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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

- 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

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 78.6K - 1.6L

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Graduation score55%

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Q: Is BITS Pilani good for placements?

Yes, BITS Pilani has good record of placements for its BTech, MBA and MTech courses. The placements are going on for the Class of 2025. The key highlights of BITS Pilani placements for the MBA Buisness Analytics Class of 2025 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA BA Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 26 LPA
Average package	INR 16.57 LPA
Median package	INR 18 LPA

The key highlights of the overall BITS Pilani placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Average Package (Domestic)	INR 19.70 LPA
Median Package (Domestic)	INR 16.15 LPA
Total Companies	350
Student Registered (First Degree)	852
Student Placed (First Degree)	705
Placement Rate (First Degree)	82.75%
Student Registered (Higher Degree)	360
Student Placed (Higher Degree)	265
Placement Rate (Higher Degree)	73.61%
Total Registered (FD+ HD)	1,212
Total Placed (FD+HD)	970
Placement Rate (FD+HD)	80.03%

Q: Is BITS Pilani good for Pharmacy?

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.

Q: Who are eligible for BITS Pilani?

There are multiple courses offered by BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science. These courses are offered at the UG and PG levels in the course field, such as Engineering etc.., among others. Check below the table to know the detailed course-wise eligibility for some popular courses:

Courses	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
BE	Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate
BPharma	Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate
MSc	BSc or equivalent with a minimum 75% aggregate
ME	ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60% aggregate
MPharm	ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute with a minimum of 60% aggregate
MBA	BE/ BTech/ BPharm/ BArch/ MCA/ MSc or ant first-degree course with 60% aggregate
PhD	MBA or equivalent two-year Management course with a minimum aggregate of 65%

Q: What is the minimum percentile to get into BITS Pilani?

To get admission into the affiliated colleges of BITS Pilani via BITSAT, a candidate must have attained the minimum cutoff rank as per the cutoff list. The lowest closing rank has been released for B.Pharma course. The lowest cutoff rank stood at 161 for BITS Hyderabad, for the General All India category candidates.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Part Time)

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Ph.D. in Management

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Ph.D. in Chemistry

3 yearsOffered by BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

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Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

3 yearsOffered by BITS Pilani K K Birla, Goa Campus

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Ph.D. in Pharmacy

3 yearsOffered by BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 - 3 years)
Tuition	₹ 78.57 K - 1.56 L
Hostel	₹ 2.27 L
One-time Payment	₹ 13 K
Total fee	₹ 3.18 L - 3.95 L

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Q: Is it worth to consider BITS Pilani as a good Institute?

BITS Pilani is considered as a very good institute with strong academics. The institute was founded in 1964 and focus on offering quality education to the students under the guidance of experts. The institute has strong technical education in the field of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and others. BITS Pilani has been ranked 668 by the QS World University Rankings 2026 and 11 under the Engineering category by the NIRF 2025.

Q: What is BITS Pilani Rajasthan famous for?

BITS Pilani Rajasthan is famous for its infrastructure. Spread over an area of 328 acres, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is well-equipped with all the amenities and buildings that fit as an institute of international standards. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani offers fully-residential programmes only with 11 hostels for boys and one hostel complex for girls. Over 4,500 students reside on campus along with 350 faculty members, their families, and a vast pool of support staff.

Q: What is the BITSAT application fee?

While filling out the BITSAT application form, the candidates will have to pay the required fee. For a single session, the BITSAT application fee is INR 3,400 (male candidates) and INR 2,900 (female candidates). However, if the candidates wish to attempt both sessions, then they will have to pay INR 5,400 (male candidates) and INR 4,400 (female candidates). The application fee can be paid online i.e., net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted.

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BITS Pilani PhD Admission Dates 2025

Check below BITS Pilani admission dates for PhD:

Dates	Past Events
17 Jan '26	Ph.D. Reporting - Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
16 Jan '26	Ph.D. Last date to pay fees - Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics

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Q: How can students apply for admission to various courses at BITS Pilani?

If you belong to the General AI category, yes, you will get admission to BITS Pilani with a BITSAT cutoff score of 220. However, the course and specialisation choice might vary as per the cutoff score released by the institute. In 2025, the list of courses and specialisations available for admission upto a cutoff score of 229 are tabulated below for General AI quota.

Course	2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)	168
B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability	181
B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability	189
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Biological Sciences	203
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry	203
B.E. in Environmental and Sustainability	203
B.E. in Civil Engineering	206
Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences	208
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics	209
B.E. in Chemical Engineering	210
B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering	211
Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry	212
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics	212
Integrated M.Sc. in Physics	223
Integrated M.Sc. (Hons.) in Semiconductor and Nanoscience	225
M.Sc. in Semiconductor and Nanoscience	225
Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics	229

Q: Does BITS Pilani take direct admission?

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.

Q: Is studying at BITS Pilani expensive?

The semester/ term BITS Pilani fee for integrated first degree and higher degree courses is Rs 2,31,500 for the first and second semesters. On the other hand, the BITS Pilani fee for PhD programmes is Rs 21,850 for full-time candidates and Rs 43,700 for part-time candidates for the first two semesters.

Another significant aspect that makes BITS Pilani worth it is the Practice School programme wherein you will get a summer and last semester internship based on your CGPA without an interview.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for ME in BITS Pilani?

For BITS Pilani ME admission, students are required to clear UG with minimum 60% score. BITS Pilani ME programme is offered across 14 specialisations in a full-time mode. The duration of the course is two years, which is spread across four semesters. The course is offered under BITS Pilani higher degree courses and is completely entrance-based.

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Placements: I belong to the HSS department, and the placements are not very great since it's an engineering institute. However, a few of my seniors got placed as assistant professors and research associates at state universities and private companies such as Amazon.

Infrastructure: The Meera Bhawan girls' hostel is an average hostel, not very great in terms of infrastructure. However, the mess food is really good in quality. The HSS department is very well maintained at NAB, which is the newly constructed and well-equipped academic block. Everything else like library, sports, and classrooms are really good are well-maintained.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified as some of them have even passed out from good universities abroad. However, the teaching methods differ from one professor to another depending upon the requirements of the course. During PhD, your coursework is decided by your supervisor in relevance with your area of interest and your supervisor's research area.

Other: If you can pay the high fee, then the exposure at BITS, Pilani, is simply another level of awesomeness. From the campus crowd, activities to events, BITS helps students in the holistic development of their personality.

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