MEC offers Ph.D. programs in affiliation with Anna University and the Admission process is done through Written Test followed by Interview.

MEC Ph.D (Full-Time/ Part-Time) Selection Process:

• The applications having the consent of a recognized supervisor from the recognized department of Anna University, Chennai are only considered for admission to Ph.D.programmes.
• The preliminary scrutiny will be done by the Centre for Research and short list the eligible candidates as per norms. 
• The short listed candidates shall be called for a written test (to be conducted in theAnna University Main Campus, Chennai only) by the Director.
• The consolidated list of candidates who have qualified in the written test will be notified on the website and will be called for an interview at the University Departments of AnnaUniversity, Chennai only.
• The Performance of the candidate in the Post Graduate or Master’s is also considered for the selection.