Ph.D. in Management at Apeejay Stya University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Management, Apeejay Stya University in Gurgaon runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹7.13 lakh – ₹8.21 lakh (roughly ₹2.38 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

Apeejay Stya University is a private institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Apeejay Stya University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Apeejay Stya University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at Apeejay Stya University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Apeejay Stya University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Management, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Apeejay Stya University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Apeejay Stya University on its website (university.apeejay.edu/school-of-engineering-technology-SoET) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Apeejay Stya University runs 8 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics
• Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ph.D. in Education
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹7.13 lakh – ₹8.21 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Apeejay Stya University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Gurgaon?