Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
IIMA invites applications for its full-time Doctoral Programme in Management (Ph.D.) leading to a career in academia, research, and consulting.
PhD at IIM Ahmedabad specializations Offered:
Economics | Finance & Accounting | Food and Agribusiness | Human Resource Management | Information Systems | Innovation and Management in Education | Marketing | Operations & Decision Sciences | Organizational Behavior | Public Systems | Strategy
Eligibility:
Candidates must possess one of the following:
- A Master’s Degree/2-year PG Diploma with at least 55% marks (or equivalent).
- A professional qualification (CA, CS, CMA) with at least 50% marks, plus a Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks.
- A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with at least 65% marks.
*(A 5% relaxation is offered for SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD categories)*
Selection Process:
- Applicants must have a valid test score from CAT 2025 or other standard tests (GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET JRF/ICAR-SRF), as specified for each specialization.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview tentatively in March-April 2026.
Financial Assistance:
IIMA provides a comprehensive financial support package that includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- A monthly subsistence allowance ranging from ₹42,000 to ₹50,000.
- Annual contingency grant of ₹35,000.
- Conference travel grants up to ₹4,00,000.
- Fieldwork grants, a start-up grant for equipment, and housing allowance.
How to Apply:
- Apply online for up to two specializations at the IIMA admissions portal.
- Application Fee: ₹500 (₹250 for reserved categories).
- Last Date to Apply: January 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM IST.
Important Dates:
- Application Portal Opens: September 04, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 21, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Interviews: March-April 2026 (Tentative)
For more information for PhD at IIM Ahmedabad, contact:
Manager, Doctoral Programme
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad – 380015
Phone: +91-79-7152 4640/41/39
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