Thapar University Ph.D Management: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should meet the following criteria as

Academic Requirement:

Candidates seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have obtained:

• A post-graduate degree* or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate) or
• A Professional qualification (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate) or qualified CA / ICWA / CS/CFA or
• A four-year professional degree (BE/B. Tech degree or equivalent) with excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 6.00 on 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate). Relaxation in CGPA to 5.50 on a 10-point scale, or in marks to 50%, for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for these candidates who have a minimum of five years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.

In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.

In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR PH.D (EXECUTIVE)

  Entrance Test: All candidates will have to undergo an entrance test conducted by the School as detailed below.:

Section A: Research and Quantitative Aptitude Test(Objective type) 20 marks
RAT Syllabus
Sample question paper for RAT

Section B: Writing Ability Test 20 marks
WAT Syllabus
Sample question paper for WAT.
However, UGC/CSIR (NET/JRF) qualified candidates are exempt from the Research Aptitude Test.

  Interview Process 60 marks:

The candidate is required to indicate his/her area of research at the time of interview.

• Note

  The candidates who score at least 50% (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) marks in the entrance test as mentioned above and qualify the interview shall be considered for the final selection. The final Merit list for admission to the Ph.D. program shall be prepared based on the total marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test and interview.

Specialization 

a. OB, HR, Strategy & International Management,
b. Accounting, Finance, & Economics
c. Operations, Information Systems, and Marketing