• Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body.
• At least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B'; in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)
• An equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved.
• The candidates who are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI), having five years of professional experience are also eligible. However, they must have scored 55% marks at the graduation.

We have specializations in management, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Operation and Supply Chain Management, General Management, and Information Technology/ Business Analytics.

The Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a maximum of five years.

Yes, you can work along with pursuing PhD, as we offer a part-time Ph.D. program.

Coursework is of 3-month duration. It will be on every Saturday in online and offline mode with 75% compulsory attendance.

• Fellowship would be offered only to those who are applying for a Full-time Ph.D. programme.
• This fellowship would be between ₹40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand) and ₹60,000 (Rupees Sixty Thousand) per month, besides an annual contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. Ten Thousand) will be granted for attending conferences, etc.
• These scholars will be working full-time for their research program. During this period, they will assist the Senior faculty in conducting their regular lectures at SBUP, besides continuing their research. These scholars may be offered suitable positions in the University after completing their Doctoral degree (PhD).

• Sri Balaji University, Pune shall admit Ph.D. students through an Entrance Test (SBUP - PET) conducted at the level of the University.
• UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SET / GATE/teacher fellowship holder or have passed the M.Phil. program are exempted from the SBUP-PET, however, they have to appear in an interview/ viva-voce.

Please Download from the website.

• Go through the website and apply for the PhD Program.
• Please ensure to upload the necessary self-attested copies of certificates as required.
• Online payment of Rs. 1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) toward the application fee is non-refundable.
• Based on the online application form with uploaded documents, the SBUP office will inform you regarding your eligibility for appearing for the SBUP- PET examination.
• Upon confirmation of eligibility for appearing SBUP-PET examination, online payment of Rs. 3,500/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred only) be made.
• After receipt of the exam fee for appearing in the SBUP-PET examination, the admit card will be made available online.
• Result Announcement and qualified candidate will be communicated.

We will provide academic advising, counseling, research resources and other support services offered by the university.

• Application fee for SBUP – PET 2025 (For Checking Eligibility) Rs. 1,500/-
• Upon confirmation of eligibility for appearing of SBUP - PET - 2025 Examination fee of Rs. 3,500/-
• Pre-Ph.D. course-work & course-work exam fee Rs. 10,000/-

FEES FOR PH.D. PROGRAMME

The research scholars of the Ph.D. program have to pay the fees annually. However, Ph.D. candidates will have to pay Rs. 25,000/- as the examination fee at the time of submitting the thesis.

• We will provide academic advising, counseling, research resources and other support services offered by the university.
• Last Date for applying for the SBUP PET 2025 Test with Payment of Rs. 1500/- is 3rd February 2025
• SBUP PET 2025: Saturday, 8th february 2025 (The Test timings will be notified later).