Poornima University Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, candidates who hold a valid UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), SLET, GATE score, Teacher Fellowship, or M.Phil. degree are exempt from the Ph.D. Entrance Test at Poornima University. However, they are still required to appear for the Personal Interview, which is a mandatory part of the admission process. The interview assesses the candidate's research aptitude, proposed research area, and academic background.

Ans. Yes, Poornima University offers both regular (full-time) and part-time Ph.D. options. The part-time Ph.D. is designed for working professionals who wish to pursue doctoral research alongside their careers. The minimum duration for a part-time Ph.D. is typically longer than the regular program. Candidates interested in the part-time option should contact the Research Cell at dean.research@poornima.edu.in for specific requirements and scheduling of course work and research activities.

Ans. The department has active research in areas including Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Network Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Image Processing and Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Embedded Systems. The university has a dedicated Centre of Excellence in Machine Learning and provides access to research tools like MATLAB, SPSS, TCAD-SILVACO, and IEEE digital library subscriptions to support doctoral research.

Ans. Every Ph.D. scholar at Poornima University must complete a mandatory course work for a minimum of one semester, which is treated as pre-Ph.D. preparation. The course work is designed by experts from IITs, NITs, and industries. A candidate must secure a minimum GPA of 5.5 in the course work to become eligible for Ph.D. registration. If a candidate fails to achieve the minimum GPA, they may be required to repeat the course work. Only after successful completion of course work and approval of the synopsis by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is the Ph.D. registration letter issued.

Ans. Poornima University conducts Ph.D. admissions in two intakes per year: a Summer Intake (typically July/August, with applications opening around May) and a Winter Intake (typically January/February, with applications opening in early January). The Winter 2026-27 intake had applications open from January 7, 2026, with the entrance test on February 7, 2026. For the Summer 2027-28 intake, applications are expected to open around May 2027. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website at poornima.edu.in and the email notifications for exact dates.

Ans. Ph.D. scholars in CSE have access to a well-equipped Research Lab with software tools including SPSS for statistical analysis, MATLAB, LabView, TCAD-SILVACO, NREL Open Source Tools, EDA-SILVACO, Smart Spice, and AutoCAD. The Centre for Research, Instrumentation, and Development (CRID) provides high-quality experimental research facilities. The Centre of Excellence in Machine Learning supports AI and ML research. Scholars also have access to IEEE digital library subscriptions and Turnitin for plagiarism verification. Regular workshops, seminars, and expert talks by faculty from IITs, NITs, and international institutions further enrich the research environment.