Ph.D Management at IIM Amritsar Offline Course

The doctoral programme at IIM Amritsar is aimed at producing high quality management teachers and researchers for the careers in academia, government, and industry. The structure of the programme includes two years of rigorous course work followed by two years of research work, leading to a good quality thesis with practical implications. IIM Amritsar admits students who have strong academic credentials, highly motivated, and who have curiosity to pursue original research.

Candidates can apply to the following areas of specialization: (1) Economics, (2) Finance & Accounting, (3) Information Systems, (4) Marketing & Communications, (5) Quantitative Methods & Operations Management, (6) Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management, and (7) Strategic Management

Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria and seeking admission into the programme are required to take Common Admission Test. Alternatively, those who have taken GATE, GMAT, GRE, JRF (UGC/CSIR) (in the respective specialization) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of these examinations (including CAT) taken during the last two years (i.e., on 1^st July, 2020 or after) will be considered valid for the admission process.

The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record, performance in the competitive examinations mentioned above, and research interests will be called for a personal interview (including Research Aptitude Test and Written Analysis Test) for final selection in March 2022. The successful candidates will receive admission offer by the end of May 2022.