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About the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT-Phase II is initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) of the Govt. of India to promote research in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT and IT Enabled areas (https://phd.dic.gov.in/). Based on the proposal submitted by the Institute, TWO full-time PhD seats are allotted to the Institute for the year 2025-2026 (IMPLEMENTATION ORDER : Implementation Order No: PhD-04/04-2025/130)by the MeitY under Phase II. The research areas available under this scheme for which this call has been released are provided in Annexure A1

Important dates

Important Dates for Ph. D Call:

  • Last date to submit the Application : 13th July 2025

  • Department level entranced and interview: 19th July 2025

Important dates for Post-Doc Call:

  • Post-Doc applications can be received till: 31st July 2025
  • Date of Interview: 18th August 2025
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How to apply for the Ph.D Visvesvaraya scheme

Prof. S. Malarvizhi
malarvig@srmist.edu.in
Nodal officer

Departments :

  • Departments under the school of EEE
  • Departments under the school of Computing
  • Department Mechatronics
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Eligibility

Two years of Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the  Ph.D Degree in the same Institution.

A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.

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Programs Offered

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(i) Full Time candidates: All candidates who pursue full time research in SRMIST shall belong to this category.
(ii) Part Time (Internal) candidates: All candidates employed in SRMIST who pursue part time research in SRMIST shall belong to this category.
(iii) Part Time (External) candidates: All candidates working in Industrial units, Colleges, Government departments, Research organizations or other Institutions, sponsored for pursuing Ph.D. Programmes in SRMIST while continuing to serve in their respective Institutions/ organizations which are recognized as the Research Centres of SRMIST shall belong to this category. They shall pursue research in their place of employment and /or in this SRMIST.

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Full time Programme: Min 3 years – Max 5 years (including course work)
Part time Programme: Min 3 years – Max 6 years (including course work)

The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration.

Part Time (Internal/External): Part time Ph.D. programme is allowed provided all the conditions mentioned in the extant Ph.D. regulations are met.

Under extraordinary circumstances if the candidate fails to submit the thesis within the maximum period, further extension of the period for a maximum of two years may be granted by the Vice Chancellor, on the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee, Director of concerned Faculty and Director (Research). After the expiry of the maximum period including the extension granted, a candidate will be permitted to Re-register as per the following regulations. (i) For those candidates who want to re-register under the same supervisor on the same area of research, the earlier Doctoral Committee and the course works completed will hold good. (ii) For those candidates who want to re-register with a different supervisor on a different area of research will be subjected to the regulations applicable for the fresh candidates. (iii)If the area of research is the same, the new Doctoral Committee will decide whether the earlier course works completed can be considered for exemption or not.

The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration. In addition, the womencandidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of Ph.D. for up to 240 days.

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Engineering & Technology

  • School of Mechanical
  • School of Civil
  • School of Computing
  • School of EEE
  • School of Bio Engineering
  • School of Chemical and Material Technology
  • School of Architecture and Interior Design

Basic Sciences & Humanities

  • School of Biosciences
  • School of Computer Sciences
  • School of Commerce and Economics
  • School of Media Studies
  • School of Languages
  • School of Basic Sciences

Management

  • School of Management

Medical & Health Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Animal House
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Community Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • Paediatric Medicine and Neonatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
  • Ophthalmology
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Radiology
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Paediatric Surgery
  • Medical Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Translational Medicine and Research
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Audiology & Speech language Pathology
  • Medical Research
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Nursing
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health

Faculty of Law

  • Law
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AICTE has granted approval for starting of a new QIP centre (Minor) in the following PhD programmes/disciplines with the sanctioned number of seats.

BranchesSanctioned Seats
Bio Technology2
Nanotechnology2
Mechanical Engineering (ME)2
Civil Engineering (CE)2

Under this scheme, opportunities are provided for faculty members of AICTE recognized degree level/ polytechnic level institutions to improve their qualification, by offering admissions in Masters and Ph.D. degree programmes.

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  • The candidate should possess
    • Three years of teaching experience at graduate/
    • polytechnic level   A Master’s degree in the appropriate branch 
  • The candidate, if selected and admitted, should be on deputation and his/her normal salary and allowances are to be paid by the parent institution. 
  • The candidate selected for admission under QIP will have to execute an undertaking to serve his/her parent institution for a minimum period of three years after completion of the program. 
  • The candidate shall be willing to complete either 3rd or 4th semester (if allotted) at a foreign university as directed by the host QIP Center.  
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  • Scholarship – Rs.15,000/- P.M (for 3 year).
  • Every Ph.D. scholar will have to complete at least One Semester for carrying out studies/research work or part of it in a Foreign University ( if offered through the concerned QIP Centre).
  • In case of attending one semester at a Foreign University, AICTE will reimburse up to Rs. 3.00 lakhs (Rs.Three Lakhs) in addition to Rs.15,000.00 per month scholarship to the scholar for pursuing his research work in foreign University during the semester spent there. The lump sum allowance of Rs. 3.00 lakhs includes the cost of travel expenses, boarding & lodging expenses etc. and all personal expenses during the entire period of stay by the scholar to complete his semester.

Candidates are advised to apply under the QIP program at https://iitg.ac.in/qip/ as and when applications are called for.

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http://www.cep.iitkgp.ac.in/cep/?pid=MWBQ3BME&rmid=2&mpos=t.

DegreeBranch With SpecializationDuration (Years) - MinDuration (Years) - MaxInitial Semester FeesSubsequent Semester Fees
PhDEngineering & Technology353000015000Engineering & TechnologyPhDFull TimeTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDScience & Medical351500010000Medical & Health SciencesPhDFull TimeTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Tamil351500010000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDFull TimeTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Others351500010000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDFull TimeTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDEngineering & Technology362500015000Engineering & TechnologyPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDScience & Medical361500010000Medical & Health SciencesPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Tamil3650003000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Others36100006000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDEngineering & Technology - Scholar from the Industry 365000025000Engineering & TechnologyPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDScience & Medical - Scholar from the Industry 363500020000Medical & Health SciencesPhDPart Time - ExternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDEngineering & Technology36120006000Engineering & TechnologyPhDPart Time - InternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDScience & Medical3660003000Medical & Health SciencesPhDPart Time - InternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Tamil3630002000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDPart Time - InternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
PhDHumanities - Others3650003000Sciences & HumanitiesPhDPart Time - InternalTwo years of Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master?s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be legible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D Degree in the same Institution. A relaxation of 5% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently- abled.Industry Authorization fees Rs.2,00,000/3years. Private University/Institution Authorization fees Rs.50,000/3years. STIPEND All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD. The duration of the programme and the time for submission of thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration
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How to Apply

Apply Online with e-payment

Use the URL: https://admissions.srmist.edu.in/srmistonline/phdapplication to register and pay online.

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Important Dates

Successful admissions are an outcome that depends on applicant meeting various timelines. Find out all the important dates for your application to programmes in SRMIST.

Ph.D. Admissions - June 2025

ProcessDate
The Application portal Opens on1st March 2025
Last Date to Submit the Application30th April 2025
Department Level Entrance and Interview21th May 2025
Release of List of Candidates for Provisional Registration6th June 2025
Last Date to Pay Tuition Fee25th June 2025
Reporting Date at Directorate of Research03rd  July 2025
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Stipend

All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD.

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Percentage of refund of aggregate fees

Point of time when the notice of withdrawal of admission is served

Rs. 1000 deduction only

Candidate if not yet joined (within 30 days)

50%

Within 30 days after joining

0%

More than 30 days after joining