IIMs are dream destinations for MBA and PhD research programmes. They are renowned for providing dynamic research opportunities and a comprehensive curriculum. The top 5 IIMs out of 20 have released their details for IIM PhD Admissions 2021.
IIMs offer Fellowship programmes to PhD students. The fees usually range from Rs 30,000 to 40,000 per month with nominal tuition fees. Many IIMs offer accommodation facilities as well to doctoral students at nominal prices.
The doctoral programme is one of the many programmes offered under IIM PhD Admissions 2021. It is a full-time programme that offers various specializations in the field of management and related disciplines.
Top 5 IIMs who have released details under IIM PhD Admissions 2021 -
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Indore
- IIM Lucknow
IIM Ahmedabad
Research areas:
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Innovation and Management in Education
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour
- Production and Quantitative Methods
- Public Systems
- Strategy
Important dates
The applications for IIM Ahmedabad’s PhD Admissions 2021 opened on 16th September 2020 and will close on 21st January 2021.
Basic eligibility criteria
Qualification |
Minimum duration of holding period |
Master’s or PG Diploma |
3 years |
Professional Qualification |
4 years |
One can visit the official website for more details
IIM Bangalore
Research areas
- Decision Sciences
- Economics & Social Sciences
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
- Production & Operations Management
- Public Policy
- Strategy
Important dates
The application for IIM Bangalore’s PhD Admissions 2021 commenced on 14 October 2020 and the last date for registration is 18th January 2021.
Basic eligibility criteria
Qualification |
Minimum marks |
A Master’s Degree (bachelor’s degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree ) or a 5-year Integrated Master’s Degree (obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline |
55 per cent (both bachelor’s and masters’) |
A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS |
55 per cent |
A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 pattern) |
6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks |
Note - Five percent marks relaxation will be given to applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories
One can visit the official website for more details
IIM Calcutta
Research areas
- Economics
- Finance & Control
- Human Resource Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Organizational BehaviourPublic Policy and Management
- Regional Development
- Sociology
- Strategic Management
Important dates
The application for IIM Calcutta’s PhD Admissions 2021 commenced on 13 November 2020 and the last date for registration is 28th January 2021.
Basic eligibility criteria
Qualification |
Minimum marks |
First Class Master’s or PG Diploma (2 years) in any other discipline and a three-year Bachelor’s degree |
50% marks in the aggregate |
CA |
50% |
CS/CMA |
55% |
B.Tech / 4 year degree |
6.5 CGPA |
One can visit the official website for more details
IIM Indore
Research areas
- Communication
- Economics
- Financial and Accounting
- Information and Systems
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
Important dates
The application for IIM Indore’s PhD Admissions 2021 commenced on 16th November 2020 and the last date for registration is 25th January, 2021
Basic eligibility criteria
Qualification |
Minimum marks |
Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) |
60 percent |
Professional qualifications CA, ICWA, CS |
50 percent |
B.Com/ Degree |
60 percent |
A five year integrated Master’s degree program |
60 percent |
First Class or equivalent Bachelor’s degree |
6.5 CGPA |
One can visit the official website for more details
IIM Lucknow
Research areas
- Agri-Business Management
- Communication, Decision Sciences (OR/ Stats)
- Economics, Finance & Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology & Systems
- Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management.
Important dates
The application for IIM PhD Admissions 2021 commenced on 12th November 2020 and the last date for registration is 31st January 2021
Basic eligibility criteria
Qualification |
Minimum marks |
A Masters’ Degree or its equivalent in any other discipline |
55% |
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree |
65% |
Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS |
55% |
Applicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIM |
6 CGPA or 60% |
PGP-WE (earlier WMP) of IIM Lucknow |
6 CGPA |
Public exams 10th onwards |
60% |
One can visit the official website for more details
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