The following departments are permanently recognized research centers of Anna University, Chennai

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Electronics and Communication Engineering
4. Computer Science and Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Information Technology
7. Architecture
8. Mechatronics
9. Physics
10. Mathematics and English
11. Chemistry
12. Computer Applications

• The candidate who wants to pursue PhD / MS (Research) programmes (Full Time / Part Time) has to forward his/her application to Anna University through our college.
• Anna University calls for applications for admission to PhD / MS (Research) programmes (Full Time / Part Time) twice in a year, normally during September/ October for succeeding year January  admissions and February / March for July admissions.
• Qualification and eligibility are as per Anna University regulations (Visit https://www.annauniv.edu/research)

• The following departments offer admissions to PhD Programme (Under Full Time mode) under AICTE - QIP scheme for the faculty sponsored by AICTE approved Engineering Institutions.
  • Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• One of the QIP Principal Coordinating Centers (IITs or IISc) calls for applications for admission to PhD (Full Time) once in a year. Admitted PhD candidates will do Pre-PhD work in the succeeding year.
• Final admission to PhD under QIP will be offered only in the subsequent year through Anna University after fulfilling Anna University norms.
• The following departments offer admissions to M.E Programme under AICTE - QIP scheme for the faculty sponsored by AICTE approved Polytechnic Institutions.
  • Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.