Doctor of Literature [D.Litt.] From MKU, Madurai

Aspirants seeking admission to the program must have done post Graduation in relevant field.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree holder of this University or any other Indian University/Institute recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) or a Doctor of Philosophy degree holder of any foreign University/Institute recognized by the concerned Government Agencies, working in any Indian University / Institute recognized by UGC or any University / Institute abroad recognized by the concerned Government Agencies may present himself/herself for the degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt)/degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), the highest degree of this University in the faculties of Science, Arts, Fine Arts, Teaching, Commerce and Oriented Learning. A minimum of fifteen years of research experience after having qualified for the degree of Ph.D shall be required to register for D.Litt.,/ D.Sc. For the Ph.D. degree obtained from other Universities/Institutes in India or abroad, the Genuineness Certificate issued by competent authority viz., Vice-Chancellor/President of the University shall be mandatory for registration. There shall be no age limit either for registration or submission.

• There shall be a minimum of 50 research publications in SSCI journals as Corresponding or First Author with impact factor > 0.5 (OR) 40 research publications in SSCI journals with impact factor >0.5 and

D.Litt offered by School of Business Studies