Admission Open 2025 | PhD in Commerce

• Cultivate advanced research skills in theoretical and applied aspects of commerce.
• Foster critical thinking and analytical abilities in addressing complex business issues.
• Develop expertise in specialized areas such as accounting, finance, economics, marketing, or management.
• Encourage interdisciplinary approaches to understanding commercial phenomena.
• Advance knowledge through original research contributions to the field of commerce.
• Prepare scholars for academic careers in universities or research institutions.
• Contribute to the advancement of commerce as a discipline through rigorous inquiry and innovation.

PhD programs in commerce encompass a broad range of domains that delve into various facets of economic activities and business operations. These programs often offer specializations in areas such as accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, and international business, among others. Within each domain, students engage in advanced research exploring theoretical frameworks, empirical analyses, and practical applications to address complex challenges and phenomena within the commercial realm. Whether investigating financial markets, consumer behavior, organizational strategies, or global trade dynamics, PhD candidates in commerce are equipped with the methodological tools and theoretical insights necessary to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their chosen domain and to make meaningful contributions to academia, industry, and policy-making spheres.

• The PhD programme is semester wise and extended from 3-5-years
• Full-time Ph.D. in Management
• Part-time Ph.D. in Management

• Ph.D. in Commerce program, candidates must hold a master’s or PG degree (M.Com. or MBA).
• The candidates must have a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a recognized university or equivalent institution in the particular domain of study.
• Relaxation shall be granted to applicants belonging to the SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/Differently-Abled and other categories as determined by the UGC and the Government of India.
• To be eligible for the benefits available to reserved category students, they must present their reservation certificates issued by the relevant authorities.
• Candidates who have already passed the UGC (JRF) Examinations, NET, SET, or SLET, or who hold an M. Phil degree, are eligible to appear directly to the interview.

• The Entrance Examination is MCQ based. There are two sections.  First section consists of 50 MCQ based on General Awareness and Research Methodology. Second section consists of 50 MCQ questions based on subject domain knowledge. Candidates with an overall score of 50% or higher in the General category and 45% or higher in the SC/ST/OBC category will be eligible for an interview.
• First sitting of 50 MCQ based on General awareness, covering Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability and Language Competence
• Second sitting of MCQ based on subject domain knowledge
• Admission process will be followed by Personal Interview (PI).