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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus, Modinagar, have taken various research initiatives over the years to mobilize the available knowledge resources for research and also, to come up strongly with innovative solutions.

The aim of Research Department is to identify and initiate applied as well as cross-disciplinary research work, projects, create and combine patentable Intellectual Property (IP) components, design and develop prototypes & proof of concepts, manage and market products & solutions (through know-how transferred incubated companies), win and work to deliver funded research projects.

Faculty and students are actively involved in research, as SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus, Modinagar

  • Committed to fostering and furthering research excellence
  • Specially focused on emerging areas of great potential and thrust area like Quantum technology, Nanotechnology, Bioengineering, Energy, Environment, Materials and Embedded systems, etc. among others
  • Actively involved in a research projects for the nation building and development of technology

Mission

  • Provide excellent research culture and infrastructure
  • Serve as a platform for strong interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge sharing
  • Publish research findings in high quality journals of international repute
  • Create scientifically profound human resources for academic & industrial research
  • Promote industrial collaborations involving active and mutually beneficial R & D projects

Policies

  • Policy for Promotion of Research

     

  • IPR Policy

     

  • Policy on Plagiarism

     

  • Consultancy Policy

     

  • Institutional Code of Ethics for Research

     

  • Policy on Incentives

     

Admission in PhD

The various departments of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus, Modinagar organize Conferences, Seminars and Workshops periodically. These activities and forums help expose young minds to the latest innovations and scientific trends, thereby generating an interest in research. Students as well as Faculties are encouraged to take up innovative, socially relevant research projects. Such projects are funded by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Main campus as seed money.

Program Offered

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus, Modinagar offers PhD programmes in various fields in three categories.

  • Full Time candidates: All candidates who pursue full time research in SRMIST shall belong to this category.
  • Part Time (Internal) candidates: All candidates employed in SRMIST who pursue part time research in SRMIST shall belong to this category.
  • Part Time (External) candidates: All candidates working in Industrial units, Colleges, Government departments, Research organizations or other Institutions, sponsored for pursuing Ph.D. Programmes in SRMIST while continuing to serve in their respective Institutions/organizations which are recognized as the Research Centers of SRMIST shall belong to this category. They shall pursue research in their place of employment and/or in this SRMIST.

The total PhD scholars (till June 2025) in entire Modinagar campus, who currently pursuing is shown in Table

PhD Scholars pursuing the research work at SRMIST, Modinagar

Full Time Part Time External Part Time Internal Total PhD Scholars
69 138 58 265

Duration

  • Full time Programme: Min 3 years – Max 5 years (including course work)
  • Part time Programme: Min 3 years 3 months – Max 6 years (including course work)
    (The duration of the programme and the time for submission of the thesis are counted from the date of provisional registration)
  • Part Time (Internal/External): Part time Ph.D. programme is allowed provided all the conditions mentioned in the Ph.D. regulations are to be satisfied.

Under extraordinary circumstances if the candidate fails to submit the thesis within the maximum period, further extension of the period for a maximum of two years may be granted by the Vice Chancellor, on the recommendations of the Doctoral Committee, Director of concerned Faculty and Director (Research). After the expiry of the maximum period including the extension granted, a candidate will be permitted to Re-register as per the following regulations. (i) For those candidates who want to re-register under the same supervisor in the same area of research, the earlier Doctoral Committee and the course works completed will hold good. (ii) For those candidates who want to re-register with a different supervisor in a different area of research will be subjected to the regulations applicable for the fresh candidates. (iii)If the area of research is the same, the new Doctoral Committee will decide whether the earlier course works completed can be considered for exemption or not.

The women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a relaxation of two years for Ph.D. in the maximum duration. In addition, the women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of Ph.D. for up to 240 days.

PhD registrations permitted in following departments

  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
    1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering (E&T)
    2. Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
    3. Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Faculty of Science and Humanities
    1. Department of Computer Science (S&H)
    2. Department of Physics
    3. Department of Chemistry
    4. Department of Biology
    5. Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Management Studies

How to apply

Apply Online with e-payment

Use the URL: https://admissions.srmist.edu.in/srmistonline/phdapplication to register and pay online.

Instructions

  • All fields marked with * in the application form are mandatory to be filled.
  • Please keep the following self-attested scanned documents ready before filling the application form:
  • Passport sized (dimension 200 x 230 pixels preferred) photograph and signature (dimension 140 x 60 pixels preferred)
  • After successful submission of the application form, an application number will be generated. Save that number for future reference and communications.

Stipend

All Full-Time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration PhD Admission (Jan / July session) will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. The eligibility for availing stipend every year, subsequent to the provisional registration, will be based on the progress made in research during the previous year, as part of PhD.

Refund Policy

Percentage of refund of aggregate fees Point of time when the notice of withdrawal of admission is served
Rs. 1000 deduction only Candidate if not yet joined (within 30 days)
50% Within 30 days after joining
0% More than 30 days after joining