IIT BHU PhD admission process is ongoing now, the college is expected soon. Admission to IIT BHU PhD is entrance based i.e. CSIR NET or UGC NET JRF. The university offers PhD program in both Full time and Part-time mode in Enginnering, Pharmacy, Sciences, Humanities Studies, Architecture planning & Design .  IIT BHU Ph.D students are provided financial assistance in the form of Teaching Assistantships which is INR 31,000/- per month.​

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IIT BHU PhD Admission Dates 2023

Event Dates
Opening of Admission Portal for Online Application October 31, 2023
Last Date for Online Application November 15, 2023

IIT BHU PhD Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admissions to the four different categories of IIT BHU PhD is as follows:

PhD in Engineering:

  • Master's degree in engineering in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/ area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level.
  • B.Tech in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. Applicant with more than two years of professional experience, the minimum requirement shall be 70% marks or 7.0 CPI (on a 10 point scale) at bachelor degree provided the degree is from an Institution funded by the Central Government.
  • Master's degree in science as an allied discipline/area (where science is an allied discipline/area), must satisfy each of the following criteria:

(i) A minimum of 65% marks or 6.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level,

(ii) A minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level.

PhD in Sciences:

  • Applicants with a master's degree in science in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level.
  • Applicants with four year bachelor’s degree in Science in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • Applicant with more than two years of professional experience, the minimum requirement shall be 70% marks or 7.0 CPI (on a 10 point scale) at bachelor degree provided the degree is from an Institution funded by the Central Government.

PhD in Pharmacy:

  • Applicants with a master's degree in pharmacy or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level.
  • Applicants with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. Applicant with more than two years of professional experience, the minimum requirement shall be 70% marks or 7.0 CPI (on a 10 point scale) at bachelor degree provided the degree is from an Institution funded by the Central Government.

PhD in Humanistic Studies:

  • Applicants with a Master's degree in a relevant subject or allied subjects with a minimum CPI of 6.00 on a 10.0 point scale (or 60% marks) in the qualifying degree.
  • Applicants with a Master's degree in Science or allied subjects with a minimum CPI of 6.00 on a 10.0 point scale (or 60% marks) in the qualifying degree.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences (4-Year program) with a minimum CPI of 7.50 on a 10.0 point scale (or 75% marks) in the bachelor degree. Applicant with more than two years of professional experience, the minimum requirement shall be 70% marks or 7.0 CPI (on a 10 point scale) at bachelor degree provided the degree is from an Institution funded by the Central Government.

IIT BHU PhD Admission Criteria

The IIT BHU selection criteria for PhD admission is based on merit and entrance exam score. Thereafter the selected candidates are called for a written test or personal interview. However the following category candidates are exempted from written test: 

  • Full Time External Registration Category
  • Sponsored Registration Category
  • Part-time Registration Category
  • Candidates having National Level Scholarships

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IIT BHU PhD: How to Apply?

The entire IIT BHU application process is online. Candidates can follow the below steps to apply for IIT BHU PhD

Step 1- Register into the admission portal

  • Applicants must register into the IIT BHU Admission portal in order to submit the application online.
  • Click on the “Register” link to open the registration page. Enter your valid email address and create a password. All correspondences related to your application will be sent to the provided email ID only.
  • After you have successfully completed the registration, the login credentials (username and password) will be mailed to your Email ID.

Step 2- Fill in Personal Details and Upload your photograph and signature

  • Fill in your personal details asked correctly such as full name, Father’s name, Mother’s Name and Date of birth as per your High School Certificate etc.
  • After providing the necessary information, upload your color photograph and signature by clicking the appropriate “Browse” button.

Step 3- Pay Online the Application Processing Fee

  • The application processing fee (INR 500 for GEN/OBC/EWS candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/Physically Disabled candidates) should be paid online only and is Non-Refundable.
  • Pay the application processing fee online through SBI Collect Portal link

It is advisable to save and download the duly filled application form for future references. 

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/OBC-NCL INR 500/-
SC/ST INR 250/-

Documents Required

Applicants must attach the following documents along with their applications:

  • Class 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet and passing Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Master’s Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Scorecard of Entrance Exam taken
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

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IIT BHU PhD Course Details

There are four categories under which IIT BHU PhD is offered which are Engineering, Pharmacy, Sciences and Humanities Studies. The semester wise subjects differ for M.Pharm and B.Pharm admitted candidates. 

  • In the first year there are 16 credits (8 in July and 8 in January semester).
  • From second year onwards total 8 credits are in each semester. 

IIT BHU PhD Syllabus 

  1. Candidates admitted through M.Pharm Qualification 
Semester 1 Semester 2
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Compulsory Subject-Analytical Tools in Pharmaceutical Research 2 Mini Project-Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy 2
Elective Subject (One Subject)-Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy 2 Seminar- -Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry,Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy 2
Total 4 Total 4
  1. Candidates admitted through B.Pharm Qualification 
Semester 1 Semester 2
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Compulsory Subject-Analytical Tools in Pharmaceutical Research 2 Elective Subjects (One subject) Pharmaceutics-IV (Advanced Drug Delivery System), Pharmaceutical Chemistry-IV (Drug Design), Pharmacology-IV (Evaluation of Drug Activities & Pharmacometrics), Pharmacognosy-IV (Advance in Pharmacognosy) 3
Elective Subjects (2 subjects) Elective 1 (One subject) Pharmaceutics; Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacology;Pharmacognosy 2
Elective 2 (One Subject) Pharmaceutics-II (Pharmacokinetics), Pharmaceutical Chemistry-I (Chemistry of Natural Products), Pharmacology-I (General Pharmacology), Pharmacognosy-I (Evaluation of Drugs) 3 Mini Project- Pharmaceutics; Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacology;Pharmacognosy 2
Seminar-Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy 2 Seminar- Pharmaceutics; Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmacology;Pharmacognosy 2
Total 9 Total 7

FAQs

Ques. What is the procedure to be a PhD student at BHU?

Ans. Steps to be a PhD student in BHU:
  • Fill up the application form.
  • Qualify the exam conducted by BHU.
  • Interview in a specific department.

And if qualified, you will be a PhD student at BHU.

Ques. Do BHU provide scholarships to PhD scholars?

Ans. If it's in the field of life sciences, they usually take students who have qualified for JRF. Starting fellowship is 25000 INR + House rent allowance if the fellow doesn't get university accommodation. In two years, if the fellow is promoted as SRF, the basic fellowship is increased to 28000 INR pm.

Ques. Should I go for PhD in CSE in IIT BHU?

Ans. It depends on what options you have on hand and whether you are particularly comfortable working on your own.

Ques. How can I get admission in BHU PhD?

Ans. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) PhD Admission 2023 is offered on the basis of Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the university. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for BHU RET 2022 on the official site of BHU.

Ques. How many seats are there in IIT BHU PhD?

Ans. The number of seats is not fixed. Number of seats for Ph.D. admission will be decided by the concerned Department/School.