UPES Ph.D. 2026: Register by April, take exam May-June for Dehradun admission

Ph.D. programs in International Business and related management disciplines are available across various colleges in Dehradun for the 2026 academic year. These programs aim to equip students with leadership, analytical, and managerial skills through industry-oriented curricula and specializations.

Admission processes, fee structures, and program durations vary by institution, with some offering both full-time and part-time study options, catering to different academic and professional needs of prospective doctoral candidates.

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

Eligibility for Ph.D. programs in Dehradun colleges generally requires specific academic qualifications. Candidates holding qualifications from ICSI with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade are eligible for admission to Ph.D. programs in relevant fields. For the Ph.D. Management program at ICFAI LAW Dehradun, candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) with a minimum aggregate score of 55%, or a Master’s degree in a related field with a strong background in law.

UPES Dehradun outlines specific criteria for its postgraduate programs, requiring candidates to have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. Admissions to Ph.D. programs at DBS Global University campus are conducted twice a year, for the January and July sessions.

Program Structures and Fees

Institutions in Dehradun offer diverse Ph.D. program structures and fee schedules. ICFAI Business School Dehradun‘s total tuition fees for Ph.D. Management in 2026 are ₹2.4 Lakhs for the complete course duration. ICFAI LAW Dehradun offers a Regular Ph.D. in Management program with a duration of 4.0 years, with fees set at INR 2,66,000.

DBS Global University provides its Ph.D. program in both full-time and part-time formats, without a distance learning option. The minimum duration for a full-time Ph.D. at DBS Global University is three years, while a part-time Ph.D. requires a minimum of four years. The maximum duration for both formats is six years. Part-time candidates at DBS Global University are required to have a Co-guide from their organization, subject to university approval, and their workplace must provide necessary research facilities. Full-time Ph.D. candidates at DBS Global University may also work as research fellows on ongoing projects.

UPES Dehradun’s total course fees range from ₹2.6 Lakh to ₹24 Lakh. The School of Business at UPES Dehradun offers specialized Ph.D. programs, including Energy Management, with a fee of ₹1.00 Lakhs per semester. The fee for a general Ph.D. and a Part-Time Ph.D. at UPES School of Business Dehradun is also ₹1.00 Lakhs per semester.

Key Admission Dates for UPES Dehradun 2026

UPES Dehradun has outlined a schedule for its 2026 admissions cycle, including deadlines for online registration, entrance examinations, and subsequent processes. The university, which holds a NIRF Ranking of #64, also reports a highest placement of ₹52.00 LPA.

For undergraduate programs at UPES Dehradun, candidates must have passed Class 10+2 from a recognized board with at least 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. Candidates for UPES Dehradun must register online, submit forms, undergo document verification, and attend a personal interview or counseling call.

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