Ph.D. (Management) From IIM Kozhikode, Kozhikode

IIM Kozhikode PhD (Doctoral Program in Management) is a Full-time, Residential Program. Candidates with a Master’s Degree and Valid Scores in CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB are eligible to apply for the program.

IIM Kozhikode PhD Students receive a Stipend of INR 35,000 per month for the 1st and 2nd Years. INR 37,500 per month on successful completion of Comprehensive Examination and INR 40,000 per month after successful Presentation and Defense of Thesis Proposal.

IIM Kozhikode PhD Important Dates 2025

IIM Kozhikode PhD Selection Criteria

• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma (2-year) with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Professional qualifications of CA, ICWA and CS with a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent in Bachelor’s Degree.
• B Tech / 4 year Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent (3 Years of Work Experience if applying for Marketing Management Area)
• Students in their Final Year of Examination.
• Valid CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Scores.
• Research Proposal (not exceeding 2000 words).

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission Process

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission Process is as follows:

Step 1:

Candidates are Shortlisted based on their valid scores in Academic Performance, Qualifying Examination Scores and Research Proposal for Personal Interview (PI) round.

The Minimum Cutoff for PhD is as follows:

Relaxation: Candidates holding a PGDM (full-time 2-year program)/ MBA Degree from any of the IIMs or holding an Executive PGDM/MBA Degree from IIM Kozhikode, with an overall CGPA of 2.67 / 4.33 or equivalent to ‘B-’ grade, are exempted from taking qualifying tests.

Step 2:

Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for Personal Interview for Final Selection. 

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Kozhikode PhD Applications are filled online on the official website of IIMK. To fill the application form for PhD, check the steps below:

1. Click on Apply Online. Candidates can apply to a Maximum of 2 Areas of Specialization.
2. Fill in all the details and provide CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Scores.
3. Pay the amount of INR 1,000/- (Non-refundable) (INR 2,000 in case you are opting for IIMB Test).

Documents Required:

• Scanned Copies of Academic Marksheets & Certificates
• CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Score Cards
• Category Certificates
• Research Proposal