹ 78.57 K | -/- | |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
To get admission in BE CSE specialisation, aspirants need to pass BITSAT conducted by BITS Pilani. It is a computer-based online test. BITSAT cutoff was CSE is competitive. The closing score was 285 in 2026 and 270 in 2025 for General category aspirants.
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BITS Goa BITSAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 211 to 283 for the General AI category in Round 4. Hence, students with a score higher than 283 would have a greater chance of admission.
As per the aforementioned range, BE CSE was the most competitive Engineering course branch for admission, and Integrated M
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BITS Pilani offers direct admission in BE/ Integrated MSc/ BPharm courses to Board toppers. BITS Pilani Hyderabad students with first rank in central or state boards are eligible. Students with PCM stream can apply for any of these courses. Students with first rank in PCB stream can also apply for B
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Admission in BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus is entrance-based. Candidates need to appear for BITSAT for BE/ BPharm/ Integrated MSc. The selection in MPharm/ ME is based on BITS HD Online Test or GATE/ GPAT scores of the aspirants. Applicants need to pass BAAT or Business Analytics Aptitude Test follow
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