Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

SJMSoM IIT Bombay offers 4 year full time Doctoral Programme PhD in Management. With sound research base and extensive infrastructural facilities available, SJMSoM IIT Bombay offers PhD programmes in  strategic management, technology management, financial management and operations management. The broad objectives of the PhD programme are not only to keep pace with expanding frontiers of knowledge but also to provide research training relevant to the present social and economic objectives of the country.
The IIT Bombay PhD programme in Management prepares the students for careers in teaching and research. The academic programme leading to the PhD degree is broad-based and involves a minimum course credit requirement and research thesis. The institute also encourages research in interdisciplinary areas through a system of joint supervision  and interdisciplinary group activities. The presence of a strong research oriented faculty provides excellent opportunities for such programme. The Institute undertakes sponsored research and development projects from the industrial and other organizations in the public as well as private sector.

Scholarship
A candidate, selected for the full time Ph.D. Programme, at SJMSoM IIT Bombay will be eligible for the financial support. The assistantship is payable for a maximum duration of 5 years or up to the thesis submission, whichever is earlier. 

No programme fee is charged from the full time PhD candidates. They will be offered hostel accommodation at the campus
The monthly rate of Teaching Assistantship is Rs. 31,000/ for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs. 35,000/ for the remaining period. 
For Research Associates, the monthly rate of assistantship is Rs. 35,000/ for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs. 39,000/ for the remaining period. 
 

SJMSoM IIT Bombay offers PhD degree in all areas of management. The key areas of research leading to award of PhD degree by IIT Bombay include Economics and Policy Economics; Finance & Accounting; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management; Information Systems/Information Technology; Intellectual Property; Inter-Disciplinary Research; International Business; Marketing; Operations and Supply Chain Management; Decision Sciences & Quantitative Methods; Strategic Management & Competitiveness; Technology & Innovation Management; Entrepreneurship. 
The structure of the Doctoral PhD program Management in SJMSOM is mentioned below: 

• The Ph.D program in SJMSOM consists of two phases - 1) Course work 2) Research Work. The credit requirements are:
   
• For Non-M.B.A background, the candidate is required to complete a minimum of 52 credits.
   
• For M.B.A background, the candidate is required to complete a minimum of 40 credits.
   
• There are 3 compulsory courses irrespective of the background which needs to be completed before registering for Ph.D
   
• Credit Seminar has 4 credits. At most 2 credit seminars can be presented
   
• Research Methodology course has 6 credits
   
• Communication course should be completed. It is an Institute level course with no credits
   
• After the successful completion of course work, the registration to Ph.D is done and the phase 2 of research work starts.
   

SJMSoM IIT Bombay PhD Application should be submitted online with an application fee of Rs.300/-.  

Admission to SJMSoM IIT Bombay PhD programme is offered on the basis of an interview held usually a month before the commencement of the semester for which admission is sought. The step by step admission process for PhD in Management is as below:

• After receiving the application and 1500 words research proposal, the eligibility criteria will be checked
   
• Post that, the eligible candidates will have to appear for an entrance test (which is an Aptitude test covering four sections – English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation). The PhD entrance test will be conducted by IIT Bombay
   
• Candidates who clear the entrance test will then appear for an interview. Generally, both entrance test and interview are conducted on the same day. 
   
• Further details of the selection process will be shared with the shortlisted candidates via email.
   
• Final selection is based on Academics, Research proposal, performance in entrance test and Interview 

Online Application Form is available on the Institute official website at www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp. Step by Step Process How to Apply for SJMSoM IIT Bombay PhD programme is as below: 

• You are required to submit the application ONLINE. No Downloadable Forms will be available. After filling the form, you are advised to take a print of your application and keep the same for the record. 
   
• The application fee for General category is 300/- and for Women candidates, SC/ST/PwD category candidates the fee is Rs. 150/-. The fee is to be paid by SBI Internet Banking/ Online Payment System. Do not submit the printed copy of the application. Applications without online payment details will not be considered. 
   
• You can apply for up to THREE disciplines/specialisations. 
   
• Along with your application, you have to submit a research proposal (1500 words) on a topic of your interest. It should contain a) problem identification, b) brief review of literature, and c) methodology.