VelTech University Ph.D Commerce: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Full-time Ph.D. scholars are required to be present on campus during working hours and are eligible for monthly stipends, free hostel accommodation, and all fellowship benefits. Part-time Ph.D. is designed for working professionals who can continue their employment while pursuing research; it requires an NOC from the employer and has a minimum duration of 4 years (or 5 years for non-M.Phil. holders). Working professionals who can manage time effectively often prefer part-time, while those seeking a full research career with financial support should opt for full-time. The coursework and thesis requirements are the same for both modes.

Ans. The entrance examination consists of two equal sections: 50% Research Methodology (covering research design, data collection, statistical analysis, and academic writing) and 50% subject-specific questions in Commerce (covering financial accounting, corporate governance, business law, marketing, and management). Candidates must score a minimum of 50% to qualify for the interview stage. Candidates with UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, or Teacher Fellowship qualifications are fully exempted from the written exam and are directly called for the interview/viva-voce.

Ans. The School of Commerce at Vel Tech has faculty expertise across a wide range of research areas including Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Behavioural Finance, E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability in Business. Prospective scholars are advised to check the available research supervisors and their specialisations on the Vel Tech academic research website before applying, to ensure alignment with their research interests.

Ans. Full-time Ph.D. (Commerce) scholars receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 (for those selected through the standard admission process). NET-qualified scholars receive ₹25,000 per month. In addition to the stipend, scholars receive free shared hostel accommodation, APC support for publishing in Q1 journals, conference and international travel funding, seed grants up to ₹3 Lakhs for research projects, and annual incentives for top-performing scholars. These benefits make Vel Tech's Ph.D. programme financially supportive for dedicated researchers.

Ans. As per Vel Tech's Ph.D. regulations (VTR DR 2021), scholars are required to have at least one research paper published or accepted for publication in a UGC-CARE listed or Scopus/Web of Science indexed journal before submitting their thesis. Scholars with Q1 journal publications are eligible for fast-track thesis submission, which can reduce the overall duration of the programme. The exact publication requirements are detailed in the Ph.D. regulations available on the academic research website.

Ans. No, the regular Ph.D. (Commerce) programme requires a Master's degree (M.Com, MBA, M.Phil., or equivalent) with a minimum of 55% marks. However, Vel Tech also offers an Integrated Ph.D. programme (M.Sc. + Ph.D.) for candidates with a 3-year bachelor's degree (B.Com, BBA, BA, BCA, or equivalent) with 55% marks. Under the Integrated Ph.D., scholars complete a master's-level coursework phase before transitioning to the doctoral research phase. This is an excellent option for B.Com/BBA graduates who wish to pursue research without completing a separate master's programme first.