BITS-RMIT PhD Program

Master’s degree* from CEP S2 (“Good Institutions” with “Very Good” grade scale or “First Division/Class” or equivalent). Examples may include (not limited to) M Technology, M Engineering, M Pharmacy, MBA, MA, M.Phil

OR
Master’s degree* from CEP S2 (“Good Institutions” with “Very Good” grade scale or “First Division/Class” or equivalent). Examples may include (not limited to) MSc, MCA, MA/M. Social Sciences

OR

Bachelor’s degree* (e.g. BTech/BEng) requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study. In a relevant discipline awarded with honours, from CEP S2 (“Good Institutions” with “Very Good” grade scale or “First Division/Class” or equivalent)

Qualification requirements:
H2A (Distinction Average overall)- A Distinction for BITS RMIT PhD equates to 70% or higher; however, the same grade from another university internationally may not translate to this score due to differences in grading systems, with equivalencies determined through the Country Education Profile (CEP) in line with Australian Higher Education standards.

See What is a good university?

Examples of scores: CGPA 8/10 or CGPA of 3.2/4 or CGPA 5.6/7.0– Indian qualifications
15/20 – Iranian qualifications

• The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year.
• The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year.
• Awarded in a relevant discipline awarded with honours

Candidates with other qualifications listed outside the above need to be dealt with by exceptions.

All documents need to be certified.

English proficiency documents

For Indian applicants: As India is not considered an English speaking country you will need to provide evidence of this proficiency.

Certified English Proficiency Certificate or other proof of English proficiency. Failure to submit a valid certificate that complies with the minimum criteria may lead to rejection of your application.

Ways in which you can meet English language proficiency requirements (Validity date for all these options need to be Valid as of the BITS program start date of January 2026.)

1. Language Proficiency Test taken within the last 2 years, please view our English language proficiency test page for RMIT accepted tests. NB: To Book a test you require a passport
   OR
2. Successful completion of a postgraduate qualification from an accredited university or institution where:
   1. English was the medium of instruction and assessment of study, and
   2. the final year of university study was completed during the five years immediately prior to the commencement of study at BITS-RMIT University.(you must attach a letter from your university that clearly indicates that medium of instruction was in English)
3. Successful completion of at least two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) university study from an accredited university or institution where:
   1. English was the medium of instruction and assessment of study, and
   2. the final year of university study was undertaken during the two years immediately prior to commencement at BITS-RMIT.
      (you must attach a letter from your university that clearly indicates that medium of instruction was in English)
      OR
4. Evidence of professional experience and/or academic publications in English, such as:
   1. sustained work for two years immediately prior to commencement at BITS-RMIT in a country where English is an official language
   2. authorship or co-authorship of at least two English language peer-reviewed journal articles or a book chapter written and published in English within the three years prior to commencement at BITS-RMIT.
      (you must attach copies of your published papers)

All documents need to be certified

Detailed Eligibility requirements can be found here on the How to apply for the BITS-RMIT PhD ProgramApply for the BITS-RMIT PhD Program page.