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IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management

Bangalore, KarnatakaPublic / Government, AutonomousManagement

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PhDHumanities & social sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Social Sciences

at IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management · PhD

Duration
3 yrs
Total fee
₹3.25 L
Entrance exams
CAT+2
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • Additionally, applicants must have a valid score in CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF exams
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to assess their research aptitude and potential for pursuing a doctoral degree at IIM Bangalore

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for Doctor of Philosophy in Economics and Social Sciences
Total₹3,25,000

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at IIM Bangalore

Full eligibility (official wording)

To be eligible for a PhD degree at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Bengaluru, candidates must have a master's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Additionally, applicants must have a valid score in CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/JRF (UGC/CSIR) exams. Work experience in relevant fields may also be considered during the selection process. Candidates are required to submit a research proposal outlining their area of interest and research objectives. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview to assess their research aptitude and potential for pursuing a doctoral degree at IIM Bangalore.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for Ph.D.; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Coursework, research methodology, literature review, original research, publications or presentations, thesis, and viva voce.

Core subjects4

  • Research Methodology
  • Discipline Coursework
  • Research Ethics
  • Literature Review

Career paths8

  • Research Scholar
  • Assistant Professor
  • Scientist
  • Research Associate
  • Academia
  • Research labs
  • Policy research
  • Industry R&D

Higher education1

  • Postdoctoral research

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