University Name

Anna University

University Type

State University

Established

1978

Motto

Progress Through Knowledge

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | AIU | NAAC | NIRF | AICTE | COA | NBA | DGCA | UGC-DEB |

Notification Date

2nd or 3rd week of February 2026

Application Start

Immediately following the notification

Application Last Date

Within 20 days of opening (approx. March 10–15, 2026)

Online Entrance Exam

Within one week of online closing

Entrance Exam Result

1st or 2nd Sunday of April 2026

Interview Date

Within one week of the exam

Final List Selected Candidate

1st or 2nd week of May 2026

Last Date of Admission

End of May 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

PhD Entrance Examination (Written Test)

Shortlisting of Candidates

Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Merit List Preparation

Guide / Supervisor Allocation

Final PhD Registration

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Community Certificate (if applicable)

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time)

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

NOC from Employer (for Part-Time candidates)

Entrance Exam Admit Card

Migration Certificate (if from other university)

Engineering & Technology Subjects

Computer Science and Engineering

Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Mining Engineering

Printing Technology

Ceramic Technology

Science Subjects

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Geology

Management

Management Studies

Business Administration

Architecture & Planning

Architecture

Urban Planning

Entrance Exam Fee

Included in Registration

Registration Fee

₹1,000

Security Deposit

₹10,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹17,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹17,000

Exam Fee

₹1,000

DRC Fee

₹12,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹8,000

Extension Fee

Same

Viva Fee

₹ 8,000

Name

Student Revenue AU

Account Number

8456 101 114690

IFSC

CNRB0008456

Bank Name

Canara Bank

Branch

Anna University Branch

MICR Code

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

Active Application Portal

Scholar Login Portals

PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

PhD Regulations

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation