XIME PhD Management Admission 2026 Open; Apply Now at xime.org

Content Writer | Updated On - Feb 16, 2026

XIME invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the doctoral program. Interested candidates can apply through the direct link provided below.

XIME has officially announced applications for the full-time and part-time doctoral programs for the 2026 batch across its campuses, including Bangalore, Kochi, and Chennai. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website or via the link below. The doctoral program is designed specifically for management researchers and teachers through innovative content and research curricula.

As per the official website, the full-time four-year PhD program in Management offers specializations in Decision Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour & HRM, Production & Operations Management, and Strategy.

XIME PhD Management Eligibility & Selection Criteria

For admission to the XIME Doctoral program, a candidate should hold a Post-graduation in Management in a relevant specialization with 55% (relaxation 50% for SC, ST, or CAT-I candidates). Candidates qualified in UGC, NET, KSET, and GATE with valid test scores. In-service candidates with at least 5 years of regular experience in teaching, library, physical education, or laboratory roles in educational institutions.

The overall selection will be based on an entrance test in Research Methods and Domain-specific questions, and an interview, or viva voce.

Direct Link: Download XIME PhD Application Form

XIME PhD Management Admission Procedure

Candidates have to fill out the application form by downloading it from the official website, xime.org/ph-d-programme.
Submit the application form along with the attached copies of academic qualifications from Class X to Post-Graduation. Include the result/scorecard of UGC NET, KSET, and GATE with valid test scores.
Enclosed a Demand Draft of INR 2,000 in favour of Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship, Bangalore.

XIME PhD Management PhD Fee

Candidates shortlisted for the PhD program have to pay a different fee based on whether they are full-time or part-time students:

Part Time

Stage / Timeline	Fee Component	Amount
Application Stage	Application Form	INR 2,000
Admission Stage	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
	Enrollment Fee	INR 20,000
	1st Installment of Annual Fee (at admission)	INR 65,000
	Total Payable at Admission	INR 85,000
First Year	2nd Installment (after 6 months)	INR 65,000
First Year	Total Fee for 1st Year	INR 1,50,000
Second & Third Year (Per Year)	1st Installment	INR 65,000
	2nd Installment	INR 65,000
	Total per Year (2nd & 3rd Year)	INR 1,30,000
From Thesis Submission to Degree Award (Per Year)	Annual Fee	INR 20,000

Full-Time

Category	Stage / Component	Amount
Application	Application Form	INR 2,000
Admission	Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
	Enrollment Fee	INR 20,000
	First Year Fee (paid at admission)	INR 60,000
	Total Payable at Admission	INR 80,000
Programme FeesAnnual Fee – 2nd Year		INR 60,000
	Annual Fee – 3rd Year	INR 60,000
	Fee after Thesis Submission till Degree Award	INR 0 (NIL)
Stipend	First 3 Years (subject to satisfactory progress)	INR 15,000 per month
	After 1st Scopus Publication	INR 20,000 per month
	After 2nd Scopus Publication	INR 25,000 per month
	After 3 Years (with Scopus publication every 6 months)	INR 25,000 per month
Important Notes	Fee Structure Duration	—
	Delay beyond 3 years	—
	Stipend Continuation	—