Ph.D.

About

The Department of Management and Commerce at The NorthCap University (NCU) offers Full-Time Ph.D. (for Fresh Graduates/Post-Graduates) and Part-Time Ph.D. (for Working Professionals) programs that stand out for their interdisciplinary and practical research orientation. These programs are tailored to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in management and commerce while integrating insights from related disciplines such as marketing, finance, human resource, economics, operations and data analytics. This holistic approach enables scholars to explore high-demand interdisciplinary areas within management and commerce.

A Ph.D. degree from the Department of Management and Commerce, NCU is the hallmark of academic excellence, requiring candidates to conduct original research that adheres to rigorous ethical standards and significantly contributes to the body of knowledge in their specialization. Scholars are expected to present their findings in a well-documented Ph.D. thesis or dissertation and defend their work before subject matter experts.

The Department of Management and Commerce offers a rich research environment with experienced faculty mentors, access to a wide array of scholarly resources including journals, databases, labs, specialized software and tools and case studies, as well as opportunities to engage in workshops, conferences, and collaborative research projects.

Furthermore, the department’s commitment to fostering a cutting-edge research atmosphere, supported by the latest technological advancements and information, makes its Ph.D. program one of the most sought-after in Haryana. With a focus on producing work that bridges theoretical insights and practical applications, the program ensures that its scholars contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the dynamic fields of management and commerce.

Department of Management and Commerce offers the Ph.D. program in following areas:

• D. in Marketing
• D. in Human Resource
• D. in Finance
• D. in Operations
• D. in Economics

At present, fifty-six Ph.D. scholars have been awarded their doctoral degrees and 44 students are pursuing Ph.D. in different domains of management & commerce. The Ph.D. program is offered in both full-time and part-time modes and is being recognized as one of the leading Ph.D. institutions in Gurgaon. The program operates under the established Rules and Regulations of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme.

A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. Programme under the department of Management & Commerce of NCU must have obtained post-graduation in any branch of Engineering, Management, Economics, Commerce, Operations Research or other relevant disciplines subject to approval of School of Management with minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent.

The minimum eligibility criteria indicated above for each Programme is only an enabling clause. The concerned Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) may fix higher criteria at the time of short-listing keeping in view the number of candidates, number of seats and minimum academic / professional background expected to cope with the Programme etc.

Candidates in the final year of their Master’s Programme, who expect to complete all their qualifying degree requirements before the date of registration for the first semester of their Ph.D. Programme at NCU can apply for admission. For short-listing purposes, their performance till the preceding semester (or preceding year, if in case their Programme is year based) would be considered, but the admission would be subject to their meeting the minimum eligibility criteria after their final qualifying examination results are announced. In such cases, a letter from HoD of their current institution, certifying candidate’s Master’s Thesis submission is required at the time of Ph.D. admission. However, if the student fails in the qualifying examination or fails to produce the degree/provisional certificate/mark sheet within 3 months of the commencement of the 1st semester, his/her admission and registration to the Ph.D. Programme will be automatically cancelled with no refund of the semester fees.

Candidates who do not have valid score in national tests like GATE, UGC-NET and SLET will have to appear in Entrance Test named ‘NCU Ph. D. Entrance Test’ (NPET) and will have the following weightage of various components for admission: NPET marks 50%, Qualifying degree marks – 30%, and Interview –20%. Candidates who have valid score in the above National tests shall be exempted from NPET. The following weightage shall be assigned to various components for the admission: NPET marks 50%, qualifying degree marks – 30%, and Interview –20%

The entrance test NPET will be of two hours duration and will be an Objective type test.

The admission into the Doctor of Philosophy Programme is done twice in a year, i.e., in November- December and in June-July by holding an admission test followed by personal interview. NET/GATE/JRF/SLET qualified students are exempt from admission test. Preference is given to outstanding students, who have qualified for the Doctor of Philosophy Program through any National Level Test like CSIR-UGC NET or GATE.

Candidates can apply either online or offline. To apply offline, the candidate can download the application form from the website of NCU or can obtain it from the University campus up to the last date for submission of forms specified in the Admission Notice.

For details about the broad research areas and NPET topics, candidates are encouraged to refer to the Ph.D. admission brochure..

Fellowships & Contingency

University Fellow position is only meant for full time Ph.D. scholars, who wish to carry out doctoral research at the department. Concurrent applications for admissions to the Ph.D. Programme as well as award of University Fellowship can be made.
Full-time PhD students with brilliant academic record can be awarded University Fellowships of Rs. 35,000/- per month. Besides this, each full-time doctoral student is given a contingency grant of Rs.25,000/- per year on reimbursement basis.

Why Choose Us?

• UGC Approved Degree: Accredited and recognized for excellence.
• Leading Research University: Endorsed by UGC under Section 12 B.
• Generous Fellowships: Monthly fellowship up to ₹35,000 per month, contingency support of ₹25,000 per annum.
• Research Seed Money: Financial aid to kickstart your research projects.
• Patent Publication Support: Assistance in securing patents for research innovations.
• Global Research Exchanges: Opportunities for international research collaborations & Funding to attend Conferences & Seminars.
• Broad Eligibility: Open to all PG degree holders (Engineering, Sciences, Management, Computer Applications) and exceptional 4-year UG students with strong academic records and research potential.
• Flexible Learning: Online coursework options available, ideal for working professionals.