IFMR GSB PhD Admission 2024: IFMR GSB, Krea University Opens application for its full time PhD / Executive PhD Program for the batch 2024-25, Students are admitted to the PhD programme and in due course have the option of choosing from the following area(s) of specialization:
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- Data Science and Information Systems
- Economics
- Finance, Accounting & Quantitative Finance
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources
- Strategic Management
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Eligibility Criteria
IFMR GSB, Krea University offers a full-time residential research programme and Executive PhD programme leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Detailed below is a brief description of the process followed for admissions to this programme.
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Full time PhD Programme: A candidate seeking admission into the Krea University’s PhD program in addition to having 60% marks in undergraduate degree, s/he must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by the University as under. The eligibility criteria are: Master Degree or equivalent PG Diploma in any discipline, with 55% marks in the qualifying examinations. Valid Scores of Standardised Tests (CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT) – or pass an entrance test. Graduates of full-time post-graduate degree course and candidates in the final year of the post-graduate degree are eligible to apply.
Executive PhD Programme: MBA degree with 55% marks in the qualifying examinations AND Five years of Work Experience after MBA
Valid Scores of Standardised Tests (CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT) – Mandatory.
Selection Process
There are two stages in the selection process: Application screening & Personal Interview (PI).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview (Interviews will be conducted online or face-to-face depending upon the health advisory issued by the authorities at that time)
- Admission to the programme will be based on combined scores of qualifying parameters and interview parameters.
The application fees is Rs. 1000/
| Name of the Process | Timelines |
| Application opens | Friday, 01 Dec 2023 |
| Deadline for submission of application | Thursday, 15 Feb 2024 |
| Krea Research Eligibility Assessment | Will be conducted from 01 Apr -15 Apr 2024. |
| Announcement of first shortlist # | Before 30 April 2024 |
| Online/Face-to-Face Interview ## | In the first half of May 2024. |
| Announcement of results | Third week of May 2024 |
| Registration, Orientation and Classes begin | First/Second week of July 2024 |
Stipend:
Krea University provides a monthly stipend to full-time PhD students to support them in their studies. The details of monthly stipend are as shown below and are subject to change every year:
| S. No. | Year | Amount per month (INR) |
| 1 | First Year | 42,000/- |
| 2 | Second Year | 42,000/- |
| 3 | Third Year | 45,000/- |
| 4 | Fourth Year | 45,000/- |
| 5 | Fifth Year | 45,000/- |
Accommodation: Full-time PhD scholars are required to stay on campus. Hostel Rooms are provided against a Monthly Fee.
