The department offers a research programme leading to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas.
| Research Area | Faculty Associated with |
| Knowledge Engineering and Data Mining | Dr B.Sivaselvan |
| Image processing, Biometrics, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning | Prof.Bansidhar Majhi, Dr Umarani.J, Dr V.Masilamani |
| High Performance Architectures, VLSI Design, High Speed Networks | Dr Noor Mahammad |
| Wireless Sensor Networks, Robotics | Dr Jagadeesh K, Dr Munesh Singh |
| Graph Theory and Data Structures Algorithms | Dr N Sadagopan |
The department invites applications for full-time Ph.D programme twice a year (Jan and July Sessions). Ph.D programme consists of course work (4 courses), comprehensive viva (qualifier) and research contribution in one's specific area of interest.
Selection Process: The department conducts a written test and an interview to eligible candidates.
Evaluation: If a student opts for the optional subject, then his/her performance will be assessed against 5 subjects, otherwise 4 subjects.
Note: One optional subject related to the research area.
Syllabus
| Discrete Mathematics | Logic, Sets, Relations, Functions |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | Arrays, Trees, Heaps, Searching and Sorting |
| Computer Organization | Fixed point and floating point representation, Binary Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Cache memory |
| C programming | Input/Output statements, Selection (IF/Switch Case) and Repetition Statements (For/While loop). |
Complete Syllabus for Ph.D Entrance Examination
Sample Paper I
Sample Paper II