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NAAC A++ | NIRF #57 in Commerce & Management

Ph.D. in Commerce

St. Thomas College, Thrissur · 3-Year Research Programme

Total Program Fee

₹45,000

That’s just ₹15,000 a year — way lighter on the wallet than most private PhDs

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Commerce)

#57

NAAC Score

3.76 / 4

Annual Intake

6 Scholars

Programme Length

3 Years

Investment

₹0.5L total

~₹0.1L per year

  • Year 1 Tuition₹15,000
  • Year 2 Tuition₹15,000
  • Year 3 Tuition₹15,000

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Requirement

    M.Com with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.

Entrance exams

University Research Entrance TestUGC-NET / JRF (preferred)
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Built for Research Careers

Expect Advanced Research Methodology, mandatory publication in Scopus/UGC-listed journals, seminar presentations, teaching-assistance training, interdisciplinary research, and patent/IPR guidance. Great prep for academia, policy think-tanks, or government research roles.

The verdict

Worth considering

St. Thomas College gives you a rare combo of elite accreditation (NAAC A++, NIRF #57) and extremely low fees for a Ph.D. The tiny cohort of 6 means tight mentorship, but also fierce competition for seats. Skip if you’re chasing corporate salary packages; pick it if you want a nearly debt-free launch into academia or public-sector research.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Low-cost doctoral degree
  • ✓ Strong institutional accreditation (NAAC A++, NIRF)
  • ✓ Research & publication support

Doesn't match

  • ✗ High corporate placement salaries
  • ✗ Large peer network
  • ✗ Brand-name private college tag
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