New Delhi: IIM Ahmedabad has begun the application process for the PhD programme for the academic session 2022-23. Aspiring candidates can submit the online application form through the official portal, @www.iima.ac.in, by January 17, 2023.

IIM Ahmedabad offers PhD programme in various specialisations including Agriculture, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Innovation and Management in Education, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Production
and Quantitative Methods, Public Systems and Strategy.
Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme can submit their applications till January 17, 2023.
Check the detailed highlights, eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates of IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023 in this article below!
IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023: Dates
Events |
Important Dates |
Application Form Released |
September 26, 2022 |
Application Deadline |
January 17, 2023 |
Interviews (Tentative) |
March/ April 2023 |
Admissions to the PhD programme will be based on CAT score for Indian citizens and GMAT score for NRI candidates followed by an interview process conducted by the institute.
IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023: Highlights
Name of Institute |
IIM Ahmedabad |
Academic Year |
2022-23 |
Courses Offered |
PhD programme |
Exams Accepted |
CAT/ GMAT |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Application Fee |
INR 500 |
Last Date to Apply |
January 17, 2023 |
Download Brochure |
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Official Website |
The management institute provides a comprehensive fellowship that will cover all the academic expenses. The PhD programme is a full-time programme that requires significant on-campus living.
IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates enrolling for admission to the PhD programme must fulfil the required eligibility criteria.
- Candidates must hold a Master's Degree or 2-year PGD (obtained after completing a bachelor's degree with 55% marks or equivalent) or a 5-year Integrated Master's Degree (obtained after completing higher secondary school in the 10+2 pattern) in any field with 55% marks or equivalent.
- Candidates must be professionally qualified as CA, CS, CMA (with a minimum of 50% marks) in addition to a bachelor's degree (with at least 55% marks).
- Candidates in their last year of a Master's/ Bachelor's programme that would qualify them to apply may also apply.
- Such candidates, if selected, will only be allowed to join the programme provisionally if they submit a certificate latest by May 31, 2023 from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar or Director of the university/institute (issued on or before May 31, 2023) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practical examinations) in all the subjects required for obtaining the Master's/Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification.
- Their admission will be confirmed when they submit mark sheets and a certificate of having completed the Master's/Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by the Principal/Registrar of their college/institution.
- The deadline for the submission of Marksheet and the Certificate is December 31, 2023.
IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023: Selection Process
Candidates applying to the Ph.D. Programme are required to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) or a standard test in lieu of CAT. For NRIs and Foreign students this standard test is the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).
- Candidates will be short listed on the basis of their performance in CAT or the standard test in lieu of CAT, academic background, and experience.
- The Ph.D. admission interviews will be held during March-April 2023.
- IIMA may conduct online or face-to-face interviews depending upon the health advisory issued by the authorities at that time.
IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023: How to Apply?
Step 1: Visit the official application portal of IIM Ahmedabad @www.iima.ac.in.
Step 2: Register yourself after filling the required details, such as Mobile number, Email Id etc.
Step 3: Now, login with your registration credentials and fill all details in the Application form.
Step 4: Pay the application fee of INR 500 and submit the Application form.
Step 5: Applicants must also take a print out of the form for all future needs.
Direct Link: IIM Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023 |
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