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

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Total fees

INR 0

3 years, no hostel

Fellowship

INR 3 LPA

INR 25,000 a month

Entry mark

60%

MBA or equal PG degree

Researchers

Management research centre

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01AboutCourse facts, fees and research route in one article 02Should you pick itWho this research seat suits and who should skip it 03EligibilityMarks, degree and full-time rules 04Admission ProcessForm, test, interview and joining steps 05Admission DatesThe full admission cycle from form to classes 06FeesFull course fee and the living cost toggle 07Will your score get you inWhat your profile must clear before interview 08ScholarshipsFee support and fellowship checks 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About RIT Ph.D Management Studies

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. Management Studies is a full-time research course under the Faculty of Management. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum duration is 5 years. RIT is an autonomous VTU college with NAAC A+ grade, NBA accreditation and a #75 NIRF Engineering rank. The full course fee without hostel is INR 0. Admission uses VTU Eligibility Test for Research, interview and the RIT Admissions Committee. The management research centre has 16 current Ph.D researchers. Full-time scholars may get INR 25,000 a month, equal to INR 3 LPA.

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.60 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 0. The tuition fee is INR 0. You pay any notified college fee when RIT asks for it. Hostel and living cost is separate and only matters if you stay near campus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	Full course, as published
Provisional registration fee	INR 0	Full course, as published
Coursework exam fee	INR 0	Full course, as published
Hostel and living estimate	INR 3.60 Lakhs	Per month × 36, INR 10,000 a month
Total, no hostel	INR 0	Full course total
Total with hostel	INR 3.60 Lakhs	Fee plus living estimate

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027 and classes are expected in Aug 2027. Every row is Tentative because RIT has not posted the 2027 Ph.D calendar. Watch the Ph.D notice page and keep your PG marksheet ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
Ph.D application form, last date to apply	Jan 2027 to Feb 2027	Tentative
VTU Eligibility Test for Research exam	Mar 2027	Tentative
VTU-ETR result and merit list	Apr 2027	Tentative
Pre-registration interview	May 2027	Tentative
Selected list and supervisor allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Provisional registration fee, last date	Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Coursework classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Eligibility

The regular MBA route needs 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA in the PG degree. You must also clear the admission test or get an exemption that RIT accepts. Full-time scholars cannot keep a job during the research period, so check money support before you apply.

Requirement	What you need
PG degree	MBA or equal regular degree in management
Marks	60% marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10-point scale
Distance MBA	Allowed with 2 years of teaching, research or corporate work
Full-time rule	You cannot be employed during the Ph.D period

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Admission Process

The form, test, interview and admission fee are the main steps. RIT screens your degree and VTU-ETR status first. You then attend interview, check the selected list, pay the notified fee and report with documents. If you miss the joining date, you can lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Apply	Fill the RIT or VTU Ph.D form when the notice opens
Screening	RIT checks your degree, marks and VTU-ETR exemption
Interview	Meet the department panel for research fit
Admission	Pay the notified fee and join within the given date
Registration	Submit the research outline and fee receipt

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Cutoff

The published entry mark is 60% or 6.75 CGPA, and RIT does not publish a closing score for this Ph.D. The interview and research fit matter after the degree check. Keep proof of work experience if your MBA was from distance mode.

Profile	Closing rank or score	Round and year
Regular MBA or equal PG	60% marks or 6.75 CGPA	Admission rule
Distance MBA	60% plus 2 years of work	Admission rule
VTU-ETR exempt profile	Not published	Checked by Admissions Committee

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Placements

The fellowship is INR 25,000 a month, equal to INR 3 LPA, and can last 3 years when renewed. This Ph.D is a research course, so RIT does not publish campus placement pay for this course. The department has 11 doctorates and 16 current researchers.

Metric	Value
Monthly fellowship	INR 25,000
Annual value	INR 3 LPA
Full 3-year value	INR 9 Lakhs
Doctorates in department	11
Ph.D researchers in centre	16

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Scholarships

The printed fee waiver is INR 0 because the course fee without hostel is INR 0. The biggest money support is the full-time fellowship, but it is paid as support and not cut from the fee. You should also ask the scholarship desk about state forms in August.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MSRIT full-time fellowship	Full-time scholars after committee review	INR 0 fee waiver
Karnataka government forms	Eligible state scholarship students	Not published
Central schemes	Eligible category and income students	Not published

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Ranking

RIT has NAAC A+ grade and a #75 NIRF Engineering rank in 2025. The rank is for the institute, not this Ph.D course. Use it to judge the college base, then use the research centre table to judge management supervision.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#75
NAAC	Latest cycle	A+
NBA	Latest cycle	Accredited departments

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Course Structure

The course has 4 research parts after admission and each part moves you closer to thesis work. You finish coursework, pass the viva, present open seminars and then submit the thesis. Your supervisor and committee guide each step.

Part	What you study
Coursework	Research methods and chosen management area
Comprehensive viva	Your command over the research area
Open seminars	Progress before the research committee
Thesis work	Synopsis, thesis and final defence

RIT Ph.D Management Studies Seats and Intake

The management centre has 16 current researchers and 7 scholars who have already received the doctoral degree. It also has 11 doctorates in the department. These numbers matter because a Ph.D needs steady guide time and a clear research group.

Research centre item	Detail
Current Ph.D researchers	16
Scholars already awarded	7
Doctorates in department	11
University link	VTU recognized research centre

Should you pick Ph.D. (Management Studies) at RIT?

This course suits students who want campus research in management and can study full time.

Pick it if:

You want active research guides: the department has 11 doctorates and 16 Ph.D researchers, so guide access is visible.

You can study full time: the rules do not allow a job during the programme, but fellowship support is printed above.

You need income support: the fellowship is INR 25,000 a month for 3 years when the committee renews it.

You have an MBA with 60%: keep your CGPA proof ready, because the Admissions Committee checks eligibility before interview.

Skip it if:

You want a quick job course: this is research work, and campus placement numbers for this Ph.D are not published.

You cannot leave work: full-time scholars are not allowed to take employment during the Ph.D period.

You need a printed seat count: the page carries 16 current researchers, but RIT does not print this course intake.

Your MBA is from distance mode: apply only if you also have 2 years of work after the degree.

Counsellor's advice

If you can study full time and live on the fellowship, apply when the Ph.D notice opens. If you need a job, wait.

Ph.D. (Management Studies) Eligibility▾

PG degree: You need an MBA or equal regular PG degree in management.

Marks rule: You need 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10-point scale.

Distance MBA: You also need 2 years of teaching, research or corporate work.

Test route: VTU Eligibility Test for Research applies unless RIT accepts an exemption.

Full-time rule: You cannot be employed while doing this Ph.D.

Ph.D. (Management Studies) Admission Process▾

Apply: Fill the RIT or VTU Ph.D form when the admission notice opens.

Screening: The Admissions Committee checks your degree, marks and VTU-ETR status.

Interview: Attend the department interview and speak about your research plan.

Admission fee: Pay the notified fee within the joining date, or you may lose the seat.

Reporting: Bring documents, the research outline and the fee receipt for registration.

Ph.D. (Management Studies) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Jan 2027 to Feb 2027

Ph.D application form, last date to apply

Keep the form and PG marksheet ready before this month.

Tentative

Mar 2027

VTU Eligibility Test for Research exam

This is the test month RIT is expected to use for research admission.

Tentative

Apr 2027

VTU-ETR result and merit list

Check the score and merit list before the interview call.

Tentative

May 2027

Pre-registration interview

Carry your research plan and degree proof for this round.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Selected list and supervisor allotment

RIT is expected to publish the seat and guide list in this month.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Provisional registration fee, last date

You lose the seat if the notified fee is not paid by the last date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring originals and copies for the document check.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Coursework classes start

Coursework is expected to begin after registration is done.

Tentative

Source: MSRIT Ph.D regulations. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. (Management Studies) Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 0

Provisional registration fee

Full course, as published

INR 0

Coursework exam fee

Full course, as published

INR 0

Add hostel + living estimate

Hostel and living estimate

Per month × 36, INR 10,000 a month

INR 3.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 0

3 years · tuition only, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.60 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + hostel and living estimate

Education loan EMI

INR 0

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Fellowship

INR 9 Lakhs

INR 25,000 a month for 3 years

Education loan EMI

INR 6,070

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Fellowship

INR 9 Lakhs

INR 25,000 a month for 3 years

Source: MSRIT Ph.D regulations. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your profile get you into RIT?

Use this as a profile check. The course does not publish a rank cutoff.

Profile

Regular MBADistance MBABelow rule

Regular MBA or equal PG

You need 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA. RIT then checks VTU-ETR status, interview fit and your research plan.

Distance MBA route

You need 60% marks plus 2 years of teaching, research or corporate work after the degree.

Below the mark rule

This is not safe for this programme unless RIT names an accepted exemption in the admission notice.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Do not read the 60% mark as a final seat promise. The Admissions Committee still checks VTU-ETR status, interview fit and your research plan before the selected list is made.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. (Management Studies) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the fee waiver estimate. Confirm support with the college.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. (Management Studies) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Ramaiah Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 0

3 years, no hostel

Not published

Fellowshipfull-time scholar support

INR 3 LPA

full-time scholar support

Not published

Entry markMBA or equal PG

60%

MBA or equal PG

Not published

Research centrecurrent Ph.D researchers

current Ph.D researchers

Not published

Institute rankNIRF Engineering 2025

#75

NIRF Engineering 2025

Not published

In short

If you want management research at RIT, use this page for the RIT facts first. Check RV College of Engineering only if it publishes the same Ph.D data clearly.

In short

If you want management research at RIT, use this page for the RIT facts first. Check BMS College of Engineering only if it publishes the same Ph.D data clearly.

In short

If you want management research at RIT, use this page for the RIT facts first. Check PES University only if it publishes the same Ph.D data clearly.

In short

If you want management research at RIT, use this page for the RIT facts first. Check Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering only if it publishes the same Ph.D data clearly.

In short

If you want management research at RIT, use this page for the RIT facts first. Check Christ University only if it publishes the same Ph.D data clearly.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. (Management Studies)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take Ph.D. Management Studies at RIT?▾

Yes, if you want a full-time research path in management. RIT has a VTU research centre with 16 current researchers and 11 doctorates in the department. You should apply when the Ph.D notice opens, then check your guide fit before you pay any fee.

Is this course worth it if the tuition fee is INR 0?▾

Yes, the fee side is light because the printed course fee without hostel is INR 0. The real cost is time, living cost and the chance to stop full-time work. Use the fee block above and check if your family can cover the living estimate.

What job does this Ph.D lead to?▾

It mainly leads to teaching, research and management research roles. RIT does not publish campus placement pay for this Ph.D, so do not judge it like an MBA. Ask the department about recent scholar outcomes before you join.

Should I join if I need a salary soon?▾

No, this is not the best fit if you need a salary soon. Full-time scholars cannot keep employment during the Ph.D period, and the support shown is INR 25,000 a month when renewed. Choose it only if research time is your main goal.

Is it right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, that is the main reason to take it. The course has coursework, comprehensive viva, open seminars and thesis work, so it is built for research training. Check your topic with a possible guide before the interview.

Should I take it with a distance MBA?▾

It depends on your work record. RIT allows a distance MBA route only with 2 years of teaching, research or corporate work after the degree. Bring proof of that work and ask the admission office before filling the form.

Is Bangalore useful for management research?▾

Yes, for many management topics. Bangalore gives access to companies, start-ups and industry talks, and RIT also lists industrial links at institute level. Use the city for interviews and field work, but confirm guide support first.

Should I wait for a later intake?▾

Wait only if your topic or guide fit is weak this year. The 2027 calendar is still tentative, and the selected list depends on test, interview and research fit. Keep your proposal ready so you do not miss the form month.

What is the full fee for this course?▾

The fee block shows INR 0 without hostel for the full 3-year cost. If you add living cost, the estimate becomes INR 3.60 Lakhs. Check the official fee notice before payment because coursework exam fees may be notified separately.

Can I get the INR 25,000 fellowship?▾

You may get it only as a full-time scholar and only when the committee renews it each year. The page prints INR 25,000 a month for up to 3 years. Ask RIT how many scholars receive it before you depend on it.

How do I get admission to this Ph.D?▾

You apply when the Ph.D notice opens, then RIT checks your degree and VTU-ETR status. After that, the department interview checks your research plan. If your name is selected, pay the notified fee and report with documents.

What should I check before paying the fee?▾

Check three things first. Make sure your PG marks meet 60% or 6.75 CGPA, your guide area matches your topic and your money plan covers living cost. If any one is unclear, ask the admission office in writing.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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