University Name

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

University Type

Deemed to be University (Private)

Established

1984 (Deemed Status: 2008)

Motto

Knowledge is Power

Location

Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | AICTE | NAAC | COA | BCI | PCI | NBA | NIRF

Notification Date

March 16, 2026 (Official Release)

Application Start

March 16, 2026

Application Last Date

May 04, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 10, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June 11, 2026

Interview Date

June 20, 2026 (Tentative)

Final List Selected Candidate

June 30, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 15, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

Entrance Examination (Crescent Research Aptitude Test – CRAT or equivalent)

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Merit List (Entrance + Interview)

NET/JRF/GATE qualified candidates may be exempted from entrance test

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

10th & 12th Marksheet

UG Degree & Marksheet

PG Degree & Marksheet

Transfer & Migration Certificate

Aadhar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Updated CV/Resume

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

Entrance Exam Scorecard (if applicable)

NET/JRF/GATE Scorecard (if applicable)

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Computer Science and Engineering

Information Technology

Computer Applications (MCA)

Mathematics & Actuarial Science

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)

Physics

Chemistry

Life Sciences

English

Commerce

Economics

Sociology

Law

Islamic Studies

HR

Finance

Marketing

Operations

Pharmaceutics

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Payable with Online Application)

Registration Fee

₹500 (One-time at admission)

Security Deposit

₹5,000 (Caution Deposit)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹25,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000

Exam Fee

Included in Semester Fees

DRC Fee

Included in General Fees

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

Included in Viva Charges

Viva Fee

As per Regulation (Variable)

Name

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

Account Number

165702000000460

IFSC

IOBA0001657

Bank Name

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Branch

Vandalur, Chennai

MICR Code

600020092

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

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

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