Ph.D in Commerce at Sikkim University

Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim, offers Ph.D in Commerce as a 3-year doctoral degree.

Expect to spend most of your time on accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance.

Sikkim University is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sikkim 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 Sikkim University for the current semester-wise plan.

Sikkim University has not published a fee for Ph.D in Commerce 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 get into 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 Sikkim University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Sikkim University on its website (cus.ac.in/index.php/en) 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 most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a median package of ₹7.5 lakh at Sikkim University. 18 of 51 students were placed that year. 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.

Sikkim University runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D in Chemistry

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Sikkim University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Gangtok?