Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) offered at IIM Jammu, is a 3 years full-time doctoral programme that offers research scholars opportunities for advanced studies and research in different areas of 'Management'. The programme aims to prepare research scholars for careers in teaching and research in management studies, for careers in the academic institutions and in other related disciplines and organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities. The Programme offers its research scholars a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary research. Candidate with post-graduation degree can complete Ph.D. in 3 years time.

Key objectives IIM Jammu PhD programme in management are to provide research scholars with necessary skills to identify and research complex issues in the field of management; to contribute to the creation, transmission and application of knowledge in the field of management; to do research and publications of international standard in inter-disciplinary management areas that will add value to the society and to the body of knowledge; to meet the teaching and research manpower needs of academia and industry by producing highly skilled individuals with exceptional analytical ability and trained in conducting specialized research.

IIM Jammu does not charge any fees for its full time PhD programme from the Research Scholars. On the other hand the PhD students are provided scholarships, fellowships, financial assistance. The fellowship covers all academic expenses (consisting of tuition, computer, library, placement, and alumni fees) and living expenses (comprising boarding and lodging). In addition, research students are given scholarship and additional financial support. 

A research scholar will be entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs. 45,000 per month (after commencement of the Programme). Additional allowances like Contingency Allowance of Rs. 40,000 per year will also be paid. For purchase of Laptop, an amount of Rs. 50,000 one-time Allowance will be awarded. To attend International and National Conferences, the scholar will get up to Rs. 2,00,000 during the Ph.D. program after successfully clearing the comprehensive exam

IIM Jammu started the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program from Academic Year 2020- 21. Ph.D. is a 3 year full-time residential program that offers opportunities to scholars for advanced studies and research in different areas of ‘management.’ After completion of all requirements of the Program, the scholar is awarded the “Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)” degree by IIM Jammu.

PhD Program at IIM Jammu aims at preparing the doctoral scholars for careers in teaching, research and consulting in management and related disciplines, and for careers in other organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities. The areas of specialization, available in IIM Jammu PhD programme are Business Communication, Business Policy, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Economics & Business Environment, Finance and Accounting, IT Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management

The Ph.D. program at IIM Jammu has four components - Mandatory Course Work, Comprehensive Examination, Thesis Proposal Formulation and Research, Thesis Submission and Defence. 

Research scholars will be encouraged to complete the Doctoral Program within three years that includes one year of rigorous course work to develops basic skills for analysing managerial problems. Research scholars shall take MBA level courses and advanced Doctoral level courses in the Area of specialization. The thesis work is aimed at providing an opportunity to make an original contribution to an area of management or one of its source disciplines.

The scholar is expected to complete the Program in three years. Under special circumstances, an extension may be granted to the scholar with Fellowship up to four years on the recommendation of TAC. In any case, the entire Program should finish within five years. 

• Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT, or NET/JRF (UGC/CSIR) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of any of these examinations, including CAT taken during the last three years should be valid on the deadline of submission of the application form. Admission to the program is open to overseas candidates, including NRIs and foreign nationals.
   
• Candidates who have already had two-year full-time MBA/PGP completed in the last ten years from IIMs with minimum grade point equivalent to 6.0 are exempted from the test score and can apply directly. 
   
• The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the competitive examinations will be called to IIM Jammu for a personal interview for final selection 
   
• The respective area will decide the number of candidates to be called for PI on the basis of short-listed merit list prepared for each category and specialization
   
• The shortlisted candidate has to appear for a personal interview at IIM Jammu in front of the selection panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate.
• The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest etc.
   
• Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Research Aptitude & Publications and Reference Letter, Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience. 
   

• Candidates who receive the admission offer from IIM Jammu and accept the offer within the stipulated date, needs to send the commitment fee. This will be later adjusted against caution money deposit refundable after adjusting dues, if any and the Alumni fee. 

  
  The composite score calculated based on the weights given below will be used to prepare the final merit list for IIM Jamu PhD admission

• Apply online at https://www.iimj.ac.in/programs/doctoral-program/how-apply#. Application fee is Rs.1000 for General category and Rs.500 for Reserved category candidates. 
   
• A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas  
   
• Relevant Test Scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/JRF should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form
   
• Download the completed online application form and send a hard copy of the same along with the relevant supporting documents and the required Receipt of online payment through SPEED POST ONLY to Admission Office at IIM Jammu. 
   
• Required documents to be enclosed are Self-attested copies of Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Self-attested copies of mark sheets or transcripts of grades obtained in Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Transcripts in languages other than Hindi and English must be submitted along with certified translations; Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA/CPA); Degrees must be recognised by UGC/AIU; Two references with their contact details and Email IDs from academicians who have taught the candidate or with whom the candidate has worked closely on scholarly work. However, the supervisor at work could write a reference, if the candidate has been away from the university for a long period; Self-attested Copies of Work Experience Certificate (if any); Self-attested Copies of Caste Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of DAP Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of EWS Certificate (if applicable)