IIM Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
UGC, AICTE
Estd 1973
Autonomous University

IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2024: Application Process, Eligibility

byGaganDeep
Updated on - 27 Jun, 2024

IIM Bangalore's PhD admission for 2024 presents a prestigious opportunity for aspiring scholars to pursue doctoral studies in management and related fields. This renowned institution is globally acclaimed for its academic excellence and rigorous research programs.

The selected candidates will then register for a 4-5 years of academic study and research, for the award of a doctoral degree together with a thesis done under the supervision of the faculty members. The programme has various areas of focus on and it concerns many aspects and functional areas in management. Teaching/research assistantship is also offered to students in the form of Financial aid that is awarded to students depending on their performance. In this programme, emphasis is on the acquisition of theoretical concepts, skills and research tools relevant to undertaking research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in management theory and practice. The graduates can be found to be employed as faculty members and researchers in top management institute both within India and in other countries.

IIM Bangalore Ph.D. Course Highlights 2024

Feature Details
Duration 5 years
Mode of study Full-time
Specializations Decision Sciences, Economics & Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Management, Production & Operations Management, Public Policy, and Strategy
Faculty Renowned faculty with expertise in a wide range of disciplines
Research facilities State-of-the-art research facilities, including libraries, computer labs, and specialized research centers
Placements PhD graduates from IIM Bangalore are highly sought-after by leading academic institutions, businesses, and government organizations

IIM Bangalore Ph.D. Entrance Test Pattern/Format 2024

Section Number of questions Question type Duration
Quantitative Ability 50 Multiple choice questions (MCQs) 60 minutes
Verbal Ability 50 MCQs 60 minutes
Research Aptitude 50 MCQs 60 minutes

IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management , Karnataka Ph.D Courses 2024

Course Name Duration Level
Ph.D. (Finance & Accounts) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Marketing) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Economics) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D (Decision Science) 3 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Entrepreneurship) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Strategy) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Organizational Behavior and Human Resources) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Information Systems) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D. (Public Policy) 5 Years Doctorate/M.Phil
Ph.D (Production & Operations Management) 3 Years Doctorate/M.Phil

How to Apply for Ph.D in IIM Bangalore 2024?

1. The candidate should verify certain condition such as education qualification, entrance test scores on the IIMB website

2. Choose the area of research and professor who will be the thesis advisor based on preferences 

3. Photocopy all your documents including transcripts, scores on tests and quizzes, resume, and research proposal

4. Complete online application by late May to early June, often for the following academic year.  

5. For those who are given a chance to sit for the entrance exam and possibly an interview.

6. If the candidate gets admission, they get the final admission status by July-August of the year.

7. Some of the things that students are expected to do before the commencement of classes in December include; payment of fees and other charges.

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