A Ph.D. is a globally recognized postgraduate academic degree awarded by Universities and institutions of Higher Education to a candidate who has submitted a thesis, based on extensive and original research in their chosen field. The Ph.D. degree involves research training leading to a professional research qualification. It calls for an in-depth study in their respective discipline. It is a springboard for specialist expertise and enhances job credentials.

Doctoral Research requires an in-depth study in a discipline preceded by on-the-job training. The College is a Centre for Ph.D. in Commerce in 07 fields, namely Trade, Transport& Industry; Business Policy & Administration; Business Economics; Accountancy; Management Studies; Business Management and Banking & Finance. This Programme provides expertise, enhances job credentials and is ideal for persons who pursue teaching as a vocation.

1. Ph.D. in Commerce (Trade, Transport and Industry)
2. Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Policy & Administration)
3. Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Economics)
4. Ph.D. in Commerce (Accountancy)
5. Ph.D. in Commerce (Management Studies)
6. Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Management)
7. Ph.D. in Commerce (Banking & Finance) - Applied for permission.

1. Ph. D. in Commerce (Trade, Transport and Industry)
Dr. Minu Madlani
Dr. Kuldeep Sharma
Dr. Hemant Bhatti

2. Ph. D. in Commerce (Business Policy& Administration)
Dr. Rajeshwary G.
Dr. Haseena Sayed
Dr. Subhash D�Souza
Dr. Vishnu Fulzele
Dr. Kushpant Jain
Dr. Khalil Ahmed
Dr. Vijetha Shetty
Dr. Megha Somani

3. Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Economics)
Dr. S. K. Mishra
Dr. Vikas Gaikar
Dr. Rajesh Bhoite

4. Ph.D. in Commerce (Accountancy)
Dr. Arvind Luhar
CA Dr. Chandrashekhar Deore
Dr. Rashmi Maurya

5. Ph.D. in Commerce (Management Studies)
Dr. Shobha Menon

6. Ph.D. in Commerce (Business Management)
Dr. Navnita Megnani
Dr. Sumitra Sawant

7. Ph.D. in Commerce (Banking & Finance)
Dr. Nishikant Jha

Candidates who satisfy the conditions mentioned in the existing ordinances viz.O.5473, O.5474, O.5476 of the University of Mumbai, are eligible to apply for the Ph.D. entrance test (PET) to be conducted by the University of Mumbai.

Candidates fulfilling one of the following criteria shall be exempted from Ph.D. entrance test(PET). Qualified in GATE / SET / NET / (JRF) Examination / teacher fellowship holder of the apex bodies as CSIR / UGC / ICAR / ICMR / DBT only Completed an M. Phil. Degree from University of Mumbai as per the UGC guidelines from time to time. Completed an M. Phil. Degree from any other recognized Universities in India as per the UGC guidelines from time to time. The exempted candidates from Ph.D. entrance test shall submit their application within fifteen (15) days from the date of notification as per clause 11.1 (a) of this VCD directly to the concerned Research Centre with all relevant supporting documents.

The Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) will consist of one paper of 100 marks for the duration of three hours in the relevant subject of various faculties. Syllabus and Pattern of Question Paper Syllabus It shall consist of the various topics included in the compulsory / core papers at Post Graduate Degree level in the respective subject of University of Mumbai. Pattern of Question Paper The question paper will consist of three types of questions viz - Objective - forty (40) marks, Short answers - thirty (30) marks and long answers - thirty (30) marks. Standard of Passing Candidates securing fifty (50) or more marks in entrance test will be declared as successful and eligible to apply for admission process. Declaration of Result Candidates who score a minimum 50% and above marks in the entrance test (PET), shall be declared as successful by the University of Mumbai and will be eligible to apply for admission to the Ph. D. programme. The list of such candidates will be published on the University website www.mu.ac.in and a copy of the results will be sent to the concerned research centers. Validity period of result of Ph. D. entrance test The result of the entrance test (PET) will be valid for three (03) years and candidates must apply within this period for admission to the Ph. D. programme.

Application & Interview Candidates who desires to register for the Ph.D. degree and who have passed the entrance test (PET) conducted by the University of Mumbai and who are exempted from the test under clause no. 9 of this VCD, shall apply in the prescribed form and submit it along with a demand draft / cash of Rs. 100/- to the concerned recognized Research Centre of University of Mumbai within fifteen working (15) days from the date of the declaration of the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) results. After scrutiny of applications received, the Head of the Research Centre shall invite the eligible candidates for subject-wise interviews by giving 10 days notice after the last date of application. A list of eligible candidates who are also invited for interviews shall be displayed on the notice board. The Head of the research centre shall constitute subject-wise interview committees to interview the candidates who have passed the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET). The committee shall be constituted as per the guidelines given below. The quorum for the meeting of the committee shall constitute one subject expert, the Research Guide and the Head of the Department. In case of vacancies for reserved candidates, one approved teacher (not below the rank of Reader) from the reserved category of the concerned faculty is mandatory. For Admission at University Departments Head of Department (Chairman) Two Subject Experts (either from the Department or from the affiliated colleges / industry / research institutes) Professor/Reader of the Department other than guide. Research Guide/s One approved teacher not below the rank of Reader from the reserved category of the concerned faculty. For Admission at PG / Research Centers at Colleges Principal (Chairman) Two Subject Experts (either from the Department or from the affiliated colleges / industry / Research institutes) Head of Department Research Guide/s One approved teacher not below the rank of Reader from the reserved category ofthe concerned faculty. For Admission at Recognized Research Institutes Director (Chairman) Two Subject Experts (either from the Department or from the affiliated colleges / industry / research institutes) Head of the concerned Department of the Research Institute Research Guide/s. One approved teacher not below the rank of Reader from the reserved category ofthe concerned faculty. Interviews of candidates, who have applied for registration for the Ph. D. programme for the available seats for the subjects in the various faculties at all recognized research centers, shall be conducted within 30 days from the date of declaration of the results of Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET). The list of the qualified candidates after interview shall be displayed on the notice board and also communicated to the qualified candidates.

Nature of Course work Every candidate must undergo the course work prescribed by the respective boards of studies as per clause no 13 of UGC regulation 2009, published in the Gazette of India, July 11, 2009 (ASADHA 20, 1931). The duration of the course work will be for a minimum period of one semester i.e. Six (06) months Every candidate shall be evaluated by the recognized research centre in the course work prescribed by the University. The Certificate of completion of the course work shall be given to each candidate after completion of course work and evaluation on the basis of assignments, presentations and a viva-voce. This will bear the signature of research guide and the Head of Research Centre and records of the same will be maintained by the respective research centers at least six (6) months after the award of the Ph. D. degree to the concerned candidate. The pro-forma (standard format) for the certificate will be provided by the University. The course work shall be treated as pre-Ph. D. preparation. Candidates who have successfully completed the M. Phil. programme from University of Mumbai or any other UGC- recognized Universities as per the UGC guide lines from time to time, will be exempted from the course work.

Dr. Minu Madlani (Principal)
Dr. Kuldeep Sharma (Course Co-ordinator)
Mr. Sunil Jumani (Sr. Clerk)