IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admissions 2027: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has officially announced applications for its fully funded Doctoral Programme in Management (leading to a Ph.D.) for the 2027 session. Designed for high-potential researchers, the programme offers full financial support, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to leading global management faculty. Candidates can apply Online.
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| Category / Feature | Details |
| Specialisations (11 Areas) | Economics, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Information Systems, Innovation & Management in Education, Operations & Decision Sciences, Personnel & Industrial Relations, Public Systems Group, Production & Quantitative Methods |
| Eligibility Requirements | • Master’s Degree / 2-year PGD with at least 55% aggregate marks • CA / CS / CMA with at least 50% + Bachelor’s Degree with 55% • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree with at least 65% aggregate marks |
| Accepted Standardized Tests | CAT or test in lieu based on specialisation: GRE / GMAT / GATE / UGC-NET JRF |
| Financial Assistance & Fellowship | Fully Funded: • Monthly Stipend: Up to Rs. 58,000 / month (Stipend progression: Rs. 48,000 → Rs. 52,000 → Rs. 58,000) • Full tuition and academic expenses covered |
| Application Fee & Important Date | • Application Fee: Rs. 500 (Rs. 250 for reserved categories) • Last Date to Apply: January 18, 2027 (till 5:00 PM IST) |
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| Key Takeaway for Doctoral Aspirants: With a competitive monthly fellowship reaching up to Rs. 58,000 alongside full tuition waivers, IIM Ahmedabad remains one of the premier destinations for management research in Asia. Ensure test scores (CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF) are valid prior to the deadline. |
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA): Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is widely recognized as India’s leading business school and a globally renowned institution for excellence in management education and scholarly research.
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Establishment & Legacy
- Established: December 11, 1961• Founding Visionaries: Formed as an autonomous institution with the pioneering active participation of scientist Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, businessman Kasturbhai Lalbhai, the Government of India, the Government of Gujarat, and the Harvard Business School.
• Iconic Campus: Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, famous for its red-brick Louis Kahn architectural design.
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Key Programmes Offered
- Doctoral Programme in Management (Ph.D.): Full-time research programme preparing scholar-educators across 11 management disciplines.
- 2. Master of B
usiness Administration (MBA / PGP): Two-year full-time flagship post-graduate programme in management. - 3. MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management (MBA-FABM): Specialized two-year programme ranked among the top food/agribusiness management courses worldwide.
- 4. Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (MBA-PGPX): One-year full-time intensive residential programme for mid-career professionals.
- Executive Education Programmes (EEP): Short-duration and custom management development courses for corporate executives and leaders.
Global & National Rankings
- NIRF Ranking (Ministry of Education, India): Consistently Ranked #1 in Management category.
- • Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking: Ranked among the Top 50 Global B-Schools for Executive MBA (PGPX).
- • QS World University Rankings (Business & Management Studies): Consistently ranked among the top management institutions across Asia and globally.
