The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for highly rewarding careers in academia and research labs. The demand for quality PhDs is increasing at a rapid rate in the country, thereby creating an ever widening gap between the demand and supply.
Depending upon the academic preparation, admitted candidates are exposed to a wide range of core and elective courses with in-depth syllabi. In addition to this, students write a research proposal and start pursuing research that eventually culminates in a Ph.D. thesis. Such an excellent combination of academic excellence in subject matters and top notch research, equips SNU PhDs in CSE with strong knowledge and research skills necessary for pursuing highly productive careers.
The research interests of the current faculty members in Computer Science and Engineering department span the following emerging domains:
The student is required to work in an area aligned with the current research interests of the faculty in the department. For multi-disciplinary research work, approval of the Departmental Research Committee is required.
Eligibility
ME / M.Tech. in CSE/IT or equivalent in relevant discipline from a recognized Technical Institute or University with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in qualifying degree.
OR
MCA/M.Sc.(CS/IT/ECE/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Operational Research) with exceptionally good academic credentials.
Applicants waiting for the qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply.
Selection process
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated by 15th June 2020 to appear for written tests and interviews as mentioned below.
| Last date for the receipt of completed application form & application fee | 10th June, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Notification to shortlisted candidates | 15th June, 2020 |
| Written Tests and Interview | 3rd July, 2020 (at Shiv Nadar University campus) |
| Declaration of Results | 9th July, 2020 |
Eligibility criteria mentioned above is the minimum requirement. Written test followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates will be held on 3rd July 2020. Final selections will be based on past academic performance, written examination and interview.
The following category students will directly be called for interview:
*Relevant GATE score in the following areas:
Computer Science and Information Technology, Engineering Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical Engineering
Information about the fee structure and the nature of assistantships are available on the website.
All full-time Ph.D. students admitted into the program shall receive a doctoral research and teaching assistantship consisting of 100% tuition-fee waiver and 70% hostel-fee waiver. The student shall also receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 for the first two years, and ₹55,000 for the next two years subject to bench-marked performance. The assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance in the program evaluated continuously and compliance with all University regulations.
*Note that the University reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on its departmental screening criteria, hence all applications may not be shortlisted for written examination and/or interview. No requests for refund of the application fee shall be entertained under any circumstances