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

Ans. ADBU's Department of Management offers a wide range of research thrust areas for PhD scholars, including Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Corporate Governance, Tourism Management, Finance, Digital Marketing, Behavioural Sciences, Investment Behaviour, Consumer Buying Behaviour, Workplace Motivation, Insurance Management, Marketing Analytics, Digital Finance, FinTech, Financial Literacy, and Behavioural Finance. To choose a supervisor, candidates are advised to review the research profiles of faculty members in the Department of Management (available on the ADBU website) and identify a faculty member whose research interests align with their proposed area of study. During the personal interview, candidates present a research proposal and discuss their research interests, which helps in supervisor allocation. It is advisable to reach out to potential supervisors before applying.

Ans. Yes, ADBU is a UGC-recognised university with 12B status - the first private university in Northeast India to attain this status. The PhD degree awarded by ADBU is recognised by UGC and is valid for applying to faculty positions in Indian universities and colleges. ADBU is also NAAC 'A' Grade accredited. However, candidates should note that for faculty positions in centrally-funded institutions, UGC NET qualification may also be required in addition to the PhD degree. Candidates are advised to verify the specific requirements of the institution they wish to join.

Ans. The PhD programme at ADBU is listed as a full-time programme. The official brochure and website do not explicitly mention a part-time option for the Management Studies PhD. However, ADBU does require a No Objection Certificate from the current employer for employed candidates, which suggests that working professionals may be considered. Candidates who are employed and wish to pursue the PhD should contact the Director of Research at director.research@dbuniversity.ac.in or call +91 91270 51222 to clarify the feasibility of pursuing the programme while working.

Ans. All candidates admitted to the PhD programme at ADBU must complete a mandatory coursework of one semester (six months) before they can formally register as research scholars. Candidates must secure a minimum grade point of 6.00 in the coursework to proceed to the research phase. The coursework is designed to strengthen research methodology skills and subject-specific knowledge. If a candidate does not secure the minimum grade point, they may not be permitted to proceed to formal registration. Candidates should clarify the re-attempt policy for coursework with the Director of Research at the time of admission.

Ans. ADBU requires PhD scholars to have at least two research publications co-authored with their supervisor in Scopus-indexed, Web of Science, or peer-reviewed journals, with affiliation to Assam Don Bosco University, before submitting the thesis. A research paper jointly published by two research scholars may be given equal weightage to both, with justification about their contribution provided by the supervisor and countersigned by the Head of the Department. This requirement ensures that scholars contribute meaningfully to the academic community during their research tenure and helps in building their research profile for future academic careers.

Ans. The total fees for the minimum duration (3 years / 6 semesters) are Rs. 3,29,000, comprising the Admission Fee (Rs. 18,000), Caution Deposit (Rs. 10,000 - refundable on completion), Registration Fee (Rs. 1,000), and Semester Fees (Rs. 50,000 x 6 = Rs. 3,00,000). Additionally, the Thesis Examination Fee is payable at the time of thesis submission, the amount of which is notified by the university separately. The application fee of Rs. 1,000 is paid at the time of applying. If the scholar takes more than 3 years to complete the PhD, additional semester fees at the rate prevailing at the time of extension will be charged. There are no other hidden charges mentioned in the official brochure, but scholars should budget for research-related expenses such as data collection, conference participation, and publication charges.