Udaipur, 22 January 2022: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission Notification for 2022. The institute waives Course Fees, provides free accommodation, Monthly Fellowships & research grants to doctoral scholars.
Research Areas:
Operations Management
Marketing
Finance & Accounting
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
Key Dates:
The closing date for submission of online application is 05 February 2022.
RAT/Interview Date (Tentative) April 4th to 8th, 2022 (For Marketing, Operations Management, OBHRM and Finance and Accounting Areas).
Eligibility Conditions:
Candidates are eligible to apply for the PhD program if they fulfil the following criteria:
A Master’s Degree in any discipline, with at least 55 percent marks, AND a Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification with at least 50 percent marks (minimum three years of bachelor’s level education after the completion of higher secondary schooling).
(or)
A professional qualification (completed) such as CA (ICAI), ICWA, CS with a Bachelor’s degree
(or)
A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.
These criteria are consistent with the Ministry of Education regarding “Minimum Standards for Ph.D. admission in IIMs” as of December 27, 2018.
The Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification required for IIM PhD eligibility should be: (a) from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956; or (b) recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India or (c) possess an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE. The Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing Higher Secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Final year candidates who have not yet completed their respective degrees (Bachelor’s or Master’s) by the date application is due are eligible to apply for IIM PhD program at IIM Udaipur and can receive provisional acceptance. According to IIM PhD criteria, with their initial application, they must submit a bonafide certificate (on the day of registration) signed by the head of their current department/institution indicating that they have completed all examinations/submissions required for obtaining the degree. No later than December 30th, of the year of application, they must submit the final mark sheets/certificates related to the completion of the degree indicating the minimum cut-off (6.5 CGPA or equivalent) has been met.
*Valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/NET-(JRF to be mentioned in application, if applicable/qualified) Economics/Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Management Scores are mandatory for the candidates applying for Marketing Area.
* Valid CAT/GMAT/GATE/GRE/NET-JRF in relevant discipline Scores are mandatory for the candidates applying for OBHRM Area.
Financial Benefits:
IIM PhD students at IIMU receive a full fellowship that covers the cost of tuition, accommodations, other program expenses and a stipend for a living allowance.
The course fee is completely waived for PhD students.
All PhD students will be provided with single accommodation (or equivalent) at no charge. Students will get shared office space on the campus.
Students will be eligible for a stipend of INR 30,000 per month in the first year with a 10% annual increment up to a maximum of five years.
The Institute will provide a one-time allowance of up to INR 50,000 to purchase a laptop/PC.
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the official website of IIM Udaipur.
