MDSU PhD Management Studies Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Academic Fees (3 Years)	INR 6,560
One-time Registration Fee	INR 1,000
Thesis Submission Fee	INR 5,000
Total Fees	INR 12,560

Academic fee of INR 6,560 is payable across the three-year registration period.

Registration and thesis fees are one-time charges payable at fixed milestones.

MDSU PhD Management Studies Admission 2026

Event	Date
PhD Application Window	June 2026
Personal Interview	July 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	August 2026 (Tentative)

UGC-NET and JRF qualified candidates are exempt from the MDSU Research Entrance Test.

Personal interview before the Research Committee is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognised university.

Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).

UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, or CSIR-NET qualified candidates are exempt from the MDSU Research Entrance Test.

Admission Process

Apply online at mdsuajmer.ac.in during the PhD admission window and upload required documents.

Appear for the MDSU Research Entrance Test (RET) at the university campus in Ajmer.

NET/JRF/CSIR-NET qualified candidates skip the RET and proceed directly to the personal interview.

The Research Committee evaluates research aptitude and proposed research area in the personal interview.

Confirmed candidates register under a supervisor, pay the registration fee, and begin Year 1 coursework.

✓ Opt for this if

MBA or M.Com graduate targeting an assistant professorship at a Rajasthan college.
Seeking affordable doctoral training with NET or JRF fellowship to cover living costs.
Based in Ajmer and want doctoral supervision at a state university campus.
Aiming for research roles in public sector management or government think tanks.

✗ Skip if

Need a highly ranked research centre for management doctoral work.
Want IIM or central university brand recognition for corporate research roles.
PG aggregate falls below the minimum 55% eligibility requirement.

MDSU PhD Management Studies Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	INR 37,000 per month	UGC-NET JRF qualified PhD scholars. Apply to UGC directly.
CSIR Research Fellowship	INR 37,000 per month	CSIR-NET JRF qualified researchers. Apply to CSIR directly.
Post-Matric Scholarship (Rajasthan)	As per govt norms	SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EBC students. Apply via SSO Rajasthan portal.
Need-cum-Merit Scholarship (MDSU)	Varies	Students meeting merit and family income criteria. Apply at admission.

JRF fellows receive the monthly fellowship from UGC or CSIR respectively after enrolment.

Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship applications are accepted each October via SSO portal.

MDSU PhD Management Studies FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD in Management Studies at MDSU Ajmer?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks. SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates qualify with 50% marks. UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, and CSIR-NET qualified candidates are exempt from the MDSU Research Entrance Test. Final-year PG students may apply provisionally, subject to completing the degree before admission is confirmed.

Ques. Is the MDSU Research Entrance Test mandatory for PhD Management Studies?

Ans. The MDSU Research Entrance Test (RET) is mandatory for most candidates. Applicants who qualify UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, or CSIR-NET are fully exempt from the RET and appear only in the personal interview. The Research Committee’s personal interview is compulsory for all shortlisted candidates, regardless of how they qualified for the programme. Combined RET score and interview performance determine the final merit list.

Ques. What research areas can PhD students in Management Studies at MDSU pursue?

Ans. PhD students in Management Studies at MDSU can pursue research in areas including strategic management, marketing management, human resource management, financial management, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, and rural management. Research supervisors at the university guide scholars based on the approved research proposal submitted at the time of the interview. Scholars work on their thesis for a minimum of three years before submitting for evaluation.

Ques. What are the career outcomes after a PhD in Management Studies from MDSU?

Ans. Graduates typically pursue assistant professorships at management colleges and universities in Rajasthan after qualifying UGC-NET or SET. Research roles in government bodies, public sector think tanks, and management consulting also open after a doctorate. MDSU PhD holders in management have also moved into administrative roles in the Rajasthan state government and central PSU departments. The doctorate qualifies holders for associate professorship roles over time in the academic sector.

Ques. Are fellowships available for PhD Management Studies students at MDSU?

Ans. Yes. UGC-JRF qualified candidates receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 from the University Grants Commission. CSIR-JRF qualified researchers receive the same from CSIR. The Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship is available for SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EBC students, applied through the SSO Rajasthan portal in October. MDSU’s Need-cum-Merit Scholarship is available for students who meet both academic performance and family income criteria at the time of admission.

Ques. How long does the PhD in Management Studies take at MDSU Ajmer?

Ans. The minimum duration for the PhD in Management Studies at MDSU is three years from the date of registration. The maximum permissible period is six years, with extensions available by formal request. Year 1 involves mandatory coursework in research methodology, followed by independent thesis research. The thesis is submitted after the minimum three-year period and evaluated by an examiner panel before the degree is awarded.

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