The eligibility criteria for NMIMS School of Business Management Mumbai PhD admission are as below:

• A Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale; or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an approved and authorised Assessment and Accreditation Agency; 
• Candidates who have obtained their degree by doing a part-time course or through distance learning, correspondence courses, externally, open school from recognized University are eligible to apply and register as per UGC guidelines
• Candidates appearing or awaiting for final year result are eligible to apply for Full time Ph.D. program provided Masters degree (Qualifying) examination should have been conducted before the course commencement date
• Candidates are required to submit Graduation & Master’s degree all mark sheets for all years, also AIU Certificate (University Equivalence) is mandatory for those candidates who have completed their graduation/post-graduation from Overseas Universities.
• All the applicants have to appear in GMAT style objective MCQ test conducted by NMIMS covering quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, reading comprehension and English language and the specialization wise entrance test as per your preferred specialization choice

The admission process for NMIMS SBM Mumbai PhD programme has following key stages:

• Submit Application. Check the confirmation that the application is successfully submitted
• After successful application submission, check for the Call letter for Entrance Test and Personal Interview
• Download the call letter from login dashboard. No separate call letter will be mailed or posted for PhD entrance test and personal interview
• Upload the required documents for Entrance Test & Personal Interview 
• Appear for PhD Entrance Test and Personal Interview on the designated date at NMIMS Mumbai. The Entrance Test will be of 100 marks with 120 minutes duration. It will be conducted at Mumbai campus only and will have two sections: Section A: 50% Research Aptitude Test (Objective) and Section B with 50% Domain specific Knowledge test (Objective). Important Note: The candidates who have qualified NET/SET/GATE/GPAT/JRF exam with valid score, are exempted from NMIMS entrance test
• Only entrance test qualified candidate will be called for Personal Interview.
• Personal interview will be based on Statement of Purpose. The candidates must demonstrate research orientation, aptitude and commitment during Personal Interview in addition to conceptual clarity in the area of specialization. 
• Final merit list will be based on entrance test & personal interview marks.

Step by Step process How to apply for NMIMS SBM PhD admission is shared below:

• Register online at https://www.nmims.edu/ 
• Candidate will get the registration number on the registered email ID to fill and complete the application form. Before filling the online form, please read all the instructions carefully mentioned in the instruction handout, important dates and Terms & Condition given in the online application form
• Fill the Application Form
• Pay Application Fees of Rs.2500/- Online 
• Submit the Application form with all details and attachments required. All the candidates must specify the specialization area for which the candidate wishes to pursue and Submit 1000 words statement of purpose that clearly explains motivation, capabilities, and commitments toward joining Ph.D. program.

The admission process for NMIMS SBM Mumbai PhD programme has following key stages:

• Submit Application. Check the confirmation that the application is successfully submitted
• After successful application submission, check for the Call letter for Entrance Test and Personal Interview
• Download the call letter from login dashboard. No separate call letter will be mailed or posted for PhD entrance test and personal interview
• Upload the required documents for Entrance Test & Personal Interview 
• Appear for PhD Entrance Test and Personal Interview on the designated date at NMIMS Mumbai. The Entrance Test will be of 100 marks with 120 minutes duration. It will be conducted at Mumbai campus only and will have two sections: Section A: 50% Research Aptitude Test (Objective) and Section B with 50% Domain specific Knowledge test (Objective). Important Note: The candidates who have qualified NET/SET/GATE/GPAT/JRF exam with valid score, are exempted from NMIMS entrance test
• Only entrance test qualified candidate will be called for Personal Interview.
• Personal interview will be based on Statement of Purpose. The candidates must demonstrate research orientation, aptitude and commitment during Personal Interview in addition to conceptual clarity in the area of specialization. 
• Final merit list will be based on entrance test & personal interview marks.