School of Economics & Commerce, CMR University Bangalore Ph.D Commerce: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

A Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates. Candidates should also have taken up the CMRUET entrance examination.

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Master’s degree determined as equivalent and recognized by the CMRU Equivalence Committee. The candidate must have a valid educational visa. In some cases, the candidate will need to produce an equivalence certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi.

The following category of students are exempt from the CMR Entrance examination:

? Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR NET (JRF), SET/SLET, GATE or any other examination considered equivalent by AIU.

? Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).

CMRU Fellowships:

Full-time scholars admitted to the program are eligible to apply for the CMRU fellowship schemes under JRF/SRF. The monthly stipend for eligible candidates is up to Rs. 27,000/- (1't and 2nd year: Rs. 25,000/- 3rd year: Rs. 27,000/-)