Who Can Apply?

You can apply for a PhD in Management at Osmania University if you meet these rules:

• You have a 1-year master’s degree after a 4-year bachelor’s, or a 2-year master’s after a 3-year bachelor’s, or any qualification equal to a master’s degree (approved by a recognized body).
• You must have at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade).
• If you are applying directly after a 4-year bachelor’s degree, you need 75% marks or above.
• If you already hold an M.Phil. degree with 55% marks (Indian or foreign, from a recognized university), you are eligible.
• Students from SC, ST, BC, EWS, and differently-abled categories get 5% relaxation.
• Admission is through the PhD Entrance Test conducted by Osmania University in different subjects, depending on available seats.
• If you have cleared UGC NET JRF, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, DBT, INSPIRE, NFSC & ST, but did not get admission under Category-I, you must take the test for Category-II.
• If you qualified only for Assistant Professor through UGC NET, or only for PhD admission, you must also appear for the entrance test.
• If you don’t want to appear for the entrance test, you can choose an Online DBA program, which is considered equal to a PhD and has no entrance exam requirement.

Foreign students can apply by sending their application with a research proposal, applying through the International Affairs Office, and getting approval from the Research Committee and the Dean.

• You must fulfill the above PhD admission rules.
• You should be employed in an organization related to your subject/domain.
• You must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer, clearly stating:
  • You are permitted to pursue a PhD.
  • You will be granted at least 6 months of leave during the coursework period.
  • Your job duties will allow you enough time for research.
  • You can be relieved from duty if required for coursework.
• Part-time PhD tenure is 5 years from the date of joining.
• Part-time PhD scholars are not eligible for hostel facilities.