IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission 2026: The Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur (IIM Sambalpur) has officially opened its PhD applications for the 2026 academic session. Candidates can apply Online. The last date to apply is extended till 31st March 2026.

PhD Admission 2026. FPM Applications Open, Apply Online

Key Dates & Deadlines

~~Application Deadline: February 28, 2026~~ extended till 31st March 2026.
IIMSAT Entrance Test: To be scheduled (for candidates without standard scores).
Personal Interviews (PI): April – May 2026.
Program Commencement: June/July 2026.

PhD (Full-Time): This is a residential program focused on high-quality research training for academic careers.

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PhD Eligibility Criteria

Academic: Master’s degree or 2-year PG Diploma with 60% marks, OR a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 6.5 CGPA.
Professional: CA/ICWA/CS with a Bachelor’s degree (60% marks).
Entrance Exams: Valid scores in CAT (2023–2025), GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF (UGC/CSIR).
IIMSAT Option: If you do not have the above scores, you can opt to take the IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT).
Age Limit: Maximum 40 years as of June 30, 2026.

Financial Support

Monthly Stipend: ₹40,000 per month (Years 1 & 2) and ₹45,000 per month after clearing the Comprehensive Exam (Years 3 & 4).
Contingency Grant: Annual grant for books and research materials.
Conference Funding: Support for presenting research at national and international conferences.

Executive PhD for Working Professionals: Designed for senior leaders to earn a doctoral degree while continuing their professional roles.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of full-time managerial or professional work experience as of March 31, 2026.
Format: Non-residential; requires periodic campus visits for coursework and thesis defense.
Selection: Based on Academic Record, Work Experience, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and Personal Interview.
Application Fee: ₹1,180 (including GST).