PhD Programme

Doctor of Philosophy

Our distinguished PhD programme fosters rigorous, independent research across diverse management and technology disciplines. Scholars work closely with faculty mentors to push the boundaries of knowledge and address complex global challenges.

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₹37,000 / month fellowship
Twice a Year intake
Full-Time & Part-Time mode
Conference & Research Support funding

Programme Highlights

  • Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 under the Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) for full-time doctoral candidates.
  • Annual financial assistance for fieldwork, research resources, and conference participation at national and international venues.
  • Both full-time and part-time PhD tracks available to accommodate diverse professional commitments.
  • Applications invited twice a year — candidates are encouraged to identify potential faculty mentors before applying.

Full-Time

With HTRA Fellowship

The full-time PhD programme is the standard doctoral pathway for candidates holding relevant Master's degrees. Full-time scholars receive HTRA fellowship support and have full access to campus infrastructure, laboratories, and mentorship.

Part-Time

For Working Professionals

The part-time PhD programme accommodates professionals with ongoing work commitments. Part-time candidates must spend a total of 16 weeks on campus (in minimum 2-week blocks) across their doctoral tenure. Online and remote coursework options may be available depending on bandwidth.

Doctoral Research

Research Areas

  • Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economics
  • Ethics and Sustainability
  • Business Analytics
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Cryptography and Information Security
  • Blockchain
  • Computational Finance

Programme Benefits

  • Monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 under the Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) for full-time doctoral candidates.
  • Annual financial assistance for fieldwork, research resources, and conference participation at national and international venues.
  • Both full-time and part-time PhD tracks available to accommodate diverse professional commitments.
  • Applications invited twice a year — candidates are encouraged to identify potential faculty mentors before applying.

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