Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Hyderabad Campus, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU) offers research programmes leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Engineering (Computer Science & Engineering) only.
The structured PhD program under the Faculty of Engineering (FoE) provides flexibility in multidisciplinary research that focuses on innovative solutions to real-world industry problems as well as societal issues. FoE has motivated intellectual faculty who consider research as an integral part of their responsibilities and publish research papers in highly reputed journals.
Simultaneously, faculty is also engaged in different externally / internally funded projects therein, producing promising results. FoE ensures that the infrastructural facilities, including the online data base, are made available to the researchers and encourages them to file patents on their findings.
FoE has also initiated the collaboration of researcher from reputed universities abroad by appointing the faculty from these universities as co-supervisor to their PhD scholars.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Deep Learning, Network Coding, Interconnection Networks & Architecture, High Performance Computing, Parallel Computing, Online Phantom Transactions, Natural Language Processing, Security and Cyber security, Internet of things, Data Science, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, VLSI, Signal and Image Processing, Communications, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Nanotechnology and Nanoscience. Multidisciplinary sensor development, Geo-informatics, Geoscience, Design and Optimization, Blockchain Technology, Drones, Network Security, Biomedical image processing, Signal processing, Cloud, Fog & Edge Computing.
Symbiosis International ( Deemed University) encourages Ph.D candidates to enrol as Full Time Ph.D students.
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The amount of Fellowship is as follows |
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Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
Rs. 37,000/ Month |
for two years |
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Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) |
Rs. 42,000/ Month |
for remaining tenure as SRF |
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Contingency @Rs. 30,000/ Annum (Contingent expenses incurred for research i.e. purchase of books, travel expenses for research related activities, stationary etc.) |
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Pre-Ph.D. coursework is an important matter of concern for new students who wish to enrol on the Ph.D. programme of SIU.
The following important points be noted.
| Sr. No. | Name | Specialization | Focus | Designation | Email ID |
| 1 | Dr. Rajanikanth Aluvalu | Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence | High Performance computing, Explainable AI, Generative AI | Professor | director@sithyd.siu.edu.in |
| 2 | Dr. Shshank Chaube | Soft computing, Reliability Theory | Fuzzy sets, Reliability theory, Optimization, Decision-making | Assistant Professor | Shshank.chaube@sithyd.siu.edu.in |
| 3 | Dr. Mohmad Ausif Padder | Calculus, Analysis, Algebra | Mathematical Modelling: Differential Equations (ODEs, FDEs, Delay DEs), Biological systems (Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases), Bifurcation Analysis, and Numerical Simulations. | Assistant Professor | ausif.padder@sithyd.siu.edu.in |
| 4 | Dr. Akash Sharma | Physics, Material Science, Energy Materials | Physics [Solar Cell (Theoretical, Experimental), Photoelectrochemical cell, Hydrogen evolution, Noble Semiconductors for Multifunctional applications] | Associate Professor | akash.sharma@sithyd.siu.edu.in |
| 5 | Dr. Amulya Prasad Panda | Nanomaterials , Water & Wastewater Treatment , Polymer composites, Surface Chemistry, Adsorption | Chemistry (Nanomaterials, Water/wastewater treatment, Surface chemistry, Nano-catalysis, Polymeric composites for water treatment) | Assistant Professor | amulya.panda@sithyd.siu.edu.in |
| 6 | Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Bora | Biomedical Engineering, Control Engineering | Biomedical Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, Transdermal Drug Delivery, Iontophoresis, Equivalent Modelling | Assistant Professor | dhruba.engg@gmail.com |
SIU Ph.D. Rule Book: Click to Download
A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme must satisfy any one of the following eligibility requirements:
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled.
Note:
International candidates (NRIs, Foreign Nationals and PIOs who have obtained Master's degree from foreign universities) are required to qualify IELTS with 6.5 score or IELA Test (Band 3) of SIU ELTIS, an equivalent test for English language proficiency. Please note that candidates holding Professional Qualifications/ Diplomas/ Post Graduate Diplomas/ Any other qualifications will need to submit the proof of equivalence of the qualifications to master's Degree from a Statutory Bodies like UGC/AICTE/BCI/MCI etc
Reservation:
Within the available vacancies:
Scheduled Castes - 15 %
Scheduled Tribes - 7.5%
Differently Abled - 3%
Kashmiri Migrants - 2 Seats
International Students - 15%
| Sr. No | Particulars | Amount in Rs. |
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| 1 | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | 20,000 |
| 2 | Course Work Fee | 30,000 |
| 3 | Semester Fee (To be paid after confirmation till the submission of Thesis) | 50,000 |
| Semester 1 | 25,000 | |
| Semester 2 | 25,000 | |
| 4 | Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 15,000 |
| 5 | Total Fee (1+2+3+4) | 1,15,000 |
| Note: Fees to be paid at the time of admission (1+2+4) | 65,000 | |
| Sr. No | Particulars | Amount in Rs. |
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| 1 | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | Rs.15,000 |
| 2 | Course Work Fee | Rs.22,500 |
| 3 | Semester Fee (To be paid after confirmation till the submission of Thesis) | Rs. 37,500 |
| Semester 1 | Rs.18,750 | |
| Semester 2 | Rs.18,750 | |
| 4 | Institute Deposit (Refundable) | Rs. 15,000 |
| 5 | Total (1+2+3+4) | Rs. 90, 000 |
| Note: Fees to be paid at the time of admission (1+2+4) # 25 % Fee concession to the Part Time Internal Candidates (Employees of SIU) | Rs. 52,500 | |
| Sr. No | Particulars | Amount in USD $ |
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| 1 | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $255 |
| 2 | Course Work Fee | $390 |
| 3 | Semester Fees (Applicable after confirmation in the programme till submission of thesis) | $650 |
| Semester 1 | $325 | |
| Semester 2 | $325 | |
| 4 | Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $200 |
| 5 | Total (1+2+3+4) | $1495 |
| Note: Fees to be paid at the time of admission (1+2+4) | $845 | |
| Sr. No | Particulars | Amount in USD $ |
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| 1 | Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $190 |
| 2 | Course Work Fee | $290 |
| 3 | Semester Fees (Applicable after confirmation in the programme till submission of thesis) | $490 |
| Semester 1 | $245 | |
| Semester 2 | $245 | |
| 4 | Institute Deposit (Refundable) | $150 |
| 5 | Total (1+2+3+4) | $1120 |
| Note: Fees to be paid at the time of admission (1+2+4) # 25 % Fee concession to the Part Time Internal Candidates (Employees of SIU) | $630 | |
The process of application is completely online. The candidate is not required to submit any hard copy of application to the University.
The applications will be live by the end of April every year and open till end of May every year. The University will put up the advertisement on the website of SIU, SCRI and all constituents of the University.
Check their eligibility as per the Ph.D. Rulebook. Master's degree in relevant discipline is compulsory. Experience is optional.
Candidates not possessing a Master's Degree awarded by the Universities shall be required to produce equivalence of qualifications from statutory bodies as per the UGC norms/ Ph. D. Rule Book. Please note that equivalence of degree and approval of the institute/ programme are not the same.
Keep a soft copy of all the documents ready for uploading.
Note that the University will not be responsible if you miss out any milestone of the admission process including the postal delays.
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Online registration starts |
12 Dec 2024 |
8.00 AM |
https://scri.siu.edu.in/ |
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Release of Web based advertisement |
15 Dec 2024 |
8.00 AM |
As per the policy of SIU |
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Online registration and payment closes |
26 Dec 2024 |
8.00 AM |
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Downloading admit cards |
11-15 Jan 2025 |
12 Midnight to 12.00 Noon |
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Ph D Entrance Test |
15 Jan 2025 |
2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. |
Online/ Home/ Office based |
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Release of results through login and password |
18 Jan 2025 |
12 Midnight |
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Personal Interaction (Excluding Sunday) |
27 Jan - 1 Feb 2025 |
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. |
Through ZOOM |
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First Merit List through login and password |
05 Feb 2025 |
12 Midnight |
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Payment of Fees with consent letter |
15 Feb 2025 |
12 Midnight |
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Waitlist Result through login and password |
18 Feb 2025 |
12 Midnight |
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Waitlist Payment Closed |
22 Feb 2025 |
12 Midnight |
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Closing of Admissions |
24 Feb 2025 |
5.00 PM |
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Induction program for Ph.D. 2024 (SR) |
4-5 March 2025 |
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. |
SCRI, Lavale, Pune (Physical) |
Test Structure: Multiple Choice Questions
Date and Time : Will be Available Soon
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Marks |
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Research Methodology |
50 |
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Subject-Specific |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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The test would be conducted in an online mode using a safe browser provided by the University
Candidates with NET/SET/SLET/GATE/M.Phil. or are UGC/CSIR/ICMR DBT/RGNF/MANF/DST Inspire & NBHM Fellows, are exempted from the entrance test during the validity period of the certificate/award. However, such candidates have to mandatorily appear for the personal interview.
The personal interactions will be conducted through video conferencing mode if they have qualified the entrance test/exempted from the entrance test
For the Faculty of Law there are no sub-streams and hence one test paper aimed at testing comprehensive knowledge of law would be applicable
For the Faculty of Management there are no sub-streams and hence one test paper aimed at testing comprehensive knowledge of management would be applicable ( No separate test paper for Finance, Marketing, HR etc)
For other Faculties ( i.e. FoCS, FoMHS, FoMC, FoHSS) subject specific tests would be applicable
For the Faculty of Engineering, subject specific tests as mentioned below would be applicable
(A) Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Telecom, Computer Science & IT , Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
(B) Sciences ( Physics, chemistry, Mathematics and Geospatial Sciences)
For Indian Students- The fees differ for different types of students
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Application Fees |
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General |
Rs. 2150/- * |
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SC/ST |
Rs. 1650/- * |
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Differently Abled |
Rs. 1650/- * |
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Exempted General |
Rs. 1150/- * |
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Exempted SC/ST |
Rs. 650/- * |
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Exempted Differently Abled |
Rs. 650/- * |
* Non Refundable
Please read the rulebook carefully for exemption and non-exemption from Ph.D. Entrance Test before applying for the Ph.D. programm.
You may pay your SCRI application fee using any one of the available modes to SCRI Ph.D. Programmes
