BITS Pilani PhD Admission 2026: January Applications Start This October

Content Writer | Updated On - Sep 5, 2025

BITS Pilani has officially closed its application process for PhD admission for the August 2025 academic session. The institute will open the registration for the January 2026 session in October 2025.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has issued a very important update regarding its Doctorate admissions. As per the notice, the August 2025 admission cycle has concluded, and eligible candidates who missed this opportunity will get another chance as the application cycle for the January 2026 session will open in October 2025. This will allow candidates to apply for research programs across various disciplines.

Direct Link: BITS Pilani Admission Portal

What are The Eligibility Criteria For BITS Pilani PhD Admissions?

If you are looking to apply for the PhD programs at BITS Pilani, you need to fulfil these eligibility criteria:

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate marks.
Exceptional Candidates with at least 75% aggregate marks in a Bachelor’s Degree or Science may be considered.
Final year students awaiting their results can also apply.

Also Read: BITS Pilani: Admission 2025, Placement, Fees

BITS Pilani PhD Admission Dates 2026

Here are some important dates for BITS Pilani Doctorate admission:

Upcoming Events	Dates
Ph.D. Application January 2026 start date	October 2025
Entrance Test & Interview	To be announced
Final Merit List	To be announced

* Once the further dates are released, we will update this table. So, make sure to bookmark this page.

If you want to know about the fees details, you can go through BITS Pilani PhD courses and fees page.

What’s Next After Registration?

Once you submit your application, candidates will be shortlisted for:

A written test will be conducted across the BITS Pilani campus.
Qualified candidates will get a notification for a personal interview.
Final Merit list based on performance in the written test, interview, and academic background.

Candidates aspiring to pursue a Doctorate from BITS Pilani must keep an eye on the CollegeDunia daily update, as PhD admissions for January 2026 will open in October 2025.

Also, if you are about to apply for a PhD at BITS Pilani, you must prepare the required documents in advance to avoid last-minute issues during the application process.

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