BITS Pilani Ph.D. Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process, Dates & More

BITS Pilani is a deemed university with campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai.
It has been recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 2020.
In the QS Asia University Rankings 2024, ranked 22nd in India and 215th overall in Asia.
ranked in the top 6 in India and the top 300 worldwide in the QS World University Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

Programs Offered:

Many departments offer Ph.D. programs, including Management, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Economics & Finance, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Admission Criteria:

M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate, or M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm. or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate, are the minimal qualifying requirements.
Candidates with an M.A. degree and a minimum of 55% aggregate may apply for Humanities & Social Sciences.
A minimum of one year of experience in the relevant field of study is required of part-time applicants.
If you meet the minimum eligibility requirements, you are not guaranteed admission; departments may have different admission criteria for shortlisting.

Application Process:

Applications can be submitted online through the BITS Pilani website with required documents by April 29th, 2024.
Required documents include a photograph, signature, date of birth certificate, mark sheet, and certificate of the qualifying degree.

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BITS Pilani Ph.D. Admission 2024: Eligibility, Application Process, Dates & More[/caption] Important Dates:

Admissions open on March 1st, 2024, with the last date for submission of applications on April 29th, 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be declared on May 6th, 2024, with written tests and/or interviews scheduled at a BITS Pilani campus (date to be announced).
Admission offers will be announced, and the fee payment deadline is July 25th, 2024.
Orientation is on July 26th and 27th, 2024, with course registration starting on August 1st, 2024, and classwork beginning on August 2nd, 2024.

Financial Assistance:

Full-time PhD students admitted into the program are eligible for an Institute fellowship ranging from Rs. 34,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month based on their qualifications.
Higher fellowships may be available in subsequent years, and full-time students are required to undertake 8 hours of work per week as assigned by the institute.

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