Apply for the PhD Program at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus

Apply for the PhD Program — January 2026 Intake
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus

Begin an impactful research career at SRM Institute of Science and Technology —top ranked University by NIRF 2024, and accredited with the highest ‘A++’ grade by NAAC. Applications are now open for the January 2026 Ph.D. admission at our Vadapalani Campus.

Why Choose SRM?

• Expert Mentorship & Advanced Facilities
  Work with highly accomplished faculty and leverage cutting-edge laboratories and research infrastructure.

• Wide Research Spectrum
  Opportunities across Engineering and Technology domains.

• Innovation-Driven Ecosystem
  Experience a vibrant campus culture with strong support for research collaboration. innovation, and start-ups.

• Competitive Financial Support
  Attractive stipends are available for eligible full-time scholar,.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree (2-year program) or equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade on the UGC 7-point scale.
• Candidates with an Phil. degree and 55% aggregate (or grade ‘B’ equivalent).
• 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and differently-abled candidates.

Financial Assistance

• Full-time Ph.D. scholars with provisional registration are eligible for a stipend of 25,000/month for up to 3 years.
• Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (JRF)/ CSIR-NET (JRF)/ GATE/ GPAT are eligible for 31,000/month for up to 3
• Stipend continuation depends on satisfactory annual research progress.

Research Domains Available

• Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering – Emerging Technologies (CSE AIML CSE BDA, CSBS, CSE Cyber Security), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: October 31, 2025
• Entrance Test & Interview: November 10, 2025
• Provisional Selection List: November 18, 2025
• Fee Payment Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Reporting to the Directorate of Research: December 22, 2025

How to Apply

Submit your application online at www.srmist.edu.in along with:

• Research Proposal
• Academic Transcripts
• Certificates (10th, 12th, UG, PG, and qualifying exam such as UGC NFT/CSIR-NET/GATE/GPAT) in PDF
• Recent passport-size photograph & signature in JPG/JPEG/PNG (up to 5 MB)

Achieve Excellence with SRM Vadapalani

Located in the heart of Chennai, the Vadapalani Campus offers a dynamic learning environment enriched by active research labs, professional societies, and cultural engagements.

SRM 1ST stands among the top-ranked institutions globally —Ranked 1st among 46 Indian universities (QS World University Rankings).Ranked 1st among 15 Indian universities (Shanghai Ranking 2023) with 1,000+ research publications and a legacy of 40 + years in education.