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

Ans. The School of Management at Vel Tech has 30 research supervisor vacancies across a wide range of management specialisations. Available research areas include Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing Management, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship Development, Strategic Management, International Business, and General Management. Prospective candidates are advised to check the list of available research supervisors and their areas of specialisation on the university website before applying, to ensure alignment with their research interests.

Ans. Full-time Ph.D. scholars in Management at Vel Tech receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 upon clearing the entrance examination and interview. Scholars who hold a valid NET qualification receive a higher stipend of ₹25,000 per month. Additionally, scholars benefit from seed grants up to ₹3 lakhs, APC support for Q1 journal publications, conference and international travel funding, and annual incentives for top-performing scholars. The stipend is performance-based and subject to approval by the Competent Authority.

Ans. Yes, Vel Tech offers Part Time (Internal) and Part Time (Extramural) modes for the Ph.D. programme, specifically designed for working professionals. Part-time candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer and have a minimum of 1 year of job experience after their PG degree. The minimum duration for Part Time Ph.D. in Management is 4 years and the maximum is 7 years. Extramural candidates whose workplace is outside a 50 km radius of the institution must attend full-time course work at the institution for at least 6 months during their registration.

Ans. Yes, candidates who have qualified in UGC/CSIR (JRF)/NET/SLET/Teacher Fellowship or hold an M.Phil. degree are exempted from the written entrance examination. They are directly called for the interview/viva voce by the Departmental Research Committee. This is a significant advantage for candidates who have already cleared national-level eligibility tests, as it streamlines the admission process for them.

Ans. Vel Tech conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - once for the January Session (Winter) and once for the July Session (Summer). This provides two opportunities annually for candidates to apply. The current open session is the Summer Session 2026-27, with the last date for online application submission being 4 May 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early as seat availability depends on the number of research supervisors and their existing scholar load.

Ans. The total fee for a full-time Ph.D. in Management Studies at Vel Tech (minimum 3-year duration, 6 semesters) is approximately ₹1,61,300, which includes a one-time Admission Fee of ₹18,000, Tuition Fee of ₹18,000 per semester (₹1,08,000 for 6 semesters), Course Work Examination Fee of ₹5,000, Thesis Application Fee of ₹300, and Thesis Evaluation Fee of ₹30,000. An Application Fee of ₹1,000 is also payable at the time of applying. Full-time scholars receiving a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 can effectively offset a significant portion of their living and academic expenses through the fellowship.