Ph. D. in Economics

Overview

The Ph.D. program at Department of Economics, Alliance University admits students with strong academic backgrounds who are highly motivated to pursue academic research of the highest quality in different areas in economics. The Department of Economics promotes learning and research activities that allow doctoral students to develop expertise in skills relevant to their area of research interest, leading to contributing to theory and empirical literature in economics, thereby preparing students for a career in academia or research positions in the industry.

Eligibility

A 1-year / 2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year / 8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year / 4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University in "relevant discipline".
Candidate seeking admission after a 4-year / 8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed in "related discipline".
A candidate with an M. Phil Degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC / ST.

Areas of Research

Applied Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomics

International Economics
Labour Economics

Applied Econometrics

Salient Features

Research fellowship of Rs. 35,000 per month and a research allowance of Rs. 25,000 per year for full-time scholars.

Monetary support for attending national and international conferences for Full-Time Research Scholars.

Intense, rigorous coursework with special focus on quantitative and statistical skills prior to the commencement of the Research Study taught by faculty with doctoral degrees from globally eminent institutions in India and abroad.

Facility for Transfer of Research Scholars from other Universities or Research Institutions to Alliance University and vice-versa.

Extensive interaction with eminent scholars in economics nationally and internationally.

Comprehensive examination as per global standards to ensure appropriate training to students after coursework prior to commencement of doctoral research.

University Journals for the publication of Research Articles.