Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani a leading Institute of Higher Education and a deemed University under section 3 of the UGC act offers degree programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, Pharmacy, Management and Humanities. This web site describes the admission modalities for the on-campus degree progarmmes offered at Pilani campus, Goa Campus and Hyderabad Campus.
For details about admissions to BITS, Pilani - Dubai campus and Work Integrated Learning Programmes, please check BITS Home page.
For More details click the relevant links below.- Integrated First Degree Programmes: B.E.(Hons.), B.Pharm.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc.(Tech.) degrees.
- Higher Degree Programmes: M.E./ M.Pharm./MBA
- Ph.D.: Doctoral programmes.
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The link to apply for admission to Integrated First Degree programs for first semester 2013-14 is now open. CLICK HERE to apply
We offer educational degrees at First Degree (Undergraduate), Higher Degree (Graduate) and Doctoral Levels. At the Higher Degree level, we offer M.E., M.Pharm, MBA and MPH Programmes.
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MBA
Our management programme namely Master of Management Studies (MMS) has been designed with a difference and sets up a strong foundation in Science & Engineering. Based on feedback from industry, a new MBA programme has been formulated with input requirement as first degree of BITS or its equivalent. The programme will train and equip students with scientific and engineering approach to business administration. Students will also have a exposure to business critical modern technologies. The programme is designed to be flexible and have a very strong component of industry project experience. The programme is principally aimed at students already possessing an engineering degree. Students with other qualifications like B.Sc., B.A., B.Com. may also apply provided they have the requisite aptitude towards training in science, mathematics and technology. The requirements of the programme will necessitate such students to spend additional time which may vary from 1 to 4 semesters depending upon their qualifications. For students not having an engineering degree, the course requirement will be worked out, looking at the earlier training on a case-by-case basis at the time of admission.
On Campus Ph.D
The doctoral thesis is an integral component of the Ph.D. degree programme. It carries a minimum of 40 units to be usually collected in four semesters. Ph.D. students can register for the Thesis course only after passing the Qualifying Examination and after approval of their topic of research and supervisor by the Research Board.
We offer aspiring doctorates the flexibility to pursue the thesis either campus or at Practice School Centres and in certain circumstances even at other specific centres.
Features and components
(i) Types of Input
While the preferred input is a Higher Degree of BITS or its equivalent, our Academic Regulations do permit the admission of students with only a first degree from our institute or its equivalent and also of students between these two extremes. Additionally, professionals of high standing and proven practical competence equivalent to the course-work of a higher degree can also be considered for admission. In such cases competence will be evaluated through considering published papers, technical reports, etc.
(ii) Qualifying Examination
Every student admitted to On-Campus Ph.D. must pass the Qualifying Examination. The exam is based on the courses of a higher degree programme, which the candidate has earlier pursued or on named courses from higher degree programmes from our institute. The Qualifying Examination tests the student's knowledge, grasp of fundamentals and ability to apply them in novel situations. The exam is designed to be equivalent to the standard, content and intent of the comprehensive examination of the named courses.
Admission to On-campus Ph.D. programme is provisional in the first instance and is confirmed only after passing the Qualifying Examination within the prescribed time. Candidates who are unable to pass the Qualifying Examination within the prescribed time are automatically discontinued from the programme.
(iii) Seminar
In the majority of cases a Ph.D. student registers every semester in a Seminar course or in the In-dependent Study course.
(iv) Course Work
The detailed list of the various courses that are mandatory or optional for Ph.D. students are described in the Academic Regulations. In the majority of cases, this course work consists of courses which are required to be completed for a higher degree programme at our institute. The Qualifying Examination is also conducted on the basis of these courses. Departure from these normal situations is described in the Academic Regulations.
(v) Teaching Practice
There are two courses of Teaching Practice mandatory for every Ph.D. student. These courses attempt to train the students in the art, methodology and skill of teaching. Alternatively, Dean R & C may permit a student to register in Practice Lecture Series courses.
(vi) Language Requirement
A foreign language can be prescribed as an eligibility requirement for a Ph.D. only when the supervisor and/or the Dean Research & Consultancy have made recommendations for the same for a particular topic of research. Every recommendation must be ratified and accepted by the Research Board.
A Ph.D. student for whom foreign language is prescribed is expected to demonstrate an ability to translate a piece from current periodicals in one of the modern European languages into English with the help of a dictionary.
In most cases English or an Indian language, as the case may be will suffice as choice of language.
(vii) Fellowships and Scholarships
All students admitted to Ph.D. Programme normally bring one or other fellowship from outside sources such as UGC, CSIR, MNES, Nokia etc. However, we have ample resources intended to take care of needs not covered by these sources.
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