Anna University, Chennai Invites Applications for Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Programmes

10-Aug-2013


Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following PhD / MS (By Research) Programmes 2014 session.

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Science and Humanities
  • Management Sciences
  • Architecture and Planning

Eligibility Conditions

  • Master's Degree of Anna University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent there to in the fields of study notified from time to time by this University. Specific educational qualifications are given in Clause 2.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology of the University or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study with a minimum of 15 years of R & D Experience in National Research Laboratories / Public sector undertakings and with minimum of three publications in referred impact factor journals or two approved international patents in the last five years.

  • 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).

How to apply

  • Applications are to be made though university’s online portal http://cfr.annauniv.edu/jan14/index.php.

  • Duly filled-in application shall accompany with registration fee of Rs.800 for General Category and Rs.400 for Tamil Nadu SC/ST/SCA candidates in the form of a DD (demand draft) obtained from any Nationalized Bank drawn in favour of " The Rs.800 Director (Research), Anna University " payable at Chennai, drawn on or after 5.08.2013. Mention your 'name','mobile number','reference id' on the back side of Demand Draft.

  • Duly attested photocopies of certificates for proof of qualification (Xth std or equivalent, HSC or equivalence UG/PG mark sheets & Degree certificates), Community certificate and Service certificate (if any).

Note: Full-time SC/ST candidates should produce original community certificate at the time of admission for claiming Tution fee exemption.

  • Completed application form in all respect and data sheet with all enclosures securely stitched to it shall be sent to

    The Director
    Centre for Research, Anna University
    Chennai - 600025


    so as to reach on or before 30th Aug, 2013 at 05.30 p.m. A demand draft drawn in favour of THE DIRECTOR (RESEARCH), ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai-25 payable at Chennai for Rs.800 for general category or for Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) for SC/ST Candidates shall be enclosed along with the completed application.

  • Applications received after the due date or without the prescribed demand draft and other documents or incompletely filled-in application will be summarily rejected.

  • The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply under part-time programme: Full-time teachers of University Departments/University Colleges of Engineering, Govt/Govt. Aided/Self financing Engineering Colleges/Architecture Schools within Tamil Nadu.

Important Dates

  • Date of Closure Online Application: 30th Aug, 2013 (Friday) before 5.30pm
  • Date of receipt of Application form with enclosures at office of Centre for Research: 30th Aug, 2013 (Friday)  before 5.30pm