🎓 Apply for Ph.D. Program — January 2026 Intake | SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus

Apply for the Ph.D. Program (January 2026 Intake) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus. Explore top-ranked research opportunities in engineering and science. Last date: October 31, 2025. Apply online at www.srmist.edu.in.

📅 Post Date: 30 October 2025

Organization: SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Vadapalani Campus

🌟 About the Institution:

Begin an impactful research journey at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, one of India’s premier universities, ranked top by NIRF 2024 and accredited with NAAC A++. Applications are now open for the January 2026 Ph.D. Admission at the Vadapalani Campus, Chennai.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:

• Master’s Degree (2-year program) or equivalent professional qualification with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade on the UGC 7-point scale.

• Candidates with M.Phil. degree and minimum 55% aggregate (or Grade ‘B’ equivalent).

• 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and differently-abled candidates.

💰 Financial Assistance:

• Full-time Ph.D. Scholars: ₹25,000/month stipend for up to 3 years.

• JRF Qualified Candidates (UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / GPAT): ₹31,000/month stipend for up to 3 years.

• Continuation based 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 Directorate of Research: December 22, 2025

🧾 How to Apply:

Apply online at 👉 www.srmist.edu.in

Documents to Upload:

• Research Proposal

• Academic Transcripts

• Certificates (10th, 12th, UG, PG, and qualifying exams — UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/GPAT) in PDF

• Passport-size Photograph & Signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG up to 5MB)

🌍 Achieve Excellence with SRM Vadapalani:

Located in the heart of Chennai, the Vadapalani Campus offers a dynamic and research-oriented environment enriched by professional societies, innovation hubs, and cultural diversity.

Global Recognition:

• Ranked 1st among 46 Indian universities (QS World University Rankings)

• Ranked 1st among 15 Indian universities (Shanghai Ranking 2023)

• Over 1,000+ research publications and 40+ years of academic legacy