1. Objectives

The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for enriching careers in academia and research labs. The demand for quality PhD is increasing rapidly in the country, creating an ever-widening gap between the demand and supply. Depending upon academic preparation, admitted candidates are exposed to a wide range of core and elective courses with an in-depth syllabus. In addition, students write a research proposal and start pursuing research that culminates in a PhD thesis. Such an excellent combination of academic rigor in subject matters and in-depth research equips SNU PhDs in CSE with the strong knowledge and research skills necessary for pursuing highly productive careers.

Please visit https://snu.edu.in/schools/school-of-engineering/departments/department-of-computer-science-and-engineering/ to learn more about the faculty members and their specific research interests.

1. Areas of Specialization

The research interests of the current faculty members in the Computer Science and Engineering department span the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning Applications
• Data Science and Engineering
• Security and Privacy
• Systems and Networks

The student must 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.

1. Admissions to the Program: 

The important dates, minimum eligibility criteria, details of the selection process, and syllabus for the written exam are as follows:

1. Important Dates

                                                         

Last date for the receipt of the completed application form	30th November 2025
Written Test and Interview	Shortlisting of eligible candidates	Date for written test and interview (Online)	Result declaration
	2nd Dec 2025	Written test: 6th Dec 2025 Interviews: 10th-12th Dec 2025	20th Dec 2025
Release of Offer Letters	20th Dec 2025

  

1. Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification required for admission to Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering – (Full Time / Part Time*)

ME / M.Tech. or equivalent in the relevant discipline from a recognized Technical Institute or University with 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA in qualifying degree.                                                                        OR B.E./B.Tech in CSE or equivalent degrees from a recognized Technical Institute or University with 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA in qualifying degree.                                                                        OR MCA/ M.Sc. (CS /IT /ECE /Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/Operational Research) from a recognized Technical Institute or University with 65% marks or 6.5 CGPA in qualifying degree. Notes: ●   The PhD admission process comprises of a written exam and interview (of the qualifying candidates). Candidates with valid GATE score  95 percentile are exempted from the written test. ●   Applicants waiting for the qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply. *Part Time Ph.D. applicants should be working in the relevant area (Industry/Academic Institutions) for a minimum of 2 years. Candidates are required to produce a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of admission.

 

1. Selection Process

The eligibility criteria mentioned above are the minimum requirements. Written tests and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on the dates mentioned above.  Final selections will be based on past academic performance, written examination, and interview.

 

1. Syllabus for Written Test

The Syllabus for the written test will be as follows:

• Logical Ability Test
• Mathematical Sciences – Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Elements of Combinatorics
• Computer Science – C/C++ Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms

 

1. Fees Structure, Fee Waivers and Assistantships

Detailed information about the fee structure and the nature of assistantships is available on the website. All full-time Ph.D. students in the program shall receive an assistantship. The assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance in the program, continuous evaluation, and compliance with all university regulations. Shiv Nadar IoE does not provide fellowships or assistantships to part-time students.

 

1. Application Instructions

All interested applicants shall apply online using the link on the website. Please follow the instructions carefully:

• Fill all the mandatory fields
• Online upload of the following document is required
• Passport-size color photograph
• Current CV
• All Mark sheets/Degree Certificates (10th Standard onwards)
• Standardized Examination certificate- CSIR, UGC, GATE, etc. (If applicable)
• A Statement of Purpose

After online submission, take a printout of the submitted form for your record. Please note that the application is deemed incomplete until we receive all the necessary prescribed documents and the application fee.

  For any queries, please write to Ms. Simple Sharma (Email - [email protected])