IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission 2026 Begins; Apply Till January 31 @iimv.ac.in

The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) has opened applications for its PhD (Doctoral) Programme 2026, inviting eligible and research-oriented candidates to apply through the official website iimv.ac.in. The last date to submit the online application is January 31, 2026.

Apply Here – IIMV PhD Admission 2026

As per the IIMV official schedule, the application window will remain open from December 17, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Offline personal interviews are tentatively scheduled for the third week of April 2026, while admission offers are expected to be released in the first week of May 2026.

IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Admission 2026

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Applicants must meet the prescribed academic eligibility criteria, which include a postgraduate degree with the required minimum marks or equivalent professional qualifications. Candidates applying to specific areas such as Production and Operations Management and Strategy must fulfil additional discipline-specific or work-experience requirements. A valid national-level test score, such as the CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC NET/JRF, or CSIR NET, is mandatory, depending on the area of specialisation.

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IIM Visakhapatnam adheres to the Government of India's reservation policy for PhD admissions. Selected scholars will receive financial support as per UGC norms, including a monthly stipend, a contingency grant, accommodation, and conference funding.

The institute has advised candidates to carefully review the admission criteria and regularly check the official website for updates, noting that all dates are tentative and subject to change.

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