Admission to the Doctoral Program in Management at the Alliance School of Business, Alliance University is strictly based on merit.
- Applicants holding a master’s degree with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever the grading system is followed.
- Applicants whose result of the final examination of a programme leading to master’s degree is awaited can be given provisional admission if he / she fulfils other requirements for admission. After the provisional admission the candidate will be required to furnish proof of completing master’s degree with minimum of 55% marks within three months from admission failing which his / her admission will be cancelled.
- Applicants holding foreign Degree’s equivalent to that of a Master’s degree study with minimum 55% marks or equivalent Grade in a point scale as may be prescribed by the UGC from time to time, wherever grading system is followed; Provided that applicants with a foreign Degrees shall be admitted to the Ph. D. programme, subject to clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
- Applicants having completed M.Phil. Coursework with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent Grade, in the UGC point scale and those candidates who having their M.Phil. Dissertation evaluated, but viva-voce is pending, maybe may also be admitted to the Ph. D. programme.
- Applicants possessing a degree, approved as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in India, obtained from a foreign Educational Institution accredited by the UGC if candidates with a degree from a foreign Institution shall be admitted to the Ph. D. programme, subject to the clearance by the Equivalence Committee of Alliance University.
- Admission of candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC, or other reserved categories shall be governed by the Karnataka State Rules in this regard, from time to time.
- Students from a four-year undergraduate programme (with Honors) can enroll directly if they have scored 75% or above, with a 5% relaxation for specified categories as per UGC regulations. Those who have scored between 55% and 75% may qualify after completing either a one-year master's programme or a bridging course of 36-40 credits.
(Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024). - For students from a three-year undergraduate programme, Ph. D. eligibility requires the completion of a bridging programme of 36-40 credits along with the necessary coursework.
(Refer National Credit Framework NCrF 2024).
The School also uses other parameters such as scholastic and extracurricular record and work experience for admission. The final selection of the candidate will be based on the overall performance in the Admission Selection Process.
Ph. D. in Management - 2025 | ||
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Intake | Application Deadline | Application Status |
August | July 15, 2025 | Apply Now |
Note:- Before applying to the program, kindly share your mark-sheets of Class X, Class XII, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Work Experience Letters and Updated Curriculum Vitae to phd@alliance.edu.in. We will get back to you about your eligibility, post which you can fill the application form.
- Aspirants are encouraged to Apply Online
- Download Application Form
- Application Form Fee: INR 3,000/- (Rupees three thousand only)
The Application Form and Prospectus for the Doctoral Program in Management can be obtained from the Office of Admissions on payment of ₹ 3,000/- (Rupees three thousand only) in cash or through demand draft drawn in favor of "ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY" payable at Bangalore
Applicants are requested to submit their filled in Application forms along with attested copies of the following documents:
- Standard X marks card
- Standard XII marks card
- Bachelor's degree marks cards
- Postgraduate degree/diploma marks cards
- Work experience certificate
- Entrance exam score card
- Research Synopsis
Note: Candidates need to answer the any one of the sections as per the chosen specialization and a mandatory section on Research Methods.
Office of Admissions
Please send your filled in Application Form to:
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University Chikkahagade Cross,
Chandapura-Anekal Main Road
Anekal, Bengaluru - 562106,
Karnataka, India
Admission to the Doctoral Program in Management, Alliance University is strictly based on merit:
- Entrance Test - Alliance Research Aptitude Test (ARAT)
- Personal Interview
- Evaluation of the research synopsis on a proposed dissertation work
- Other parameters such as scholastic and extracurricular record and work experience are used for admission. The final selection of the candidate will be based on the overall performance in the Admission Selection Process.
Syllabus for Management ARAT
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Students are required to abide by the following terms and conditions upon admission to the courses offered by Alliance University.
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- The subject titles, descriptions and contents are subject to change based on the University guidelines.
- The fee schedule for the courses offered by the University can be downloaded at www.alliance.edu.in Fees payable for the courses offered by the University are subject to review periodically. Ensuring that fees are paid before the announced due dates is the sole responsibility of the student. Non-payment of the prescribed fees within the due dates will result in the cancellation of the registration to the course or to the subsequent semester/year.
- Cost towards travel and accommodation for placements will be to the account of the student. For certain courses, students may incur additional specific charges for such items or activities as sports and games fees, specialized material or field trips. The University reserves the right to charge additional fee to students for such activities.
- Alliance University may withdraw or amend its offer of admission, or terminate the registration, if it is found that either a false or a misleading statement has been made or that significant information has either been omitted or withheld in a candidate's application form.
- Alliance University does not accept responsibility and expressly excludes all liability that may result from any loss, damage or injury caused to a student or to the student's property.
- Students enrolled in the courses offered by the University are required to sign an undertaking at the time of the commencement of the academic year consenting to abide by the rules, regulations and the code of conduct of the University.
- Scholarships are available to support full-time study at the University for resident Indian nationals only. Each year the University awards several scholarships in the form of fee remission to outstanding candidates. These scholarships of positive inclusive effort vary in value and have different criteria on which they are awarded.
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Policy regarding withdrawal from the course.
- Refund of fees will be as per norms prescribed by University Grants Commission.
- Additional provisions:
Reasons for seeking fee refund Fee refund amount Cancellation of admission due to concealment or falsification of facts, submission of false or fake certificates, providing misleading information by the student. NIL If a student is provisionally admitted to a course, and becomes ineligible for admission on the declaration of the result of the qualifying examination and the student’s admission is cancelled. Prorata basis Note: The University policy regarding procedure for refund of fees is enumerated on the website of respective courses. Such a candidate must submit the duly-signed cancellation application form to the Office of Admissions before the commencement of the course.
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