Ph.D. in Commerce and Management at Maharishi Arvind University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Commerce and Management, Maharishi Arvind University runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course.

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.

Maharishi Arvind University is a other institute, founded in 2015. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Maharishi Arvind 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 Maharishi Arvind University for the current semester-wise plan.

Maharishi Arvind University has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Commerce and Management on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Commerce and Management, 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 Maharishi Arvind 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 Maharishi Arvind 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.

Maharishi Arvind University runs 8 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in Science
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Ph.D. in Library and in fomation Science
• Ph.D. in Pharmacy
• Ph.D. in Agriculture Science

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.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Maharishi Arvind University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?