Anna University

Anna University is a public state university situated in Tamil Nadu, India. The main campus is situated in Chennai. It was originally founded on 4 September 1978 and was named after C. N. Annadurai, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Course Name Ph.D

Course Duration 3 Years

Course Level Degree

Course Place On Campus

Course Type Full Time / Doctorate/M.Phil

47 STREAMS FOR PH.D. ARE AVAILABLE

Management Studies|Computer Science And Engineering|Mathematics|Physics|Bio-Pharmaceutical|Environmental Science|Computer Science|Information Technology|English|Architecture And Planning|Manufacturing Engineering|Structural Engineering|Biotechnology|Environmental Management|Electrical Engineering|Chemistry|Industrial Engineering|Product Design And Development|Energy Engineering|Engineering And Technology|Communication System|Power Systems|Software Engineering|Water Resources Engineering|Applied Chemistry|Geology|Materials Science|Polymer Science & Technology|Power Electronics|Urban Engineering|Soil Mechanics And Foundation Engineering|Engineering Design|Printing Technology|Science & Technology Communication|Communication Engineering|Chemical Engineering|Refrigeration & Air Conditioning|Vlsi|Geoinformatics|Remote Sensing|Quality Engineering & Management|Medical Physics|Ceramic Technology|Petroleum Refining And Petrochemicals Engineering|Textile Technology|Electronic Systems Engineering|Mining Engineering

Course Information

Anna University offers a Ph.D. study program in the fields of Engineering, Science, Computer Applications, Management, and Arts. The students may opt to apply online or can even download the application from the university’s official web portal. For admission to the Ph.D. study program at Anna University, One must have cleared his/her master’s degree in the related field, that one wishes to apply for.

Students will be selected on the basis of their preceding academic performances. Shortlisted students will be called in for a written entrance exam and an interview, final selection will be an amalgamation of all three factors.

Anna University Ph.D. Minimum Eligibility Criteria

* Students must have a master's degree or any other qualification recognized as an equivalent degree in the fields of study that the student is applying for.

* Students should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology of the University or any other qualification recognized as the equivalent degree in the fields of study with a minimum of 15 years of Research and the development (R & D) experience in National Research Laboratories / Public sector undertakings and with a minimum of three publications in referred impact factor journals or two approved international patents in the last 5 years. 

* Students should have a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale for SC/ST candidates).

* Students having an M.phil course Degree in the related field of the proposed Ph.D. course field of research, then the minimum duration of the program reduces by one year (i.e) for the full-time it becomes 2 years and for the part-time it reduces to 3 years.

Anna University Ph.D. Selection Procedure

* Only the applications having the consent of the recognized supervisor from the recognized department of Anna University, Chennai is considered for admission to the Ph.D. study program. Other applications are summarily rejected without any notification.

* The preliminary scrutiny will be done by the Centre for Research and shortlist the eligible students. The short-listed students shall be called for a written exam (to be conducted in the University Departments of Anna University, Chennai only) by the Director, Entrance Examination.

* The Syllabus for the written exam for various specializations will be posted on the website by the Director (Research).

* The selection shall be based on the performance of the student in the written exam, interview round, and the marks obtained in the PG qualifying degree.

Documents Required To Be Submitted Along With The Application Form:

* Duly attested photocopies of the certificates for proof of the qualification (10th std. or equivalent, HSC, UG/PG mark sheets, and the Degree certificate), Community certificate, Transfer certificate (If applicable), and the Service certificates (if any)

* Note: If you have ST/SC certificate then an original community certificate will be required at the time of admission for claiming tuition fee exemption.

* If you have obtained a UG course degree under Full-Time Regular mode of the State/Central Universities, IISC, IITs, NITs, IISER or NISER the only you shall be considered as eligible for admission to the Ph.D. study program

* Others have to apply for the Course Equivalence to the Director (Academic Courses), Anna University

* Photocopies of curriculum

* Syllabus of the courses undertaken

* Mark sheets

* Certificates from the institution regarding mode of the program

* Conduct of classes

* Evaluation pattern along with a prescribed fee

* The above must be enclosed while applying for Course equivalence to the Director (Academic Courses)

* Photocopy of the appointment order (if any) 

* A brief one-page write-up on the Research topic chosen and duly signed by the suggested supervisor, Joint supervisor if any, and the student

* Two self-addressed covers stamped to the value of Rs.5/- (Rupees Five only) each is required.

Anna University Ph.D. Application Procedure: How To Apply?

1. Students can visit the Official Website of the university.

3. Register yourself with all the required details. Preview and confirm.

5. Note down the reference number and upload your photo.

7. Pay the fee amount online which is one-time and non-refundable.

9. Enter your complete personal and academic details, address, experience, employment, and publications.

11. Under supervisor’s login enter supervisor’s and the current scholar’s details

13. If applicable enter the joint supervisor’s and the current scholar’s details.

15. Finally enter the DC/MC member details, preview all parts in the PDF format and re-edit if required.

16. Take the final printout. Once taken, the application is locked and no more editing is allowed.

18. Consent from a recognized supervisor from the recognized department of this University is mandatory to consider the application for admission to Ph.D. study programmes. 

20. Filled in application with all the documents required sold be sent to ‘The Director, Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025’.

21. Online fee receipt must be enclosed along with the completed application.

Application fee

Application registration fee of Rs.1000/- for General Category and other states SC/ST students and Rs.600/- for Tamil Nadu SC/ST students.