IIM Jammu PhD Admission 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu) has opened applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program for the 2026 intake. The institute offers two tracks: a full-time residential program and a part time program for working professionals. Candidates can apply Online. IIM Jammu is the youngest IIM of IIMs Family established in 2016.
PhD Admission 2026. FPM Applications Open, Apply Online
PhD Important Date
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
- IIMJ-Research Admission Test (IIMJ-RAT): April 21, 2026 (For those without qualifying scores)
- Personal Interviews (PI): April – May 2026
- Merit List Release: June 1, 2026
- Program Commencement: July 2026
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PhD: This is a residential program aimed at those pursuing careers in teaching and advanced research.
PhD Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Record: Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA). For SC/ST/PwD, the requirement is 55%.
- Age Limit: Maximum 40 years as of June 1, 2026.
- Qualifying Exams: A valid score (within 3 years) in CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF (UGC/CSIR).
- Exemption: Full-time PGP alumni from any IIM with a CGPA of 6.0/10 or above are exempt from standard test scores if they graduated within the last three years.
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Fellowship & Financial Aid
- Monthly Stipend: ₹45,000 per month.
- Contingency Grant: ₹40,000 per year for research materials.
- Laptop Allowance: ₹50,000 (One-time).
- Conference Support: Up to ₹2,00,000 for attending National and International conferences.
Executive PhD (For Working Professionals)
Designed for executives who wish to continue their research while working.
- Experience: Requires a minimum of 10 years of professional experience (excluding internships).
- Selection: Candidates can apply via IIMJ-RAT (the institute’s own test) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE score.
- Fee Structure: Total program fee is approximately ₹1,98,000 for the duration.
- Criteria Weightage: Selection is based on PI (50%), Academic Record (35%), and Work Experience (15%).
Areas of Specialization
- Business Communication
- Economics & Business Environment
- Finance and Accounting
- IT Systems & Analytics
- Marketing
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
- Strategy & Entrepreneurship
PhD Application Steps
- Online Portal: Register and apply through the IIM Jammu PhD Admissions Portal.
- Application Fee: ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD candidates may have exemptions or reduced fees).
- Submission: Ensure you upload your Research Proposal/Statement of Purpose (SOP) along with two reference letters.
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About IIM Jammu: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu) brand has now become synonymous to innovation, talent and zeal for success and contribution in management. The Government of India established IIM Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016. IIM Jammu inaugurated its Off-Campus at Srinagar on January 24, 2020.
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IIM Jammu offers following programmes: Doctoral Programme: PhD Programme in Management (Full Time/Working Professional)
Post-Graduate Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MBA (Hospital Administration and Health Care Management) with AIIMS Jammu and IIT Jammu
- Dual Degree Program-Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Integrated Program in Management (IPM)
- Executive MBA (EMBA) ( Blended Mode)
Executive Education
- Open Programmes
- In-company Programmes
- Advance Management Programmes
- On-line Certificate Programmes
Faculty Development Programmes
- Academic Leadership Programme
- Faculty Development Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
