St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Business Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the Part-Time PhD is specifically designed for working professionals. Part-time scholars are not required to be present on campus full-time; however, they must fulfil the minimum residency requirements as per UGC PhD Regulations 2022, which mandate a minimum period of engagement with the university. Candidates should clarify the specific residency schedule with the Research and Development Cell before applying, as the university conducts coursework and interactions on campus. The programme allows a maximum duration of 5 years for part-time scholars (3 years minimum + 2 years extension at the same fee).

Ans. For the Social Sciences and Humanities category (which includes Business Management), full-time scholars pay Rs. 30,000 (Year 1), Rs. 35,000 (Year 2), and Rs. 40,000 (Year 3), totalling Rs. 1,05,000 for three years. Part-time scholars pay a flat Rs. 55,000 per year for all three years, totalling Rs. 1,65,000. The higher fee for part-time scholars reflects the flexible scheduling and extended support provided. For extensions beyond 3 years, full-time scholars pay an increment of Rs. 5,000 per year on the Year 3 fee, while part-time scholars continue at Rs. 55,000 per year for up to 2 additional years.

Ans. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NET-PhD, or GATE are exempted from the written SAU-ET entrance test. However, all candidates - including those with NET/GATE - must appear for the personal interview conducted on campus. The written test is 100 marks, split equally between Research Methodology (50 marks) and subject-specific topics (50 marks). Candidates without NET/GATE must prepare thoroughly for both components.

Ans. As per the official vacancy notification for the January 2026 intake, only 4 seats are available under the School of Business and Management (Business and Management department), covering both full-time and part-time scholars combined. Selection is based on performance in the SAU-ET written test and personal interview, conducted as per the PhD Regulation 2024 of St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University). Given the limited seats, competition is high and candidates are advised to apply early and prepare well for the entrance test and interview.

Ans. The School of Business and Management currently has two registered PhD guides: Dr. PV Sumitha (specialising in General Management, Human Resource, and Marketing) and Dr. Justine P James (specialising in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, and Marketing). Candidates are advised to review the research interests of available guides and align their research proposal accordingly before applying. It is recommended to contact the guides directly (contact details available in the official PhD notification) to discuss research topics before submitting the application.

Ans. The January 2026 intake cycle has been completed with final results declared. Based on the previous year's pattern, the next PhD admission notification for the January 2027 intake is expected to be released around November 2026, with the last date for applications in early January 2027 and the entrance test/interview in mid-January 2027. Candidates should regularly check the official PhD admissions portal at https://phdadmissions.staloysius.edu.in/ and the university's notice board at https://staloysius.edu.in/ for the upcoming notification. The university also announces admissions through its official social media channels.