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Diploma/Degree: Ph. D. Degree

Programme: Research

Programme Duration: Minimum three years

Description: Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce is offered at the Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce & Business.  The area of Specialization offered includes Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and Development and other related areas.

Number of Seats: Vacant seats status will be announced shortly for 2024-2025                                                                      

 ADMISSION FOR Ph. D. IN COMMERCE

  1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR Ph. D.
  • Candidate must have secured minimum 55% marks in M.Com./M.Phil./MBA/ MIB/MHROD/MFC from a recognized University with 5% relaxation for OBC/SC/ST and Persons with Disability.
  • Foreign nationals must provide evidence of competence in English language and should have studied Mathematics/Statistics in their post graduate degree. Foreign students shall apply through FSR (Foreign Students’ Registry).
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  • Note: No Candidate shall be eligible to register for the Ph. D. programme if s/he is already registered for any full-time programme of study in any University/Institution and shall not be permitted to undertake any full-time course during the pendency of the programme.

For detailed rules and regulations, refer to Ordinance VI, 2023 of the University of Delhi.

Ordinance VI, 2023 - Ordinance VI Approved in AC and EC 2023.pdf (du.ac.in) .

Please Information Brochure available at University’s admission Portal as well carefully at Admission 2024 – Ph.D. Admissions (uod.ac.in)

Keep track of the website of the Department of Commerce and the University of Delhi. All communications would be made through the Department’s website (commerce.du.ac.in).

**The above criteria for admissions into Ph. D. Programme is subject to change as per the UGC Guidelines.

2. Useful links for Ph. D. Admissions 2024-25

List of College Teachers Recognised as Research Supervisors (Approved by DRC and BRS)

  •     Ph.D. Nodal Officer: Prof. Ritu Sapra (Ph. D. Coordinator) – phd@commerce.du.ac.in 
  •     Ph.D. Co-Convener: Dr. Manisha (Assistant Coordinator, Ph. D.)                                 

For any further query email phd@commerce.du.ac.in with a precise admission-related issue.

Instructions & Thesis Submission Forms

Notice for Ph. D. Thesis Submission

Notice- List of External Supervisor (from Colleges) Based on Seniority

Notice- Ph. D. Revised Fee Structure with effect from the academic session 2024-25