Executive Doctoral Programme in Management
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.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IIM Sirmaur Master of Business Administration is the flagship master’s level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Master of Business Administration is a two-year, full time residential programme with wide range of specializations.
IIM Sirmaur has MoU with The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Dubai, United Arab Emirates for educational and academic exchanges; with SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, Italy for conduct of three-week international immersion program for MBA students of IIM Sirmaur. In India, IIM Sirmaur has Institutional partnerships with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India; Goethe Institute; Edcil (India); NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at IIM Bangalore; Digital Depositories in NAD (NSDL); Wadhwani Foundation among others
In line with the vision to become a globally respected institution for management education, IIM Sirmaur in a short span, has been able to carve its niche in the teaching and research arena, benchmarking quality with global standards to achieve its growth targets successfully. All the passed out batches have been placed in the top companies through campus placement. The faculty are publishing high quality research in ABDC category Journals.
IIM Sirmaur students are trained along desired corporate behavioural patterns, and are willing to engage as team players. The Institute is home to bright and highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds and qualifications selected through a rigorous process. The course curriculum is delivered by qualified in-house faculty members and the visiting corporate and academicians, drawn from varied premier research institutions and organizations.
Application process for admission at IIM Sirmaur opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sirmaur Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sirmaur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sirmaur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sirmaur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sirmaur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round at common CAT cut offs (94 Percentile last year). CAP is the common PI round for all the CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Sirmaur will conduct an additional Supernumerary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates especially girl students who meet IIM Sirmaur eligibility criteria at a reduced CAT cut off in shortlisting (80 percentile last year) but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria.
Towards its commitment for promoting gender equity, IIM Sirmaur reserves 50 of the seats for female students. Even though the institute may conduct a separate supernumerary admission interview process to fill these seats reserved for female candidates, the first preference would be given to the qualified female candidates through the CAP process.
After the PI round, IIM Sirmaur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sirmaur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP/SAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
IIM Sirmaur has an invigorating curriculum for MBA programme. IIM Sirmaur MBA is a two-year, full time residential programme. The first year coursework is spread over three terms. It comprises core courses that explain the fundamental concepts of management across the different functional areas. The courses in the first year curriculum are mandatory for all the students. The first year coursework is followed by a summer internship. During the summer internship, students are required to work on an industry project with an organization for a period of eight to ten weeks. The summer placement is an integral part of the Master of Business Administration. The Placement Office assists the students in finding suitable summer assignments.
The second year coursework is spread over the next three terms (Term IV to Term VI). The second year students are offered elective courses across different functional areas such as marketing, finance, economics, strategy, decision sciences, analytics, information technology, organizational behaviour, human resources, operations & supply chain. The students can opt for elective courses based on their preferences, insofar as they fulfil the minimum credit requirements for the programme. The participants who successfully fulfil all the requirements of the programme are awarded the 'MBA Degree'.
The well designed curriculum helps to transform young minds into responsible professionals capable of adapting to the ever changing world. IIM Sirmaur delivers application-oriented future-aware curricula that train the students to develop their natural talents into transferable skills, while being committed to making societies better places to transact honest business. Enriching interactions with the industry leaders through guest lectures and management conclaves add holistic development with academic credibility and develop an in-vogue industrial outlook.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Sirmaur MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Sirmaur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sirmaur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Sirmaur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Sirmaur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Sirmaur admission.
- IIM Sirmaur 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sirmaur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sirmaur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sirmaur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sirmaur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round at common CAT cut offs (94 Percentile last year). CAP is the common PI round for all the CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme
In addition to the Common Admission Process, IIM Sirmaur will conduct an additional Supernumerary Admission Process (SAP) for candidates especially girl students who meet IIM Sirmaur eligibility criteria at a reduced CAT cut off in shortlisting (80 percentile last year) but do not meet the CAP cut off criteria.
Towards its commitment for promoting gender equity, IIM Sirmaur reserves 50 of the seats for female students. Even though the institute may conduct a separate supernumerary admission interview process to fill these seats reserved for female candidates, the first preference would be given to the qualified female candidates through the CAP process.
After the PI round, IIM Sirmaur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sirmaur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP/SAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
PhD is the Doctoral Programme in Management at IIM Bodh Gaya. It is a full-time residential programme of four years. Inaugurated in the year 2020, The Ph.D. Programme of IIM Bodhgaya is a relatively new programme. Despite being in its nascent stage, the programme has managed to make significant strides forward and is constantly evolving in accordance with IIM Bodh Gaya vision and objective to assist the institute in becoming an international centre of excellence in management education. On successful completion of the programme, a student will be awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
The programme aims to foster high-quality researchers, innovative thinkers, and touchstone academics. The programme offers the chance to delve into multidisciplinary research in the domain of management education. Its purpose is to imbue learners with the necessary analytical and research skills required for a career in academics, management, and industry. In this spirit, the programme is run within an academically poignant environment that aid research scholars hone their intellectual tendencies. The programme also aims at producing excellence in publishing high standard research output. The Ph.D. at IIM Bodh Gaya combines professional attributes with ethical characteristics.
Eligible candidate should submit application online. A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas
IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:
- Submit application with required documents
- Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
- The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
- Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience.
- Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
- A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) offered at IIM Bodh Gaya is a 3 years full-time doctoral programme that offers research scholars opportunities for advanced studies and research in different areas of Management.
Key areas of specialization are Marketing, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology Systems and Analytics, Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behavious and Human Resource Management, Humanities and Liberal Arts (Business Communication), Strategy and Entrepreneurship
IIM Bodh Gaya PhD programme aims to prepare research scholars for careers in teaching and research in management studies, for careers in the academic institutions and in other related disciplines and organizations that require advanced analytical and research capabilities. The Programme offers its research scholars a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary research. Candidate with post-graduation degree can complete Ph.D. in 3 years time.
- Apply online
- A candidate can apply for maximum two specialization areas
- Relevant Test Scores of CAT/GMAT/GRE/JRF should be valid on the deadlines of the submission of the application form
- Required documents to be enclosed are Self-attested copies of Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Self-attested copies of mark sheets or transcripts of grades obtained in Class X, XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation degrees; Transcripts in languages other than Hindi and English must be submitted along with certified translations; Two references with their contact details and Email IDs from academicians who have taught the candidate or with whom the candidate has worked closely on scholarly work. Self-attested Copies of Work Experience Certificate (if any); Self-attested Copies of Caste Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of DAP Certificate (if applicable); Self-attested Copies of EWS Certificate (if applicable)
IIM Bodh Gaya Eligibility criteria for PhD admission are:
Academics: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications to apply for IIM Bodh Gaya’s doctoral programme: Master’s degree in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, CS with at least 60 percent marks or equivalent grade point average, or Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent, or Four Year/Eight Semester Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./ B. Arch.) with at least 65 percent or equivalent
Entrance Test: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT). Alternatively, those who have qualified GATE, GRE, GMAT or JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) examinations can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. The exam must have been taken during last three years.
Citizenship Requirement: Admission to the programme is open to Indian citizens only
Exemptions: Candidates who have already passed two year fulltime PGP completed in last 5 years from IIMs with minimum 60 percent marks or equivalent are exempted from the test score and can apply directly.
Age Limit: Candidate must not be more than 40 years
IIM Bodh Gaya’s Ph.D. program admission is offered to the individuals with exceptional academic background, strong motivation, and discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at international level. It is expected that research students will come from a variety of disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering. Applicants are evaluated on their past academic achievements, motivation and preparation for the programme, letters of recommendation, scores on standard tests, and a personal interview with the faculty. Step by Step process for IIM Bodh Gaya PhD Admission is as below:
Submit application with required documents
Take relevant Admission Entrance Test CAT/GATE/GRE/ GMAT/JRF (UGC/CSIR/or equivalent) to apply in the relevant area of specialization.
The candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the entrance exams. The minimum overall cut off is 80 percentile and minimum sectional cut off is 70 percentile.
Shortlisted candidates will be called to IIM Bodh Gaya for a personal interview for final selection. The PI process will be of two stages. The first stage will be of qualifying nature. Those who will qualify in the first stage, will be asked to appear in the second stage of the process. In the second stage, the selection panel will assess the suitability of the candidates for research work based on the portfolio of the candidate. The committee will look into a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments, research interest, research aptitude
Merit List will be prepared based on Personal Interview & Research Aptitude (second stage of PI), Academic Qualification and Relevant Work Experience.
Successful candidates will receive offers by May end of that year
A candidate receiving admission offer from IIM Bodh Gaya and accepting the offer within the stipulated date needs to send the commitment fee of Rs. 30,000 (The date of submission will be mentioned in admission offer letter) along with Offer Acceptance Form. The commitment fee will be adjusted against the caution/security deposit.
IIM Bodh Gaya will provide scholarships to full time Research Students (Ph.D.). It will cover all academic expenses (consisting of tuition, computer, library fees) and hostel fee.
Monthly Stipend of Rs. 32,800 will be provided till Comprehensive Exam and Rs. 35,400 Post Comprehensive Exam. After approval of Thesis proposal, the stipend will go up to Rs. 39,300 per month. Additional Financial Support of Rs. 25,000 per year towards Contingency Grant for 4 years will be provided and Rs.50,000 will be given towards one time Laptop Grant. Apart from this Rs. 1,75,000 towards Conference Grant will be given to attend national and international conferences.
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).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at IIM Sambalpur is a two-year full-time residential programme. The programme aims to groom the participants as global responsible leaders with a profound capacity to learn and adapt in a national and international business contexts; an orientation towards achieving excellence with maintaining high ethical standards; and a capacity to work efficiently and effectively both individually and in groups.
The MBA at IIM Sambalpur provides participants with an ideal platform to augment their knowledge, skills, ability, and attitude for making themselves ready to take up challenging roles in the professional world. It is structured to harness and synergize management understanding and techniques, through courses offered by scholarly faculty members of IIM Sambalpur and other top-notch institutions of the country including older IIMs. A blended learning method, e.g., a combination of online and traditional classroom methods in the form of flipped classroom, a blend of academic theory with experiential learning in the form of live projects, a combination of self-learning and peer-learning is adopted to hone the skills of the participants. The MBA programme at IIM Sambalpur is designed with the three governing principles, viz., innovation, inclusion, and integrity.
Application process for admission at IIM Sambalpur opens with the start of CAT registration process. Candidates have to apply for CAT by the last date. There is no need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sambalpur Admission at this stage.
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sambalpur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sambalpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. The CAT cut off for PI round in IIM CAP was 94 percentile last year.
After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sambalpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
The two year MBA programme has rigorous and contemporary curriculum which is updated as per industry demand. The first year of the Programme provides the participants with a thorough grounding in the functional areas of Management. The first-year courses in the core curriculum are common to all participants. The rigour of the programme will enable them to enter into any stream of management when they embark upon a career, regardless of the choice of specialization they make in the second year. The first year also lays the foundations for moulding a unique IIM Sambalpur brand where, as stated earlier, a concern for the wider society and an abiding value system are firmly imprinted.
The summer internship towards the end of first year is an important building block of the programme. While offering an opportunity to put learning into practice, it also serves as an important experiential channel for participants to identify their preferences on various specializations and design a sound career path for themselves.
In the second-year, the participants are given the opportunity to choose elective courses from a number of functional areas, viz., Economics, Financial Management and Accounting, Information Systems Management, Production and Operations Management, OB &Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Policy & Strategy Management.
Instructors adopt multiple pedagogical tools including lecture-discussions, case method, problem-solving exercises, psychometric tests, behavioral and computer-based simulations, projects, class presentations, and various forms of technology-based learning such as multi-media, and e-learning, to facilitate the effective learning. Self and group studies are given higher emphasis over the lecture-based study.
Register and apply for CAT exam by paying the requisite application fee for the exam. On the page 4 of CAT application form, you need to select IIM Sambalpur MBA and other programs and select the interview city. Your application for IIM Sambalpur admission is submitted. At this stage, you do not need to apply and pay separately for IIM Sambalpur Admission. After declaration of CAT exam result, you can check at IIM Sambalpur as well as IIM CAP website whether you are shortlisted by entering your CAT registration ID and password. You may need to register at IIM Sambalpur website to reconfirm your interest for IIM Sambalpur admission.
Key points in IIM Sambalpur eligibility criteria for MBA programme are:
- IIM Sambalpur 2 years full time MBA Eligibility criteria require that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years duration after class 12, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- The candidate should appear in CAT exam and must score minimum prescribed sectional and overall score to be considered for shortlisting.
- Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for Admission
Admission/Selection Process for Candidates for MBA program at IIM Sambalpur is through CAT Exam and IIM CAP PI round. The selection of the candidates for admission to the MBA at IIM Sambalpur is a three-step process- Pre shortlisting, Shortlisting, and participation in IIM CAP PI round
In the first step, candidates are screened as per the IIM Sambalpur admission policy on performance in CAT exam and in the second step they are considered on various parameters for shortlisting for Common Admission Process (CAP) comprising Personal Interview (PI) from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur prepares merit list for final admission as per its final selection weightages. Detailed Admission process is as below:
The candidate must have appeared and scored the minimum required percentile in CAT. Candidates are short-listed for CAP round which is the common PI round for 10 CAP participating IIMs.
Candidates are shortlisted from among the candidates who have a valid CAT score, who have applied to the programme and have their interest and who satisfy the eligibility criteria for the programme. The CAT cut off for PI round in IIM CAP was 94 percentile last year.
After the PI round, IIM Sambalpur will award weightages to various parameters and admission offers are made by IIM Sambalpur to successful candidates.
The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in CAP round, academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular achievements, work experience among others
Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates, who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the stipulated date
Integrated Programme in Management (IPM)
IIM Rohtak launched 5 Year IPM in 2019-20. The first batch is to pass out this year. Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered at IIM Rohtak is a dual degree BBA+MBA programme. IPM is for students after class XII who aim to pursue their career in Business Management. IPM students are automatically promoted to IIM Rohtak MBA program after completing 3 years of BBA program. IIM Rohtak also offers exit option after successful completion of 3 years with award of degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Upon successfully completing academic rigor of 5 years, the participant will be awarded Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) by IIM Rohtak. The student does not need to appear in CAT or any other MBA entrance exam after completing the 3 years of BBA. IPM admission is through online IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test of 2 hours duration. Entire IPM programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
Candidates who wish to apply for IIM Rohtak IPM admission must satisfy the following criteria
Qualification & Score: Minimum 60% marks in class X/ SSC and in class XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55% for the candidates from SC/ ST/ PwD category)
Age: Maximum 20 years of age
Students Appearing in Class 12: Students who are likely to complete Standard XII/ HSC or equivalent, can also apply subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
Reservation: Reservation will be applicable as per GOI norms after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria
Aggregate Percentage of Marks: The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in X and XII Standard would be calculated based on the aggregate marks of all subjects that appear in the mark sheet/grade sheet, irrespective of the Board’s regulation. In case the candidates are awarded letter grades or grades points instead of marks, the conversion of grades to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the Board/ Competent Authority explaining the method of conversion from where they have obtained the certificate.
Apply & Appear in IPMAT Exam: Students have to apply and appear in IPMAT exam conducted by IIM Rohtak for IPM Admission. Students have to clear the cut offs for shortlisting in IPMAT exam
Documents at the Time of IPM Registration: After getting provisional admission offer, such candidates must produce X and XII standard mark sheets (securing minimum marks i.e. 60% for General, EWS, and NC-OBC or 55% for SC, ST and PWD) at the time of registration for the IPM programme 2024 along with school leaving certificate/migration certificate, failing which the candidate’s admission offer stands cancelled.
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
Doctoral Programme in Management
The Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) of IIM Rohtak is a full-time residential Ph.D program offered in various disciplines. The programme aims at developing high-quality researchers and teachers for academic institutions in India and abroad; Producing top-quality management experts and thinkers for business organizations, government, and society in India and abroad.
The programme duration is four years. The participants are given a monthly stipend, waiver of tuition fees, contingency grant to attend international/national conferences and support for research visits to global partner institutions. Areas of specialization in IIM Rohtak DPM programme are Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing & Strategic Management, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management. A candidate can apply to two areas at a time with payment of registration charges separately.
Application should be submitted online on a payment of Rs. 2928/- (for Indian Citizens) and $ 100 (for foreign citizens or NRIs) as registration charges.
The admission to DPM of IIM Rohtak is open to all Indian citizens, non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin living abroad and other foreign citizens.
Admission to the programme will be based on the academic qualifications, performance in the qualifying examination/tests, personal interviews and the work experience. The DPM programme is a full-time completely residential programme for a duration of four years.
IIM Rohtak aims at excelling in interdisciplinary research globally and is deeply committed to foster fundamental, applied, and policy-oriented research. It is open to work with partners from academia, industry and government in fulfilling its goal of excellence.
Doctoral Programme Management (DPM) at IIM Rohtak strives to incorporate the strengths of similar programmes in other IIMs and other major institutions and has included specific innovative features as per the emerging needs. The DPM programme is in line with the vision of the institute to be a global leader in the creation and dissemination of knowledge in management and to be India’s future global learning center similar to the ancient Nalanda University.
All the candidates pursuing Doctoral programme should reside at IIM Rohtak campus. No fee is charged from DPM students. They are given various month scholarships, contingency grants and other financial support to pursue their research
The online application form can be filled on a payment of Rs. 2928/- (for Indian Citizens) and $ 100 (for foreign citizens or NRIs) as registration charges. The printed application form along with all the documents to be submitted /sent through post to the institute after the online registration. The required documents for the DPM application are mentioned in the application form
The candidates should have at least one of the following qualifications:
Post-Graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA; Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks and Qualifications of CA, ICWA or CS; Bachelor degree with at least 55% marks and Qualifications of LLB degree; MBBS degree holders with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA + 12 months’ experience; 4-years/ 8 Semesters Bachelor’s degree, with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks + 12 months’ experience; 5 Years Integrated Master’s Degree program in any discipline, with at least 55% marks;
Those who are in the final year of their Masters Programme are also eligible to apply.
A candidate fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria should have a valid test score CAT/GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-NET (not older than five years from the closing date of application) in relevant discipline
Candidates possessing PGDM/MBA of IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent will be eligible for interview process directly. Further, if they are selected, they will be exempted from first year courses.
Non-Resident Indians, persons of Indian origin and other foreign citizens should have a valid GMAT/GRE score of not older than five years from the closing date of application.
Candidates with 2 years of academic experience and master degree or candidate with M.Phil. or Candidates with Master Degree with thesis in the relevant disciplines may directly appear for Research Aptitude Test (RAT) to be conducted by IIM Rohtak for shortlisting.
Applicants should appear in IIM Rohtak Research Aptitude Test (RAT). IIM Rohtak RAT will test candidates on quantitative ability, verbal ability and research aptitude.
Application should be submitted online on a payment of Rs. 2928/- (for Indian Citizens) and $ 100 (for foreign citizens or NRIs) as registration charges.
The admission to DPM of IIM Rohtak is open to all Indian citizens, non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin living abroad and other foreign citizens.
Admission to the programme will be based on the academic qualifications, performance in the qualifying examination/tests, personal interviews and the work experience. The DPM programme is a full-time completely residential programme for a duration of four years.
Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP)
IIM Rohtak One-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPx) is designed to provide the candidates with an opportunity to get a formal management qualification of a premier brand in India with state-of-the-art knowledge acquisition. The programme is meant for the working professionals with minimum 3 years of work experience. The focus of the programme is on general management orientation and practical knowledge with an emphasis on inculcating exemplary leadership in challenging managerial situations.
The Programme at IIM Rohtak is uniquely structured to provide high-quality management education to practicing executives with minimal disruptions at their workplace. This programme is for professionals, who desire to enhance their managerial knowledge and skills through formal management education.
Total programme duration is 12 months divided in three terms. The PGPx is offered in blended mode covering 625 hours out of which 12 will be campus visits. On completion of the programme the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma by IIM Rohtak and will get IIM Alumni status.
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and want to apply for the program should apply for the admission to IIM Rohtak PGPx programme
IIM Rohtak PGPx Admission process has four steps:
Step-1: Apply online for Admission to IIM Rohtak 1 Year PGPx by the last date
Step-2: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and have applied for the program should qualify in IIMR-Entrance Test which is a 90 minutes online proctored entrance test. Candidates will take the test from their own computers. The exam 90 MCQ type questions with sectional division as Language & Communication - 30 Ques; Logical Reasoning - 30 Ques; and Quantitative Aptitude - 30 Ques
Step-3: The candidate will need to appear in Personal Interview
Step-4: Based on the performance in entrance exam and personal interview, the candidate will be considered for admission merit list and will be offered admission
IIM Rohtak One-Year Post Graduate Programme in Management for Executives (PGPx) is divided into three terms. There are total 29 courses offered in the programme in the 3 terms. Each term consists of 9/10 courses. There are 370 Online class sessions and 75 Online sessions (On campus). The programme also consists of 180 Project work assignments.
There will be total 625 hours of sessions including 12 campus visits with 3 campus visits per term. However, total campus visits are 12 days overall.
Eligible candidates should apply online with an Application Fee of INR 2500/-. Post submission of application, candidates will need to appear in IIM Rohtak PGPx entrance exam.
- A Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduation Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate mark or equivalent CGPA.
- 3 Years of managerial/ entrepreneurial/ professional experience at the time of application after bachelor’s degree
- Should appear in IIM Rohtak Online Entrance Examination. It will be a 90-minute online proctored entrance test. Candidates will take the test from their own computers.
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and want to apply for the program should apply for the admission to IIM Rohtak PGPx programme
IIM Rohtak PGPx Admission process has four steps:
Step-1: Apply online for Admission to IIM Rohtak 1 Year PGPx by the last date
Step-2: Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and have applied for the program should qualify in IIMR-Entrance Test which is a 90 minutes online proctored entrance test. Candidates will take the test from their own computers. The exam 90 MCQ type questions with sectional division as Language & Communication - 30 Ques; Logical Reasoning - 30 Ques; and Quantitative Aptitude - 30 Ques
Step-3: The candidate will need to appear in Personal Interview
Step-4: Based on the performance in entrance exam and personal interview, the candidate will be considered for admission merit list and will be offered admission
Executive Post Graduate Diploma In Sports Management (EPGDSM)
IIM Rohtak has started a specialized program in “Sports Management” for experienced professionals, sports graduates, and sports enthusiasts. This program is for industrious participants interested in working in the sports, entertainment and related industries. While a graduate with 50% marks can apply for the programme, experience in the relevant field is an added advantage to pursue the programme but is not mandatory. On successful completion of the academic requirements of this 2 year programme, the students will be awarded “Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management”. IIM Rohtak alumni status will be awarded to all the students.
Graduates of this program will be equipped to understand the legal, regulatory, operational, financial and branding concepts in the sports industry, nationally and globally. This understanding enables graduates to solve the problems arising in the industry and carve a niche for themselves in this growing sector in India.
Duration of the programme will be two year. This will include total 700 interactive sessions with a mix of Offline Sessions, Online Sessions, Project Work and Industrial Visits.
The successful completion of EPGDSM programme offers opportunity to pursue MSc in Sports Management from Ulster University, UK. The program offers opportunity for National and international level participation from various sports field. The program offers live projects in various sporting events for example BWF Super Series event, AFC Cup, Chennaiyin FC (ISL Football Championship), POKKT, BWF Super Series event and many others
IIM Rohtak admission for Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (EPGDSM) programme is a three step process as below:
Step-1: Submit Application for the programme
Step-2: Appear in IIM Rohtak Sports Aptitude Assessment Test
Step-3: Appear in Personal Interview
Based on the scores of entrance test, Personal Interview and added advantage of experience in relevant field, admission offer will be made.
The Programme consists of 6 terms spread over a period of 2 years. This will include total 560 interactive sessions with a mix of Offline Sessions, Online Sessions, Project Work and Industrial Visits. Total course duration will be of 900 Hours. There will be six mandatory in-campus modules (Offline Sessions at IIM Rohtak campus). Online Sessions will be scheduled thrice a week on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Tentative)
Visiting faculty from international repute universities like Indian Institute of Sports Medicine, Ulster University (UK), Leeds Becket University (UK), Zurich University (Switzerland), University do Porto (Portugal), British Columbia Institute (Canada), University of Helsinki (Finland) and University of San Francisco (US) among others are also teaching the programme.
Scholarship is available to the selective students who have participated at national and international levels in any sport.
- Interested eligible candidates for the program and possesses requisite qualification need to register online on the website www.iimrohtak.ac.in
- A non-refundable application fees of Rs. 1000/- should be paid online
- Candidate with Bachelors Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent overall grade point average is eligible to apply
- Work Experience in relevant field will be an added advantage.
Post Graduate Program In Management (PGPM)
IIM Rohtak launched 5 Year IPM in 2019-20. The first batch is to pass out this year. Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered at IIM Rohtak is a dual degree BBA+MBA programme. IPM is for students after class XII who aim to pursue their career in Business Management. IPM students are automatically promoted to IIM Rohtak MBA program after completing 3 years of BBA program. IIM Rohtak also offers exit option after successful completion of 3 years with award of degree of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Upon successfully completing academic rigor of 5 years, the participant will be awarded Integrated Programme in Management (BBA+MBA) by IIM Rohtak. The student does not need to appear in CAT or any other MBA entrance exam after completing the 3 years of BBA. IPM admission is through online IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test of 2 hours duration. Entire IPM programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
- You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
- Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
- Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
The 5 year IPM curriculum at IIM Rohtak consists of 15 terms spread over a period of 5 years. One year has three terms, each of 3 months duration. The entire programme is divided into two parts; the first part focuses on the foundation courses, whereas the second part focuses on the management. Students will be undergoing internships at the end of every academic year. IPM curriculum has 4 core areas: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, and Humanities. Other courses such as Business Communication, Management Information System, Business, and Foreign Languages are also offered. Courses offered at the PG level (4th and 5th Year) will be the same as per the PGP curriculum.
IPM Students will be taught by the faculty from IIM Rohtak, other reputed institutions in India and abroad, and industry experts. The teaching pedagogy will be a combination of lectures, case analysis, discussions, exercises and seminars, role plays, management games, project work, and computer-based learning methods.
You must register and apply online for IIM Rohtak IPMAT exam for admission to 5 year IPM program by paying registration fees of Rs.4500/-
For IIM Rohtak admission, students have to register and apply for its entrance test IPMAT. No other application needs to be submitted for IPM admission. Application process is as below:
You need to fill up the IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test registration & application form which aims at evaluating applicant’s proficiency in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities
Eligible candidates should submit their IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Application Form online by the last date
Online non-refundable IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test Fees of Rs. 4500/- has to be paid at the time of IPM Aptitude Test Registration
To get admission to IIM Rohtak 5 year IPM, students will undergo a rigorous selection process as under:
Apply for IIM Rohtak IPM Aptitude Test before last date
Applicants will appear in IIM Rohtak’s IPM Aptitude Test that will examine the aptitude, logical reasoning and proficiency in English of the applicant.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their application form and aptitude test results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview.
The Candidates in Final selection round are judged on the basis of academics, general awareness, and communication skills
The final Merit List will be generated based on the composite score of IPMAT, Past Academics, and Personal Interview.
The candidates accepting the offer of admission to IPM will be given confirmation letter.
The candidate is required to pay the First Year Programme Fee (as mentioned in the confirmation letter) and need to report to the institute campus for on campus registration as per the communicated schedule.
If the candidate registers for the programme, his/her OAA will be adjusted with the First Year Programme Fee.
On the day of reporting in the campus for registration, the admission team will do physical verification of the documents.
No refund of programme fee will be permissible after the date of registration
The allocation of hostel room to the candidate will be done on sharing basis. Hostel rooms for DAP category will be arranged on the ground floor.