BITS Pilani Doctoral Programme (PhD)

BITS Pilani ( Birla Institute of Technology and Science ) is a globally recognized university that offers advanced PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programs in multiple disciplines. BITS Pilani is deemed to be university with its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai. The university offers PhD programs in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Engineering and Technology. BITS Pilani is highly reputable in offering advanced research opportunities through its PhD program. 

The PhD program at BITS Pilani is designed to equip students with high-quality research abilities across various disciplines. The university provides cutting-edge research facilities such as laboratories, libraries, and computing facilities to conduct independent research. While pursuing PhD at BITS Pilani, students can enhance their research scope and practical relevance by collaborating with industries and international institutions. Students enrolled in a PhD program at BITS Pilani must submit their thesis within 10 semesters. Meanwhile, students can extend this period to 14 semesters following approval from the Department Research Committee (DRC). After approval, if the students fail to submit their thesis within 14 semesters, they will be discontinued from the PhD program. 

BITS Pilani offers PhD program with the support of a highly experienced team of faculty who provide personalized guidance and supervision to the PhD candidates. These faculty members guide students in formulating quality research in their area of study. Besides this, BITS Pilani also conducts seminars, conferences, and workshops that encourage students to present their research papers and findings before industry experts and reputable academicians. 

PhD programs at BITS Pilani seek to produce scholars with extensive knowledge and research skills who can make new contributions to academia, business, and society. However, the PhD program at BITS Pilani is offered with fixed schedules, and students who can devote their full focus can only enroll in this program. Working professionals can only pursue PhD from BITS Pilani if they leave their jobs.

However, they can enroll in an Online DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) program which is designed specifically for working professionals to offer them flexibility in their academic and professional journey. The Online DBA lasts for just 3 years and enables working professionals to obtain a doctorate while fulfilling their professional commitments. 

Applicants interested in the PhD program at BITS Pilani and willing to get admission must fulfill the eligibility requirements mentioned below-

• For Engineering and Technology PhD programs, applicants must have completed  M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil. or an equivalent Degree with at least 60 percent in aggregate. 
• Applicants must have completed an M.A. with at least 55 percent aggregate for admission to Humanities and Social Sciences PhD programs. 
• Applicants are required to qualify for the entrance exam and interview to get admission to the BITS Pilani PhD program. 
• Students in their final year can also apply for PhD program at BITS Pilani. 

The fee at BITS Pilani will vary from course to course. The Tuition fee can be paid semester-wise mode which eases the burden of fee payment on students. However, scholarships are not available for the students for Online BCA. However, easy EMI options are available at the institute. They can split the fee in monthly installments. However, interest and repayment depend on the bank and the tenure of the installments.

All the assessments will be done in online mode. Online graded quizzes are conducted every two weeks in every available online course. Assessments like case studies and research, lab exercises and other assignments will be assigned to the students throughout the course duration. Towards the end of the duration, the students have to appear for the final examination which will be conducted online mode, and have to be administered in a remote environment and will be scheduled by the BITS Pilani. The IT Infrastructure of the exams has a working laptop or a computer with a functional webcam and microphone with internet connectivity.

Upon completion of the PhD program from BITS Pilani, students get a wide range of job opportunities in their selected area of research. With a PhD degree, students can explore careers at the highest levels in the industry. Working professionals can also pursue a doctoral degree without quitting their current jobs by enrolling in an Online DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration). Here are some of the top job profiles with their average salaries upon completion of PhD program from BITS Pilani-