St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Commerce: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Both full-time and part-time modes are available for the Ph.D. (Commerce) programme. Full-time scholars are expected to be present on campus and engage in research on a regular basis. Part-time scholars, typically working professionals or faculty members, can pursue their research alongside their employment. The fee structure also differs: full-time scholars pay Rs 30,000-40,000 per year (Years I-III), while part-time scholars pay Rs 55,000 per year. Both modes follow the same eligibility and entrance process.

Ans. Yes. The university's notification clearly states that candidates with UGC-NET (including NET without JRF), CSIR-NET, NET-PhD, or GATE qualifications are exempted from the written entrance test. You will, however, be required to appear for the personal interview conducted on campus. Only the written test component is waived; the interview is mandatory for all candidates regardless of their qualifying exam status.

Ans. As per the 2026-27 vacancy notification, there are 4 seats available for Ph.D. (Commerce) under the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy. The current research guides in the department are Dr Bharathi R (specialising in Finance, Microfinance, and Women Empowerment) and Dr Smitha D K (specialising in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour). Candidates are advised to align their research proposal with the available guide's specialisation before applying.

Ans. Yes. The university explicitly recognises professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost Accountancy (CMA), and Company Secretary (CS) as equivalent to a Master's degree for the purpose of admission to Ph.D. in Commerce, Management, and related disciplines, in accordance with UGC regulations. This is a significant provision that allows commerce professionals who have not pursued a conventional postgraduate degree to directly apply for doctoral research.

Ans. Based on the January 2026 intake pattern, the entire process from notification to commencement takes approximately 6-8 weeks. The notification is typically released in November, the last date to apply is in early January, the entrance test and interview are held in the second week of January, results are declared shortly after, and the programme commences in January itself. Candidates should keep their research proposal and all academic documents ready well in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

Ans. The university offers a limited number of institutional research fellowships to select candidates based on institutional guidelines; the exact amount is determined at the time of admission. Additionally, candidates who qualify UGC-NET with JRF rank are eligible for the UGC Junior Research Fellowship of Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years, which increases to Rs 42,000 per month (as Senior Research Fellow) from the third year onwards. This JRF fellowship is awarded by UGC/NTA and is independent of the university's own fellowship scheme.