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Why Choose
SRU For Your PhD?

A PhD at SRU takes you from a research question to a published, patented and field-ready contribution. Interdisciplinary centers, global collaborations and mentors with deep research experience support your growth at every stage.

Dedicated Mentorship & Guidance

Learn from 450+ Ph.D. faculty, including postdocs from top universities, IITs and NITs, who guide you from first idea to final thesis.

Research Facilities

Turn ideas into discoveries in advanced labs and specialised research centers built for deep, interdisciplinary work.

Global & Industry Partnerships

Take your research beyond campus with 80+ global collaborations and industry partners.

Funded Research Opportunities

Focus on your research with sponsored projects and funding support, and carry your breakthroughs forward through SRiX.

Our Research
Excellence

Our researchers drive innovation through impactful publications, patents, and discoveries that make a difference in academia and industry.

400+

Patents

3700+

Research Publication

50+

Sponsored Projects & Programs

39Cr+

Research Funding

A Structured Path To
Research Excellence

Our Ph.D. program is designed with three key phases:

1

Induction Phase

Research methodology, literature review & faculty mentor selection.

2

Acceleration Phase

Conducting research, publishing papers & collaborations.

3

Achievement Phase

Thesis submission, career guidance & placement support.

Creativity & Prototyping

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree holders in relevant disciplines (minimum 55% marks).

Candidates with CSIR, NET, GATE, or equivalent qualifications are exempted from entrance exams.

Minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience in industry, academia, research organizations, or government agencies.

Bachelor’s degree holders (with exceptional academic records) may be eligible for direct Ph.D. entry.

Fees & Fellowship

Ph.D. Program Fee Breakdown:

Program Application Fee Enrollment Fee (One Time) Tuition (Per Semester) Thesis Fee
Full-time Ph.D (3 - 4 years) ₹ 1,000 ₹ 5,000 ₹ 60,000 ₹ 20,000
Part-time Ph.D (5 - 7 years) ₹ 1,000 ₹ 5,000 ₹ 35,000 ₹ 20,000

Duration of Program: The Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of 3 years, including course work, and a maximum duration of 6 years from the date of admission to the program.

Fellowship
₹ 40,000 / month
to full time Ph.D. scholars in Engineering, Agriculture, Sciences and Humanities and Management.

Program & Syllabus for Eligibility

Duration: The entrance test typically be 2 hours duration and consists of 100 multiple choice questions (No negative marking)

Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in Material Science
Ph.D. in Sustainable Development
Ph.D. in Disaster Management and Mitigation
Ph.D. in Management
Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship
Ph.D. in English
Ph.D. in Physics
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Ph.D. in Cognitive Science
Ph.D. in Liberal Arts
Ph.D. in Indian Knowledge Systems
Ph.D. in Linguistic Science and Technology
Ph.D. in Cultural Studies
Ph.D. in Literary Studies
Ph.D. in Biotechnology
Ph.D. in Agriculture
Ph.D. in Agronomy
Ph.D. in Horticulture
Ph.D. in Genetics & Plant Breeding
Ph.D. in Entomology
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
Ph.D. in Soil Science
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension

Apply for Ph.D.

Ph.D. Application Action
Ph.D. Application Form (Chancellor Fellowship Program) - Only for CSE Apply Here
Ph.D. Application Form (Full time & Part time) Apply Here

Note: The Chancellor’s Fellowship (₹1,00,000/month) is only for full-time PhD scholars in CSE & AI with strong coding skills and good knowledge of AI/ML applications. All other applicants to the full-time PhD program, including in CSE & AI, can apply for the Regular Fellowship (₹40,000/month).

  1. Last date for submission of PhD application is 10th November 2026.
  2. Online Written Exam and Online Interview Dates: 16th November 2026 to 18th November 2026
  3. INR 1,00,000/- for full-time Ph.D. scholars under the Chancellor Fellowship Program (applicable only for CSE & AI)
  4. INR 40,000/- for full-time Ph.D. scholars in Engineering, Agriculture, Sciences and Humanities and Management.

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