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BITS Pilani PhD Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Selection, Last Date
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BITS Pilani 2026 admission is open for the PhD course, and the last date to apply is Nov 6, 2026.
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
Birla Institute of Technology Pilani is one of the top know college for the Engineering students. The institute has been ranked 11 by the NIRF 2025 Ranking under the 'Engineering' category. BITS Pilani is also ranked 2 under the category of Pharmacy by NIRF Ranking 2025. The institute has gained popularity and many eminent notable alumni has been the part of this institute.
Yes, BITS Pilani has good record of placements for courses like BTech, MBA and MTech, etc. Highest and average package secured by MBA batch 2026 stood at INR 21.6 LPA and INR 16.15 LPA. Overall average and median salary offered during BITS Pilani placements 2025 was INR 18 LPA and INR 22.17 LPA.
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, 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.
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BITS Pilani BE cutoff 2026 has been released for BE, BPharm and Integrated MSc courses. For BE, the final BITSAT 2026 cutoff ranged from 211 to 308 for students belonging to the General AI quota. Check out the branch-wise BE cutoff 2026:
Program | Cut-off Score 2026 |
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B.E. Chemical | 226 |
B.E. Civil | 222 |
B.E. Electrical & Electronics | 266 |
B.E. Mechanical | 239 |
B.E. Computer Science | 308 |
B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation | 261 |
B.E. Electronics & Communication | 289 |
B.E. Manufacturing | 226 |
B.E. Mathematics and Computing | 299 |
B.E. Environmental and Sustainability | 213 |
B.E. Pharmaceutical Engg. | 211 |
In case of General AI, the BITS Pilani BITSAT cutoff 2026 is between 211 and 309 in Round 6. Thus, the cut-off to be attained for admission is 211.
It must be mentioned that different cutoffs would apply for other categories, rounds, courses, streams, etc.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and admission cycle.
Aspirants must pass PG or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate and have UGC/ CSIR NET scores for admission in PhD at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. Candidates without scores in any of the accepted entrance exams can also appear for written test followed by a PI round for admission in PhD programme.
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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
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.
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.
BITS Pilani is a residential campus; therefore, all candidates are required to stay in hostels. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the BITS Pilani hostel fees 2026:
| Components | First Semester | Second Semester | *Summer Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel fee | INR 36,000 | INR 18,000 | |
| Mess & Electricity advance | 10,000 | 10,000 | 5,000 |
*Summer term is only valid for registered students. Mess fee will be payable at the beginning of each semester/term and adjustable at the end of the same.
BITS Pilani admission process is given below:
- To take admission in BITS Pilani, students must meet the eligibility.
- Fill the application form, attach the necessary documents and submit with the registration amount.
- The selection is entrance and merit-based. The institute accepts BITSAT, BAAT, CAT, MAT, GATE, GPAT, BITS HD Online Test, etc.
- To confirm admission, students must pay fees.
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BITS Pilani PhD Admission Dates 2025
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Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Yes, BITS Pilani offers direct admission to first-rank students of all the central and state boards to their desired course, irrespective of their BITSAT 2026 scores. Students from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) stream are eligible for BE admission, while students from the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) stream will be considered for admission to BPharm.
No, students cannot get admisison without BITSAT. The final selection is based on BITSAT scores. The institute may accept other national level entrance exams. To get more information, students must visit the official website.
Students can choose preferred BITSAT exam centre while filling application form. Preferred exam cities have to be selected in order of preference. Based on preferences, exam centres will be given to students.
BAAT is a Computer-Based-Test that is conducted across physical test centers. The total duration of the test is 3 hours, and there is no sectional time limit Each correct answer is awarded 3 marks and each wrong answer will result in deduction of 1 mark. BAAT will comprise of the following sections:
a) Management Aptitude Section
1. Verbal Ability
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
b) Analytics Aptitude Section. The total duration of the test is 3 hours, and there is no sectional time limit
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