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The Ph.D. program at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai, is a full-time research doctorate offered across a wide range of disciplines including Medicine, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health, Engineering and Technology, and more. The minimum duration is 3 years for full-time candidates and 4 years for part-time candidates. The total fee for a full-time Ph.D. is Rs. 2,51,500 for the minimum 3-year duration. SRIHER is a Category-I Deemed University with NAAC A++ accreditation, ranked 60th overall and 21st in Medical category by NIRF 2025, with over 650 active Ph.D. scholars and 447 degrees awarded to date.

Admissions for the April 2026 session have already been processed (application deadline was January 31, 2026; entrance exam was held February 16-18, 2026; commencement April 1, 2026). The next session is expected to be October 2026. Candidates are advised to watch the official website sriramachandra.edu/admissions/ph-d-admission/ for the October 2026 session notification, which is typically released 2-3 months before the session start.

Key Points

Ph.D. is offered in over 15 faculties/disciplines, making SRIHER one of the most comprehensive research universities in South India for health sciences and allied fields.
The Founder-Chancellor Shri N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar Research Fellowship provides stipend support to eligible full-time scholars selected through the SRIHER entrance exam.
Candidates holding UGC-NET (JRF) qualification are exempted from the entrance examination and are directly called for interview.
An Integrated MD/MS-Ph.D. program (ICMR-sponsored) is available for medical postgraduates, with a minimum duration of 5 years.
SRIHER has a GLP-accredited pre-clinical toxicology facility, FDA-audited Clinical Trial Division, and a BIRAC-supported Bio-Nest incubator, providing world-class research infrastructure.
The university has active research collaborations and MoUs with institutions in the USA, Europe, and Australia, and receives funding from DST, DBT, ICMR, NIH (USA), Wellcome Trust, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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12 Apr, 2026 SRIHER Admission 2026-27 is open for all UG & PG programs. Apply @sriramachandra.edu. Check course-wise application dates.

SRIHER Ph.D. Fees

The Ph.D. fee structure at SRIHER is transparent and covers the entire minimum duration of the program. Full-time candidates pay a total of Rs. 2,51,500 over 3 years, while part-time candidates pay Rs. 3,12,000 over 4 years. NRI candidates opting for part-time have a higher fee of Rs. 6,02,000. In addition to the program fees, there are one-time application and registration charges.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Online Application Fee	2,000
Provisional Admission Application Fee	5,000
Provisional Registration Fee	25,000
Total Fee - Full Time (3 Years, including thesis submission)	2,51,500
Total Fee - Part Time Internal/External (4 Years)	3,12,000
Total Fee - Part Time NRI (4 Years)	6,02,000
Total Fees (Full Time, including application and registration)	2,83,500

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel Component	Per Year (Rs.)
Hostel Fee	1,75,000
Mess Fee (approx.)	55,000
Total Hostel + Mess	2,30,000

The total fee of Rs. 2,51,500 for full-time candidates covers the minimum 3-year duration including thesis submission charges.
Hostel accommodation is available on campus but is not mandatory; mess facility is compulsory if hostel is availed.
Founder-Chancellor Fellows (stipendiary) receive a monthly stipend; fee structure may differ for fellowship holders.
Fees for extended duration beyond the minimum period may attract additional charges as per university regulations.

SRIHER Ph.D. Admission 2026

SRIHER conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - April session and October session. The April 2026 session has already commenced (from April 1, 2026). The next intake is expected in October 2026. Admission is based on a written entrance examination (120 MCQs, 2 hours) followed by an interview, with 70% weightage to the written test and 30% to the interview. UGC-NET (JRF) holders are exempted from the written test and directly called for interview.

April 2026 Session Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Online Application	January 31, 2026
Ph.D. Entrance Examination	February 16-18, 2026
Interview	February 17, 2026
Announcement of Ph.D. Result	February 25, 2026 (tentative)
Ph.D. Counselling	March 9-10, 2026 (tentative)
Submission of Provisional Application Form	March 23, 2026 (tentative)
Issue of Provisional Registration	March 27, 2026 (tentative)
Commencement of Ph.D. Program	April 1, 2026

October 2026 Session Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Notification / Application Opens	July 2026
Last Date for Online Application	August 2026
Ph.D. Entrance Examination	September 2026
Counselling	September - October 2026
Commencement	October 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates).
For Faculty of Medicine: MD/MS/DM/M.Ch./DNB/PG Diploma or M.Sc. (Medical) with 55% marks from an NMC-recognized institution.
For Faculty of Pharmacy: M.Pharm. or Pharm.D. with 55% marks.
For Faculty of Management: MBA/PGDM (AICTE-recognized) or professional qualifications like CA/ICWA/CFA/CS with 55% marks.
Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor's degree with 75% or above marks may also be eligible for direct Ph.D. registration (full-time only).
UGC-NET (JRF) holders are exempted from the entrance examination.

Admission Process

Submit online application at phd.sriher.com with an application fee of Rs. 2,000.
Appear for the SRIHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination (120 MCQs: 60 Research Methodology + 60 Discipline-specific).
Attend the interview (30% weightage); UGC-NET JRF holders directly attend the interview.
Qualifying mark: 50% aggregate (written + interview) for most disciplines; 60% for Engineering & Technology.
Shortlisted candidates attend in-person counselling at the SRIHER campus in Chennai.
Founder-Chancellor Fellowships are offered to eligible full-time candidates during counselling.
Submit Provisional Application Form and pay Provisional Registration Fee of Rs. 25,000.
Identify a Research Supervisor from the list at sriramachandra.edu/research-guide/.

SRIHER Ph.D. Scholarships 2026

SRIHER offers the prestigious Founder-Chancellor Shri N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar Research Fellowship to eligible full-time Ph.D. scholars. Additionally, candidates with UGC-NET (JRF) or other national fellowships (ICMR, DBT, DST, etc.) can pursue their Ph.D. at SRIHER with their fellowship stipend. The ICMR Integrated MD/MS-Ph.D. Fellowship is a flagship program for medical postgraduates.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Founder-Chancellor Research Fellowship (SRIHER)	Full-time scholars selected through SRIHER entrance exam; merit-based	Monthly stipend (amount as per university norms)
UGC-NET (JRF) Fellowship	Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET with JRF	As per UGC norms (Rs. 37,000/month for first 2 years, Rs. 42,000/month thereafter)
ICMR Integrated MD/MS-Ph.D. Fellowship	Medical PG students enrolled in Integrated MD/MS-Ph.D. program	As per ICMR norms
DBT/DST/CSIR Project Fellowships	Candidates working on funded research projects	As per funding agency norms

Fellowship holders (UGC-NET JRF, ICMR, DBT, etc.) are exempted from the SRIHER entrance examination.
Institutional scholarships are awarded during counselling; candidates need not apply separately.
Government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC) are available through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).

SRIHER Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. How many times a year does SRIHER conduct Ph.D. admissions?

Ans. SRIHER conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - April session and October session. The April 2026 session has already commenced. The October 2026 session notification is expected around July 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website sriramachandra.edu/admissions/ph-d-admission/ for updates.

Ques. Can I pursue a Ph.D. at SRIHER while working full-time elsewhere?

Ans. Yes. SRIHER offers a Part-Time (External) Ph.D. option for candidates who are full-time regular employees (with at least 1 year of continuous experience) at national/state-level institutions, laboratories, R&D centres, industries, or universities. Candidates must submit an NOC from their employer and are required to spend at least 30 days per year at SRIHER under their Research Supervisor. The minimum duration for part-time external candidates is 4 years.

Ques. Is the SRIHER Ph.D. entrance exam mandatory for all candidates?

Ans. No. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (JRF) are exempted from the written entrance examination and are directly called for interview. All other candidates must appear for the SRIHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination (120 MCQs covering Research Methodology and discipline-specific topics).

Ques. What is the Founder-Chancellor Research Fellowship and how competitive is it?

Ans. The Founder-Chancellor Shri N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar Research Fellowship is SRIHER's institutional fellowship for full-time Ph.D. scholars. It provides a monthly stipend to selected candidates and is offered during the counselling process to eligible full-time candidates who qualify through the SRIHER entrance exam. The fellowship is competitive given the large number of applicants across disciplines.

Ques. What research infrastructure is available for Ph.D. scholars at SRIHER?

Ans. SRIHER offers world-class research infrastructure including a GLP-accredited pre-clinical toxicology facility (CEFTE), an FDA-audited Clinical Trial Division, a BIRAC-supported Bio-Nest incubator, a centrally air-conditioned library with anti-plagiarism software, and a network of sophisticated research laboratories. The 2,500-bedded Sri Ramachandra Hospital provides access to clinical data and patient populations for health sciences research.

Ques. Can I do an interdisciplinary Ph.D. at SRIHER?

Ans. Yes. SRIHER allows interdisciplinary Ph.D. research across two disciplines. The candidate must have a postgraduate degree in at least one of the disciplines (or demonstrate competency in the other through certifications/diplomas). The candidate must identify a primary supervisor from one discipline and a co-supervisor from the other. The interdisciplinary research proposal must be approved by the Dean (Research) before registration.