In this paper deal with the comparative study of fuzzy and pi-based controllers for SRM drive. Performance characteristics of PI and fuzzy based controllers were compared and analysis various parameter like torque, current, stator current, speed for switched reluctance motor. PI control based SRM drive designed with 8300 rpm and fuzzy control based SRM speed limit is around 7000 rpm. Design for simulation circuit diagrams for both PI and Fuzzy controller based SRM drive system. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.