School of Liberal Studies and Humanities, UPES Dehradun
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72 MonthsEconomic activities have been a major concern of human beings, from the time of their evolution. Economic is a dynamic science. In the past few decades GDP growth in India has taken place largely due to innovation and technology. New and latest methods of production, consumption and distribution law can be brought to limelight thereby economically strengthening the nation at large. Ph.D. in economics envisages a probe into the interrelationship of various economic factors. New knowledge can be added to the existing one through empirical testing such that it serves the needs of government agencies, firms, Financial Institutions, and developmental organizations.
The minimum eligibility of candidates intending to pursue a doctoral programme is a pass with a minimum of 55% in a postgraduate programme and MPhil. The students who have cleared UGC-CSIR NET/JRF examination or SLET/GATE examinations and also the students who have worked as JRF for one year in the externally funded major research projects may be exempted from MPhil requirement. In the case of internally funded major research projects (MRP), the students may be exempted from MPhil requirement after two years of research experience. Under certain conditions such as the presence of high impact publications students with a high academic performance at the postgraduate level, may be admitted directly to a Ph.D. programme.
Admissions are done on the basis of Christ University Entrance Test, Skill Assessment, Academic Performance (Assessment of past performance in Degree and MPhil and the research proposal during the Personal Interview), and Personal interview.
Ranked #45 Among Universities in India by NIRF | Get Upto 100% Scholarships
Among top 2% Universities Globally (QS World University Rankings 2027) | Up to 100% scholarships worth 325 Crores
Scholars’ Round Deadline: 14th Nov’26 | Earn upto 50% merit Scholarship + 10% for top performers | EFMD Accredited | AACSB (USA) & AMDISA Member | Highest CTC 28 LPA
BA, BA (H), 9 Specializations, B.PES | MA, MA (H), 11 Specializations, M.PES | 12 LPA Highest CTC | 5-6 LPA Average CTC
#51-100 in Innovation Category by NIRF | Highest CTC 30 LPA | 5000+ Research
Admissions open for 4 year full time B.A/B.Sc Liberal Arts & B.A/B.Sc (Liberal Arts) Honours with Research
CAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded from here.
CAT 2026 admit card will be released on November 04, 2026.
CAT 2026 admit card will be released at around 10 AM.