Annamalai University Chidambaram Ph.D Mathematics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PhD in Mathematics at Annamalai University, Chidambaram has a minimum duration of 3 years and can extend up to 6 years for full-time scholars. The total course fee for the 3-year programme is INR 1,15,230 based on earlier published records, with a one-time entrance exam registration fee of INR 1,500 paid at the time of application. JRF and fellowship holders additionally receive a monthly stipend to support their research.

Ans. Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF, GATE, SLET, or SET holders are exempt from the Annamalai University PhD Entrance Test. M.Phil holders from approved institutions and UGC teacher fellowship holders are also exempt from AUPET and are directly called for the interview.

Ans. The last date to submit the online application for PhD Mathematics at Annamalai University is 8 August 2026. The application portal opened on 7 July 2026. All candidates must apply through annamalaiuniversity.ac.in and pay the entrance exam registration fee of INR 1,500. The PhD Entrance Test is scheduled for 25 September 2026, followed by the final merit list on 25 October 2026.

Ans. Yes, PhD Mathematics students can avail multiple fellowships. UGC-JRF and CSIR-JRF holders receive INR 37,000 per month, enhanced to INR 42,000 per month as SRF after two years. SC/ST candidates can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, and minority community scholars are eligible for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, both at INR 37,000 per month. All fellowships are applied for through scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. Admission to PhD Mathematics at Annamalai University requires candidates without qualifying national-level tests to appear in the Annamalai University PhD Entrance Test conducted on 25 September 2026. However, candidates with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, JRF, GATE, SLET, or SET qualifications, or those holding an M.Phil degree from an approved university, are exempted from AUPET and directly called for the interview on the same date.

Ans. The PhD Mathematics programme at Annamalai University encompasses research in real analysis, complex analysis, abstract algebra, number theory, topology, graph theory, ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical methods, and mathematical modelling. The Department of Mathematics has active research faculty who supervise scholars on both theoretical and applied mathematics problems, offering a broad scope for research across classical and modern mathematical disciplines.