SJBIT Ph.D. Business Administration: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (per year)	INR 80,000
Total Fees (4 Years Minimum, Hostel Charges Separate)	INR 3,20,000

Fee is per year; total shown for the minimum four-year duration.

Actual duration may extend beyond four years under VTU regulations.

Confirm the current fee at sjbit.edu.in before applying.

Hostel charges payable separately.

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
VTU RET 2026 Notification	Check vtu.ac.in for schedule
VTU RET 2026 Application Deadline	Check vtu.ac.in
VTU RET 2026 Written Test	Check vtu.ac.in
SJBIT Personal Interview	Announced after RET results; check sjbit.edu.in
SJBIT Ph.D. Admission / Reporting	As per VTU schedule; check sjbit.edu.in

VTU RET registration and schedule: check vtu.ac.in.

GATE/NET/SLET holders must attend the personal interview.

Doctoral programme applications: sjbit.edu.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a MBA / PGDM / M.Com or equivalent postgraduate degree in Management or Commerce from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).

All candidates must appear for a personal interview at SJBIT to assess research aptitude. Candidates with a valid XH-C5 (Management Studies) GATE score, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (including JRF), SLET, or equivalent are exempt from the VTU RET written test but must still attend the interview.

Part-time candidates must be employed in a relevant organisation and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of admission.

Admission Process

Step 1: Register for the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) at vtu.ac.in, or confirm your GATE/NET/SLET exemption status before applying.

Step 2: Appear for the VTU RET in Business Administration (if applicable).

Step 3: Clear the RET cut-off and receive an interview call from SJBIT.

Step 4: Attend the personal interview; submit a research proposal on your intended doctoral area.

Step 4b: Submit employer NOC confirming that your employment is relevant to the research area.

Step 5: Receive provisional admission; submit mark sheets, category certificate, and GATE/NET score card.

Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete registration formalities at sjbit.edu.in.

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Working professionals in Karnataka seeking part-time doctoral qualification
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Candidates holding GATE or NET seeking VTU-affiliated doctoral research
Researchers targeting Bangalore-based institution for geographic proximity

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Full-time students preferring residential doctoral programmes at IITs or IISc
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SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
VTU Research Assistantship	INR 8,000/month (3 years)	Full-time VTU RET-qualified scholars at VTU-affiliated institutes
UGC JRF / SRF	INR 37,000 to 42,000/month	Candidates with UGC-NET JRF qualification; apply via ugcnet.nta.ac.in
GATE Scholarship (Ph.D.)	Up to INR 12,400/month	GATE-qualified full-time research scholars in AICTE-approved programmes
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in

UGC/CSIR JRF and GATE scholarship: apply through respective national portals.

VTU Research Assistantship: for full-time RET-qualified scholars at admission.

Confirm current scholarship details and eligibility at sjbit.edu.in.

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for Ph.D. Business Administration (Part-Time) at SJBIT Bangalore?

Ans. The annual fee for Ph.D. Business Administration at SJBIT is INR 80,000. For the minimum four-year part-time duration, the estimated total is INR 3,20,000. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm the current fee at sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. Business Administration at SJBIT?

Ans. Candidates must hold a MBA / PGDM / M.Com or equivalent postgraduate degree in Management or Commerce with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/PwD). All candidates must clear a personal interview; GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET holders are exempt from the VTU RET written test. Part-time candidates must also submit an employer NOC.

Ques. How is admission to Ph.D. Business Administration at SJBIT done?

Ans. Admission is through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by a personal interview at SJBIT. Candidates holding GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (JRF/SRF), SLET, or an equivalent qualification are exempt from the written test but must attend the interview. Apply via vtu.ac.in or sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. What research areas are available in Ph.D. Business Administration at SJBIT?

Ans. Doctoral research in Business Administration at SJBIT covers strategic management, organisational behaviour, marketing management, finance and accounting research, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. Research is conducted under VTU-recognised doctoral guides. Confirm available supervisors and research topics at sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. Is any scholarship available for Ph.D. Business Administration students at SJBIT?

Ans. Candidates with UGC-NET JRF receive national fellowships (INR 37,000/month rising to SRF). GATE-qualified candidates in AICTE-approved programmes may receive the GATE Ph.D. scholarship. Karnataka SC/ST scholars may apply for state fee reimbursement. Confirm current scholarship availability at sjbit.edu.in.

SJBIT Ph.D. Business Administration: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Fees

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Business Administration Scholarships 2026

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