IIM PhD admissions 2021 begin - Top 5 IIMs announced their eligibility criteria and other details

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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