Executive Ph.D. programme at IIM Sirmaur (IIMS) is a doctoral programme in management for working executives interested in pursuing research in any of the fields of management and want to contribute to the body of management literature. The programme will provide participants with training in various areas of management research and help them undertake high quality interdisciplinary research.
The PhD programme at IIM Sirmaur seeks high-quality candidates with a strong academic background with professional experience, and intellectual curiosity needed for scholarship in management education and research. Those who successfully complete the IIMS Executive PhD Programme will be able to undertake research in their areas of specialization independently and use the knowledge gained in their areas of teaching.
This programme is offered with specialization in the areas of Decision Science, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, Operations, Management, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management, Strategy, Tourism Management, Public Policy and Sociology
Eligible candidates interested in admission for IIM Sirmaur Executive PhD programme will have to apply online with application fee of Rs.2000 for one specialization and Rs.3000 for two specializations. The candidate will also have to pay Rs.4000 to appear in mandatory IIM Sirmaur RAT examination
The admission process at IIM Sirmaur for the Executive PhD programme is carried out over various stages as below:
- Fill a detailed application form and submit within a stipulated date
- Candidates require a valid test score of CAT/GMAT/GATE/ GRE/UGC-JRF or IIM Sirmaur’s Research Aptitude Test (RAT)
- Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for preparing the shortlist for PIs. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
Based on the information provided by the applicants, candidates will be shortlisted based on the recommendation of the respective areas
- The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first round of personal interview to be conducted by the members of the candidate’s area of specialization
- Candidates shortlisted by different areas will be required to appear for a personal interview with the members of the Doctoral
- Programme and Research Committee.
- Candidates who clear this final stage will be given offer letters of admission to the Executive Doctoral Programme at IIM Sirmaur.
The Executive PhD participants at IIM Sirmaur are expected to complete their thesis in four to six years. In the initial phase, there will be six months of coursework and courses will be offered in the participants’ area of specialization. This will be followed by a Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE). After successfully clearing the CQE, participants will graduate to the research phase of the programme under the supervision of Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC). Doctoral scholars are expected to submit their thesis by the end of fifth year.
There will be two terms within the six months of coursework. Online classes will be conducted over the weekends. There will be a campus visit scheduled each term for one week for off-line classes and interaction.
IIM Sirmaur offers specialization in Executive PhD programme in the areas of Decision Science, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, Operations, Management, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management, Strategy, Tourism Management, Public Policy and Sociology. A candidate can apply for maximum two areas of specialization.
Eligible candidates interested in admission for IIM Sirmaur Executive PhD programme will have to apply online with application fee of Rs.2000 for one specialization and Rs.3000 for two specializations. The candidate will also have to pay Rs.4000 to appear in mandatory IIM Sirmaur RAT examination. Step by Step process to apply for IIM Sirmaur Executive PhD admission is as below:
Apply Online. The Executive PhD application form can be accessed from IIM Sirmaur’s website (http://www.iimsirmaur.ac.in).
A candidate is eligible to submit applications for a maximum of two areas. Incomplete admission forms will not be accepted.
Pay application fees of Rs.2000 for area and Rs.3000 for two areas
PhD candidates are required to submit a statement of purpose (SOP) that reflects their research interest in 700-1000 words. The SOP should clearly mention the area of research that the candidate is interested in and give an idea about the methodology that is likely to be adopted to carry out the research.
Candidate should attach Supporting Documents including Certified copies of mark sheets or transcripts of grades obtained during the course of study for the above degrees; Two references with their contact details and their respective email IDs from academics who have taught the candidate or with whom the candidate has worked closely on scholarly work; Copies of Work Experience Certificates; Caste Certificate (if applicable); Candidates with work experience shall have to submit the No-Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of admission
IIM Sirmaur has prescribed following eligibility criteria for admission to Executive PhD programme admission:
- Entrance Test: Candidates require a valid test score of CAT/GMAT/GATE/ GRE/UGC-JRF or IIM Sirmaur’s Research Aptitude Test (RAT)
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must have obtained any one of the following qualifications after higher secondary school (10+2) or equivalent A Master's Degree in any discipline with 55 percent marks or a two-year post-graduate diploma with at least 55 percent marks along with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 55 per cent marks; Or A 5-year Integrated Master’s Degree with at least 55 per cent marks; Or, A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50 per cent marks) along with Bachelor’s degree (with at least 55 per cent marks); Or 4 year/ 8 semester’s Bachelor's degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 6 CGPA.
- Work Experience: Applicants must have work experience of at least 10 years after graduation, either in industry or academics
- Internal Research Aptitude Test (RAT): On the day of the interview, IIM Sirmaur will conduct an offline Research Aptitude Test at IIM Sirmaur
The admission process at IIM Sirmaur for the Executive PhD programme is carried out over various stages as below:
Fill a detailed application form and submit within a stipulated date
Candidates require a valid test score of CAT/GMAT/GATE/ GRE/UGC-JRF or IIM Sirmaur’s Research Aptitude Test (RAT)
Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for preparing the shortlist for PIs. The shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
Based on the information provided by the applicants, candidates will be shortlisted based on the recommendation of the respective areas
The shortlisted candidates will be invited for a first round of personal interview to be conducted by the members of the candidate’s area of specialization
Candidates shortlisted by different areas will be required to appear for a personal interview with the members of the Doctoral Programme and Research Committee.
Candidates who clear this final stage will be given offer letters of admission to the Executive Doctoral Programme at IIM Sirmaur.