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BITS Pilani PhD Jan 2026 written test and interview of all the departments (except Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) will be held on Dec 17 and Dec 18, 2025. For Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Departments, the written test and interview will be conducted on Jan 2, 2026.
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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 semester fee for PhD programme is INR 19,900 (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
For admission to the PhD course at BITS Hyderabad, the candidate shall be a graduate with 60% aggregate. An applicant shall have adequate proficiency in English as well. The accepted examination for PhD course is UGC NET and CSIR NET.
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BITS Pilani Ph.D.Fees details 2025
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 - 3 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 78.57 K - 1.63 L | |
₹ 2.47 L | |
₹ 53.9 K | |
₹ 3.8 L - 4.64 L |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
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