IIM Visakhapatnam offers PhD for a duration of five years. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree to apply for the program. PhD Students will receive a Stipend of INR 30,000 per month in the 1st year with a 10% Annual Increment up to Maximum of 5 Years.

IIM Visakhapatnam Admission for PhD Program is ongoing and the last date to register for the same is March 23, 2023.

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Application Submission January 23 - March 23, 2023 (5:00 PM)
Call for Personal Interview May 05, 2023
Personal Interview May 25 - 30, 2023
Admission Offer June 10, 2023
Offer Acceptance Last Date June 15, 2023

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Selection Criteria

  • Master's Degree (Bachelor’s Degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a Master’s Degree) or a Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) in any discipline, with at least 55% marks in the Bachelor’s as well in the Master’s degrees OR
  • Professional Qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 50% marks and B.Com Degree with 55% marks OR
  • 4 Year / 8 Semesters Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+4 Pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.
  • 5% Marks relaxation is given to SC, ST, and PwD Candidates.
  • Candidates who are in the Final Year of their qualifying Programs can also apply.

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission Process

  • Based on the scores in CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF (NET) / UGC - NET / CSIR (NET) Entrance Exam, candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interviews (PI).
  • Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for Personal Interview for further selection process.
  • Final Selection is based on Candidate’s Overall Performance in PI, Entrance Exam Scores, Past Academic Performance.

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Visakhapatnam is accepting applications for PhD Program. To fill the application form for PhD, check the steps below:

  1. Click on Apply Online.
  2. Fill in all the fields and provide CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF (NET) / UGC - NET / CSIR (NET) Entrance Exam Score.
  3. Make sure that all the desired Attachments are Uploaded.
  4. Candidates can apply to a Maximum of 2 Areas of Specialization.
  5. Pay the amount of INR 500/- (Non-refundable) towards Application Fees to complete the application process.