Ph.D. in Commerce at Maharaja Agrasen University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Commerce, Maharaja Agrasen University runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.7 lakh (roughly ₹90,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance.

Maharaja Agrasen University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Maharaja Agrasen 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 accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance. Typical first jobs: accounting, banking, tax or finance roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Maharaja Agrasen 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.

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

To be considered for Ph.D. in Commerce, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Maharaja Agrasen 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 CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Maharaja Agrasen University 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.

Maharaja Agrasen University runs 17 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in Tourism and Travel Management
• Ph.D. in English
• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Pharmacy
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Zoology
• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Ph.D. in Physics
• Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering
• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Applications

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

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.7 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 Maharaja Agrasen University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?