SAHE University Ph.D Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, SAHE University offers the Ph.D. in Management in Part Time mode specifically for working professionals. Sponsored candidates working in institutions, research organisations, or industries are eligible for the Part Time category without fellowship. Self-financed candidates with an excellent academic record are also eligible. Part Time scholars must fulfill the university's norms for coursework, research progress, and thesis submission, but they are not required to be present on campus full-time. The minimum duration for Part Time Ph.D. is also 2 years (excluding coursework), with a maximum of 6 years.

Ans. Candidates with a valid score in UGC NET (including JRF), APRCET (Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test), or APSET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test) are exempted from the SRCAT (Siddhartha Research Common Admission Test). However, even exempted candidates must appear for the interview conducted by the university. Candidates who do not have any of these exemption scores must appear for the SRCAT. The SRCAT is a subject-specific test based on the candidate's research area.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Management at SAHE covers a broad range of research areas including Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, and International Business. Candidates are expected to identify a research topic and a potential supervisor from the faculty before or during the admission process. The university's School of Management has experienced faculty with publications in national and international journals.

Ans. Full Time Ph.D. scholars at SAHE receive a fellowship of Rs. 35,000 per month for a period of 3 years, which can be extended by one more year based on the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee. This fellowship is provided by the university and is subject to satisfactory research progress. The fellowship effectively covers the tuition fee (Rs. 20,000/semester) and provides a stipend for living expenses. Candidates should note that the fellowship is available only for Full Time scholars admitted under the fellowship category, not for Part Time or self-financed candidates.

Ans. The minimum duration for the Ph.D. programme at SAHE is 2 years after completing the mandatory coursework (which itself takes about 1 year), making the effective minimum duration approximately 3 years. The maximum duration is 6 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 more years for deserving candidates. In practice, most Ph.D. scholars in management disciplines complete their degree in 3 to 5 years, depending on the complexity of the research topic, data collection requirements, and publication milestones. Candidates are eligible to submit their thesis only after completing a minimum of 3 years from the date of registration.

Ans. Candidates typically need to submit: Master's degree certificate and mark sheets (MBA or equivalent), Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets, UGC NET/APRCET/APSET score card (if applicable, for SRCAT exemption), research proposal (synopsis of the proposed research topic), statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from academic referees, identity proof (Aadhaar card), caste certificate (for reserved category candidates), and passport-size photographs. For Part Time/sponsored candidates, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is also required. The exact document checklist is specified in the Ph.D. admission notification available on the university website.