Doctoral Centre in Management Studies
The college was recognized as a Centre for Doctoral Research in Management Studies Via Order No. Ac.A. II-3/1175/92 dt.30-11-1993, to facilitate research scholars to carry out their thesis work leading to the award of Ph.D. degree.
The doctoral centre in management studies was subsequently re-activated vide university order U.O.719/AVI/1/RC-R/2312/2018/Academic dated 14-02-2019.
The university committee on Research and Development after inspection of College research centre and the research supervisors, recommended to continue approval and recognition of the centre vide order 1421/ACA6/2023/MGU dated 07-02-2023
Eligibility for the PhD Programme:
The eligibility conditions for the PhD programme in Management are laid down by the MG University from time to time stipulating to the norms of the UGC. The intake is usually in the month of June-July or as notified by the MG University.
Candidates with the following can apply.
The selection of the candidates is based on the following:
If selected, the candidate is to be in a position to complete a full time course work for a duration as stipulated by the university/UGC. The stages of progress of the study are to be reviewed by the doctoral committee every six months.
The research scholar on fulfilling the time frame as specified by the UGC (Based on full time or part time scholar), on completion of at least two publications as per the UGC norms pertaining to his/her study, and after necessary review at the doctoral committees, may be allowed to submit the thesis.
Details of Past Research Supervisors
Sl.No. |
Name |
Year of Sanctioning Research Guideship |
Uty Order No. |
1 |
Dr. James Thomas Kunnanatt |
19-01-1994 |
AC-A-II-1/702/93 |
2 |
Dr. V.Mukunda Das |
16-12-1998 |
ACAVI/4/RG/98-B |
3 |
Dr. N. Ranganathan |
07-09-2000 |
ACAVI/10/RG/NJMR/99 |
4 |
Dr. Mathew J Manimala |
07-09-2000 |
ACAVI/10/RG/NJMR/99 |
5 |
Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhar |
10-03-2005 |
AC.A.VI/2/243/RG/2002 |
6 |
Dr. Paul Achandy Kurippan |
23-07-2007 |
AC.A VI/2/386/RG/2007 |
7 |
Dr. Robinet Jacob |
10-07-2008 |
2934/ACAVI/1/RG/2008 |
Details of Present Research Supervisors
Sl.No. |
Name |
Year of Sanctioning Research Guideship |
Uty Order No. |
1 |
Dr. Ajims P Muhammad |
11-01-2021 |
207/ACA6/2021/MGU |
2 |
Dr. Binoy Joseph |
30-09-2022 |
10135/ACA6/2022/MGU |
3 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
14-02-2019 |
U.O.719/AVI/1/RC-R/2312/2018/Academic |
4 |
Dr. Rakesh Krishnan M |
14-02-2019 |
U.O.719/AVI/1/RC-R/2312/2018/Academic |
5 |
Dr. Veeva Mathew |
23-07-2019 |
3463/ACA6/2019/MGU |
Details of Research Scholars
Name of Scholar |
Area of Study |
Topic of study |
Year of Admission |
Name of Guide |
Arun George |
Marketing |
The effect of price cues on demand in the digital economy |
2019 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Rincy Antony |
Marketing |
A study on the effect of biophilic design on select service encounter dimensions and their influence on customer loyalty |
2019 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Nimmy Lovely George |
Marketing |
A study on purchase intention influencing purchase decision: The moderating effect of pain of paying |
2019 |
Dr. Rakesh Krishnan M |
Rani M Susan |
Marketing |
Role of customer advocacy in enhancing the four A’s |
2020 |
Dr. Veeva Mathew |
Reginold John |
HRM |
The influence of flexible work arrangements on work life balance and employee engagement |
2020 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Anumol M. V |
Entrepreneurship |
Access and utilization of digital financial services of MSME sector in Kerala |
2021 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Pratibha Nambiar |
Marketing |
Influence of sales promotion and customer brand engagement |
2021 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Saranya.P |
Marketing |
A study on consumer confusion, brand loyalty and decision postponement |
2021 |
Dr. Joji Alex N |
Jishna T Hassan |
HRM |
Influence of stress on employability skills of students of arts and science colleges in Kerala |
2021 |
Dr. Ajims P Muhammed |
Minu Muhammed |
HRM |
Evaluation of women empowerment schemes of kerala state women development corporation- A study among the students of higher education institutions in Kerala |
2021 |
Dr. Ajims P Muhammed |
Febina T. A |
HRM |
A study on quality of work life and its impact on job involvement of women IT professionals in Kerala |
2022 |
Dr.Ajims P Muhammed |
Rajesh K. R |
HRM |
Effect of family incivility on contextual performance: Role of work engagement, stress and active coping |
2022 |
Dr. Veeva Mathew |
Prince George Thomas |
Marketing |
Affect of self-image congruence and brand attachment on brand evangelism tendency: A longitudinal Approach |
2022 |
Dr. Veeva Mathew |
Laly Joseph |
Marketing |
Exploring the influence of Masstige on brand congruence, brand competence and brand happiness |
2023 |
Dr. Veeva Mathew |
Farsana Abdul Azees |
HRM |
A Study on the Impact of Work Family Conflict and Emotional Labour on Workplace Spirituality, Employee Engagement and Employee Wellbeing of female academic staffs in self-financing higher education institutions in Kerala |
2023 |
Dr. Ajims P Muhammed |
Babu P. Mathew |
HRM |
Psychological Factors Influencing Investment Intention in Mutual Fund Products |
2023 |
Dr.Binoy Joseph |
Hari Praseetha K. |
HRM |
A Study on Competency Mapping and Its Impact on Organisations Effectiveness with Special Reference to the Sales Staff of Retail Industry in Wayanad District |
2023 |
Dr.Binoy Joseph |
Rose Diana Varghese |
HRM |
A Study on The Significance of Employee Well-Being in Job Satisfaction |
2023 |
Dr.Binoy Joseph |
Scholars Awarded PhD
Sl No |
Name of the Scholar |
Name of the Guide |
1 |
Dr. Shobana G |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
2 |
Dr. Bala Krishnan N.C. |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
3 |
Dr. Devarajan C |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
4 |
Dr. Alex Koshy |
Dr. M.H. Salim |
5 |
Dr. Anu Varghese |
Dr. M.H. Salim |
6 |
Dr. Sreedharan N.V. |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
7 |
Dr. Satheesh K.G. |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
8 |
Dr. Jaya Chandran |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
9 |
Dr. Jojy George |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
10 |
Dr. Chandramohan Asan |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
11 |
Dr. Biju K. Paul |
Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhar |
12 |
Dr. Jacob Bose |
Dr. Mathew J. Manimala |
13 |
Dr. Biju John |
Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhar |
14 |
Dr. Shankar Jay |
Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhar |
15 |
Dr. Febi Varghese |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
16 |
Dr. Jayamohan Nair. V |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
17 |
Dr. S. Narayanan Nair |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
18 |
Dr. Mohan B Nair |
Dr. K.S. Chandrasekhar |
19 |
Dr. Bindu S Nair |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
20 |
Dr. Satheesh Kumar |
Dr K.S. Chandra Sekar |
21 |
Dr. Thampy Thomas |
Dr. Mukunda Das |
22 |
Dr. Sunitha Panicker |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
23 |
Dr. Dipu Varghese |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
24 |
Dr. Hari S |
Dr. K.S. Chandra Sekhar |
25 |
Dr. Giju Paul |
Dr. K.S. Chandra Sekhar |
26 |
Dr. P.S.Thomas |
Dr. M.H. Salim |
27 |
Dr. Prithi Madav |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
28 |
Dr. Vineetha Prakash |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |
29 |
Dr. Thasni Ali |
Dr Mathew J. Manimala |