Chennai, 18 March 2021: Anna University , Chennai, a public state university in Tamil Nadu, has announced PhD Admission for July 2021 session. The closing date for submission of online application is 20 March 2021. Both Full Time & Part Time PhD Programmes are available.
Key Dates:
The online application portal has opened from 22 February 2021.
The closing date for submission of online application is 20 March 2021.
Application Fees:
The mode of Registration fee payment is through online only.
General Category candidates – Rs.1000/-
Tamil Nadu SC/ST/SCA candidates – Rs.600/-
Other State SC/ST candidates – Rs.1000/-
Eligibility Conditions:
Master’s Degree of the University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by the University. Specific educational qualifications are given in Clause 2.
A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination. In case of SC/ST/ differently – abled candidates, 50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale.
- Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. Degree in Engineering/ Technology: M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (By Research) in the relevant branch of Engineering or Technology
Ph.D. Degree in Science and Humanities: M.Sc. / M.S. (By Research) in the relevant branch of Science and Humanities / M.C.A/ M.A. (English/ Communication/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Media Arts).
PhD Degree in Management Sciences: MBA / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management or Administration awarded by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) / M.S. (By Research) in Management Sciences.
PhD Degree in Architecture and Planning: MArch/MPlan / MS(By Research) in Architecture and Planning.
Selection Procedure: The candidates desirous of registering for Ph.D. Programme shall apply by filling all the relevant details mentioned in the online application form available in the University website and submit online with the approval of the supervisor on or before the due date as indicated in the notification issued from time to time.
The Centre for Research shall screen the applications as per the eligibility norms, and the Centre for Entrance Examinations shall conduct the written test for eligible candidates. Candidates appearing for the written test should obtain minimum marks as specified by the University to qualify for the interview process. The final selection of the candidate for the Ph.D. admission shall be based on the overall marks secured by the candidate in the Qualifying examination (PG Degree), Written test and Interview. The successful candidates selected for PhD admission shall be shortlisted based on the cut-off marks fixed by the Research Board.
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of Anna University, Chennai.
