PhD Admissions
Shiv Nadar University Chennai aims to attract the most creative and talented minds from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, with a keen interest to pursue excellence in interdisciplinary research. The University provides exciting opportunities to obtain a Ph.D. degree in the following modes:
The candidates in the following categories may apply for the full time residential Ph.D. program based on the eligibility criteria:
Areas of Specializations
Computer Science & Engineering
Civil Engineering
The key areas of research under the School of Science & Humanities, are listed below:
Economics
Physics
Mathematics
English
The key areas of research under the School of Commerce and Management are listed below:
List of Supervisors
| Sl No | Name of Faculty | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. S. K. Bhattacharyya | Vice Chancellor, SNU Chennai |
| 2 | Dr. Nagarajan T | Professor and Head CSE |
| 3 | Dr. Chandrakala S | (Professor, CSE) |
| 4 | Dr. Jiji. C.V | (Professor, CSE) |
| 5 | Dr. Santhi Natarajan | Associate Professor, CSE |
| 6 | Dr. Sundharakumar K. B | Assistant Professor, CSE |
| 7 | Dr. Vidhusha S | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 8 | Dr. Surya K | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 9 | Dr. M. Amsaprabhaa | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 10 | Dr. S. Veeramani | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 11 | Dr. Anushiya Rachel G | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 12 | Dr. Vegesna S M Srinivasavarma | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 13 | Dr. Sathyanarayanan Srinivasan | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
| 14 | Dr. Rohit Kumar | (Assistant Professor, CSE) |
- Full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted to the program shall receive a stipend of INR 20000 per month, with free shared accommodation in the campus. The stipend is subject to the satisfactory performance in the program, which shall be evaluated continuously, in compliance with the University research regulations.
- Full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted to the program shall receive a contingency amount of Rs 25000 per annum for research activities.
- Married scholars shall be provided with campus accommodation on a nominal rent.
- Tangible outputs are expected from the works of the research scholars. Leaving the program without completion may attract penalization.
- SNU Chennai shall not provide stipend/assistantship to part-time scholars.
Fellowship Details
Fellowship Amount
Contingency Amount
Amount
Rs. 20,000 per month
Rs. 25,000 per year
Tuition and other statutory fees are to be paid by the scholars, as intimated by the university from time to time.
| Fee Details | Amount to be paid | |
|---|---|---|
Tuition Fee(to be paid by the scholars) | Indian Scholars NRI Scholars Foreign Nationals / OCI | Rs. 12,000 per semester Rs. 30,000 per semester Rs. 50,000 per semester |
Caution Deposit (refundable) | Rs. 10,000/- | |
Admission Fee(one time non-refundable) | Rs. 5,000/- | |
Hostel Fee (i) Scholars will be provided with free shared accomodation in the hostel (ii) Married Scholars will be provided campus accomodation at a nominal rent (iii) Hostel Caution deposit (Refundable) Rs.7500/- Thesis submission fee(to be paid by the scholars at the time of submission of PhD synopsis) | Rs. 15,000/- |
For all the research programs, it is mandatory that the candidate should have studied in regular, full time and formal education in their previous degree programs (UG and PG).
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING | SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES | SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT |
|---|---|---|
Ph.D. In Computer Science and Engineering / Civil Engineering Masters degree in Engineering / Technology / M.S.[By Research] in the relevant discipline of Computer Science and Engineering / Civil Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. | Ph.D. In Physics / Economics / English Masters degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. | Ph.D. In Commerce Masters degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale. BCom + CA/CMA |
Direct Ph.D. In Engineering: The applicants should have completed their UG programme in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline within 5 years of application with a minimum of 8.5 CGPA and no history of arrears. |
Non-refundable* application fees of Rs. 1500 (One Thousand Five Hundred Only), shall be paid through on-line portal.
*Note that the University reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on its departmental screening criteria, hence all applications may not be shortlisted for written examination and/or interview. No requests for refund of the application fee shall be entertained under any circumstances.
Exam Dates
Application Opening Date | 05 May 2024 |
Last date for submission of application | 17 June 2024 |
Written Test | 21 June 2024 |
Interview for shortlisted candidates | 21 June 2024 |
Notification for shortlisted candidates | 26 June 2024 |
Commencement of PhD Program | 03 July 2024 |
- Before you apply to the research program, confirm whether you fulfil all the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the research admission portal.
- In order to register your application, create a new account, fill in the necessary fields and upload the relevant documents.
- Pay the requisite application fee to complete the process.
- Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or deleted.
- All the communication(s) [such as issuance of Test/Interview Call letters, Offer of Admission letters, etc.] will be made only through Email to the shortlisted/selected candidates. Therefore, the candidates are advised to provide the correct Email ID while creating a new account and regularly check their email for any updates with respect to their application for admission to the Research program(s) of this institute
Selection shall be based on the performance in the University’s Entrance Examination score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal and Interview. Candidates, who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed, will have to appear for an Entrance Examination 2022, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours.
The shortlisted candidates need to appear for personal interview. The selected candidates for admission will be intimated within the stipulated date.
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