Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani Admissions to Higher Degree (PG) Programmes / Ph.D. Programmes 2015-2016

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Pilani / Dubai / Goa / Hyderabad

BITS Pilani is a "Deemed to be University" under Section 3 of UGC Act since 1964. Its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai provide to over 11,500 students an all-round educational and co-curricular experience that is second to none in India. It offers UG, PG and PhD level programmes in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Economics & Finance and Humanities & Social Sciences._

Admissions to Higher Degree (PG) Programmes 2015-2016

Applications are invited for admission to Its 4-semester Higher Degree Programmes offered in various programmes at the campuses mentioned below. Admissions will be made on all India basis and on merit of candidates.

Programmes

BITS Pilani campus at                                     Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad

M.E.:	Biotechnology
	Chemical Engg. Civil with specialization in Structural Engg.	• •               • • »
Civil with specialization in Transportation Engg.
	Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Systems	•
	Communication Engg.	•                               •
	Microelectronics	•             »
	Embedded Systems	•             •               •
	Mechanical Engg.	A.:*..,.:...-........:..................:........   ......
Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Engg. Design Engineering Manufacturing Systems Engg. Computer Science Software Systems			« • «       « «		•
M. Pharm.:   M.Pharm
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutics			«		•
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Input Qualification: Any integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with minimum of 60% aggregate as specified at www.bitsadmission.com.

Note: Admissions to M.E/ M.Pharm are based on performance in computer-based online test

conducted by BITS, to be held during 30^th May - 31^st May 2015 at specified centers in India.

Details of test-syllabus, eligibility and modality for admissions are available at www.bitsadmission.com. Assistantship (Fee waiver and Stipend): Candidates admitted to a Higher Degree Programme will also be considered for teaching assistantship with a stipend upto Rs 10400/- p.m. and / or partial tution fee waiver. Selected candidates will be required to participate in teaching and other developmental programs of the institute under guidance of faculty members.

Admissions to Ph.D. Programmes 2015-2016_

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. Programmes at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses in following disciplines:

Biological Sciences, Chemical Engg., Chemistry. Civil Engg., Computer Science, Economics and Finance, Electrical & Electronics Engg. Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engg., Pharmacy, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary areas such as Biotechnology, Energy, Environment, Robotics, Nano-science & Nanotechnology, Water Management etc.

For availability of full time / part time Ph.D. admissions in any specific discipline at a campus, please refer to www.bitsadmission.com. The candidates should also visit respective department website for further details.

Input Qualification:

■ M.E./M.Pharm./MBA/M.Phil of BITS or its equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

■ Candidates with an M.Sc./B.E./B.Pharm or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate may also be considered for Ph.D. admission. For Ph.D. Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences candidates with an M.A. and with minimum of 55% aggregate may also be considered.

■ Full time students: Candidates are required to devote full time towards Ph.D. Selected candidates will be entitled to 90% tuition fee waiver. Short listed candidates will be required to come to Pilani / Goa / Hyderabad campuses for test and/or interview. Preference will be given to candidates working in ongoing sponsored projects in the Institute, and to CSIR/UGC- NET qualified candidates.

■ part time students: Candidates working in organisations situated in close vicinity of campuses of BITS Pilani will be admitted under this scheme. They may be considered for 80% waiver in tuition fee.

Assistantship (Fee waiver and Stipend): Those admitted to full time Ph.D. programme will be considered for Project/Research Assistantships to the tune of Rs. 13200/- to Rs. 18200/- pm or more in addition to tuition fee waiver(as above). Selected candidates will be required to participate in teaching and other developmental programme of the institute under the guidance of a mentor. For details please visit www.bitsadmission.com.

Application Procedure: Eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available online at www.bitsadmission.com and take the printout of the filled form. The completed application form along with the prescribed fee of Rs. 2090/- should be sent to Dean Admissions, BITS Pilani - 333031. Details of fee payment modes are available at the website while applying online.

Deadline for applying online with prescribed fee is 5.00 P.M. on 20^th  May 2015.

Dean Admission, BITS PILANI, 333031 (Rajasthan)