Latest Update: IIM Bangalore is inviting applications for PhD Program and the last date to apply for the same is January 25, 2024.

IIM Bangalore Ph.D is a 5 years full time programme that offers programs like Decision Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management, Public Policy & Strategy. IIM Bangalore Ph.D admission accepts exams like GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET)/IIMB Test. IIM Bangalore Ph.D students receive tuition fee waiver & stipend of INR 42 K per month.

 

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Highlights

Particulars Highlights
Course Name Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) 
Type Full time
Duration 5 Years
Programs Offered
  • Decision Sciences
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
  • Public Policy
  • Strategy
Eligibility
  • A Master’s degree (Bachelor’s degree in the 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a Master’s degree) in any discipline with at least 55% marks (50% Marks for SC / ST / PwD)
  • 5 year full time Integrated Master’s degree (obtained completing higher secondary schooling in the 10+2 pattern) in any discipline with at least 55% marks (50% Marks for SC / ST / PwD)
  • Post-Graduate Diploma with at least 55% marks (50% Marks for SC / ST / PwD)
  • Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 50% marks with B.Com / Degree (45% Marks for SC / ST / PwD)
  • A 4 year / 8 semester bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA percent
  • Final year candidates may also apply 
Stipend Offered
  • Tuition fee waiver & stipend of INR 42 K per month
  • Non-residential subsidy INR 20 K for students with no hostel accommodation
  • Doctoral students are also eligible for start-up (Rs 75,000 in year 1) and contingency grants (Rs 25,000 per year in Years 2 to 5) that could be used for books, stationery, computers, and other resources to support their doctoral programme work. 
  • Students can avail of funding to the extent of INR 3,60,000 towards such travel during their course of study in the programme.
Acceptable Tests GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET)/IIMB Test
 

IIM Bangalore Phd Batch Profile 2023

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Application Fee

The below table represents IIM Bangalore Ph.D application fee (Non- refundable):

Particulars 1 Area 2 Area
Application fee - GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/JRF (NET) INR 1000 INR 1500
Application fee + IIMB Test Fee INR 2000 INR 2500

IIM Bangalore Ph.D Important Dates 2024

The below table represents the important dates of IIM Bangalore Ph.D admission:

Particulars Important Dates
Application Window  July 26, 2023 - January 25, 2024
IIMB Test (Online) Slot 1: November 19, 2023
Slot 2: January 28, 2024
Short List Notification February 15, 2024
Area Test (Online) March 1 & 2, 2024
Interview March 14 - 16, 2024
Offer Notification March 22, 2024
Offer Acceptance Last Date March 29, 2024
Program Registration Last Week of May 2024 onwards

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IIM Bangalore PhD FAQs

Ques. Does PhD students at IIM Bangalore require to pay a tuition fee?

Ans. No, there isn’t a tuition fee for Ph.D. students. Instead, they receive a stipend of INR 35,000 per month to cover their monthly expenses. This is subject to satisfactory progress in the program.

Ques. What are the financial aid offered to PhD candidates in IIM Bangalore? 

Ans. Yes. Aside from the monthly stipend, Ph.D. students also receive the following –
  • Startup grant (in the 1st year) of INR 75,000 to meet expenses on purchasing hardware, software, etc.
  • Contingency grant (annual, 2nd year to 5th year) of INR 25,000 to meet expenses on purchasing hardware, software, etc.
  • Post-Comprehensive exam stipend increment (monthly): INR 2,000.
  • Post-Proposal stipend increment (monthly): INR 3,000.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) for those who live off-campus, monthly: INR 15,000 (single students); INR 20,000 (married students).
  • National Conference grants of up to INR 20,000 each towards accepted papers for three conferences (prior approval needed).
  • International Conference grants of up to INR 1,50,000 each towards a first accepted paper. And up to INR 75,000 each for subsequent conferences (prior approval needed).