IIM Amritsar PhD is a 4 year doctorate program that accepts exams like CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR), followed by RAT and Personal Interview. The candidates who have a Master’s degree/ Postgraduate diploma/ 4-year bachelor’s degree/ Bachelor’s degree with professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, CFA Level-II (USA) are eligible for the PhD program at IIM Amritsar. 

 

IIM Amritsar PhD Highlights

Course Name Doctor of Philosophy 
Duration 4 years 
Intake  3 - 5 
Area of Specializations
  • Economics & Public Policy
  • Finance, Accounting & Control
  • IT & Computational Systems
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
  • Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
  • Strategic Management
Eligibility
  • Master’s degree/ Postgraduate diploma with first class OR
  • 4-year bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA OR 
  • Bachelor’s degree with professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, CFA Level-II (USA) with 55% marks
  • Students in their Final Year of Examination
Exams Accepted  CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR)
Scholarship  Provides monthly fellowship, annual contingency grant, and research grant to attend conferences/workshops.

IIM Amritsar PhD Important Dates 2025

Events Dates (Tentative)
Online Application Window November 16, 2024
Last date for the Application form  February 29, 2025
Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates  March 12, 2025
Online Research Aptitude Test (RAT)  March 22, 2025
Personal Interview  April 2, 3, and 4, 2025
Final Selection April 2025
Admission Offer End of May 2025

IIM Amritsar PhD Selection Criteria 2025

  • The candidates will be shortlisted based on the academic record, performance CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR), and research interest. 
  • The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for Research Aptitude Test (RAT), Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interview.
  • The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in RAT, WAT, and PI. 

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IIM Amritsar PhD Admission 2025

Admission Stage Description
Application Process Interested candidates will have to fill out the application form available on the IIM Amritsar website. 
RAT + WAT + PI Process The candidates will be shortlisted and will be called for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT), Written Analysis Test, and Personal Interview.
Admission Offer  The admission offer will be sent to the candidates who have been selected based on their performance in RAT, WAT, and PI.

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IIM Amritsar PhD Vs IIM Visakhapatnam PhD Vs IIM Sirmaur PhD 

Particulars IIM Amritsar IIM Visakhapatnam IIM Sirmaur 
NIRF Ranking 2023 51 29 98
Year of Establishment 2015 1987 2015
PhD Intake 3 - 5  2 - 4  5
PhD Duration 4 years 5 years 5 years
PhD Selection Criteria CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (UGC/ CSIR) + RAT +WAT + Personal Interview  CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (NET) + Personal Interview GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ GATE/ JRF(NET)/ RAT(IIMB) + 2 rounds of Personal Interview
Scholarship  Provides monthly fellowship, annual contingency grant, and research grant to attend conferences/workshops Provides fellowship and contingency grant  Provides fellowship, Start-up grant, Contingency grant, HRA, Conference grant, etc.

IIM Amritsar PhD FAQs

Ques. Do IIM Amritsar PhD students receive stipend?

Ans. Yes, IIM Amritsar PhD students receive a monthly fellowship.

Ques. How long is PhD in IIM Amritsar?

Ans. The IIM Amritsar PhD is of 4 years duration.

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD in IIM Amritsar?

Ans. The candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria to apply for PhD in IIM Amritsar:

  • Master’s degree/ Postgraduate diploma with first class OR
  • 4-year bachelor’s degree with 6.5 CGPA OR 
  • Bachelor’s degree with professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, CFA Level-II (USA) with 55% marks
  • Students in their Final Year of Examination

Ques. Can I do PhD in IIM Amritsar without NET?

Ans. Yes, it is possible to apply for PhD without NET, if they have appeared for any of the exams like CAT, GMAT, GRE, or GATE.