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Ph. D. in Arts, Humanities and Commerce  is a doctoral program offered by the School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,  Amritapuri campus.

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About the Program

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Amritapuri

Amrita School of Arts, Humanities, and Commerce (ASAHC) offers PhD programs in Amritapuri Campus. The school is home to students and researchers interested in the academics and research of Literature, Arts, Humanities and Commerce. All human cultures throughout history have placed a high value on humanities and the arts. The school’s research promotes greater intercultural understanding and build the foundation for life. Research within commerce and management plays a pivotal role in enriching knowledge, guiding decisions, and nurturing innovation and growth within the business and economic domains.

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Our department has amassed an impressive publication count, totalling over 70 publications across various academic and research endeavours. With a team of 15 faculty members (5 faculty  holding Ph.D.), in the department, and one faculty guide from Amrita Ahead Online Programs, along with over 48 active research scholars exploring various domains such as Sustainable Development, Supply Chain and Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance, Insurance, Tax, Organizational Behaviour, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Talent Management, Microfinance, Green Marketing, and Corporate Social Responsibility, a broad spectrum of expertise and research endeavours are being pursued.

Important Note

Admissions 2026 Open – Apply on or Before August 15, 2026 (Admissions Open Only for Engineering, Computing, Management, AI and Agriculture)

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    Eligibility

    Eligibility

    Amritapuri

    Applicants holding a Master’s degree are eligible to apply for admission.
    Examples of Master’s degree include:

    • MA, M. Com, MFA
    • MBA
    • MPhil

    All applicants are expected to have strong academic records and passion for research, ready to equip with the pre-requisites for research.

    Faculty for Guideship

    Amritapuri
    Dr. Dayana Das
    Dr. Dayana Das
    Vice Principal
    Head

    Durgalashmi C. V.
    Durgalashmi C. V.
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

    Dr. Vinodkumar K
    Dr. Vinodkumar K
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

    Dr. H. Jyothilakshmy
    Dr. H. Jyothilakshmy
    Vice Chairperson
    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Sheeja R.
    Dr. Sheeja R.
    Assistant Professor

    Research Areas

    Amritapuri

    Marketing 

    Organization behaviour/Human resources management 

    Finance 

    Law and Legal studies 

    Entrepreneurship 

    Sustainable development  

    Scholarship and Other Benefits

    Minimum 35k monthly scholarship, growing upto 55k per month.
    Up to ₹10 Lakhs research infrastructure support
    Up to ₹6 Lakhs publication support
    Eligible candidates are provided scholarships upto Rs. 43,750/- per month under “Visvesvaraya Ph.D scheme” MeitY, GoI
    International conference and research travel funding
    Global collaborative research opportunities
    Patent and intellectual property support
    Startup incubation and entrepreneurship mentoring
    Additional tuition fee waiver for eligible women scholars

    *Applicable Programs.

    Fundings / Projects

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    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

    Title of the Project Funding Agency
    An Empirical Investigation on the Effectiveness of POCSO ACT 2012 in Kerala. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India

    Facilities / Research Infrastructure

    Amritapuri

    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

    Research facilities for PhD scholars in the Arts, Humanities and Commerce starts with the –

    • Archival Facilities: For scholars working on historical research or projects that require access to primary source materials, access to archival facilities is available through Amrita’s digital repositories.
    • Library Resources: Access to a comprehensive library with a wide range of books, journals, and digital resources is essential for Arts, Humanities and Commerce research. This includes access to online databases, archives, and special collections relevant to the scholar’s area of study.
    • Computing Resources: Access to computing resources, including computers with relevant software, statistical analysis tools, and access to online research platforms in the Computer Lab offers data analysis and other digital research methods.
    • Research work/Presentation & Office Spaces: Opportunities for PhD scholars to present their research at conferences and seminars are made available in the department. Office and working spaces within the department / University supports scholars in engaging research work and sharing the progress of their work with the academic community.
    • Collaborative Spaces in the department: Spaces for scholars to interact, collaborate with their peers and faculty members, via shared offices and research centers, support the development of their research.
    • Research Support Services: Services such as research assistance, research writing support, access to research workshops and training programs is offered through Research Day’s organised in the Department/School helping PhD scholars to develop their research skills and navigate the various stages of the research process.

    Contact Us

    Ph.D. Coordinator (Amritapuri)

    Dr. Durgalashmi. C.V., Assistant Professor (Senior Grade),
    Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amritapuri
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
    Durgalashmicv@am.amrita.edu  

     

     

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