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Ph.D in English, Political Science & Management

About the Program

Ph.D in Management will be awarded to those candidates who successfully complete the prescribed course of study and submit a thesis on the basis of original and independent research in a particular discipline/interdisciplinary area that makes a contribution to the advancement of knowledge. Every candidate admitted into the Ph.D program shall undergo a coursework in the first semester. The program includes written examination for the course work. A candidate needs to secure a minimum CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale to proceed with the research work.

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Ph.D program consists of minimum duration of 6 consecutive semesters (3 years) and maximum of 12 consecutive semesters (6 years).

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The candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Management/Commerce/ Economics from any institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. All candidates must pass with a minimum of 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent (for SC/ST Differently Able candidates the minimum eligibility is 50%) The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of the entrance test and interview. Applicants must submit, along with the application, a brief description of their proposed topic of research. Preference will be given to the candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/JRF/M.Phill and those with teaching experience in higher education; subject to fulfilling the entrance test eligibility criteria as determined by the respective Department. All regulation for the Ph.D courses are laid as per the UGC Regulation Act, 2022.

Admissions Office :
The ICFAI University, Nagaland,
6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur, Nagaland - 797112

Mobile : +91 8729880506, +91 7640902799
E-mail : admissions@iunagaland.edu.in
Website : www.iunagaland.edu.in.

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Last date for submission of Completed Application Form August 2, 2023
Written Test August 7, 2023

Interview August 8, 2023

Last date for payment of Admission Fee August 28, 2023

Commencement of Regular classes August 28, 2023
Payment of First Semester Fee September 15, 2023

Ph.D. (Management) Program Structure
Course work
  • Compulsory
  • Compulsory
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • General
  • Research Methodology and IT
  • Research Proposal and Seminar (Term Paper)
  • Emerging Areas in Human Resource Management
  • General Emerging Areas in Marketing
  • Emerging Areas in Accounting and Finance
  • Emerging Areas in Management
  • Research and Publication Ethics
Thesis


Ph.D. (English) Program Structure
Course work
  • Paper 1
  • Paper 2
  • Paper 3
  • Paper 4
  • Paper 5
  • Research Methodology
  • Publication Ethics
  • Module on Literary Studies-I (optional paper)
  • Module on Literary Studies-II (optional paper)
  • Author’s Course
Thesis

*Subjected to certain conditions. * Minimum Qualification.



Ph.D. (Political Science) Program Structure
Course work
  • Paper 1
  • Paper 2
  • Paper 3
  • Paper 4
  • Research Methodology
  • Indian Politics: Major Issues and Debates
  • Research and Publication Ethics
  • Individual Course (Specific to the Research Topic)
Thesis

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based Ph.D. program offered by the ICFAI University at Nagaland. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

The Candidates must possess a Master?s degree* in the respective discipline from any institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. All candidates must have a minimum scoring of 55% in the Master?s degree or equivalent on a grading scale (for SC/ST/ Differently Able candidate the minimum eligibility is 50%).

The selection of the candidates shall be on the basis of the entrance test and interview. Applicants must submit, along with the application, a brief description of their proposed topic of research. Preference will be given to candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/ JRF/M.Phil. and those with teaching experience in higher education; subject to fulfilling the entrance test eligibility criteria as determined by the respective Department. All regulations for Ph.D./M.Phil. courses are laid as per the UGC Regulations Act, 2016.

General Note:

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective University in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by August 01, 2023. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the Postgraduate Programs Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/ viva assignments before August 01, 2023. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of such applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheet/ transcript and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of graduation transcripts is September 01, 2023, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled, and no fees will be refunded.

The process of admission and selection of eligible candidates

The selection of applicants into the program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in Games & sports, Literary & cultural activities, and other extra co-curricular activities.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of admission. The admission decision will be communicated after the admission process.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Nagaland (Domicile) in any course of ICFAI University, Nagaland, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. The fee for the Domicile students is less than that of the non-domicile students (please refer the fee chart).

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Application Modalities

Guidelines

The candidates are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application form.
  • Cost of the Application material for UG Programs is Rs. 250.
  • Cost of the Application material for PG and Doctoral Programs is Rs. 350.

Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the college).

  • Birth Certificate
  • Class X Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate.
  • Class XII / Degree Admit Card, Mark Sheet and Certificate (as may be applicable).
  • *BA/BBA/BCA/B.Com Degree Admit Card, Mark sheet and Certificate (as may be Applicable)
  • ST Certificate.
  • 3 recent Passport Size Photo.
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • *For MA/MBA Candidates.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission fee of Rs 20,000 (non-refundable) is to be paid by all the selected candidates of Ph.D. immediately after the admission decision is announced. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 28, 2023 for Ph.D. Program.

Program Fee

TThe first semester fee is to be paid on or before September 15, 2023 for Ph.D. Programs.

Note: Domicile refers to Students from State of Nagaland. Non-Domicile refers to Students from States other than Nagaland.

Particulars Domicile Non Domicile
(amount)
Program Fee (At the time of Admission) 90,000 1,00,000
Scholar Fee/Supervision Fee 2,19,200 2,36,400
Examination Fee 26,000 26,000
Total Program Fee(8 Semesters) 2,45,200 2,62,400
Fee Per Semester 30,650 32,800

All Payments should be made through Bank Challan from ICICI Chumukedima Branch/Swiping machine from the University, in favor of "The ICFAI University, Nagaland - Fee Collection A/C". Details about the payment modalities, and the relevant Challan, can be obtained from the Dy. Accounts Officer.

Refund Policy

As per UGC guidelines if a student chooses to withdraw from the program of study in which he/she is enrolled, the institution concerned shall follow the following four-tier system for the refund of fees remitted by the student.

Sl. No. Percentage of Refund of Aggregate Fees Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served to HEI
1 100% 15 days before the formally-notified last date of admission
2 80% Not more than 15 days after the formally-notified last date of admission
3 50% More than 15 days but less than 30 days after formally-notified last date of admission
4 0% More than 30 days after formally notified last date of admission