RRCE Ph.D Management Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for PhD in Management Studies at RRCE Bengaluru is INR 2,00,000 for the minimum three-year programme. Additional duration beyond the minimum may attract supplementary fees. Confirm current fees at rrce.org.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 in the qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a personal interview before an expert committee at RRCE.

Ans. PhD admission at RRCE Bengaluru is conducted through a merit-based review by an expert committee followed by a personal interview. There is no mandatory entrance examination. Candidates apply online at rrce.org, are shortlisted on the basis of academic credentials and research statement, and appear for the interview. Selected candidates are registered with VTU, Belagavi, and assigned a research supervisor from the RRCE faculty.

Ans. The PhD in Management Studies at RRCE Bengaluru covers research in marketing management, financial management, human resource management, operations management, strategic management, and organisational behaviour. Research is conducted under VTU-registered supervisors from the RRCE faculty. Scholars may collaborate with industry partners in Bengaluru for applied management research, covering themes such as digital marketing, supply chain management, corporate finance, and talent management in technology-driven organisations.

Ans. Yes. The PhD in Management Studies from RRCE Bengaluru is registered with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and the college holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Degrees conferred by VTU are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and are accepted for academic appointments, postdoctoral research, and senior industry positions.