Amritsar, 28 November 2021: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission Notification for 2022-23. The institute provides Monthly Fellowships and research grants to doctoral scholars.

Research Areas:  (1) Economics (2) Finance & Accounting, (3) Information Systems, (4) Marketing & Communications, (5) Quantitative Methods & Operations Management, (6) Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management, and (7) Strategic Management

Key Dates:

On-line application window will open on or before 16 November 2021.

Due date for submitted completed application forms is 25 February 2022.

Basic eligibility criteria:

Master’s degree or Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in any discipline with first class

OR

B.Tech. / 4 Years Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent

OR

 Any professional qualification such as CA/ ICWA/ CS/CFA- Level-II (USA) with a graduate degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade point average.

Those who are appearing for their final year of Master’s / Bachelor’s examination in the current academic year may also apply. However, their admission to the programme will be provisional subject to their successful completion of all requirements for obtaining the relevant degree before 30th June 2022. These candidates are expected to submit their marksheet and degree certificate on or before December 31, 2022. Non-fulfilment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

 Selection Process:

Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria and seeking admission into the programme are required to take Common Admission Test. Alternatively, those who have taken GATE, GMAT, GRE, JRF (UGC/CSIR) (in the respective specialization) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of these examinations (including CAT) taken during the last two years (i.e., on 1st July, 2020 or after) will be considered valid for the admission process.

The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record, performance in the competitive examinations mentioned above, and research interests will be called for a personal interview (including Research Aptitude Test and Written Analysis Test) for final selection in March 2022. The successful candidates will receive admission offer by the end of May 2022.

For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the official website of IIM Amritsar.

https://iimamritsar.ac.in/p/admission-process