BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026-27: Applications Open, Check Last Date, Fee and Eligibility

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has opened applications for PhD admissions for the second semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Eligible candidates can apply online through the BITS Pilani PhD admission portal. The last date to submit the application form is November 6, 2026, by 5 PM. The doctoral programmes are offered across the Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa and Hyderabad campuses. BITS Pilani offers both full-time and part-time PhD programmes, with discipline and campus availability varying according to the admission requirements. The application fee is ₹2,600, which is non-refundable. Candidates can pay the fee through UPI, cards or net banking while submitting the online application.

BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026-27: Key Details

BITS Pilani PhD Disciplines

The doctoral programmes cover disciplines across engineering, sciences, pharmacy, management, economics and humanities. The areas listed on the official admissions portal include:

• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Pharmacy
• Economics and Finance
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Management

Candidates should check the current PhD brochure for the campus-wise availability of each discipline before selecting their preferences.

BITS Pilani PhD Eligibility 2026-27

Candidates must meet the academic and discipline-specific eligibility requirements prescribed by BITS Pilani. The institute also notes that departments may apply additional criteria for shortlisting candidates. For part-time PhD admissions, candidates may also be required to meet work-experience requirements applicable to the programme. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not by itself guarantee admission. Candidates should therefore refer to the Second Semester 2026-27 PhD admission brochure for the exact qualification-wise marks and department-specific conditions before applying.

How to Apply for BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026-27

Candidates can submit the application completely online.

1. Visit the official BITS Pilani PhD application portal.
2. Select New Registration.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Enter personal, academic and programme-related details.
5. Select the preferred campus and discipline as applicable.
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the ₹2,600 non-refundable application fee.
8. Review all details carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application by 5 PM on November 6, 2026.
10. Save the application number and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

The official portal specifically advises applicants to check their information carefully before confirming the submitted data and notes that the completed application does not need to be sent by post.

BITS Pilani PhD Fellowship

Full-time PhD students admitted to the programme can receive fellowship support for up to five years, subject to the applicable institute or sponsored-project conditions.

According to the official BITS Pilani admissions information:

• Institute fellowship: ₹37,000 per month
• Fellowship may increase to ₹40,000 or ₹42,000 per month after two years, based on performance
• Contingency support: ₹20,000 per year
• International conference travel support: up to ₹1.5 lakh for selected full-time PhD students

Students admitted through sponsored projects receive fellowship according to the applicable funding agency guidelines.

What Candidates Should Do Before Applying

1. Candidates should first check the latest PhD brochure for their preferred discipline and campus. 
2. They should keep academic certificates, transcripts, identification documents and other required records ready before starting the online application. 
3. Applicants should also complete the fee payment and final submission before the November 6, 2026, 5 PM deadline to avoid last-minute technical or payment issues. 
4. Official BITS Pilani PhD application portal: Apply for BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026-27