Place for Higher Learning & Research

Research is an intrinsic part of any academic institution. The growth and development of any institute is driven by research activities. The research is carried out by faculty members, industry professionals, as well as students of the institute in various domains like business, society, governance and other allied areas. It is our constant endeavour to promote and encourage research and take the institute to higher level of knowledge excellence.

Our PhD program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in management theory and research methodologies. Through a combination of extensive coursework, independent research and guidance provided by research supervisors, students develop expertise in their chosen area of specialization while honing critical thinking and research skills.

Place for Higher Learning & Research

Tirpude Institute of Management Education is recognized as a “Place for Higher Learning and Research” leading to Ph.D. in Business Management and Business Administration in the faculty of Commerce& Management, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

The present intake capacity of student registration is 12. This is as approved by the Board of College and University Development and the Academic Council, as per the provisions of Section 84(3) of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994 and Direction no. 7 of 2003.

University Recognition:

Institute is a research center for Ph.D. programme recognized by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University vide letter: RTMNU/CDS/ 2023/5127 dated 29/08/2023 for subject ““Business Administration and Business Management” under Faculty of commerce and Management.

Autonomous status of the Institute:

University Grants Commission (UGC) and RTMNU, Nagpur by University Grant Commission (UGC) have conferred autonomous Status to Tirpude Institute of Management Education, Nagpur vide UGC letter No.F.2-10/2013 (AC-Policy).

Objectives of the PhD Program:

  • To develop ability and skills among students to carry out independent research to tackle the issues related to business and social situations.
  • To develop the data driven decision making skills, equally applicable to academia and industry.
  • To develop inquisitiveness, quest for innovative thinking and analytical abilities required to overcome various challenges faced by society and Industry.

Number of students awarded with PhD degree: 13

Students who have submitted their thesis: 1 student

Number of current students: 5

Number of Ph.D. Guides: 09

Click to view individual appointment letter.

  1. Dr. Lalit Khullar (Professor)
  2. Dr. Yogesh Gharpure (Asst. Professor)
  3. Dr Carol Rao (Asst. Professor)
  4. Dr. Praveen Mastoor (Asst. Professor)
  5. Dr Vilas Hajare (Asst. Professor)
  6. Dr Prasanna Shembekar(Asst. Professor)
  7. Dr Mahesh Joshi (Asst. Professor)
  8. Dr. Abhishek Shahu (Asst. Professor)
  9. Dr. Pramod Karambhe

Regarding PhD Entrance Test conducted by the Research Centre in 2025

As per the guidelines of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, mentioned in direction 38 of 2024, section 8 (j), Autonomous institutes affiliated to the University can conduct their own PhD Entrance Test confirming to the university norms. Based on these guidelines, institute conducted its PhD entrance Test on 24/1/2025. 33 students appeared for the exam out which 27 students passed the exam. Results were declared on 31/1/2025. Admission of the 2025 batch of students is under process.

Information regarding admission to PhD Programme

Educational Qualification needed

Student should have completed 3 years graduation + 2 year post graduation OR 4 years graduation and 1 year Post graduation with 55% Marks (Open Category) / 50% Marks (SC/ST/OBC non creamy layer / EWS) in Post Graduation   OR students with 4 years/ 8 semester graduation program with minimum 75% marks or equivalent grade (5% relaxation to SC/ST/OBC Non creamy layer /EWS categories)

Qualifying Exam

50% and above aggregate score for Open category and 45% and above aggregate score for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/EWS category in PhD Entrance Test at the research center OR in PhD entrance Test held by RTM Nagpur University (Individual passing in Paper 1 and Paper 2 is 40% Marks) OR   SET / NET qualifying score for PhD Entrance valid for the admission

Eligibility Certificate

If the student has done Post graduation from any other University other than RTM Nagpur University, then he/she needs to apply for eligibility certificate from RTM Nagpur University. Eligibility certificate is compulsory for admission to PhD programme.

Application for Admission to PhD Programme

Student with above eligibilities (as mentioned above), has to apply for admission to research center. Admission form for the same is provided by research center.

He/ she has to enclose following documents with the application form:

  • SSC and HSSC Mark sheets or certificates,
  • Graduation Degree and Mark sheets,
  • Post Graduation Degree & mark sheets and
  • Verification letter of PG degree from the passing university,
  • True copy of ADHAR Card, PAN Card
  • Pass port size photograph.
  • five copies  of  abstract  based on area of research you wish to chose for the research

 

Abstract

Hardcopy of abstract in 800 to 1000 words has to be submitted by the student along with application form and other documents. Student may prepare an abstract on a topic in the area of research he/she is interested to work in. It should be relevant with the subject “Business Administration and Business Management”.   Five copies of abstract should be submitted.

Provisional admission in Research Center

Student will appear for interview in front of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC). RAC will be scheduled by the Research center and the date and time for RAC will be informed to the students.  Marks in the interview will be based on three criteria: Research Acumen, Research orientation and Domain Knowledge. Marks for the provisional admission to PhD Programme will be calculated as below:

Total Marks = 70% of PET Score + 30% of RAC Interview Score (As per the RTMNU direction 22 of 2025, section 9 (a) -iii)

Announcement of admissions and payment of fees

Selected students will be informed by the research center by email and provisional admission letter will be issued to the students after paying research center fees.

For enquiry about vacant Seats and fees:

Please contact the coordinator of Research Centre, Dr Prasanna Shembekar on research.time@tirpude.edu.in   for the vacant seats and fees for the PhD programme.

List of PhD Scholars who have been awarded PhD Degree are as below:

  1. Dr Carol Rao
  2. Dr Rekha Bora
  3. Dr Astha Agrawal
  4. Dr Mahesh Joshi
  5. Dr Abhishek Shahu
  6. Dr Hemant Hirani
  7. Dr Ajay Ghangare
  8. Dr Snehal Khadge
  9. Dr Pankaj Mishra
  10. Dr Sampada Mashirkar
  11. Dr Rasika Bhole
  12. Dr Rijuta Joshi
  13. Dr Sarang Warudkar