Overview

BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science), Pilani, is at the forefront of scientific research and Industrial consultancy. A well-organised and systematic approach has been developed for the selection of research scholars.

BITS Pilani offers Ph.D. programme in the following modes:

• Full-Time Ph.D.

• Part-Time Ph.D.

• Ph.D. aspirant scheme

Ph.D. Program Modes

• Full-time:
  Research scholars pursue a Ph.D. as their full-time academic commitment on campus. All full-time students are accommodated in student hostels or quarters. Depending on the availability, scholars are provided a fellowship stipend either from BITS or from sponsored projects. Students can avail fellowships from various national funding agencies, such as UGC and CSIR.

• Part-time:
  This scheme is applicable to working professionals who can continue working simultaneously. A person working in reputed research organizations, academic institutes and industries, situated preferably in the close vicinity of one of the campuses of BITS Pilani, can be admitted on part time basis provided the candidate is working in an organization which encourages and facilitates research, meets the requisite minimum educational qualification for admission to Ph.D. programme of BITS Pilani, has minimum of one year work experience in related field, and is able to furnish a "consent & no objection certificate" from his/her parent organization.

• Aspirant:
  Industries and R&D organisations collaborating with BITS can sponsor candidates to work for Ph.D. under the PhD. Aspirants Scheme. Under this scheme, employed professionals working in industries and R&D organisations with long experience and proven competence, aspiring for Ph.D. 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.