The Doctoral Colloquium is a forum for Ph.D. scholars to interact and exchange their ideas with experienced researchers and practitioners. The first doctoral colloquium was organised in 2017. Second in series, Doctoral Colloquium 2018 intends to provide an opportunity to doctoral scholars in management, economics and computer science & information technology who want to pursue a career in academics to discuss their synopsis' thesis work. All topics and methodological approaches within the broad field of management, economics and computer science & information technology will be considered to present during the colloquium. The participants will be benefitted by keynote addresses on latest research studies in management, economics and information technology from eminent scholars of leading institutes.

 Objectives:

• To provide a platform for exchange of ideas and initiate discussion on contemporary issues related to management, economics, and computer science & information technology for encouraging quality research within the academic fraternity.
• To provide opportunities to the doctoral scholars to showcase their nascent research ideas and concepts to obtain valuable inputs from the discussions and strengthen the professional network.
• To provide the doctoral scholars an idea of the state-of-the-art developments in their research areas through interactions with practitioners as well as researchers.

Eligibility:

1. The Colloquium is open to all doctoral scholars who have commenced research on their thesis and enrolled with a university recognized by UGC/MHRD/AICTE or IIT/IIM.
2. Only one synopsis/abstract per candidate is allowed; co-authorship with faculty is permitted. The manuscript should not have been published, or accepted for publication, in any academic journal/ conference proceedings.
3. Scholars who are currently pursuing Ph.D. or submitted thesis/ awarded with Ph.D. degree on or after 31st August 2018 are eligible.