Ph.D. – Commerce (University of Mysore)

The University of Mysore is recognized as an Institution of Excellence by the Government of India and is accredited with a Five Star status and an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is approved by UGC, Ministry of HRD, Govt.of India and is a Member of AIU.

Established in 1916, the University of Mysore celebrated 100 years of existence in 2016. The sixth university in India, and the first ever university established in Karnataka, the University of Mysore is a globally acclaimed institution of higher education.

International by Credentials and Culture

Academic partnerships with Carleton University, Canada, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Management Development Institute of Singapore will create international value for scholars.

Faculty with International Exposure

All faculty at ISME bring with them an international exposure, which they have gained either by having studied abroad in leading universities or having worked in multinational corporations.

Qualified Research Mentors with research degrees from IIT, IIM and other prestigious institutions.

Driven by Excellence

ISME is highly ranked by various organizations:

• Ranked in top 5 B-Schools of Bangalore by Business Today, 2025 and India Today
• Top Commerce College in Karnataka by Higher Education Review 2025
• Ranked 5^th Top B School in Karnataka by CSR 2025
• Ranked 10^th Top leading B School of Super excellence All India by CSR 2025
• Ranked 30th All India by Times of India B School Ranking 2025
• Ranked 7th Top B School in South by Times of India 2025
• Ranked 30th Top BBA Institute in India by Times of India, 2024
• 2nd leading B-School in India by GHRDC, 2024
• Ranked among Top 4 Eminent B-Schools of Super Excellence by CSR, 2024
• Ranked among Top 5 B-Schools in Bangalore by India Today, 2023
• B-School for Best ROI by Academic Insights, 2023
• Best school for Academic Excellence by Bangalore Management Association

Corporate Centric Approach

Industry Focus

The institute undertakes industry focused research to develop scholars to make an impact in academia as well as in the international business environment.

Strong integration with the corporate world right through the duration of the program through Industry conferences, panel discussions and guest lectures on industry relevant topics

Doctoral Committee Meet

A doctoral committee meeting, or DC meeting, is a formal gathering where a PhD student presents their research progress and receives feedback from their advisory committee, which is made up of professors and experts in the field.

Purpose:

The DC meeting serves as a crucial checkpoint in a doctoral student’s journey, allowing them to:

• Present their research progress and ideas.
• Receive feedback and guidance from their committee members.
• Establish expectations for the committee members and the research process.
• Get feedback on how to proceed with the project.
• Committee Members:

The doctoral committee typically consists of faculty members, including the student’s primary advisor (chair) and other experts in the field.

Frequency: Doctoral students and their committee members meet at least once every 4 months. ISME will conduct DC Meeting Quarterly.

Preparation: Before the meeting, the student should:

• • Submit a detailed research plan or progress report to the committee members at least 14 days before the meeting.
  • Prepare a presentation summarizing their work, including their assessment of gaps in their research area, a summary of their work so far, and their coursework.

Key Topics: DC meetings can cover various aspects of the student’s research, including:

• • • • Coursework and milestones for research.
      • Half-yearly progress reports.
      • Publications and conference participations.
      • The student’s research plan and progress.

Outcomes: The committee’s feedback and recommendations will help the student refine their research and ensure they are on track to complete their dissertation.

Significance: The committee ultimately decides when the student has completed enough work to defend their dissertation.

Value Added Courses

ISME offers an additional and unique placement oriented value added term to groom students for the corporate world. The courses offered are around – Soft Skills, Communication Skills, Software Tools and Research Skills.

Vibrant Campus Life

ISME has a modern on-campus residence for boys and girls. It features an open- air amphitheater, basketball, badminton and other sporting facilities with round- the clock security.

Access to library with latest journals and membership to IIM Bangalore Library and online access to British Council.

Course Structure

• • • • Provisionally registered candidates shall undergo course work of one semester duration of 100 hours inclusive of course-end assessment.
      • Coursework conducted in weekends over a period of 4 months.
      • Calendar of events to be notified by the University.
      • Course work classes to be conducted @ ISME research centre.
      • Detailed course plan would be shared by the research centre.
      • The suggested course structure for Ph.D. Programme in Management of UoM generally consists of :
      1. Research Methodology.
      2. Review of Literature and Seminars.
      3. Submission of Annual Progress Reports.
      4. Quality research paper publications.
      5. Thesis submission – After 3 years from the date of provisional registration.

Program cycle

The program constitutes of three phases as indicated below:

Phase 1 – Program Registration (Subject to UOM eligibility guidelines)

Phase 2 – Course work, Research work, Quality Publications & Thesis Submission

Phase 3 – Validation, Assessment & Certification

Value Added Courses*

Value-added courses are supplementary programs designed to enhance students’ skills and knowledge beyond their core curriculum, often focusing on practical, industry-relevant topics to improve employability and career prospects.  Department of Research at ISME regularly conducts guest lectures, workshops and faculty development programs for the benefit of its scholars. The topics on which such workshops were conducted in the past include Paper Writing Workshops, Thesis Writing, Structural Equation Modelling, Qualitative Research using Nvivo and many others

• • • • Ethical aspects of Publication
      • Insight to comprehensive literature review
      • Workshop on Research paper and thesis writing
      • Hands on training in relevant tools for Data Analysis

Admission to the Ph.D. program at ISME is highly competitive. The Admissions team reviews applications on an individual basis looking at both quantitative and qualitative aspects of an applicant’s professional and academic background. An elaborate selection process is followed to ensure quality enrolment.

Eligibility:

• General Merit candidates – Master’s degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. (50% in case of SC / ST Category)
• In case of in service candidates – a minimum of 5 years of regular experience associated with teaching profession as teachers/ library professionals/ physical education instructors/ laboratory staff in educational institutions.
• NET qualified and KSET candidates are exempted from taking the entrance exam

Selection Process:

Stage 1: Complete Application Form (Online)
Every applicant seeking admission to ISME needs to complete the Application Form, attach the required documents and submit the completed application to ISME’s Admission Office.

Stage 2: Personal Interview (Online / Face to face)
Shortlisted applicants shall be invited for a personal interview with a panel of experts from ISME.

Stage 3: Admission Decision
Based on the review of the application, test scores and the recommendation of the interview panel, the admission committee invites selected students for admission to the program. Admitted candidates are provided with the Admission offer letter. The admission would be final only after the receipt of confirmation of Admission Acceptance from the candidate and the payment of the registration fee. Fee once paid is nonrefundable. Admission will be confirmed once the candidate clears the entrance exam conducted by University of Mysore.