St Aloysius PhD FAQs
Ques. How many seats are available for PhD in Business Management at St Aloysius University and how competitive is the admission?
Ans. As per the January 2026 intake notification, only 4 seats are available for PhD in Business Management under the School of Business and Management. This makes the programme highly competitive. Two faculty supervisors are listed - Dr. PV Sumitha (specialising in HR and Marketing) and Dr. Justine P James (specialising in HRM and Organisational Behaviour). Candidates are advised to identify a potential supervisor and align their research proposal accordingly before applying.
Ques. Can a working professional pursue the PhD in Business Management at St Aloysius University?
Ans. Yes, St Aloysius University offers both full-time and part-time PhD options. Part-time scholars pay INR 55,000 per year (flat for all years), which is higher than the full-time fee but allows professionals to continue their employment while pursuing research. Part-time scholars are allowed up to 6 years to complete the programme (3 years standard + 3 years extension). The university's AIMIT campus in Beeri, Mangaluru, is the base for the Business Management PhD programme.
Ques. Are UGC-NET qualified candidates exempted from the entrance test? What is the process for them?
Ans. Yes, candidates who have qualified UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, NET-PhD, or GATE are fully exempted from the written entrance test. They are directly called for the interview on the notified date at the AIMIT campus. The interview evaluates the candidate's research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed area of research. It is advisable to prepare a detailed research proposal before the interview to demonstrate clarity of research intent.
Ques. What are the research areas available under PhD in Business Management at AIMIT?
Ans. The PhD in Business Management at AIMIT covers research areas including General Management, Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, and Marketing. Dr. PV Sumitha guides research in General Management (HR and Marketing), while Dr. Justine P James focuses on HRM and Organisational Behaviour. Candidates with interest in areas such as consumer behaviour, talent management, leadership, or strategic management can align their proposals with these supervisors' expertise.
Ques. Is there any financial support or fellowship available for PhD students at St Aloysius University?
Ans. A limited number of institutional research fellowships are available for select full-time PhD scholars, awarded based on institutional guidelines at the time of admission. Additionally, candidates who qualify UGC-NET with JRF are eligible for the UGC Junior Research Fellowship, which provides a monthly stipend of INR 37,000 (as per current UGC norms). Government scholarship schemes such as SC/ST Post Matric and Post-Matric Minority scholarships are also applicable for eligible candidates.
Ques. When is the next PhD admission cycle expected at St Aloysius University for Business Management?
Ans. St Aloysius University typically conducts PhD admissions in two cycles - a January intake and a July/August intake. The January 2026 intake has been completed. The next cycle is expected to be announced around June-July 2026 for a July/August 2026 or January 2027 intake. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official PhD admissions portal at phdadmissions.staloysius.edu.in and the university's official website for the next notification.
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