KLUBS PhD Management Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
One-Time Application Fee	INR 1,100
Programme Fee (full duration)	INR 2,54,900
Total Fees	INR 2,56,000

Hostel accommodation of INR 1,08,600 to INR 1,91,600 per year is available separately on campus.

UGC or CSIR NET or JRF fellowship holders may receive a stipend as per government norms in addition.

KLUBS PhD Management Admission 2027

Event	Date
December Cycle Application Opens	November 2026 (Tentative)
December Cycle Written Test	December 2026 (Tentative)
Personal Interview	December 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

KLUBS also conducts a June admission cycle for the PhD programme each academic year.

Candidates with a valid UGC or CSIR NET or JRF score may be exempted from the written test round.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Management or a related discipline from a recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate

Qualifying score in the KLU Research Aptitude Test or a valid UGC or CSIR NET or JRF score

Submission of a preliminary research proposal is required during the Personal Interview stage

Admission Process

Submit an online application through the KLU admissions portal for the June or December cycle

Appear in the KLU Research Aptitude Test covering research methodology and management concepts

Shortlisted candidates attend a Personal Interview and present a preliminary research proposal

Final selection is based on the written test score, interview performance, and research proposal quality

Selected candidates pay the programme fee and complete document verification before enrolment at KLUBS

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting an academic or research career in management disciplines in India
Pursuing a doctoral degree at a total cost under INR 3 Lakhs in Andhra Pradesh
Already holding a NET or JRF qualifying score in management to skip the written test
Interested in KL University’s bi-annual PhD admission cycle and flexible joining options

✗ Skip if

Targeting doctoral programmes at IIMs, IITs, or centrally funded institutions
Require a heavily funded fellowship beyond basic NET or JRF government stipends
Research area falls outside management and related social science disciplines
Prefer a larger metro-city university with a bigger research cohort and faculty pool

KLUBS PhD Management Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC or CSIR NET or JRF Fellowship	As per UGC norms	Candidates with valid NET or JRF qualifying score
KLU Research Fellowship	Stipend as per university norms	Selected full-time PhD scholars at KLUBS

Fellowship amounts are governed by UGC regulations and are subject to revision each academic year.

Candidates should confirm fellowship availability and conditions directly with the KLUBS research office.

KLUBS PhD Management FAQs

Ques. How is admission to the PhD Management programme at KLUBS conducted?

Ans. KLUBS conducts PhD Management admissions twice a year in June and December cycles. Candidates must submit an online application, appear in the KLU Research Aptitude Test, and attend a Personal Interview where a preliminary research proposal is presented. Candidates holding a valid UGC or CSIR NET or JRF qualifying score may be exempted from the written test. Final selection is based on test score, interview performance, and proposal quality. The December 2026 cycle is expected to open for applications in November 2026.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for PhD Management at KLUBS?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Management or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum 55% aggregate marks. A valid score in the KLU Research Aptitude Test or a UGC or CSIR NET or JRF qualification is required. There is no age limit for PhD admission at KLUBS and both fresh postgraduates and working professionals may apply subject to the residency requirements of the programme.

Ques. What is the total fee for the PhD Management programme at KLUBS?

Ans. The total programme fee for the PhD in Management at KLUBS is INR 2,56,000 for the minimum 3-year full-time duration. This includes a one-time application fee of INR 1,100 and the remaining programme fees payable over the course of the programme. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 1,08,600 to INR 1,91,600 per year. UGC or CSIR JRF scholars receive a monthly stipend as per government rates which partially offsets programme costs.

Ques. What research areas are available for PhD Management at KLUBS?

Ans. The PhD in Management at KLUBS covers research areas including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Organisational Behaviour. Candidates are encouraged to identify a faculty supervisor and prepare a research proposal before the Personal Interview. The availability of a supervisor in a specific research area determines final seat allocation for each admission cycle.

Ques. Can a working professional pursue a PhD Management programme at KLUBS?

Ans. KLUBS primarily admits candidates to a full-time PhD programme and a minimum residency period on campus is required as per university norms for coursework and laboratory or research facility access. Working professionals who wish to pursue the programme would typically need to arrange a leave of absence or sabbatical for the initial residency phase. Candidates should verify the availability of a part-time or flexible PhD option directly with the KLUBS research office before applying.