Q. How many years does it take to have a PhD?

A. PhD courses take a maximum of five to six years. However, the duration may vary as per the institute where the students have applied.

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A. There is a possibility that a student can finish off his/her PhD in four years, but that completely depends on the chosen degree and institute.

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A. Students should be dedicated and good at research for PhD. Additionally; they should also be self-motivated and good at writing for all the reports and their thesis, which they will prepare.

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A. After admissions, the students will have to work on their research proposal along with their allotted supervisor/guide. Students will have to participate in seminars and research papers while preparing their thesis. The final thesis will have to be submitted as a hard copy as well as a soft copy. A viva-voce will be conducted where the students will have to defend their thesis.

Q. Is a person with PhD a doctor?

A. No. A person with PhD has completed his/her Doctorate of Philosophy while a doctor has completed his education in Medicine and works to help other people with their medical conditions.

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July 6, 2020: CSIR UGC application form 2020 correction facility is available now. Candidates can make changes in the details entered in the application form, choice of exam centre and uploaded photograph/signature till July 15. Read more
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June 30, 2020: Admission to all courses is open. Interested candidates can apply through the website of CMR University.

CMR University School of Economics and Commerce (SOEC) is a department under CMR University, which is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This School offers education in the field of Commerce and Economics at UG, PG, certificate and doctoral level. The courses offered by this School of CMR University include BCom (Hons), BA (Hons), MA, MCom and PhD. Candidates can apply both online and offline as per their convenience. Over the years, this School has formed strong tie-ups with globally known knowledge partners making it one of the best Commerce colleges in Bangalore.

The curriculum for all the courses offered by this School is designed with a focus on emerging subject areas like International Accounting & Finance and Risk & Management Accounting in collaboration with international knowledge partners. Also, the School offers certifications offered via reputed industry partners like IBM, Tally and others to enhance the knowledge base of its students.

In addition to having knowledgeable faculty members at SOEC who are chartered accountants, cost accountants, industry experts and seasoned academicians, this School provides excellent infrastructure facilities. The campus has established an excellent interface with the corporate world in various sectors, is powered by a server-based local network; high speed and secure internet connection and has an in-house IBM Business Analytics Lab.

Admission to School of Economics and Commerce CMR University, especially for its UG and PG courses is based on a valid score obtained by the students in the last qualifying exam followed by a counselling process. Backed by CMR University, School of Economics and Commerce is one of the nine departments under the university. Others include:

Schools under CMR University
School of Architecture	School of Management
School of Engineering and Technology	School of Social Science & Humanities
School of Legal Studies	School of Education
School of Science Studies	Centre for English and Foreign Languages

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Highlights

A few major highlights around School of Economics and Commerce CMR University are mentioned below:

Particulars	Stats
Location	Bengaluru
Parent University	CMR University
Type of institute	Private (under CMR University)
Other sister schools	8
Affiliation	UGC, AIU
Mode of education	Full-time
Gender intake	Co-ed
Total courses	11 courses
Application process	Online and offline
Type of courses	UG, PG, certificate, doctoral-level course
Courses offered	BCom, BCom (Hons), BA (Hons), MCom, MA, PhD
Admission criteria	Merit-based and entrance-based
Total scholarships offered	5
Types of scholarships	- CMR Memorial Scholarships - CMR Merit Scholarships - CMR Leadership Awards - CMR Sports Scholarships - Outside scholarships
Salary offered (2020)	Rs 3.2 LPA (BCom (Hons)) Rs 3 LPA (MCom)
Top companies (centralised placements)	HP, Jaro Education, TCS, Amazon, Concentrix, among others
Full-time faculty	1,000+ (CMR University)
Official website	www.cmr.edu.in/schools/school-of-economics-and-commerce

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Admission Process

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University admission process 2020 takes place both via online and an offline mode. Candidates willing to take admission can fill the application form available on the official website of CMR University. For offline admission, candidates are required to visit the campus for the complete admission procedure. Registered candidates are required to go through a free counselling session to confirm their admission. The procedure for admission usually begins in the month of March.

UG and PG Courses

Final admission for all UG and PG programmes is subject to a counselling round that takes place on the basis of merit scores in the qualifying exam.

PhD Courses

For PhD admission, candidates need to have a valid score in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Those with a valid score in SET/SLET, GATE, CSIR NET or UGC NET exam or have an MPhil degree, however, are exempted from the University-level entrance exam.
CMR University admits PhD candidates twice a year in the months of January and July. However, applications are invited throughout the year.

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Courses

CMR School of Economics and Commerce offers a number of UG, PG, certificate and doctoral-level programmes in the field of Economics and Commerce which include BCom (Hons), BCom, BA in Economics, MA, MCom and PhD. The curriculum for all these courses is designed with focus on emerging subject areas like International Accounting & Finance and Risk & Management Accounting in collaboration with international knowledge partners. The below table mentions the minimum eligibility criteria and fee structure for School of Economics and Commerce CMR University courses:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Annual Fee (in Rs)
BCom (Hons) - General - International Accounting and Finance - Risk and Management Accounting	For General BCom (Hons): A pass in Class 12 or equivalent For other specialisations: Candidates need to get an aggregate of 50% in Class 12 with at least 65% in English and a minimum of 65% aggregate in Accountancy or Mathematics or in any other subject related to Commerce	1,08,000
BCom	A pass in Class 12 or equivalent	86,000
BA (Hons) - Economics	A pass in Class 12 with an aggregate of 50% from a recognised university/board (45% for reserved category candidates)	75,000
MCom	A pass in BCom/BBM/BBA or any other degree equivalent to of any recognised university with not less than 50% aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/PH students)	72,000
MA - Economics	Candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree examination in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PH students) with Economics as one of the optional subjects.	50,000
PhD - Commerce - Economics	- A master’s degree in the relevant domain with a minimum aggregate of 55% aggregate - There is a 5% relaxation for candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC category	-

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Placements

SOEC offers its final placements via the centralised placements department under CMR University. The placement cell of CMR University offers a systematic process of meeting the students' as well as the organisations' expectations by functioning as a bridge between both. The placements process starts by uploading the profile of the student on the placement portal. In addition to placing all its students, trainings on soft skills, experiential learning and other industry-specific learnings are also offered to the students to make them capable of competing in the corporate world.

Another learning aspect of studying in this School is its mandatory internship with organisations that matches the competency of students’ knowledge and skillsets with the job profile or industrial requirements.

As per verified student reviews published on Shiksha and the placements report shared by the University, a few highlights for School of Economics and Commerce CMR University placements are:

The package offered for BCom (Hons) stood at Rs 3.2 LPA and for MCom, it stood at Rs 3 LPA
The students are supposed to take a four-level test to gain eligibility for interviews. The levels are Business English - written and speaking, Financial Accounting, IT and Computer skills. Students are selected for interviews only if they are qualified in all four levels.

Every year, various top companies visit the campus of CMR University to hire deserving students. Some of the companies that became a part of School of Economics and Commerce CMR University placements 2020 include the following:

Top Companies 2020
Amazon	ResourcePro	EY
State Street	Urban Ladder	TCS
Jaro Education	HP	Concentrix

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Scholarships

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University offers all its scholarships via CMR Jnanadhara Trust. This trust awards a number of scholarships to deserving candidates on the basis of merit/means/demonstrated leadership or sports abilities. Details regarding School of Economics and Commerce CMR University scholarships are as follows:

CMR Memorial Scholarships: It is a merit-cum-means scholarship. Any student coming from an economically weak background, and/or from a rural area is eligible to apply provided they are able to submit their community/income certificate and statement of marks (for eligibility).
CMR Merit Scholarships: Under this category, any UG candidate with an excellent academic track record are considered.
CMR Leadership Awards: This scholarship is awarded to exceptional students that demonstrate leadership qualities/ consistent contribution towards academics, sports, co-curricular and other institute related activities or possess good communication skills or have keenly followed all the policies laid down by the University and shown respect towards teaching and non-teaching staff.
CMR Sports Scholarships: These are offered to the students who got placed at state, national and international levels.

For all the above-mentioned scholarships, the amount offered comes from the CMR Jnanadhara Trust. Candidates coming from an economically weak or rural background can apply for these scholarships; however, a high academic record is mandatory to apply for these schemes. Candidates seeking any of these can apply online through the University website.

Additionally, students can apply for scholarships from outside sponsors to get financial aid for their academics. Following are the organisations and sources that grant scholarships to students who meet their eligibility criteria.

ICCR Scholarships
SC/ ST and Backward Class Merit
Scholarship from the Government of Karnataka
Scholarships from various state governments
Scholarships from governments of other countries

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School of Economics and Commerce, CMR University, Bangalore offers 9 Courses across 3 Streams. Also Download details on Cutoff, Placements, Fees & Admissions for various courses at School of Economics and Commerce.

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admissions@cmr.edu.in

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https://www.cmr.edu.in/schools/school-of-economics-and-commerce/

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School of Economics and Commerce CMR University is a department of CMR University that offers education in the field of Commerce and Economics at UG, PG, certificate and doctoral level. The courses offered by this department of CMR University include BCom (Hons), BA (Hons), MA, MCom and PhD. Candidates can apply both online and offline as per their convenience. With faculty that mostly comprises chartered accountants, cost accountants, industry experts and seasoned academicians having rich experience in Accounting, Finance and BFSI sector, this School offers a great learning experience to its students.

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Admission Process 2021: Fast Facts

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University admission process 2020 can be completed both via online and an offline mode. Candidates willing to take admission can fill the application form available on the official website of CMR University. For offline admission, candidates are required to visit the campus for the complete admission procedure. Registered candidates are required to go through a free counselling session to confirm their admission. The procedure for admission usually begins in the month of March.

UG and PG Courses

Final admission for all UG and PG programmes is subject to a counselling round that takes place on the basis of merit scores in the qualifying exam.

PhD Courses

For PhD admission, candidates need to have a valid score in the entrance exam conducted by the University. Those with a valid score in SET/SLET, GATE, CSIR NET or UGC NET exam or have an MPhil degree, however, are exempted from the University-level entrance exam.
CMR University admits PhD candidates twice a year, in the months of January and July. However, applications are invited throughout the year.

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School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Qualifying Exam Dates 2021

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University accepts a number of entrance exams for admission to its PhD programme. The below table mentions all these exams along with their complete exam schedule:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Complete Schedule
GATE	05-Feb-2021 to 07-Feb-2021 12-Feb-2021 to 14-Feb-2021	Click here
CSIR UGC NET	November 2021	Click here
UGC NET	November 2021	Click here

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University UG Admission 2021

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University offers three-year BCom (Hons), BCom and BA (Hons) programmes to the students. Admission to all these courses is subject to a valid score in the last qualifying exam of Class 12 followed by a counselling round conducted by the university. The below table mentions the minimum eligibility criteria for BCom (Hons) across its three specialisations along with the eligibility for BCom and BA (Hons):

BCom (Hons)
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
General	A pass in Class 12 or equivalent
International Accounting and Finance	Candidates need to get an aggregate of 50% in Class 12 with at least 65% in English and a minimum of 65% aggregate in Accountancy or Mathematics or in any other subject related to Commerce
Risk and Management Accounting
Course	Eligibility Criteria
BA (Hons) in Economics	A pass in Class 12 with an aggregate of 50% from a recognised university/board (45% for reserved category candidates)
BCom	A pass in Class 12 or equivalent

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Admission 2021: MCom, MA

At PG level, School of Economics and Commerce CMR University offers two-year MCom and MA programmes to the students in the field of Commerce and Economics. Students who’ve completed their UG degree in the relevant stream can apply for these courses. Final admission is granted after the counselling round is conducted by the University based on scores obtained in the last qualifying exams. The table below mentions the minimum eligibility criteria for these courses:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
MCom	A pass in BCom/BBM/BBA or any other degree equivalent from a recognised university with not less than 50% aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/PH students)
MA in Economics	Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree examination in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/PH students) with Economics as one of the optional subjects

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University PhD Admission 2021

At doctoral level, School of Economics and Commerce CMRU offers PhD programme in two specialisations. Candidates are required to take an entrance examination (held in the University premises) and appear for the PI round for final selection to PhD. The exact date, time and venue of the exam is communicated to shortlisted candidates only. All students must take the examination, except those who fulfill the exemption criteria mentioned below:

Those who have qualified UGC NET/CSIR NET (JRF), SET, SLET, GATE or any other examination considered equivalent by AIU
Those with an MPhil degree from a recognised university

Check out the below table for a list of specialisations available under PhD along with its eligibility criteria:

PhD
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Commerce	- A master’s degree in the relevant domain with a minimum aggregate of 55% aggregate - There is a 5% relaxation for candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC category
Economics

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Admission 2021: Certificate Courses

CMR University’s School of Economics and Commerce also offers two certificate programmes of three to six months of duration. Admission to these courses is subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria set by CMR University. The below table indicates the minimum eligibility for all these certificate courses:

Certificate Course
Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
Business Analytics	A pass in any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
International Business

School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Application Process 2021

Candidates seeking admission to CMR University’s School of Economics and Commerce can apply both online as well as offline. The application form fee is Rs 750 that needs to be paid during application process. Details regarding the online and offline application process are mentioned below:

For online mode of application:

To apply to School of Economics and Commerce CMR University online, candidates need to follow these simple steps:

Step 1: On the official website of the University (www.cmr.edu.in), click on the ‘Admission’ tab, select the desired programme and then click on ‘Apply Now’ written in front of the programme.

Step 2: Candidates must register on the official website with basic information such as name, email-id and contact number.

Step 3: Log in using the recently created registration credentials and start filling the application form with personal details, then add parents’ details and academic details.

Step 4: After completing the form, pay the application fee of Rs 750 online and click on ‘Submit’ to submit the form.

For offline mode of application:

Offline application process all the courses at School of Economics and Commerce under CMR University takes place in five simple steps:

Visit the Department of Admissions and Student Affairs
Register for a free counselling session to finalise the academic programme of your choice
Prepare all documents required to be submitted for verification
Complete the application form and submit it together with the required documents
Pay the application fees along with tuition fees to confirm your seat via a DD to

The Assistant Registrar (Admissions) CMR University 2, 3rd ‘C’ Cross, 6th ‘A’ Main, 2nd Block HRBR Layout, Kalyan Nagar Bangalore 560043 Karnataka, India

List of documents required during admission

Mark sheet of Class 10, Class 11, Class 12, graduation and postgraduation and their passing certificates (as applicable)
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Income and caste certificate (if applicable)
Conduct certificate
Photographs: Four passport-size and stamp-size (each)
Any other relevant certificates (if applicable)

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School of Economics and Commerce CMR University Admission FAQs

Q. What all courses are offered by School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. School of Economics and Commerce CMR University offers UG, PG, PhD and certificate programmes such as BA (Hons), BCom (Hons), MA, MCom and PhD.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for PhD programme offered at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. A master’s degree in the relevant domain with a minimum aggregate of 55%. There is a 5% relaxation for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC category.

Q. How is School of Economics and Commerce related to CMR University?

A. School of Economics and Commerce CMR University is the Economics and Commerce department of CMR University that offers UG, PG, PhD and certificate programmes such as BA (Hons), BCom (Hons), MA, MCom and PhD.

Q. Are there any scholarships offered by School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. School of Economics and Commerce CMR University offers all the scholarships that the main University is offering to its candidates. Under the University, CMR Jnanadhara Trust awards a number of scholarships to deserving candidates. The below-mentioned scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit/means/demonstrated leadership or sports abilities:

CMR Memorial Scholarships
CMR Merit Scholarships
CMR Leadership Awards
CMR Sports Scholarships
Outside Scholarships

Q. What all documents are required during admission at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. Candidates are required to have the following documents (both original and photocopy) during the admission process of School of Economics and Commerce CMR University:

Mark sheet of Class 10, Class 11, Class 12 and passing certificates
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Income and caste certificate (if applicable)
Conduct certificate
Photographs: Four passport-size and stamp-size (each)
Any other relevant certificates (if applicable)

Q. What all specialisations are available under BCom (Hons) at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. BCom (Hons) programme at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University is available across three specialisations which include General BCom (Hons), International Accounting & Finance and Risk & Management Accounting.

Q. What is the application fee at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. The application fee for School of Economics and Commerce CMR University is Rs 750.

Q. How to apply to School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. Candidates seeking admission to CMR University’s School of Economics and Commerce can apply both online as well as offline.

Q. What is the admission cycle for PhD at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. CMR University admits PhD candidates twice a year in the months of January and July. However, applications are invited throughout the year.

Q. What is the duration for the certificate courses offered by School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. The duration for the two certificate courses offered by School of Economics and Commerce CMR University ranges between three to six months.

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Through our high quality academic programmes, we groom students with aim to make them industry-ready professionals
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Providing strong practical perspective through continuous interaction with business and industry professionals
Opportunity to enhance knowledge and skill sets through certifications offered by reputed industry partners like IBM, Tally and others
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Q. Is School of Economics and Commerce CMR University a private institute?

A. Yes, it is a private school affiliated to a university in Bengaluru.

Q. To which university is School of Economics and Commerce affiliated to?

A. School of Economics and Commerce is affiliated to CMR University.

Q. What all courses are offered by School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. School of Economics and Commerce under CMR University offers UG, PG, certificate and doctoral programmes such as BCom (Hons), BCom, BA in Economics, MA, MCom and PhD.

Q. How is School of Economics and Commerce related to CMR University?

A. It is a department for education in the field of Economics and Commerce under CMR University.

Q. How can a student get admission to School of Economics and Commerce?

A. School of Economics and Commerce CMR University admission is subject to meeting the minimum eligibility criteria set by this department under CMR University for its UG, PG and certificate courses. For doctoral courses, however, admission is subject to getting a valid score in one among the required entrance exams.

Q. How can one apply to School of Economics and Commerce?

A. Candidates seeking admission to CMR University’s School of Economics and Commerce can apply both online as well as offline. The application form fee is Rs 750 that needs to be paid during the application process.

Q. Are there any scholarships offered by the School of Economics and Commerce under CMR University?

CMR Memorial Scholarships
CMR Merit Scholarships
CMR Leadership Awards
CMR Sports Scholarships
Outside Scholarships

Q. Does School of Economics and Commerce have a placement cell?

A. School of Economics and Commerce offers placements to students via a centralised placement cell of CMR University.

Q. Which are the top companies that have recruited the students of School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. Some of the top industry names that have recruited students from School of Economics and Commerce under CMR University include Amazon, HP, Concentrix, TCS and Jaro Education, among others.

Q. Are there any specialised certifications offered in collaboration with top companies at School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. This School offers certifications offered via reputed industry partners like IBM, Tally and others to enhance knowledge base of its students.

Q. How are the infrastructure facilities of School of Economics and Commerce CMR University?

A. The campus has established an excellent interface with the corporate world in various sectors, is powered by a server-based local network; high speed and secure internet connection and has an in-house IBM Business Analytics Lab. Along with that it has a well-stocked library and the entre campus is wi-fi enabled.