What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Udaipur MBA?

As per the 2026-28 batch shortlist criteria (reference for 2027-29 cycle), General category candidates need a minimum CAT overall percentile of 94 with at least 75 percentile in each section (VRC, DILR, QA). NC-OBC and EWS require 81 overall. SC requires 66. ST and PwD require 42. IIM Udaipur will publish updated 2027-29 cutoffs after CAT 2026 results.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Udaipur MBA?

Work experience is not mandatory for the Two-Year MBA at IIM Udaipur. Freshers are eligible. However, work experience adds weight to the Profile component (20% of the composite score), so candidates with work experience have an advantage at the shortlisting stage.

Does IIM Udaipur participate in IIM Common Admission Process (CAP)?

No. IIM Udaipur does not participate in IIM CAP. It runs its own independent shortlisting and Personal Interview process. Candidates shortlisted by IIM Udaipur must apply and appear separately on the IIM Udaipur admissions portal.

What is the total fee for MBA at IIM Udaipur 2027?

As per fee data for the current batch, Year 1 total fee is INR 11,92,508 and Year 2 is INR 10,58,750, making the total programme fee approximately INR 22,51,258. Fees are subject to revision for the 2027-29 batch. Contact admissions@iimu.ac.in for confirmed figures.

What exam does IIM Udaipur use for EMBA admission?

IIM Udaipur EMBA accepts GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores from 2022 or later. Candidates who do not hold any of these scores can appear for the IIMU Test, which is an online test of 120 questions in 120 minutes. The IIMU Test covers Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

Is there any entrance exam for the IIM Udaipur BBA programme?

No. The BBA at IIM Udaipur does not require any entrance exam or minimum percentage. Any Class XII student from a recognised board is eligible. Admission is through document verification after applying online at bba.iimu.ac.in.

How many seats are available in the IIM Udaipur MBA programme?

The 2026-28 batch has 375 seats. The same intake is expected for the 2027-29 batch. IIM Udaipur will confirm the seat count when it publishes the 2027-29 admission policy after CAT 2026 results.

What is the selection process for IIM Udaipur MBA?

The process has two stages. First, IIM Udaipur shortlists candidates based on CAT score and academic profile. Second, shortlisted candidates appear for a Personal Interview at Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, or the campus. The final merit uses: Normalized CAT 55%, PI 25%, Profile 20%.

What is the minimum work experience for IIM Udaipur EMBA?

Candidates need a minimum of 36 months of full-time post-graduation work experience as of May 20, 2027. This is a mandatory requirement for EMBA admission. The Two-Year MBA has no work experience requirement.

IIM Udaipur Ph.D Finance & Accounts: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Udaipur, RajasthanAutonomous UniversityEstd 2011

4.3

(57 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 25,000

5 years, no living cost

Average pay

INR 6 LPA

first stipend level

Score floor

CAT or test score, guide point

Funding rate

100%

tuition waiver for admitted scholars

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research support 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, marks and test score you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and test route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts

IIM Udaipur offers a five-year, full-time Ph.D. in Finance and Accounts on its Udaipur campus. The course is residential in design and suits students who want research or teaching careers. IIM Udaipur is AACSB accredited, ranked #21 in NIRF Management ranking 2025, and placed #4 in India in the UT Dallas research ranking. The full fee without living cost is INR 25,000, paid as an offer acceptance amount, while tuition is waived. Admission uses CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET and an area interview. The 2026 profile lists 2 Finance and Accounting scholars. The first stipend level is INR 6 LPA and admitted scholars get 100% tuition funding.

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Fees

The total fees with living cost is INR 6.25 Lakhs, and the fees without living cost is INR 25,000. The tuition fee is INR 0. You pay the offer acceptance amount once after selection. The institute waives tuition and course charges for admitted scholars. The living estimate is added only if you rent outside campus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	Full course, as published
Offer acceptance amount	INR 25,000	One time, in year 1
Off-campus living estimate	INR 6 Lakhs	INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 5 years
Total, no living cost	INR 25,000	Full course
Total with living cost	INR 6.25 Lakhs	Full course

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Admission Dates

The 2027 form is expected in Nov 2026, and the last date to apply is expected in Feb 2027. Classes start in Jun 2027. The table follows the same steps used for the 2026 intake. Watch the shortlist and interview dates because the area sends papers before the final interview.

Event	Date	Status
Application form opens	Nov 2026	Tentative
Application form, last date to apply	Feb 2027	Tentative
CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET score upload	Feb 2027	Tentative
Shortlist result	Mar 2027	Tentative
Research paper and final interview	Apr 2027	Tentative
Offer and fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Eligibility

A master's route needs 60% marks, and SC, ST or PwD students need 55%. A four-year bachelor's route needs 75%, or 70% for SC, ST or PwD. You also need a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET score. The area checks your research fit through the SOP.

Requirement	What you need
Master's route	60% marks, or 55% for SC, ST and PwD
Professional route	CA, ICWA or CS with a bachelor's degree and the same marks rule
Four-year bachelor's route	75% marks, or 70% for SC, ST and PwD
Test route	CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET and JRF

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Admission Process

IIMU first checks the form, score, marks, research work, work experience, recommendation and SOP. The Finance and Accounting area then calls students for a written test and interview on campus. You may get research papers to read before the interview. If selected, you pay INR 25,000 and report with papers.

Step	What you do
Apply online	Fill the PhD form and choose Finance and Accounting
Upload score	Use CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET and JRF
Shortlist	The area checks marks, SOP, work and research fit
Interview	Attend the written test and interview at IIMU
Join	Pay the offer amount and report with documents

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Cutoff

The General guide score is 85, and OBC-NCL or EWS students should keep 80 as a guide point. SC, ST and PwD students should keep 75 as a guide point. IIMU does not publish a final cutoff. The final call also depends on your SOP and interview.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	85 guide score	PhD call guide, 2027
OBC-NCL	80 guide score	PhD call guide, 2027
SC, ST and PwD	75 guide score	PhD call guide, 2027
JRF route	Valid award	PhD call guide, 2027

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Placements

The first stipend level is INR 6 LPA and the later stipend level is INR 6.60 LPA. The funding rate is 100% for tuition. This PhD prepares students for teaching and research work. IIMU says there is no separate placement drive for PhD scholars.

Metric	Value
First stipend level	INR 6 LPA
Later stipend level	INR 6.60 LPA
Funding rate	100%
Career route	Academic and research roles
Separate placement drive	Not published

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Scholarships

The largest listed support is INR 31.80 Lakhs in stipend across five years, before research grants. The travel grant can add INR 4 Lakhs for an international conference. Scholars also get a tuition waiver, contingency support and a laptop grant. You must stay registered and meet the programme rules.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Tuition fee waiver	Admitted PhD scholars	INR 25,000 fee offset
Monthly stipend	Admitted PhD scholars	INR 31.80 Lakhs over five years
Research travel grant	Scholars with approved papers	INR 4 Lakhs
Laptop grant	Admitted PhD scholars	INR 1 Lakh

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Ranking

IIM Udaipur is ranked #21 in NIRF Management ranking 2025. It is also #4 in India in the UT Dallas research ranking. AACSB accreditation adds a global quality check for the management school. These ranks matter more for a PhD because research output shapes your academic network.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#21
UT Dallas research ranking	2025	#4 in India
AACSB	2025	Accredited

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Course Structure

Year 1 has management core courses and research methods. Year 2 has area electives, a comprehensive exam and the research proposal. Years 3 to 5 focus on thesis work, papers and seminars. You should choose this course only if that long research path suits you.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core management courses and research methods
Year 2	Finance and Accounting electives, exam and proposal
Years 3 to 5	Thesis work, papers and seminars

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Hostel and Campus

First-year room support depends on availability, and married hostel rooms are still being planned. Scholars who live outside can get INR 10,000 a month as rental support. Finance and Accounting scholars also use seminars and the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research for research talks.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Subject to availability
Rental support	INR 10,000 a month
Research centre	JM Financial Centre for Financial Research
Seminars	Brown bag seminars and faculty research talks

Should you pick Ph.D. Finance and Accounts at IIM Udaipur?

This course suits students who want a research career in finance, accounting or a policy-linked research role.

Pick it if:

You want finance research: the area works on climate finance, governance, asset pricing and accounting quality with the JM Financial Centre.

You need money support: tuition is waived and the first stipend is INR 6 LPA, so the fee load is low.

You want research travel: the page lists INR 4 Lakhs for international conference travel, so paper work can get funded.

Your SOP is ready: the area reads your research idea before interview, so write one clear question and method.

Skip it if:

You want a quick corporate job: the programme prepares researchers and teachers, and there is no normal placement drive.

You need a campus room in year 1: first-year rooms depend on availability, so you may rent outside Udaipur.

Your test score is weak: Finance and Accounting needs CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET, so apply after a stronger score.

You cannot study full time: outside work is not allowed, so income must come from the stipend and grants.

Counsellor's advice

If you want an academic research career, apply with one finance question and a valid score. If you want a corporate role soon, choose a master's course instead.

Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Eligibility▾

Master's route: 60% marks in a master's degree. SC, ST and PwD students need 55%.

Professional route: CA, ICWA or CS with a bachelor's degree and the same marks rule.

Four-year degree: 75% marks in a four-year bachelor's degree. SC, ST and PwD students need 70%.

Test score: CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET and JRF score accepted for this area.

SOP fit: Your SOP must say why you want Finance and Accounting research at IIMU.

Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Choose Finance and Accounting and upload marks, test score, SOP and recommendations.

Area shortlist: IIMU checks academic record, work, research fit and the SOP before calls.

Read papers: The area may send research papers before the interview, so read them carefully.

Attend interview: Visit campus for the written test and interviews with the Finance and Accounting area.

Accept offer: Pay INR 25,000 and report with original documents when IIMU asks.

Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Application form opens

Expected from the 2026 pattern. Keep your test score ready before the form opens.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Application form, last date to apply

Expected as the last date to apply. Late forms are not accepted after this step.

Tentative

Feb 2027

CAT, GMAT, GRE or UGC-NET score upload

Use the valid score for the Finance and Accounting area.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Shortlist result

Expected after the area checks your form and SOP.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Research paper and final interview

Read the papers IIMU sends before the campus interview.

Tentative

May 2027

Offer and fee payment

Pay the offer amount by the deadline or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original marksheets and identity papers when reporting opens.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

The first-year PhD coursework is expected to start after reporting.

Source: IIM Udaipur PhD admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Fees 2027

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This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add off-campus living cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 0

Offer acceptance amount

One time, in year 1

INR 25,000

Add off-campus living cost

Off-campus living estimate

Per year × 5, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 6 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 25,000

5 years · tuition waiver + offer acceptance amount, living not added

Total course fee

INR 6.25 Lakhs

5 years · tuition waiver + offer acceptance amount + living estimate

Education loan EMI

INR 422

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

2400%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,538

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

96%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Udaipur financial assistance page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a PhD call at IIM Udaipur?

Pick your category and score route. The cutoff ranges are guide points because IIMU does not publish a cutoff range.

IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IIM Udaipur. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier score.

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INR 25,000

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Annual stipendfirst stipend level

INR 6 LPA

IIMU first level

INR 5.76 LPA

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Funding ratetuition support

100%

tuition waiver

100%

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100%

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100%

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100%

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100%

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Score floorCAT or test score, General

guide score

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NIRF rankManagement 2025

#21

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Research grantinternational conference

INR 4 Lakhs

IIMU travel grant

INR 5.75 Lakhs

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In short

If your PhD choice is mainly research rank, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is stronger. If you want lower entry cost with a good stipend, keep IIM Udaipur on your list.

In short

If your PhD choice is mainly research rank, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is stronger. If you want lower entry cost with a good stipend, keep IIM Udaipur on your list.

In short

If your PhD choice is mainly research rank, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is stronger. If you want lower entry cost with a good stipend, keep IIM Udaipur on your list.

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If your PhD choice is mainly research rank, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is stronger. If you want lower entry cost with a good stipend, keep IIM Udaipur on your list.

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If your PhD choice is mainly research rank, Indian Institute of Management Indore is stronger. If you want lower entry cost with a good stipend, keep IIM Udaipur on your list.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IIM Udaipur Ph.D. Finance and Accounts

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this Ph.D. Finance and Accounts course worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a research career and can study full time. The full fee without living cost is INR 25,000, and the first stipend level is INR 6 LPA. Your real cost is rent, food and time. Check the fee block and plan living money before you accept.

Should I take this PhD if I want a finance research career?▾

Yes, if your goal is research or teaching in finance and accounting. The area works on climate finance, governance, asset pricing and accounting quality, with seminars and a research centre. Write one clear research question in your SOP. Do not apply only because the fee is low.

What job can I get after this PhD?▾

This PhD points mainly to teaching and research jobs. IIMU says there is no separate placement drive for PhD scholars, so you apply to institutes or research roles through your network. The stipend is INR 6 LPA at first. Build papers, seminars and faculty links from year 1.

Who should skip this course at IIM Udaipur?▾

Skip it if you want a quick corporate job or part-time study. Outside work is not allowed, and the course is full-time for five years. You should also skip it if you do not enjoy reading papers and writing research. A shorter master course may fit better.

Is the stipend enough to study full time?▾

It can cover basic student living if you budget carefully. The first stipend level is INR 6 LPA, and IIMU lists INR 10,000 a month as rental support for eligible off-campus scholars. Rent and travel can still add pressure. Check your living cost before joining.

Should I apply with only a borderline test score?▾

Apply only if the rest of your file is strong. IIMU does not publish a final score cutoff, and the checker uses guide ranges only. The area also reads your SOP, work, marks and research fit. If your score is weak, improve it before the next form.

Is IIM Udaipur right for higher studies abroad?▾

Yes, if you use the research support well. The school is AACSB accredited and ranked #4 in India in the UT Dallas research ranking. It also funds international conference travel up to INR 4 Lakhs. Aim for strong papers before you look abroad.

Is Udaipur right for finance research work?▾

Yes, if campus research matters more than city finance offices. The Finance and Accounting area has brown bag seminars and the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research. Udaipur is not a finance hiring hub like larger metros. Use faculty projects and conferences for research links.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

You apply online, choose Finance and Accounting, and upload marks, score, SOP and recommendations. IIMU shortlists students on academic record, work, research fit and the SOP. The final step is a written test and interview on campus. Pay INR 25,000 only after selection.

What is the full cost before living expenses?▾

The full cost before living expenses is INR 25,000. Tuition and course charges are waived for admitted PhD scholars, and the amount works as the offer acceptance payment. The fee block adds an off-campus living estimate separately. Confirm the latest amount before you pay.

Can I get hostel or rent support in year 1?▾

A campus room in year 1 depends on availability. IIMU says scholars who live outside can get INR 10,000 a month as rental support under its PhD support rules. Keep rent money ready before joining. Ask the office about room status when you get the offer.

What support can I claim for research travel?▾

IIMU lists international conference travel support up to INR 4 Lakhs for PhD scholars. There is also national conference support and other research grants. You can claim them only when the paper and travel plan meet the rules. Ask your guide before booking anything.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

IIM Udaipur: 1 Answered Question

What is the IIM SDA Udaipur? What courses does it offer and what facilities do they provide to students?

Saptarshi BhowmikStudied at Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (2019)

IIM SDA Udaipur, in Rajasthan, India, is a top business school. It has offered doctoral and postgraduate management programs since 2011.

The institute offers a two-year, full-time Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in management. The Global Supply Chain Management and Digital Enterprise Management are two-year, full-time MBA programs. IIM SDA Udaipur also offers a one-year, part-time Executive MBA (EMBA) program for working professionals with three years of experience. Lastly, the institute offers a four-year, full-time Doctoral Programme in Management (Ph.D.) to teach research and management.

IIM SDA Udaipur has a modern library, computer labs, conference halls, classrooms, and hostels. Wi-Fi, gym, sports, and medical facilities are also on campus. Students receive practical experience through guest lectures, company visits, and internships. IIM SDA Udaipur's teachers are highly skilled and competent in their disciplines and dedicated to offering world-class education. IIM SDA Udaipur is a top Indian business school with many programs and amenities.

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