Candidates who have a flair for research can enroll for PhD programme in SRM dental college. The programme is taken up either as full time or part time. Candidates can enroll for PhD programme by may 30th and November 30th of every calendar year. Minimum academic qualification required for admission is that the candidate should have qualified for the award of master degree in the relevant area. All PhD candidates are required to work under the guidance of a recognized guide registered from the university. The duration of the programme for the full time PhD student shall be a minimum of three to a maximum of five years and minimum of four years to a maximum of six years for a part time candidate