Ph.D. in Economics at KR Mangalam University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Economics, KR Mangalam University in Gurgaon runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.3 lakh (roughly ₹1.1 lakh a year).

KR Mangalam University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KR Mangalam University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

To be considered for Ph.D. in Economics, 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 KR Mangalam 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 KR Mangalam University on its website (www.krmangalam.edu.in) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 92% and a highest package of ₹36 lakh at KR Mangalam University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

KR Mangalam University runs 24 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Physics
• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics
• Ph.D. in Civil Law/Corporate Laws/IPR
• Ph.D. in Commerce
• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Gender Studies, autobiographical studies
• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Ph.D. in Criminal Law
• Ph.D. in Construction Project Management
• Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy
• Ph.D. in Language and Linguistics
• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Environment Law and Criminal Law
• Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ph.D. in Pharmacology
• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Ph.D. in Education
• Ph.D. in Human Rights/Constitution
• Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. in English

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

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Economics genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹3.3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does KR Mangalam University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Gurgaon?