IIM Kashipur PhD and Executive PhD Admission 2025 Open; Apply Before March 15

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IIM Kashipur PhD and Exec- PhD admission process has started. The total fee for the Exec-PhD Programme is Rs. 12,50,000. Read the article below for details on eligibility, the selection process, and more.

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025 is open for PhD and Executive PhD programs. The application deadline is March 15, 2025. This part-time Ph.D. program is a part-time PhD designed to help scholars identify research gaps and conduct high-quality research in various management fields. The application form will be available on the official website of IIM Kashipur.

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025: Important Date

Event	Date
Application Deadline	March 15, 2025
Interview	April 2025

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025: Area of Specialisation

Business Communication
Economics
Finance & Accounting
Information Technology & Systems
Marketing
Operations Management and Decision Sciences
Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
Public Policy
Strategy

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, candidates must have one of the following qualifications from a recognized institution approved by UGC, AICTE, AIU, or the Ministry of HRD, India, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized foreign institution:

A Master’s degree or equivalent in any field with at least 60% marks.
A five-year integrated Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks, completed after higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent.
A professional qualification equivalent to a Master’s degree (e.g., CA, CMA, CS) recognized by UGC/AICTE/AIU, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade.
A four-year Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.E., B.Tech., B.Arch.) with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of full-time work experience after graduation.

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025: Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on the information provided in their application, with recommendations from the respective academic areas. Here's how the selection process works:

Test Score Requirement

Area of Specialization	Acceptable Test Scores
Economics	GATE, GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Finance and Accounting	GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Information Technology and Systems	GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test, UGC/CSIR-JRF
Marketing	GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management	GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Operations Management and Decision Sciences	GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Public Policy	UGC/CSIR-JRF
Business Communication	GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test
Strategy	GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC/CSIR-JRF, IIMB Test

Cutoff Score Table

Qualifying Exam	General	NC-OBC/EWS	SC/ST/DAP
GMAT	610	580	550
CAT	85 percentile	80 percentile	60 percentile
GRE	310	295	275
GATE	95 percentile	90 percentile	75 percentile
IIMB	85 percentile	80 percentile	60 percentile
UGC/CSIR-JRF	Qualified	Qualified	Qualified

Application and Document Submission

Applicants must upload their official GMAT/GRE scores or the test-taker copy if the official scorecard is not yet available.
Candidates submitting GATE or UGC/CSIR-JRF scores must upload valid scorecards.
Those taking the IIMB Test should choose this option in their application.

Personal Interview (PI)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview (PI), conducted online or offline at IIM Kashipur in April (tentative).
The PI evaluates the candidate’s academic readiness for their chosen specialization.
Applicants can apply for a maximum of two specializations. Consistent performance in the PI is essential. Candidates not meeting minimum PI standards will not progress further.

Final Selection

Final selection is based on the academic area requirements and performance in the PI. Merit lists will be generated by category and academic area, and provisional admission offers will be made to top candidates who meet all the criteria.

IIM Kashipur Admission 2025: Fee Structure

Fee Type	Amount	Payment Timeframe
Total Programme Fee	Rs. 12,50,000	-
Acceptance Fee (Non-refundable)	Rs. 50,000	Before the commencement of the program
Year-wise Fee Payment	-	-
1st Year	Rs. 4,50,000	Beginning of the 1st year
2nd Year	Rs. 4,50,000	Beginning of the 2nd year
3rd Year	Rs. 1,00,000	Beginning of the 3rd year
4th Year	Rs. 1,00,000	Beginning of the 4th year
5th Year	Rs. 1,00,000	Beginning of the 5th year
Additional Fees	-	-
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	Rs. 10,000	One-time fee during registration
Thesis Submission Fee	Remaining fee	Before internal thesis defense if submitted before 5th year
Extension Fee (if applicable)	Additional fee	For 6th year if extension is granted

Application Fee

Area of Application	Fee	Payment Details
For 1 Area (GMAT/GRE/CAT/GATE/UGC/CSIR-JRF)	Rs. 1,000	Non-refundable
For 2 Areas	Rs. 2,000	Non-refundable
IIMB Test Application Fee	Separate payment required	Pay directly to IIMB via the provided link