Anna University offers admission to Ph.D. (Full-Time and Part-Time) & MS by Research programs under Centre for Research (CFR) two times in a year. Candidates with Master’s degree or an M.Phil. Degree in the same or related field are eligible to apply. Selection to the Ph.D. program is based on the performance of candidates’ in the written test conducted by the university followed by an interview.

UGC NET (including JRF)/ UGC CSIR NET (including JRF)/ SLET qualified and Teacher Fellowship holder are exempted from Anna University Written Test. Such candidates have to appear in the interview round only.

Anna University MS By Research & Ph.D. Application Process 2020

Candidates are advised to follow the below-listed steps in order to apply for Ph.D. & MS by Research courses.

1.  Visit the official website of Anna University.
2. Fill the application form and pay the application fee of INR 800 (INR 400 for SC/ST) by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking.
3. Take the printout of duly filled application form and send it to the university address along with fee receipt and self-attested copies of desired documents:

The Director,

Center for Research,

Anna University, Chennai- 600 025