Anurag University Ph.D Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) in Part Time mode at Anurag University, Hyderabad is a research-oriented doctoral program offered under the School of Engineering. The program prepares scholars for highly rewarding careers in research and teaching, with a focus on fundamental and applied research in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Vision, Distributed Computing, and Big Data Analytics. The part-time mode is designed for working professionals, teachers in permanent positions at universities/colleges, and candidates sponsored by R&D organizations or industries with R&D facilities, enabling them to pursue doctoral research without leaving their employment. The minimum duration for part-time scholars is 4 years (maximum 6 years), including coursework. The annual tuition fee is Rs. 50,000, with a total program cost of Rs. 2,50,500 (inclusive of all fees). Admission is based on a university-level entrance test or exemption via GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET.

The January 2026 admission cycle has concluded, with the application window running from January 28 to February 14, 2026, and the entrance examination held on February 28, 2026. The next admission cycle is expected to open tentatively around August 2026, based on the pattern of previous years. Candidates are advised to monitor the official Ph.D. notifications page at anurag.edu.in/ph-d-notifications/ for the upcoming cycle announcement.

KEY POINTS:

• Research areas include Theoretical Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Cyber Security, Big Data Analytics, Mobile Computing and Networking, and Computer Vision and Image Processing.
• The part-time mode is exclusively for working professionals, teachers in permanent positions, and candidates sponsored by R&D organizations or industries with R&D facilities.
• Part-time scholars must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of application.
• Minimum duration is 4 years and maximum is 6 years for part-time scholars, including coursework.
• Part-time scholars are not eligible for the Anurag University JRF fellowship (fellowship is only for full-time scholars).
• 9 recognized research supervisors are available in CSE, including the Vice Chancellor, with specializations spanning Computer Vision, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, NLP, and more.
• Anurag University holds NAAC A accreditation and is ranked 140th in India (NIRF 2025).