Shiv Nadar University: Admission to Ph.D. Programme, 2027-2028

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Admission to Ph.D. Programme, 2027-2028

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Shiv Nadar University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Admission to Ph.D. Programme, 2027-2028

Start date of application 01^st October, 2026
Last date of application 30^th November, 2026

Shiv Nadar University Chennai aims to attract the most creative and talented minds from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, with a keen interest to pursue excellence in interdisciplinary research. The University provides exciting opportunities to obtain a Ph.D. degree in the following modes:

The candidates in the following categories may apply for the full time residential Ph.D. program based on the eligibility criteria:

Those who have cleared the eligibility criteria and directly applying for Ph.D.
Those are in employment, who want to pursue full-time study, should be sponsored by their employer, and should avail leave for the minimum duration of the program as prescribed by the research regulations and should get formally relieved from their duty to join the research program.
Those who are sponsored by AICTE under Quality Improvement program for teachers at other colleges and who satisfy the eligibility conditions, specializations as notified in the AICTE guidelines and is offered by the University.
Those who are selected at national-level fellowship programs or by any recognized bodies.
Foreign-nationals sponsored by the government of India or their respective government on any exchange programs.

Candidates who work as full time teaching faculty of self-financing colleges, Government aided colleges or any other Government recognized educational institutions.
Candidates who work in Industrial Units/R&D Departments/National Laboratories/ Units of Government/Quasi-Government or any other research laboratories within India, that are recognized by the university to do research with the university and are sponsored by the respective employer.

School of Engineering is extending a warm invite to candidates who are Bachelor degree holders with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Computer Science and Engineering and interdisciplinary areas leading to a Direct Ph.D. This shall allow exceptionally talented students to save nearly a year compared to those who go for a two-year Masters degree program followed by a Ph.D. program.
The program encourages the student to gain more credits in key course works of interest.

Eligibility

For all the research programs, it is mandatory that the candidate should have studied in regular, full time and formal education in their previous degree programs (UG and PG).

SSN School of Engineering	School of Commerce and Management	School of Sciecne and Humanities
Ph.D. in Engineering Minimum 60% aggregate marks in 10th, 12th, and Undergraduate (UG) degree. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology or M.S. (by Research) in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.	Ph.D. in Commerce Minimum 60% aggregate marks in 10th, 12th, and Undergraduate (UG) degree. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or) B.Com. combined with a qualified CA / CMA certification.	Ph.D. in Physics / English / Maths / Economics / Chemistry Minimum 60% aggregate marks in 10th, 12th, and Undergraduate (UG) degree. Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks ora CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale.
Direct Ph.D. In Engineering: The applicants should have completed their UG programme in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline within 5 years of application with a minimum of 8.5 CGPA and no history of arrears.

Admission Process

Before you apply to the research program, confirm whether you fulfil all the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the research admission portal.
In order to register your application, create a new account, fill in the necessary fields and upload the relevant documents.
Pay the requisite application fee to complete the process.
Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or deleted.
All the communication(s) [such as issuance of Test/Interview Call letters, Offer of Admission letters, etc.] will be made only through Email to the shortlisted/selected candidates. Therefore, the candidates are advised to provide the correct Email ID while creating a new account and regularly check their email for any updates with respect to their application for admission to the Research program(s) of this institute

Selection Process

Selection shall be based on the performance in the University’s Entrance Examination score, PG Degree marks, Research proposal and Interview.
Candidates, who fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed, will have to appear for an Entrance Examination, a Computer Based Test for 2 hours.

The shortlisted candidates need to appear for personal interview. The selected candidates for admission will be intimated within the stipulated date.

Important Dates

Application opening date	Thursday, 01st October, 2026
Last date of application	Monday, 30th November, 2026
Written test & Interview	Thursday, 03rd December, 2026
Notification of shortlisted candidate	Friday, 18th December, 2026
Commencement of Ph.D. Program	Wednesday, 06th January, 2027

Fee Details

Tuition and other statutory fees are to be paid by the scholars, as intimated by the university from time to time.

Fee Details		Amount to be paid
Application Fee		Rs. 1,500 (non refundable)
Tuition Fee(to be paid by the scholars)	Indian Scholars NRI Scholars Foreign Nationals / OCI	Rs. 12,000 per semester Rs. 30,000 per semester Rs. 50,000 per semester
Caution Deposit (refundable)		Rs. 10,000/-
Admission Fee(one time non-refundable)		Rs. 5,000/-

Hostel Fee	Amount to be paid
(i) Scholars will be provided with free shared accomodation in the hostel
(ii) Married Scholars will be provided campus accomodation at a nominal rent
(iii) Hostel Caution deposit (Refundable)	Rs.7500/-
Thesis submission fee(to be paid by the scholars at the time of submission of PhD synopsis)	Rs. 15,000/-

Scholarship

Full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted to the program shall receive a stipend of INR 20000 per month, with free shared accommodation in the campus. The stipend is subject to the satisfactory performance in the program, which shall be evaluated continuously, in compliance with the University research regulations.
Full-time Ph.D. scholars admitted to the program shall receive a contingency amount of Rs. 25,000/- per annum for research activities.
Married scholars shall be provided with campus accommodation on a nominal rent.
Tangible outputs are expected from the works of the research scholars. Leaving the program without completion may attract penalization.
SNU Chennai shall not provide stipend/assistantship to part-time scholars.

Fellowship Details	Amount
Fellowship Amount	Rs. 20,000/- per month in the first year
Fellowship Amount	Rs. 25,000/- per month in the second & third year
Fellowship Amount	Rs. 30,000/- per month in the fourth year