PhD in Management
Full-time Ph.D scholars at IIM Sambalpur are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out of which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
IIM Sambalpur provides a comprehensive fellowship that covers all academic expenses including tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement, and alumni fees. In addition, a monthly subsistence allowance of Rs.35,000/- for first and second years, and Rs. 40,000/- after submitting the TAC approved thesis proposal will be provided till 4 years.
A maximum of two six-month extensions may be provided subject to the recommendation of the Doctoral Committee and Competent Authority. Since the PhD is a full-time residential programme, bachelor accommodation will be provided to all the students in the hostel. A fixed number of houses for married students may be made available on permanent campus.
Eligible candidates should apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme with application fees of Rs.1180. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
- Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
- Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
- Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
- Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
- Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
- Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The full time PhD curriculum for each phase is as below:
- Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
- Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major component for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
- Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
Step by Step process how to apply for IIM Sambalpur PhD admission is detailed below:
- Apply Online: The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
- Application Fees: Make Online payment of Application fee of Rs.1000 plus GST @ 18%. The total fees comes to Rs.1180/-. Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee along with your application.
Required Entrance Tests: You should have appeared and scored well in one of required exams including CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score - Upload Required Documents: Supporting Documents you need to upload while applying are Passport size photo; Two mandatory recommendation letters; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA/CPA); Copy of Professional degree marks sheets and certificates; Copy of Test Score Card; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Work Experience certificate, if applicable (NOC is required at the time of Admission); Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate if applicable from a Govt. Hospital
Before applying for IIM Sambalpur PhD programme admission, the applicant should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Education Qualification: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree; or Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) from IITs/IIMs/Other reputed Universities, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in the bachelor’s as well as in the master’s degree; OR a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with Bachelor’s Degree,
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
- Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
- Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
- Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
- Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
- Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
- Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
- Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Initiated in 2021, the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur is 2 years programme. The programme is mostly offered in Online mode. It is designed to capture the dimension of futuristic organizations with an immersive and active learning experience to equip future leaders. The program will benefit those having strong entrepreneurial mindset. The entire spectrum of program will cover emerging global trends, international interface, align with government eco-system and transform opportunities into actions. The program shall emphasis more on responsible leadership, sustainability, and digital transformation.
IIM Sambalpur has successfully inducted two batches, this year fourth batch of ExeMBA will be admitted. The programme has seen a unique cohort of working professionals across different industries like manufacturing, IT, ITES, Retail etc. With an average 7 years of experience and NRI participants in every batch
Eligible candidates should apply Online for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA programme with an application fees of Rs.1000 and required documents. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Step by Step process for IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission is shared below:
Apply Online after checking your eligibility at IIM Sambalpur admission website with application fee of Rs.1000
Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria shall be called for the PI process.
Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer
Industry Sponsored candidates are also allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company.
The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA
Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview in front of the Expert panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidate will be especially assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP)
The total program fee for Executive MBA is Rs. 12,00,000/- which includes tuition Fees, Virtual Library Access (such as cost of materials/cases/library materials/ Databases/ Archive etc.) and Campus Immersion (IIM Sambalpur campus only).
IIM Sambalpur has well crafted Executive MBA curriculuam which is mostly delivered in online mode. The programme is designed to create solid foundation in fundamentals of business and management with immersive learning experience. The course will be online on every alternate weekend. The live sessions by faculty will facilitate interactive experiential learning among participants. Since classes are conducted on alternate weekends, participants will get sufficient time to apply and relate their academic learning to real-time environment.
IIM Sambalpur practices a unique pedagogy of flipped Classroom that enable participants to learn-by-practice. The Blended-mode of course-delivery addresses the constraints of working professionals in having to be away from work for extended durations of time, typically necessitated by fully on-campus, residential programs. The program is planned to be offered on high definition, video conference based virtual classroom (VCR) online platform and offline mode i.e., on Campus of IIM Sambalpur.
In the first year of the IIM Sambalpur MBA Executive programme, a participant must undergo 450 hours of instructions on an interactive learning platform. In the second year the Participants are required to complete 240 hours of instructions and the remaining 60 hours of a Project course. Each session will be of 1.5 hours duration.
The Participants will have to undergo all the prescribed courses from the selected areas of specialization, with an option for choosing electives on one’s own preference. Three electives should be chosen from a basket of six courses listed during due course of time.
- The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to IIM Sambalpur ExeMBA Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
- Along with the application, supporting documents to be uploaded include Passport size photo; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Relevant work experience certificates; NOC from current employer; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate must be issued by a Govt. Hospital, if applicable
- Please also upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee of Rs. 1000/- plus GST (non-refundable) along with your application.
The key points in IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA eligibility criteria are:
- Candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent percentage.
- A minimum 3 years of Post Qualification managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience as on last date of application is required.
Step by Step process for IIM Sambalpur Executive MBA Admission is shared below:
- Apply Online after checking your eligibility at IIM Sambalpur admission website with application fee of Rs.1000
- Candidates fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria shall be called for the PI process.
- Candidates shall be required to submit a “No Objection Certificate”/ “Consent letter” for pursuing the Executive MBA at IIM Sambalpur from his or her employer
- Industry Sponsored candidates are also allowed admission in the Executive MBA Program of IIM Sambalpur. A Sponsored candidate must have been in service of the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of admission. The selection of candidates under this category will be primarily based on personal interview. The candidates will be required to submit a letter from the sponsoring company.
- The candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include talk about career path, interests, professional contributions, goals and the driving force behind pursuing ExeMBA
- Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview in front of the Expert panel. The selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates based on their managerial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset. Candidate will be especially assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments, etc.
- Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- The total program fee for Executive MBA is Rs. 12,00,000/- which includes tuition Fees, Virtual Library Access (such as cost of materials/cases/library materials/ Databases/ Archive etc.) and Campus Immersion (IIM Sambalpur campus only).
PhD in Management
IIM Sambalpur Executive Ph.D. Programme is a unique doctoral programme (Ph.D.) in management designed specifically for working professionals with a minimum of five years of full-time work experience. The Programme intends to provide industry professionals an opportunity to build career in academia.
IIM Sambalpur Executive PhD programme in Management has a duration four years with facility of extension upto two more years. The Executive PhD will be a part time programme. The student will be expected to complete the programme in four years, including a maximum of two years of course work. Under special circumstances, extension may be granted to the student. In any case, the entire program should be finished within six years.
The Executive Ph.D Programme at IIM Sambalpur admits students who have a strong academic background, are highly motivated and who have the intellectual curiosity to undertake original research. The doctoral programme prepares students for a career in academia or research positions in industry. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, an Institute of national importance aims at imparting management education through an unconventional and novel approach. The PhD at IIM Sambalpur is imparted with a vision to create responsible leaders with entrepreneurial mind-set with Innovation, Integrity and Inclusion as its core operating principles.
Eligible candidates should apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme with application fees of Rs.1180. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The curriculum for Executive part time PhD for each phase is as below:
- Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Considering the schedule of working executives, the program is being planned in a way to maximize the use of digital platforms and minimize the visit frequency. The coursework will be majorly conducted online. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
- Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major component for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
The PhD Programme at IIM Sambalpur is composed of two phases-Course Work and Thesis Work. The curriculum for Executive part time PhD for each phase is as below:
Phase-1: Course Work: The course-work consists of Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme – level courses; General Core Courses; Domain-Specific Courses and Course of Independent Study (CIS). The academic requirements for the successful completion of this component are the same as for the MBA Programme. Considering the schedule of working executives, the program is being planned in a way to maximize the use of digital platforms and minimize the visit frequency. The coursework will be majorly conducted online. Comprehensive Examination will be conducted at the end of the second year to test whether the student has obtained a satisfactory level of comprehension and application of the concepts learned in his/her field of specialization. The Comprehensive Examination will comprise of both written and viva examination.
Phase-2: Thesis Work: The thesis is the document that forms a major componeStep by Step process how to apply for IIM Sambalpur PhD admission is detailed below:
Apply Online: The candidates are required to apply ONLINE for admission to Ph.D. Programme. No hard copy/mail copy of the application is accepted.
Application Fees: Make Online payment of Application fee of Rs.1000 plus GST @ 18%. The total fees comes to Rs.1180/-. Please upload the receipt of online payment of the application fee along with your application.
Required Entrance Tests: You should have appeared and scored well in one of required exams including CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score
Upload Required Documents: Supporting Documents you need to upload while applying are Passport size photo; Two mandatory recommendation letters; Copy of Govt. issued photo identity proof; Copies of SSC, HSC Mark sheets, and certificates; Copy of Master’s/Bachelor’s mark sheets and certificates; Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA/CPA); Copy of Professional degree marks sheets and certificates; Copy of Test Score Card; NEFT/RTGS transaction slip of Application Fee; Copy of Work Experience certificate, if applicable (NOC is required at the time of Admission); Copy of Caste and disability Certificate, if applicable; PwD certificate if applicable from a Govt. Hospitalnt for fulfilling the criteria for the award of PhD. The thesis work broadly consists of 5 important stages comprising Thesis Work Registration Process; Constitution and Approval of the Thesis Committee; Defense of Thesis Proposal; Thesis Submission and Examination; Pre-thesis Submission Defense
Specializations: Candidates in PhD programme at IIM Sambalpur can pursue PhD in the specialization areas of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management; Finance & Accounting Management; Operations Management; Economics; Policy & Strategic Management; Information System Management; Marketing Management
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholBefore applying for IIM Sambalpur PhD programme admission, the applicant should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
Education Qualification: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree; or Post Graduate Diploma (2 years) from IITs/IIMs/Other reputed Universities, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in the bachelor’s as well as in the master’s degree; OR a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 60 % marks or equivalent grade point in the Bachelor’s Degree; OR, a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering/B. Arch) with at least 6.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or equivalent percent marks; OR Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 % aggregate marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent.
Reserved Category Candidates: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) and Persons-with-Disabilities will be given a 5% relaxation in the minimum mark’s requirement.
Final Year Students: Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s/Bachelor’s Programmes that would make them eligible, can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they complete all the requirements
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of full time managerial/executive/professional work experience
Age Limit: Candidate must Not be more than 40 years
Entrance Test: Relevant Test Scores required include CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF-UGC/CSIR. The test score should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form. Candidates applying for Ph.D.Program may opt to appear on IIM Sambalpur Aptitude Test (IIMSAT) if they do not have a valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) score
ars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission process has following key steps:
Submit Application: Check Eligibility and Submit Application Online with requisite application fees of Rs.1180
Submit SoP: Along with the application, the candidate should submit a SOP not exceeding 2000 words and should include a title, research motivation, possible research approaches, and references.
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria must have taken CAT in last three years; Or GRE/GATE/GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR) taken during the last two years; Or Valid Research Aptitude Test Score (IIMSAT) conducted by IIM Sambalpur
Exemption from Entrance Test: Candidates who have already passed two-year full-time PGP/ MBA from IIMs or Institutions/ Universities in NIRF 2023 top 50 Ranking with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 and above on a scale of Ten or equivalent or with a minimum of 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score.
Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round based on entrance exam score
Personal Interview: Upon being shortlisted, the candidate shall appear for a personal interview before the Expert panel. The panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. Candidate will especially be assessed based on Statement of Purpose (SOP) apart from academic record, professional accomplishments
Final Merit List for PhD Admission: Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview, Academic Qualification, Relevant Work Experience and Research Statement of Purpose (SOP).
Accept PhD Admission Offer and Pay Acceptance Fees: Full-time Ph.D scholars are exempted from tuition/programme fee. However, the selected candidates will have to deposit an offer of acceptance fee of INR 50,780 to confirm the acceptance of the offer out which an amount of INR 44,000 will be refunded after completion of the programme by the candidate, else it will be forfeited and an amount of INR 6000/- (excluding GST @ 18%) will be adjusted towards alumni fee (Non-Refundable).
PGDM Online
MDI Gurgaon Post Graduate Diploma in Management Online is a two year non residential programme for working professionals. It is patterned along the same lines as the flagship PGDM programme of MDI Gurgaon. It gives an opportunity for high performers to earn a premium post graduate management qualification from a leading business school. They can earn this prestigious qualification from anywhere in the world without taking a break from their career. Learning will be rigorous and delivered through Online Synchronous Classes, Asynchronous, self-paced learning and Campus immersion.
The first year of the programme will comprise eight modules of six weeks each. Core (compulsory) courses worth 44 credits would be covered in this year. Elective courses are offered in the second year of the programme over three modules of 12 weeks each. The final module is dedicated to an end-of-programme capstone dissertation.
During the second year of study, participants may choose courses from a bouquet of various electives. Participants may specialize in any of the functional areas including Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Information Management, Strategic Management, Business Analytics and Energy Management. Participants must earn a minimum of 36 credits from elective courses. CGPA would be calculated using the electives comprising 36 credits completed with best performance
Three campus immersions will be conducted - a 2 day induction bootcamp, a 5 day deep dive, and a programme closing wrap-up. Campus visits will include peer networking and workshops conducted by MDI Gurgaon faculty along with industry practitioners. The international immersion is optional and will be organized at the end of the programme based on the intention expressed by participants. The 1-2 additional campus immersions and international immersion are optional and will be organized based on the interest shown by the participants.
Participants may consume the asynchronous content in a self-paced manner. Participants will have the opportunity to attend 15 to 30 hours of synchronous sessions per course (depending on the credits), judiciously spread across the term of the course. Synchronous sessions will be scheduled on evenings and weekends. Peer group discussions and tutorials will also be scheduled by the course faculty. Participants will have access to the recording of synchronous sessions.
The two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) is approved by the AICTE, Government of India. It enables young working executives to earn a postgraduate management qualification from a leading business school. They can earn this prestigious qualification from anywhere in the world without taking a break from their career.
Programme Learning Goals (LGs)
• Responsible citizen consciousness
• Global perspective
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Effective communication and collaborative decision-making
• Functional competency
Target Capabilities
• Global mindset and sensitivity
• Holistic business perspective
• Capability to manage uncertainty and complexity
• Capability to lead change
• Capability to create wealth and manage diversity
The candidates will be shortlisted based on overall merit. The candidates will be evaluated on Academic Performance, Quality and Quantity of work experience, Performance in interview, and other evaluation matrices. The offers will be made on a merit basis.
Programme Structure
The first year of the programme will comprise eight modules of six weeks each. Core (compulsory) courses worth 44 credits would be covered in this year.
- Elective courses are offered in the second year of the programme over three modules of 12 weeks each.
- The final module is dedicated to an end-of-programme capstone dissertation
The online application form for PGDM Business Administration Programme of MDI Gurgaon is available on the MDI website with necessary instructions. Applicants have to submit application with an online payment of Rs.3000/- (Rupees three thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST towards MDI Gurgaon PGDM BA application fees.
MDI Gurgaon PGDM Online programme eligibility criteria are:
- The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII
- The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any
- University recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
- A minimum of 2-year of post-qualification executive work experience
- Applicants must have proficiency in English Language
The candidates will be shortlisted based on overall merit. The candidates will be evaluated on Academic Performance, Quality and Quantity of work experience, Performance in interview, and other evaluation matrices. The offers will be made on a merit basis.
PGDM Business Management (PGDM-BM)
MDI Gurgaon PGDM-BM: Key Program Highlights
MDI pioneered the full-time Executive Graduate Programme in Management in 1987. MDI PGDM-BM was earlier named as Post Graduate Diploma in Management (National Management Programme) - PGDM (NMP). It is the flagship 18 months full time executive. MDI PGDM BM is effectively MDI 1 Year MBA equivalent program: Working Executives who are considering One Year MBA from IIMs and ISB should consider MDI PGDM BM since the program structure and duration is similar.
PGDM programme offered by MDI Gurgaon. The program nomenclature has now been changed as Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management. Key Programme highlights are:
- 18-month residential programme
- AICTE approved and AMBA accredited
- The oldest full-time programme of MDI Gurgaon
- Record average placement of Rs. 24.21 Lacs
- For professionals with a minimum work experience of 3 years
- Participants can opt for dual specialisations
- Integrative capstone simulation for comprehensive under-standing of business
- Global exposure through International Immersion
- Leading companies participate in the placement process
- Strong and vibrant alumni network
MDI Gurgaon PGDM BM Selection Process & Admission Offer
- Shortlisting of Applicants for the Personal Interview will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their valid GMAT/CAT/XAT scores.
- Shortlisted Applicants will be called for the Personal Interview
- Successful candidates will be made a provisional admission offer
- The selected Applicants will have to pay the first instalment of fee by the given deadline.
Programme Structure/ Term Schedule
- The programme has five terms of course work followed by a dissertation project.
- An academic term is of twelve weeks duration which includes mid-term and end-term examination.
- A participant has to earn a minimum 103.5 credits from 32 courses in which 21 are core courses and 11 are elective courses (3 credits from 29 courses & 1.5 credits from 3 courses) plus 9 credits from dissertation.
- There is a 1.5 credit Experiential Outbound Leadership Training Programme & 1.5 Credit National Immersion Programme.
- A student has to undergo National Immersion module and experiential learning module on leadership competency development. The expenses for National Immersion module shall be borne by the students on actual basis in addition to the fees.
- The students will also undertake industry live projects, 2 practical oriented courses & Dissertation Synopsis submission in the month of July - August 2026.
- The compulsory dissertation / project may be taken up at the workplace and is required to be presented before a panel of experts.
Online Application Process
- The online application form for PGDM-BM Programme of MDI Gurgaon shall be available on the MDI website https://www.mdi.ac.in. with necessary instructions.
- Online registration will be open till Monday, June 10, 2026, 17:00 hrs.
- Applicants have to make an online payment of Rs.3000 (Rupees three thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST.
- NRI Applicants for MDI Gurgaon will have to make an online payment of Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only) inclusive of 18% GST.
- The Applicants must have 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in both class X and XII.
The Applicants must have minimum 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational Institutions established by an Act of the Parliament or declared as deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or possess and equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
A minimum of 3-year of post-qualification work experience as on 31st March 2026.
Only paid and full-time work experience required, acquired after completing the Bachelor's Degree. Apprenticeship, Articleship, Internship etc. which form an integral plan of a course of study should not be treated as work experience.
Self-Sponsored /Sponsored Candidates through CAT 2025 /GMAT / XAT 2026
The Applicants must have Common Admission Test (CAT-2025) / a valid GMAT / XAT 2026 score to be eligible for the admission to PGDM-BM.
Foreign/NRI Applicants
- Foreign/NRI applicants can be considered for admission on the basis of their valid GMAT scores. Government of India (GOI) rules will be followed related to admission of these categories of candidates. GOI guidelines will be applicable in determining the status of applicants.
Shortlisting of Applicants for the selection process will be done on the basis of the details provided in the application form and their CAT or GMAT or XAT scores. The Applicants would be shortlisted on the basis of their GMAT/CAT/XAT scores will be called for Personal Interview on April 18/19, 2026 (Tentatively) for Phase 1 and on June 20/21, 2026 (tentatively) for phase 2. Shortlisted Applicants will be called for Personal Interview in online mode.
Fellow Programme in Management
Fellow Programme in Management
MDI takes pride in its Fellow Programme. The programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India and recognized by the Associa-tion of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to a PhD degree of an Indian University. The Fellow Programme in Management encourages rigorous interdisciplinary re-search in contemporary areas of management.
Since its inception in 1999, MDI’s Fellow Programme has been growing steadily, both in numbers, as well as its contribution to the reservoir of knowledge. Seminars, presentations, discussion forums and informal knowledge-sharing sessions throughout the year keep research scholars intellectually stimulated with peers and faculty. MDI’s Fellow Programme encourages research in current and contemporary areas of interest in management. The primary purpose of our Fellow Programme is to develop scholars who will stretch the boundaries of management thought and will also impact contemporary management practices in real time.
The Scholars have access to a state-of-the-art library, which has a large and diverse collection of books and journals. In addition, MDI subscribes to prominent online journals databases such as ABI/INFORM (ProQuest), Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Elsevier’s Energy Collection, Elsevier’s Business & Man-agement Journals Collection, IGI Online Journals Collection, JSTOR, Emerald Insight, ProQuest’s Disserta-tions & Theses database, Psych ARTICLES (APA), and SAGE Humanities & Social Science Collection.
The library is equipped with sectoral databases such as Crisil Research, Datamonitor 360, ETIG Database, Financial Times Database, IndiaStat, Euromonitor, Factiva, and Westlaw India.
The library also provides access to corporate databases such as ACE Analyser, Bloomberg Terminal, Economic Outlook (CMIE), Industry Outlook (CMIE), Prowess (CMIE), Private Equity Deal Database, M&A Deal Database, Scopus, Statista and Real Estate Deal Database.The library is Wi-Fi enabled, with exclusive working space for the research scholars.
FPM (Residential)/FPM (Non-Residential) | Annual Intake for FPM programme = 20
Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE. Candidates are required to apply through Standard Tests like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE, scores valid as on the last date of application. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in February 2024 (tentatively) at MDI Gurgaon.
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Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE. Candidates are required to apply through Standard Tests like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE, scores valid as on the last date of application. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in February 2024 (tentatively) at MDI Gurgaon.
Note: For full-time two-year PGP alumni from MDI, IIMs, XLRI & FMS standard test scores may be waived off.
Eligibility Criteria
• A master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division) or equivalent grade point average recognized by AICTE /AIU with a Bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification after com-pleting higher secondary schooling (10+2).
• Five year integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division), obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2).
• A minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent CGPA along with Master’s degree with 60% (with first division).
For FPM (Non-Residential), minimum age of 35 years and a minimum of 10 years of managerial work experience, preferable at senior-level, is required as on last date of application.
For FPM (Residential), those appearing for their final examinations in the respective disciplines can also apply. Candidates have to complete the requirement for the course before June 30, 2024 and produce original certificate /marksheets by September 30, 2024 failing which they may be asked to withdraw from the programme. The maximum age limit to apply for the FPM Residential Programme is 50 Years.
Candidates with gender diversity, PWD (person with a disability), EWS (Economically weaker section), or rural-urban diversity are encouraged to apply for the FPM programme.
Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE. Candidates are required to apply through Standard Tests like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE, scores valid as on the last date of application. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in February 2024 (tentatively) at MDI Gurgaon.
Note: For full-time two-year PGP alumni from MDI, IIMs, XLRI & FMS standard test scores may be waived off.