Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. in Management programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule directly at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, MBA, or a related discipline with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid UGC-NET/JRF score or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Selected candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. UGC-NET/JRF is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Management admission at SVU Kolkata and is generally accepted in place of SVU’s own Research Entrance Test. Candidates without a UGC-NET score must appear for and clear the SVU Research Entrance Test (RET) before the personal interview. UGC-NET Phase 2 2026 exams were held June 22 to 30, 2026, with results expected July 1, 2026.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Management programme covers research areas including marketing, consumer behaviour, financial management, banking and finance, human resource management, organisational behaviour, strategic management, supply chain, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness. Research scholars work with SVU faculty supervisors aligned to their area of interest and submit a thesis for examination after the minimum residency period.

Ans. UGC-JRF holders are eligible for a monthly fellowship from UGC during the research tenure (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under the current JRF norms). State and central government scholarships for SC/ST and minority community candidates may also be applicable. Candidates should verify the latest fellowship and scholarship norms at ugc.gov.in and swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.