SRM University PhD Admission 2026: Apply by April 30 | Fee & Stipend

SRM University

University Name

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

University Type

Deemed to be University (Private)

Established

2002

Motto

Learn, Leap, Lead

Location

Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | AICTE | ABET & IET | NMC / DCI / PCI / INC | ICAR |

 

SRM University PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

March 01, 2026

Application Start

March 01, 2026

Application Last Date

April 30, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May 16, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

May 25, 2026

Interview Date

May 16, 2026 (Conducted alongside Entrance)

Final List Selected Candidate

June 01, 2026

Last Date of Admission

June 15, 2026

 

SRM University PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

SRM University PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Form Submission

SRM Research Entrance Test (SRMRET)

Shortlisting of Candidates Based on Entrance Test Score

Interview and Research Proposal Presentation

Preparation of Final Merit List

Document Verification

Admission Confirmation and Fee Payment

 

SRM University PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

SRM University PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

SRM University PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

SRM University Documents Required for PhD

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Migration Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Character Certificate

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Work Experience Certificate (for Part-Time PhD)

NET / JRF / GATE Certificate (if applicable)

Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN)

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

10th Marksheet and Certificate

 

SRM University PhD Subject List

Aerospace Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Data Science and Business Systems

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

Food Process Engineering

Genetic Engineering

Information Technology

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Nanotechnology

Software Engineering

Biochemistry

Biotechnology (Science Stream)

Chemistry

Commerce

Computer Applications (MCA/BCA stream)

Computer Science

Corporate Secretaryship

Economics

English

Fashion Designing

Hindi

Journalism & Mass Communication

Mathematics

Microbiology

Physics

Psychology

Physical Education & Sports Sciences

Tamil

Visual Communication

Yoga

Anatomy

Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Biochemistry (Medical)

Cardiology

Community Medicine

Endocrinology

Forensic Medicine

Medical Gastroenterology

Medical Oncology

Medical Research

Microbiology (Medical)

Nursing

Optometry

Occupational Therapy

Pathology

Paediatric Surgery

Pharmacology

Pharmacy

Physiology

Physiotherapy

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Public Health

Surgical Gastroenterology

Surgical Oncology

Translational Medicine

Urology / Vascular Surgery

Finance

HR

Marketing

Operations

Systems

Tourism & Hospitality.

Law

Agronomy

Entomology

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Horticulture

Plant Pathology

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry.

 

SRM University PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,200

Registration Fee

₹10,000 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹5,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹30,000*

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹3,000

DRC Fee

Included in Semester Fee

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 15,000

Extension Fee

₹ 10,000

Viva Fee

₹ 5,000

 

SRM University Bank Account Details

Name

SRM IST INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

Account Number

918010113677493

IFSC

UTIB0002559

Bank Name

Axis Bank Ltd

Branch

No:96,Veena Ground Floor, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Opposite to Ambica Empire,Vadapalani,Chennai-600026

MICR Code

 

Swift Code

AXISINBB211

 

SRM University Payment Mode

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

 

SRM University PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

SRM University Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

 

SRM University PhD Complete Course Basic Details

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

 

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