LM Thapar School of Management announces Admission to PhD Program 2023, Apply now
LM Thapar School of Management PhD Admission 2023 – LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSM), Thapar University has released a notification for admission to PhD (Residential/Executives) in various disciplines. Applications can be submitted through online mode.
LM Thapar School of Management PhD Admission 2023
PhD Programs Offered and Seat
- PhD (Residential) : 07 Seat
- PhD (Executive) : 07 Seat
- Specializations : (i) OB, HR, Strategy & International Management, (ii) Accounting, Finance, & Economics (iii) Operations, Information Systems, and Marketing
Important Dates
- Last date to register for the online application form: 30thJuly 2023
- Notification of shortlisted candidates: 3rd August 2023
- Admission process*
- (Admission process will be held on the campus): 7th August 2023
- Tentative Declaration of Results: 10th August 2023
- Commencement of the session: 26th August 2023
Eligibility Criteria for LM Thapar School of Management PhD Admission 2023
For PhD (Residential)
- Candidates seeking admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have obtained (candidates who are in their final semester/year of the qualifying degree can also apply):
- A postgraduate degree or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or 55% marks in aggregate) OR
- A Professional qualification (with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or 55% marks in aggregate) or qualified CA / ICWA / CS/CFA OR
- A four-year professional degree (BE/B. Tech degree or equivalent) with an excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 9.00 on 10 point scale or 80% marks in aggregate). Relaxation in CGPA to 7.00 on a 10-point scale, or in marks to 65%, for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for these candidates who have a minimum of 3 years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought. These candidates have to take additional master level courses of 21 credits which they select from the courses offered in Year 1 of MBA Program.
- Candidates must have qualified NET/JRF (UGC/CSIR) or have a valid score in one of the six tests, namely CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/NMAT/XAT.
For PhD (Executive)
- A postgraduate degree* or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate) or
- A Professional qualification (with a minimum CGPA of 5.50 on a 10 point scale or 50% marks in aggregate) or qualified CA / ICWA / CS/CFA OR
- A four-year professional degree (BE/B. Tech degree or equivalent) with an excellent academic record (minimum CGPA of 6.00 on 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate). Relaxation in CGPA to 5.50 on a 10-point scale, or in marks to 50%, for the minimum eligibility conditions may be permitted for these candidates who have a minimum of five years of professional and/or research experience in the area in which the admission is sought.
- *In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.
- *In case the post-graduate qualification is a one-year program (for example ,1 year PGDM), candidates should produce a certificate that their qualification is equivalent to Master’s degree as per AICTE/ UGC or any other statutory authority.
- The candidates must have a minimum of five years full-time teaching/research/industry experience.
- Notes: The candidates are required to submit the “No Objection Certificate” from their parent organization/department/employer stating that the candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis and that the candidate’s official duties permit her/him to devote sufficient time for course work and research.
- In case of foreign candidates, Research VISA endorsed to TIET is required.
Application Process
- Candidates seeking admission in LM Thapar School of Management (LMTSOM), Thapar University (TU) shall fill up the Application Form Available Online
- Candidates are advised to visit www.lmtsm.thapar.edu for further information.
Admission Procedure
For PhD (Residential)
- Entrance Test: All candidates will have to undergo an entrance test conducted by the School as detailed below.:
- Writing Ability Test: 40 marks (WAT Syllabus)
- Interview Process 60 marks:
- Note : The candidates who score at least 50% (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) marks in the entrance test as mentioned above and qualify the interview shall be considered for the final selection. The final Merit list for admission to the Ph.D. program shall be prepared based on the total marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test and interview.
For PhD (Executive)
- Section A: Research and Quantitative Aptitude Test(Objective type) 20 marks (RAT Syllabus)
- Section B: Writing Ability Test 20 marks (WAT syllabus)
- However, UGC/CSIR (NET/JRF) qualified candidates are exempt from the Research Aptitude Test.
- Interview Process 60 marks:
- The candidate is required to indicate his/her area of research at the time of interview.
- Note : The candidates who score at least 50% (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) marks in the entrance test as mentioned above and qualify the interview shall be considered for the final selection. The final Merit list for admission to the Ph.D. program shall be prepared based on the total marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test and interview.
For more details and to apply online, please visit official website
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