The Ph.D. program offered by the Faculty of Management Studies at Alliance University admits candidates with strong academic credentials and a demonstrated inclination toward scholarly research. The program is designed for research scholars who seek to engage in rigorous research across various domains of management. The Faculty fosters an environment of advanced learning and research that enables research scholars to develop a comprehensive understanding of theoretical frameworks and apply research methodologies relevant to their core discipline and specialized area of study. This preparation equips research scholars for both academic careers and research-oriented positions in industry.
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Activity Points
• Applicants holding a master’s degree with a minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever the grading system is followed.
• Applicants whose results of the final examination of a program leading to a master’s degree are awaited can be given provisional admission if he/she fulfils other requirements for admission. After the provisional admission, the candidate will be required to furnish proof of completing a master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks within three months from admission, failing which his / her admission will be cancelled.
• Applicants holding foreign Degree’s equivalent to that of a Master’s degree study with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever grading system is followed; Provided that applicants with a foreign Degrees shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
• Applicants having completed M.Phil. Coursework with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade, in the UGC point scale, and those candidates who have their M.Phil. Dissertation evaluated, but viva-voce is pending, maybe may also be admitted to the Ph.D. programme.
• Applicants possessing a degree approved as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in India, obtained from a foreign Educational Institution accredited by the UGC, if candidates with a degree from a foreign Institution shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme, subject to the clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
• Admission of candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, or other reserved categories shall be governed by the Karnataka State Rules in this regard, from time to time.
• Students from a four-year undergraduate programme (with Honors) can enroll directly if they have scored 75% or above, with a 5% relaxation for specified categories as per UGC regulations. Those who have scored between 55% and 75% may qualify after completing either a one-year mastes programme or a bridging course of 36-40 credits. (Refer to National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
• For students from a three-year undergraduate programme, Ph.D. eligibility requires the completion of a bridging programme of 36-40 credits along with the necessary coursework. (Refer to National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
| Entry Level | Program Duration |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | 3–6 years (full-time) |
| Particulars | Indian Nationals | Foreign Nationals |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹50,000 | $600 |
| program Fee (Per Annum) | ₹1,00,000 | $1,400 |
| Comprehensive Exam Fee | ₹20,000 | |
| Thesis Submission Fee | ₹30,000 | |
| Doctoral Scroll Free | ₹5,000 | |
| Convocation Fee | ₹3,000 | |
| Alumni Association Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Category | Eligibility / Scope | Grant Amount / Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellowship | Full-time scholars | ₹35,000 per month |
| Contingency Grant | Full-time scholars | ₹25,000 per year |
| International Conference Funding | Case-by-case basis; once during the program | Up to ₹1,00,000 |
| National Workshop Funding | Scholars not receiving other funding support | ₹30,000 per year |
| Inclusion & Special Provisions | Women scholars and differently-abled scholars | Special provisions and relaxations; access to Centres of Excellence and entrepreneurial fund of ₹10 Crores |
| Policy | Conditions | Awards and funding are subject to review by the Scholarship / Research Committee; limited availability on a first-come-first-served basis |
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Submit online application |
| Step 2 | Pay Application Fee — ₹3,000 |
| Step 3 | Alliance Research Aptitude Test (ARAT) |
| Step 4 | Personal Interview |
| Step 5 | Evaluation of research synopsis on proposed dissertation |
| Step 6 | Consideration of scholastic record, work experience, and extracurricular achievements; final selection based on overall performance |
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The program gave me the space to reimagine, explore, experiment, reflect and strengthen my self-efficacy. It equipped me with tools to interact with my studies in a way that made my research journey one of the most compelling journey till date.
Some of my field experiments went off-track during my initial research. I was little disappointed but I believed in turning them right. The faculty encouraged me to see the chaos as part of learning. I learned to adapt, redesign, and actually enjoy discovering insights no textbook would teach.
I spent hours observing how teams actually work and observed where the real questions come from. My mentor helped me make sense of the patterns myself and that’s when my research really started to click.
My experience pursuing a Ph.D. at Alliance University has been exceptional. Distinguished by its exceptional research milieu, which fosters multidimensional learning opportunities, the liberty to select a supervisor independently and engage in unbridled scholarly discussions with any professor have expanded the horizons of my research. I highly endorse this program for aspiring researchers seeking an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling doctoral experience.
Ph.D. in management, Finance specialized and time. Dr. Kapil Arora Sir taught with great passion dictatorial representations which helped in course-work. If I had not you as my guide, my life would be incredibly different. Your motivational guide helping me see that I can be more decision of joining Ph.D. in management stream was worth.
I completed my Ph.D. program from Alliance University under the able guidance of my advisors including Dr. Dolphy Abraham. This program has added value to my career in more ways than one. I am currently director of content at Good worker. I am part of the company’s leadership team.
After my Ph.D. I was able to switch my career to corporate roles and move forward.
A doctoral program focusing on research excellence, theoretical mastery, and advanced management knowledge, preparing scholars for academic, corporate, and policy-making leadership roles.
Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Operations Management & Information Systems, Organizational Behaviour & HRM, General Management & International Business
Master’s degree with ?55% marks or equivalent; M.Phil. with minimum 55%; 4-year Honors undergraduates ?75% can apply directly; 3-year undergraduates require bridging program (36–40 credits)
Duration varies depending on research progress; typically 3–5 years full-time
Research fellowship, contingency grants, funding for conferences and workshops, special provisions for women and differently-abled scholars
Based on ARAT, personal interview, research synopsis evaluation, scholastic record, work experience, and extracurricular achievements
Access to global databases (Scopus, IEEE, Harvard Case Studies), AU-STIC central instrumentation facility, Centres of Excellence, mentorship from globally recognized faculty
Yes, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University
Yes, SC/ST/OBC and other categories are governed by Karnataka State Rules and UGC regulations; relaxations apply
Yes, facility exists for transfer of research scholars from other universities or research institutions to Alliance University and vice versa
Research and Publication Ethics, Research Methodology I & II, Specialization Papers I & II, Academic Writing, Research Practicum
Faculty: Management Studies
| Course | Credits | Assessment Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology | 4 | DSA + Semester End Exam |
| Research Publication & Ethics | 2 | DSA + Semester End Exam |
| Academic Writing | 1 | Workshop + Coursera Certificate |
| Learning & Development | 1 | Coursera Certificate |
| Seminar Paper | 4 | Internal Assessment |
| Total Credits | 12 | — |
