Ph.D. in Economics 

at Desh Bhagat University, Punjab - Other

Desh Bhagat University is on the cutting edge of education in several areas like Engineering, Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Sciences, Ayurveda, Nursing, Education, Commerce, Media, Animation, Airlines, Law, Agriculture Sciences, Performing Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences, Paramedical Sciences, Art & Craft and Fashion Technology.

This university is 1st State Pvt. University in Punjab to have both 12B status & NAAC.

This is a good University with good infrastructure and good quality of education is present. Professors and faculty members are very cooperative.

BSc in Nursing from DBU helps students cultivate an understanding of various topics such as Physiology, Microbiology, Sociology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, and more. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students must also pursue various skill-based courses to become industry-ready. In the field of Nursing, students require a set of various hard and soft skills to excel and get their dream job. Listed below are the required hard and soft skills:

Soft Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Empathy
• Empathy
• Critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail

Hard Skills

• Basic care techniques and knowledge
• Urgent care and emergency care
• Patient transport
• Technology skills such as Maintaining electronic health records, setting up monitoring equipment and more

Established in 1972, Desh Bhagat University, Punjab is the only private university in state of Punjab to get the 12 (b) status and operates its campuses in Moga, Chandigarh, Shri Muktsar Sahib and Kenya. The university offers 256+ professional courses across 50 streams like agriculture, applied science, ayurveda, business management and communication, dentistry, engineering, etc. at the undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral level approved by UGC, AIU, BCI, CCIM, NAAC, PCI, INC, PNRC Mohali, UN Academic Impact, NCTE, DCI, CSIR, etc. Besides this, the university also has several international collaborations including those with Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan; Sprott Shaw College, British Columbia and Marketing Institute of Singapore, etc. 

Desh Bhagat University admission criteria is a blend of merit and entrance basis depending on the programme. Candidates need to fulfil the preset criteria to get into the university. The eligibility varies depending on the programme and course level. For example, UG admissions are done on the basis of Class 12 scores, while PG admissions need graduation. Find below the general DBU eligibility criteria for some of the popular programmes:

BCom graduates are in demand in the Finance sector of government organisations. Every business or authority requires personnel with accounting and financial knowledge. One of the primary organisations for BCom students to work in government Banks. There are many such jobs available in the public sector that require the knowledge and skills gained during the programme.

Students can also take several government exams, such as UPSC, SSC, etc. to broaden their career path. Tabulated below are some of the prospective government jobs, along with their average salaries:

Note: The above-mentioned are industry-based average payouts. The actual salary may differ from student to student based on their skills and competency.

Although Desh Bhagat University accepts admissions for its BSc programme on entrance basis. However, the university also offers lateral entry to some of the BSc courses such as BSc in Fashion Technology. Students who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the programme by visiting the official website of the university and filling out the application form online.

A total of 100 students can do BSc from Desh Bhagat University. In order to get a seat, students are required to take a Desh Bhagat University entrance examination. Students must also note that the aforementioned seat intake is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Yes, candidates can get direct admission in  Desh Bhagat University. This can be done through the management quota. Candidates must fulfil the requirements of the same to apply for admission in their preferred course at Desh Bhagat University. They must contact the admission office of  Desh Bhagat University for more details on the same. 

Desh Bhagat University extends training and placement support to its students. The university has an established placement cell that looks after the on-campus placements. It plays a liaison role between the students and companies. Moreover, many placement-related activities are conducted at DBU. Following is a list of placement activities conducted at the university:

• Industrial Visits: These visits are essential as they help the students understand how industries work in real life. They get to understand the functioning of industries.
• Guest Lectures: The placement cell arranges Guest Lectures, where industry leaders come to guide students and tell them about prospective career paths.
• Personality Development Programme: In this programme, the university helps students develop employability skills such as communication, leadership, time management, industry-based skills, and more.

Desh Bhagat University has not yet published the placement statistics for the BPharm course. However, the NIRF report for the year 2024 is available. As per that, a total of 42 UG-four year students were placed during the 2023 placements. Moreover, the median package offered during this DBU placement drive stood at INR 3.2 LPA.