DAV University Jalandhar Ph.D : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Commerce and Business Management or a relevant discipline from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD). UGC-NET, CSIR-JRF, GATE, or SLET qualifiers are exempted from the DAV University entrance test. All candidates must appear for an interview and research proposal presentation.

Ans. The total fee for the minimum 3-year PhD in Commerce and Business Management at DAV University Jalandhar is INR 1,97,000. This includes annual tuition of INR 44,000 per year for 3 years, a one-time registration fee of INR 10,000, course work fee of INR 40,000, and thesis submission fee of INR 15,000. A security deposit of INR 10,000 is refundable at programme completion.

Ans. Candidates qualify UGC-NET or appear in the DAV University PhD entrance test. Applications are submitted online at davuniversity.org with a research proposal describing the intended area of study. Selected candidates appear for an interview and research proposal presentation before a faculty panel. Scholars who clear selection register with a research supervisor and begin the coursework component.

Ans. PhD scholars in Commerce and Business Management at DAV University can pursue research in commerce, business management, financial analysis, marketing strategy, organisational behaviour, and entrepreneurship. Interdisciplinary collaboration across schools is encouraged. Scholars benefit from the Central Instrumentation Facility, digital library access, and seed funding support for promising research proposals. The university has over 100 registered PhD scholars and has awarded nearly 60 doctoral degrees across disciplines.

Ans. Graduates of the PhD programme in Commerce and Business Management from DAV University can work as university faculty, research consultant, policy analyst, corporate research specialist, and management researcher. Academic positions in universities and colleges, and research roles in think tanks, policy bodies, and corporate research departments are common career pathways for PhD holders. UGC-NET qualified scholars may also apply for assistant professor positions in colleges and universities across India.