GITAM University Bengaluru Ph.D Human Resource Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The academic fee for Ph.D. (Human Resource Management) at GITAM Bengaluru is INR 30,000 per year, totalling INR 90,000 for the minimum three-year duration. Additionally, GITAM awards a Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month (for up to 3 years) to all full-time scholars, which far exceeds the annual academic fee. Application fee is INR 1,200.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in MBA, MA HRM, or Master’s degree in Management, HR, or an equivalent discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Valid GReAT, GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET score is required; NET/GATE holders are directly called for an interview. Candidates with 55% in a Master’s degree and 7 or more years of relevant industry or HR experience may also apply.

Ans. All full-time PhD scholars admitted to GITAM are eligible for the GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month for a maximum period of three years. Meritorious scholars may also receive the MURTI Excellence Fellowship of INR 40,000 per month. No separate application is required; the fellowship is awarded at the time of admission.

Ans. The Ph.D. (Human Resource Management) at GITAM Bengaluru covers research in organisational behaviour, talent management, leadership, human resource development, industrial relations, organisational change, and workplace diversity. Students work under experienced faculty at GITAM School of Business with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and industry collaboration opportunities.