Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
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72 MonthsDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Management shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned, offered by the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
A candidate seeking registration for the Ph.D. must possess a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the appropriate field of Management from a University recognized by UGC or its equivalent.
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(b) M. Phil.. degree of a University, with the first division for exemption from pre-Ph.D. course.
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(c) Master’s degree or its equivalent, with at least 55% marks in the relevant field of Science/ Humanities, etc. Notwithstanding anything contained in the above-mentioned rules (a) to (d), the eligibility criteria/ guidelines prescribed and/or issued by UGC from time to time shall apply for registration to all Ph.D. Program (s) of the University. The University shall encourage interdisciplinary research activity. Sponsored Candidates: An employee of a Government Department/ Government Undertaking, a Research/ Development Organization, a Public Sector Undertaking, an Educational Institution, or Private Industry services with a minimum relevant working experience of three years may be considered for admission as a sponsored (full-time/ part-time) research scholar. Sponsored applicants will be eligible for admission provided they are treated by their employers as on duty.
Candidates fulfilling the minimum laid down qualifications will have to undertake a Ph.D. Entrance test. Successful candidates will have to undergo a personal interview.
(Note: Candidates who have qualified in GATE/NET/ SLET/ UGC/ CSIR (JRF) examination will be exempted from the University entrance test; however, they will have to appear for a personal interview only.)
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