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Ph.D. in Cyber Security program delves deep into the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a leader in this critical field.

This rigorous, interdisciplinary program blends a strong technical foundation in cryptography, network security, and software security with critical thinking, research methodology, and policy analysis. You’ll work alongside renowned faculty at the forefront of cybersecurity research, tackling real-world challenges and contributing to groundbreaking advancements.

 

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More than just technical expertise, our program fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where one can thrive. You’ll engage in stimulating seminars, delve into specialized research areas, and present your findings at international conferences and journals. Our graduates go on to prestigious careers in academia, government, and industry, shaping the future of cyber Security with their expertise and ingenuity.

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Eligibility

Eligibility

Coimbatore

B.Tech/M.Tech in CSE or ECE

Annual Fee for Mess & Hostel 2026 – 2027 (Coimbatore)

Important Note

Phase 1 PhD Admissions Open – Last Date to Apply: August 31, 2026 (Admissions Open Only for Engineering, Computing, Management, AI and Agriculture)

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    Faculty for Guideship

    Coimbatore
    Coimbatore
    Dr. M. Sethumadhavan
    Dr. M. Sethumadhavan
    Professor
    Head – Cybersecurity

    Dr. Chungath Srinivasan
    Dr. Chungath Srinivasan
    Associate Professor

    Praveen K.
    Praveen K.
    Research Assistant

    Dr. Amritha P. P.
    Dr. Amritha P. P.
    Visiting Faculty

    Dr. Lakshmy K. V.
    Dr. Lakshmy K. V.
    Associate Professor

    Research Areas

    Amritapuri

    Mobile, Embedded and IoT Security

    AI & Cybersecurity

    Cryptography and Applications

    Cybersecurity Education

    Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance

    Quantum Computing and Security

    Coimbatore

    Applied cryptography

    Network security

    Systems security

    Scholarship and Other Benefits

    Minimum 35k monthly scholarship, growing upto 55k per month.
    Up to ₹10 Lakhs research infrastructure support
    Up to ₹6 Lakhs publication support
    Eligible candidates are provided scholarships upto Rs. 43,750/- per month under “Visvesvaraya Ph.D scheme” MeitY, GoI
    International conference and research travel funding
    Global collaborative research opportunities
    Patent and intellectual property support
    Startup incubation and entrepreneurship mentoring
    Additional tuition fee waiver for eligible women scholars

    *Applicable Programs.

    Program Details

    Fundings / Projects: (Ongoing)
    Coimbatore
    Title of the Project Funding Agency
    Machine Learning Assisted Ciphertext Only Attack on Symmetric Ciphers DRDO, New Delhi
    Cryptanalysis NSCS, New Delhi
    Design and Implementation of a Rule-based Integrated Framework for Hyperledger Fabric Security Auditing DRDO, New Delhi
    List of Facilities / Research Infrastructure:
    Coimbatore
    Name of the Research Lab Major Facilities / Equipment Details
    Cryptanalysis Lab

    Cyber Security Lab
    • FPGA cluster (multiple crypto Core)
    • Network Packet Encryptor
    • Workstation (128 GB RAM, 12 GB Graphics, Intel i9 12 Gen)

    Contact Us

    Ph.D. Coordinator (Coimbatore)

    Chungath Srinivasan
    Associate Professor,
    TIFAC-CORE in Cyber Security, Coimbatore
    c_srinivasan@cb.amrita.edu 

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