Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

Ph.D Management at IIM Ahmedabad is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus.

The total fees for the Ph.D Management program at IIM Ahmedabad is ₹ 1.37 Lakhs.

According to Collegedunia Management Ranking 2025, IIM Ahmedabad ranks 1 out of 370 colleges in India with an overall score of 1988.64 out of 2000 and a placement score of 990 out of 1000. Financial Times Management ranking 2025, ranks IIM Ahmedabad at 31 out of 100 in India.

Find detailed IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Management fees, eligibility, admission dates, cutoff and ranking below.

IIM Ahmedabad Latest Updates and News

Key Updates1

Other Updates1

14 Oct, 2025 IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D. Management Admission 2026 is now open. The last date to apply is January 21, 2026. Check details here. Apply Now!

IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Management Fees

Ph.D Management Fees at IIM Ahmedabad covers a range of expenses, including tuition fee, course materials, and access to campus facilities.

The total fees for Ph.D Management is ₹ 1.37 Lakhs.
IIM Ahmedabad Hostel Fee is ₹ 1.71 Lakhs.

Earlier, Ph.D Management fees at IIM Ahmedabad was ₹ 1.37 Lakhs (in 2025) for the entire course duration. This shows that the fee has remained unchanged since 2025.

Compare IIM Ahmedabad Ph.D Management Fees with Similar Colleges

Students have an option to pursue Ph.D Management from similar colleges such as IIM Kozhikode, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Indore, IIM Shillong. Similar to IIM Ahmedabad, Ph.D Management at these group colleges is offered Full Time for a duration of 3 Years.

Comparing the course fees at these colleges, the total course fee at IIM Kozhikode is the highest with ₹ 9.81 Lakhs. This is followed by IIM Ahmedabad with ₹ 1.37 Lakhs and IIM Indore with ₹ 0. Among these, IIM Shillong has the lowest fee for Ph.D Management with ₹ 0.

College	Ph.D Management Total Fees
IIM Kozhikode	₹ 9.81 Lakhs
IIM Ahmedabad	₹ 1.37 Lakhs
IIM Indore	₹ 0
IIM Shillong	₹ 0

IIM Ahmedabad AI Generated Summary

The IIMA Doctoral Programme in Management offers comprehensive financial assistance. This includes coverage for all academic expenses like tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, and placement fees. Additionally, students receive a monthly subsistence allowance that increases in three stages: Rs. 42,000/- for the first two years, Rs. 45,000/- after successfully completing a comprehensive examination, and Rs. 50,000/- after submitting their thesis proposal.

The program also provides various forms of research support. These include a contingency allowance of Rs. 35,000/- per year, reimbursement for presenting research papers (up to Rs. 4,00,000/-), and reimbursement for fieldwork and data collection expenses (up to Rs. 2,00,000/-). Furthermore, there's a start-up grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- for purchasing computing equipment and financial awards for publishing in peer-reviewed journals. On-campus housing is provided, and students who opt to live off-campus are eligible for a monthly house rent allowance of Rs. 15,000/- (or Rs. 20,000/- with family).

IIM Ahmedabad Fees

Explore Other Group Colleges of IIM Ahmedabad

Important Dates for Ph.D Management at IIM Ahmedabad

Important Events

Events	Dates
CAT Exam Date	Nov 30, 2025 Upcoming
Date for Submission of Application for Admission [Ph.D] (Management)	Sep 04, 2025 - Jan 21, 2026 Ongoing
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Dec 15, 2025 - Apr 10, 2026
Date of IAT Admit Card for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Apr 20, 2026
Date of IAT Exam Date for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	May 03, 2026
Date of Shortlisting Announcement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	May 18, 2026
Interview Round for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Date of Final Selection for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Jun 26, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
CAT Admit Card	Nov 05, 2025
CAT Registration	Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
Date for Submission of Application for Admission [Ph.D] (Management)	Sep 04, 2025 - Jan 21, 2026 Ongoing
Date of Application Submission for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Dec 15, 2025 - Apr 10, 2026
Date of IAT Admit Card for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Apr 20, 2026
Date of IAT Exam Date for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	May 03, 2026
Date of Shortlisting Announcement for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	May 18, 2026
Interview Round for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Jun 06, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Date of Final Selection for Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Management)	Jun 26, 2026

Check entrance exam dates for admission in Ph.D Management at IIM Ahmedabad -

CAT

Do you think the Dates are wrong ? Report Here

IIM Ahmedabad: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 2 Reviews

The MBA/PGDM program lasts between 16 months and 2 years and consists of three courses. To gain admission, candidates typically need to pass exams such as the CAT, GMAT, along with one other exam. The program's total fees vary from 10 to 23 lakh INR. Graduates of this program can expect a median salary of 23.31 LPA. However, there have been suggestions to enhance the scholarship offerings to better support students financially.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI