SPPU Ph.D Marketing & Brand Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+

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Total fees

INR 53,460

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.5 LPA

latest published SPPU data

Cutoff

SPPU PET score, General

Placement rate

70%

research and teaching roles

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your score get you in?PET score ranges by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 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 SPPU Ph.D. Marketing

Savitribai Phule Pune University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Marketing and Brand Management through SPPU PET and interview. The course is on campus and follows the university research rules. SPPU has NAAC A+ and stands #56 in the NIRF University scoreing 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 53,460, paid across three years, and INR 2.78 Lakhs with living cost. You get admission through the PET score or a valid national test exemption. The General PET score rule needs 50 marks. The latest published pay figure used here is INR 6.5 LPA and 70% is the working placement rate used for the ROI tile.

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Fees

The full course costs INR 53,460 without hostel and INR 2.78 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 19,500 of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three times in all. The Ph.D. registration fee is paid once. The library deposit comes back when you leave. Living cost adds INR 2.25 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 19,500	INR 6,500 a year, 3 years
University share	INR 19,500	INR 6,500 a year, 3 years
Ph.D. registration fee	INR 1,300	One time
Course work fee	INR 7,000	One time, in year 1
Other university fees	INR 6,160	Added across 3 years
Living cost	INR 2.25 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 53,460	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 2.78 Lakhs	Full course

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Admission Dates

The 2027 intake form opened on 1 Sep 2026. The last date to apply was 10 Sep 2026. Interviews are expected in Oct 2026 and research work starts in Jan 2027. Keep your PET scorecard and proposal ready for the interview.

Event	Date	Status
SPPU PET registration, last date to apply	1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026	Over
SPPU PET exam	15 Sep 2026	Over
SPPU PET result	22 Sep 2026	Over
Research centre choice filling	25 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026	Over
Interview shortlist	5 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Department interview	12 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Admission fee, last date	20 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Document check	28 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Course work starts	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Eligibility

The table needs a master's degree with 55% marks, or 50% for reserved category students. You must clear SPPU PET with 50 marks if you are General. Reserved category students need 45 marks. You can skip PET only with a valid NET, SET, JRF, GATE or similar test.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree in a relevant management or commerce area
Marks	55% for General, 50% for reserved category students
Exam	SPPU PET score or national test exemption
PET pass score	50 for General, 45 for reserved category students

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Admission Process

SPPU checks the PET score and the interview together. PET carries 70% weight and the interview carries 30% weight. You fill the form, sit for PET or claim exemption, choose the research centre, face the interview and then pay the admission fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Choose Ph.D. Management and upload the needed papers
2. Write PET	Write research method and subject papers of 50 marks each
3. Choose centre	Pick the research centre and guide area when SPPU opens the list
4. Face interview	Present your research idea before the committee
5. Pay fee	Pay the admission fee and finish document check

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Cutoff

The General PET score rule is 50 and the reserved category rule is 45. These are SPPU Ph.D. entrance pass scores, not final seat scores. The interview and guide seats decide the final call.

Category	PET cutoff or score	Round and year
General	50	SPPU PET, 2026
OBC-NCL	45	SPPU PET, 2026
SC	45	SPPU PET, 2026
ST	45	SPPU PET, 2026
EWS	50	SPPU PET, 2026

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Placements

The latest published pay figure used for this page is INR 6.5 LPA. The working placement rate used in the fee block is 70%. Most Ph.D. scholars use the degree for teaching, research, brand research, consulting or higher academic roles.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.5 LPA, latest published SPPU data
Median pay	Not published
Highest offer	INR 14.75 LPA
Batch placed	70%
Roles	Teaching, research, brand research and consulting

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 53,460 over the course. MahaDBT fee support gives the biggest waiver. The state and central schemes need category, income or test papers.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
MahaDBT post-matric fee support	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 23,460 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 10,000 over the course
EWS tuition support	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 15,000 over the course
OBC post-matric fee support	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Ranking

SPPU stands #56 in NIRF University 2025 and has NAAC A+. Collegedunia lists its Management scoreing at #87. NIRF reads data the university files every year.

Scoreing body	Year	Score or grade
Collegedunia Management scoreing	2026	#87
NIRF University	2025	#56
NAAC	2024	A+

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Course Structure

Year 1 has course work, research method and ethics. Year 2 is field work, literature review and data collection. Year 3 is analysis, writing and thesis submission. The guide and research committee check progress.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research method, ethics and subject courses
Year 2	Literature review, field work and data collection
Year 3	Analysis, writing, pre-submission and thesis work

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Seats and Intake

The research seat count changes with guide seats. SPPU says admission depends on available seats and guides. You should check the vacancy list before you choose the centre.

Item	Detail
Seat basis	Available guide seats at the research centre
Guide rule	Each guide has a fixed scholar limit
Centre choice	Filled after PET result and before interview

Should you pick Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management at SPPU?

This course suits students who want research, teaching or brand research work after a master's degree.

Pick it if:

You want academic brand research: SPPU is a state university in Pune, so research links sit close to city companies.

You already have a research idea: the interview asks you to present the problem and why the centre can guide it.

You have a valid NET or SET: you can skip PET and still face the interview for guide allotment.

You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 53,460, so loan pressure stays small.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job fast: this is a research degree, so jobs depend on papers, guide work and interviews.

You need a fixed guide now: SPPU allots guides after the interview and available seats decide the final match.

You may miss document check: the seat is cancelled if papers and fee are not finished by the date.

You count on PET alone: PET has 70% weight, but the interview still decides the final list.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if your proposal is ready and a guide seat matches it. If not, wait and build the proposal first.

Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Eligibility▾

Master's marks: 55% marks in a relevant master's degree. 50% for reserved category students.

Exam needed: SPPU PET with 50 marks for General and 45 marks for reserved category students.

Exemption route: NET, SET, JRF, GATE or similar national tests can skip PET.

Research fit: The interview checks if the centre can guide your proposed work.

Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Admission Process▾

Fill form: Choose Ph.D. Management and upload your master's marks and category papers.

Write PET: The test has research method and subject papers of 50 marks each.

Choose centre: Pick the research centre after SPPU shows available guide seats.

Face interview: Present your research idea before the committee and answer method questions.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee and finish document check, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

1 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026

SPPU PET registration

Last date to apply was 10 Sep 2026. Late forms were not listed.

Over

15 Sep 2026

SPPU PET exam

The test has research method and subject questions.

Over

22 Sep 2026

SPPU PET result

The score is used with the interview score.

Over

25 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026

Research centre choice filling

Students selected research centres and guide areas.

Confirmed

5 Oct 2026

Interview shortlist

Shortlisted students check the department list.

Confirmed

12 Oct 2026

Department interview

You present your research idea before the committee.

Confirmed

20 Oct 2026

Admission fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 20 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

28 Oct 2026

Document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt for the final check.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Course work starts

Research method and ethics classes are expected in January.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

Research work starts after fee and document check.

Tentative

Sep 2027

SPPU PET registration

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Sep 2027

SPPU PET exam

Expected after the form window closes.

Tentative

Sep 2027

SPPU PET result

Expected within a week of the exam.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Research centre choice filling

Expected after the result list is out.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Interview shortlist

Expected after centre choices close.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Department interview

Expected at the research centre.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Admission fee

Expected soon after the interview list.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Document check

Expected before research work starts.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Classes start

Expected after fee and document check.

Source: SPPU Ph.D. admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management 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

Per year × 3, INR 6,500 a year

INR 19,500

University share

Per year × 3, INR 6,500 a year

INR 19,500

Ph.D. registration fee

One time, in year 1

INR 1,300

Course work fee

One time, in year 1

INR 7,000

Other university fees

Full course, as published

INR 6,160

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living cost

Per year × 3, INR 75,000 a year

INR 2.25 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 53,460

3 years · tuition + university fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 2.78 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + university fees + living cost

Education loan EMI

INR 901

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

1216%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,695

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

233%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU Ph.D. fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PET score get you a call at SPPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use SPPU PET pass scores and interview risk.

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

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Savitribai Phule Pune University

Pune

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HNIMR Pune

Pune

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AIMS Baramati

Baramati

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PCCOE Research Centre

Pune

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Neville Wadia Institute

Pune

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ASM IBMR Research Centre

Pune

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 53,460

tuition + university fees

Not published

Average paylatest published data

INR 6.5 LPA

SPPU data

Not published

Placement rateresearch and teaching roles

70%

working placement rate

Not published

Closing rankSPPU PET score, General

PET pass score

Not published

Seatsguide seat signal

PET score gate

Not published

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

1216%

on INR 6.5 LPA

Not published

In short

HNIMR publishes fewer comparable Ph.D. numbers for this exact page. If you need the university campus name and low fee, keep SPPU first and check guide seats before you pay.

In short

AIMS is useful if its guide works on your exact topic. If your proposal needs a Pune campus and SPPU guide access, keep SPPU above it.

In short

PCCOE is a research centre route, while SPPU is the university page. If both fit your topic, choose the guide who can supervise your brand research.

In short

Neville Wadia can suit commerce-linked research topics. If your work is brand management with a university department guide, SPPU is the clearer pick.

In short

ASM IBMR may fit applied management topics. If the SPPU guide list has your topic, take SPPU and finish the fee step on time.

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

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 53,460 and the last batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my score is just above the PET score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General PET route seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest published SPPU data averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was Not published and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.

Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.

Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General PET score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.

Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾

Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of Not published is lower than the average of INR 6.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.

Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾

Pick Ph.D. if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Ph.D. places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its PET score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Ph.D., the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Take the SPPU PET exam and fill this college in your SPPU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 4-year fee is INR 53,460 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.78 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.

Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 2026

SPPU: 3 Answered Questions

Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....

Aditi DeshpandeLives in Pune,Maharashtra

The B.Ed+M.Ed program is a full-time program with a duration of 3 years offered by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. To be eligible for this,

A candidate must have passed a Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.

Other highlights of the course include

Duration	3 years (Full Time)
Course Level	UG Degree
Type of University	State
Year of establishment	1949

Hope this helps you!

Which is better for doing an MBA, Christ University, Bangalore, or Pune University (PUMBA)?

Aditi BanerjeeLives in Bangalore

Christ Deemed-to-be University offers PG MBA programs and MBA integrated courses in collaboration with overseas universities. The highest offer was INR 21.46 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

Christ University's International Student Exchange program gives students global exposure. It offers this option for students to learn from peers abroad.

Pune University Department of Management Sciences offers a two-year MBA in Marketing, Finance, Systems, HR, and Operations. This department's flagship six-trimester program enrolls 180 students. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA in the 2022 placement report.

The top reasons to choose PUMBA are

ROI: MBA returns in India are decent. PUMBA is excellent. Its two-year tuition is Rs. 135,000. Last year's PUMBA average salary was Rs 5.5 lakh. The top 50% of packages exceed 6.5 lakhs. In Mumbai and Delhi, where staying and touring for two years exceeds tuition fees, other universities offer this ROI.
An Underdog: 6 of 9 students thought the college would contribute nothing to my experience and qualifications. But now I know my maximum value will be here. My friends who joined before and after us are the same.
Faculty support: PUMBA grads have earned finance certifications while attending the classes. B-school's busy timetable makes such time luxury challenging. PUMBA promote such certificates and allows you to study for them during lectures. One faculty member explained additional certificates in different domains during induction.
City institute name: Pune's schools and institutions are prominent in India. Its management school reputation is low. However, the city has several company offices. PUMBA is practically every company's first choice for Pune-based management recruitment.

Which math M1 M2 or M3 is hard in the engineering course in Pune University?

Riya BanerjeeB.E Computer Science & Computer Programming,Savitribai Phule Pune University (2016)

Ony of my sisters is a part of Pune University and as per what she mentions, it is best that you practice the fundamental mathematical problems. Additionally, the best advice is not to get drained anytime at all while studying the subject.

Now, when shifting focus to your question,

M1 incorporates basic algebra and is deemed pretty simpler than usual.
On the other hand, M2 might still be difficult, yet it can however be aced if you practice the basics of integration and derivation.
In the case of M3, the course entirely depends upon the fundamentals you have earlier prepared for M2.
After a brief elaboration, it is best that you rather choose preparing for M2, because it can contribute to making the subject quite easier.

The study standpoint is curated as per the syllabus, and is best if you follow the pattern in accordance with it.

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SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Cutoff

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Placements

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Scholarships

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Ranking

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SPPU Ph.D. Marketing Seats and Intake

Should you pick Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management at SPPU?

Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Admission Dates 2027

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Fees 2027

Will your PET score get you a call at SPPU?

SPPU Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management Scholarship Calculator

Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management vs similar colleges

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D. Marketing and Brand Management

SPPU: 3 Answered Questions

Can I get admission in bed med integrated course in sppu University....

Which is better for doing an MBA, Christ University, Bangalore, or Pune University (PUMBA)?

Which math M1 M2 or M3 is hard in the engineering course in Pune University?

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