Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 27, 2026

Joy University's Ph.D. (Management) Part Time programme, offered under the School of Entrepreneurship and Management (SoEM), is a research-focused doctoral degree designed for working professionals and academics seeking to advance their expertise in management disciplines. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 50,000 for external part-time scholars. Admission is based on the Joy University Entrance Test (JOYET), a two-stage process comprising a written test and a personal interview. The programme covers research areas including Marketing, Operations Management, HRM and Organisational Behaviour, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Information Systems Management, Entrepreneurship, and Data Science in Business.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch were open with the last date of application on 22nd March 2026, online entrance test on 28th March 2026, and personal interview on 30th March 2026. For the 2027-28 academic year, the next admission cycle is expected to open around July-August 2026 based on the previous year's pattern. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website at joyuniversity.edu.in for updated notifications.

Key Points

The Ph.D. (Management) Part Time programme is specifically structured for working professionals who wish to pursue doctoral research without leaving their current employment.
Research areas span a wide spectrum including Marketing, Financial Management, HRM, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Data Science in Business.
The selection process is a two-stage system: JOYET written test (50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-specific MCQs) followed by a personal interview; final admission score is 70% JOYET + 30% Interview.
Candidates who qualify UGC-NET/JRF are exempted from the JOYET entrance test as per UGC norms.
The programme is conducted at the Joy University campus in Vadakkankulam, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

JU Ph.D (Management) Fees

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Application Fee (one-time)	₹1,500
Registration Fee (one-time)	₹15,000
Tuition Fee (per year x 3 years minimum)	₹50,000 x 3 = ₹1,50,000
Synopsis Submission Fee (one-time)	₹10,000
Thesis Submission Fee (one-time)	₹28,000
Viva-Voce Examination Fee (one-time)	₹10,000
Total Fees (minimum, for 3-year duration)	₹2,14,500

The tuition fee of Rs. ₹50,000 per year is applicable for Part Time (External) scholars under the School of Entrepreneurship and Management (SoEM).
Part Time (Internal) scholars who are employees of Joy University pay a reduced tuition fee of Rs. ₹40,000 per year.
The Application Fee of Rs. ₹1,500 is non-refundable.
The Registration Fee of Rs. ₹15,000 is a one-time payment at the time of admission.
Course Work Examination Fee is Rs. ₹1,000 per paper, payable separately.
Extension fees are applicable if the programme extends beyond the standard duration: 1st Extension - Rs. ₹5,000 + Tuition Fee; 2nd Extension - Rs. ₹6,000 + Tuition Fee; 3rd Extension - Rs. ₹7,000 + Tuition Fee.
After availing three extensions, a Re-Registration fee of Rs. ₹25,000 + Tuition Fee (as on date) per year is applicable.
Conversion from Full Time to Part Time or vice versa is permitted once, with a fee of Rs. ₹5,000.
No hostel facility is typically availed by part-time scholars; hostel fees are not included in the above total.

JU Ph.D (Management) Admission 2026

Joy University Ph.D. (Management) Admission Dates (2026-27 Cycle)

Event	Date
Ph.D. Admission Notification Released	December 2025
Last Date of Application	22nd March 2026
Online Entrance Test (JOYET)	28th March 2026
Personal Interview	30th March 2026
Batch Commencement	April 2026 (tentative)

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
UGC-NET	December 2025 Session Exam	31st December 2025 - 7th January 2026
UGC-NET	December 2025 Result Declared	February 2026
UGC-NET	June 2026 Session Notification	Expected April 2026
UGC-NET	June 2026 Session Exam	Expected June 25-29, 2026 (tentative)

Note: UGC-NET qualified candidates (JRF/NET) may be exempted from JOYET as per UGC Ph.D. admission norms. Candidates are advised to confirm this exemption directly with the university admissions office.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree or M.Phil. in a relevant area (Management, MBA, or equivalent) recognised by UGC/AICTE with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently Abled candidates are eligible with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree, as per UGC norms.
Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF in Management or related subjects are given preference and may be exempted from the JOYET written test.

Admission Process

Submit the online application form at admissions.joyuniversity.edu.in along with the application fee of Rs. ₹1,500.
Appear for the Joy University Entrance Test (JOYET) - a computer-based test with 50% weightage for Research Methodology and 50% for Subject-specific MCQs; minimum qualifying score is 50%.
Candidates scoring 50% or above in JOYET are shortlisted for the personal interview before a duly constituted committee.
Final admission score is calculated as 70% JOYET score + 30% Interview score.
Selected candidates complete registration formalities and pay the Registration Fee of Rs. ₹15,000 to confirm admission.
Admitted scholars are required to complete mandatory course work as prescribed by the university before proceeding to research.

JU Ph.D (Management) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Categories

Scholarship Category	Eligibility	Benefit
Alumni Scholarship (Joy/Rajas Group Alumni)	Alumni of Joy/Rajas Group	15% tuition fee waiver for Ph.D. programme
SC/ST Category Scholarship	SC/ST candidates with 60% throughout (10th, 12th, and graduation)	10% tuition fee waiver
Differently Abled Scholarship	Differently Abled candidates with 50% marks	60% tuition fee waiver
Defence and Paramilitary Quota	Serving/ex-servicemen and dependents with 60% marks	10% tuition fee waiver
International Level Sports	International-level sports representation with 50% marks	100% tuition fee waiver
National Level Sports	National-level sports representation with 50% marks	75% tuition fee waiver
State Level Sports	State-level sports representation with 50% marks	60% tuition fee waiver
District Level Sports	District-level sports representation with 50% marks	25% tuition fee waiver
Domicile (Tamil Nadu)	Students from Tamil Nadu with 60% marks	5% tuition fee waiver
Staff Scholarship (Rajas Group Employees - Spouse/Children/Siblings)	60% throughout (10th, 12th, graduation)	15% tuition fee waiver

Only a single scholarship can be availed by a student for the entire duration of the programme.
Scholarships are subject to availability and are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis within each category.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 6.5 and have no backlogs throughout the programme for scholarship continuation.
Scholarship applications must be submitted after enrolment with original documents in the prescribed format.
Scholarship renewal applications must be submitted on or before 30th July of every academic year.
The Scholarship Committee's decisions are final and binding.
Government scholarships such as the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) schemes for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Differently Abled students are also applicable and candidates are encouraged to apply through the official portal.

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