BITS Pilani PhD Admissions Open for Second Semester 2024-25 – Apply Now
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India, is now accepting applications for PhD programs for the Second Semester of the 2024-25 academic session.
This prestigious institution offers both full-time and part-time PhD opportunities across its Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses in diverse fields such as Biological Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Humanities, and more. Eligible candidates with strong academic backgrounds and research aspirations are encouraged to apply before November 18, 2024.
About BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, offering on-campus programs to more than 18,500 students across its 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 QS Asia University Rankings 2024, BITS has been ranked 215th in Asia and at 22nd in India. Further, BITS Pilani has been ranked among the top 300 in QS World University Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 and within top 6 in India.
Having pioneered several curricular and pedagogic attributes, BITS Pilani has a vision to be amongst the top research-led Institutes in the country. The qualities of innovation, enterprise, commitment to excellence, adherence to merit, and transparency, have characterized the Institute during its inexorable march to eminence.
The Institute has secured over ₹398 crores as external research funding in the last 5 years. State of the art facilities have been developed to support cutting edge research, led by students and about 930 faculty members, leading to a Scopus h-index of 156, with 221 patents filed so far, and 41 patents granted. Currently, there are 14 BITSian Unicorns and 1 Decacorn. There are over 7500 BITSian founders and co-founders of enterprises.
BITS Pilani PhD Admissions Open for Second Semester 2024-25 Highlights
| Job Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Title | PhD Admissions – Second Semester 2024-25 |
| Number of Positions | Not specified (varies by department) |
| Organization | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani |
| Campuses | Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad |
| Eligibility | – M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate. – M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate. – For Humanities and Social Sciences: M.A. degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate. – Part-time applicants must have a minimum of one year of experience in the related field. |
| Desirable Qualifications | Strong academic background, research experience in relevant fields, and a clear interest in pursuing research in areas offered by the respective departments. |
| Financial Assistance | Full-time PhD students are eligible for an Institute fellowship: – ₹37,000 per month for candidates with M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. – ₹34,000 per month for candidates with M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm., increasing to ₹37,000 after successful completion of coursework. |
| Research Areas | Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Economics & Finance, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Physics, etc. |
| Skills Needed | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, research-oriented mindset, and dedication to scholarly pursuits. |
| Application Deadline | November 18, 2024 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to visit the respective department websites for research areas and specific admission criteria. |
| How to Apply | Apply online through the BITS PhD admission portal. |
| Contact | For queries, contact bitsphdtechsupport@providh.com |
Detailed Schedule for Ph.D. Admissions – Second Semester 2024-25
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admissions Portal Open | September 26, 2024 |
| Last Date for Filling Application Form | November 18, 2024 |
| Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates for Written Test/Interview | December 2, 2024 |
| Written Test and/or Interview Date (at a BITS Pilani Campus) | December 16 – 17, 2024 |
| Announcement of Admission Offers | December 23, 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | January 4, 2025 |
| Reporting at the BITS Pilani Campus | January 4, 2025 |
| Course Registration | January 6, 2025 |
| Beginning of Classwork | January 7, 2025 |
| Orientation | January 6 and 10, 2025 |
Note: The Institute reserves the right to change the above deadlines. Candidates will be informed in advance in case of any changes.
How to Apply
- Carefully read the instructions and eligibility conditions before proceeding to apply online.
- Once you confirm the correctness of entered data it will be recorded and you will not be allowed to change it thereafter.
- Therefore before confirming ensure the correctness of all entered data. After reading the instructions, click on the ‘New Registration’ button at right side of this page.
- Before printing out the filled form, the system will generate a unique application number for you. Note down this number without fail and use it in your future communication.
- After completing the form online, you can take a print out of the filled-in form. You can keep it at yourself for any future reference. The last date for applying by completing the online application form alongwith prescribed fee is 5:00 PM on 18th November 2024. You are not required to send this form by post.
- While applying online, do not use the ‘Back’ button on the tool bar of your browser. Use the links and buttons available on the page to move from one page to another. Further, when you have completed applying, close all the open browser windows so that others cannot copy your personal details.
Payment Details: The application fee 2600/- is non-refundable. The fee can be paid using any of the following modes:
Payment using PayU Money Payment Gateway : Credit card/Debit card/Net banking/UPIPayment using PayTM Payment Gateway : Credit card/Debit card/Net banking/UPI
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