Does IIM Jammu have hostels too?

Yes, IIM Jammu has symmetrically built hostels for both boys and girls. The facilities within these hostels are also the same including wifi, mess, sports etc.

Are there suitable medical facilities for students in IIM Jammu Hostels?

Yes, there are suitable medical and health services for students in IIM Jammu Hostels and are available in case of extreme emergencies as well.

How are the facilities at IIM Jammu Hostels?

IIM Jammu Hostels have ample facilities within which include, 24*7 internet , water supply, medical services, mess and cafeteria, sports and gym, library and so on.

What is the overall fees for IIM Hostels at Jammu?

The overall fees for IIM Jammu Hostels is INR 73,500 per year for both girls and boys.

Do IIM Jammu Hostels have a gym and sports facilities?

Yes, IIM Jammu Hostels have gymnasium and sport facilities within hostel premises keeping in mind the preferences for both fitness and sports lovers.

Are there separate hostels for boys and girls at IIM Jammu Hostels?

Yes, there are separately built hostels for both girls and boys with the same set of features like Wi-Fi, etc.

IIM Jammu Ph.D. : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Fee	INR 1,98,000
Total Fees	INR 1,98,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee

INR 1,98,000

Total Fees

INR 1,98,000

IIM Jammu PhD WP Admission 2027

Event	Date
Application Deadline (2026 Batch)	29 April 2026
IIMJ-RAT Exam (2026 Batch)	31 May 2026
Personal Interview (2026 Batch)	14 June 2026

Past batches followed an April application deadline and June interview schedule.

IIMJ-RAT is the institute’s entrance test for applicants without CAT or GATE scores.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s level

Or professional qualification (CA, ICWA, CS) with at least 50% marks in qualifying exam

Or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale

Minimum 3 years of work experience at supervisory or above level is mandatory

Valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF within 3 years, or IIMJ-RAT required

Admission Process

Submit online application with academic credentials, work experience details, and test scores

Candidates without valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF scores may appear for IIMJ-RAT

Applications are shortlisted based on academic profile, work experience, and test score

Shortlisted candidates attend a Personal Interview conducted by IIM Jammu faculty

Final merit list is prepared based on PI (50%), academic background (35%), and work experience (15%)

Selected candidates complete enrollment formalities and begin the coursework phase

✓ Opt for this if

Senior executives and managers seeking a PhD from an IIM without a career break
Professionals with 3 or more years in supervisory roles across any industry sector
Those with no valid CAT score who can appear for the IIMJ-RAT test instead
Candidates whose organisations support research-based professional development

✗ Skip if

Looking for a fully-funded fellowship with monthly stipend and fee waiver
Prefer a full-time immersive residential campus research experience
Below the required threshold of 3 years supervisory-level work experience

IIM Jammu PhD WP Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
SC/ST Category Fee Relaxation	As per IIM Jammu policy	SC/ST candidates enrolled in the programme
EWS/OBC-NCL Support	As per IIM Jammu policy	EWS and OBC-NCL category candidates
Caution Money Refund	INR 44,000	All enrolled candidates, refundable on completion

Employer sponsorship is commonly used for fee payment in this working professional programme.

No monthly stipend or fellowship is provided for part-time PhD scholars.

IIM Jammu PhD WP FAQs

Ques. How is the PhD WP different from the full-time PhD at IIM Jammu?

Ans. The Ph.D. Working Professionals at IIM Jammu is a part-time programme designed so that candidates continue their careers while pursuing doctoral research. Unlike the full-time PhD, it does not provide a monthly fellowship stipend, and candidates pay programme fees. The full-time PhD has an age cap of 40 years and is fully funded, whereas the working professionals version has no upper age limit and is intended for those already in senior roles in their organisations.

Ques. What work experience is required to apply?

Ans. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience at the supervisory or above level in government institutions, autonomous bodies, research organisations, PSUs, educational institutes, or private companies. This supervisory threshold is evaluated during shortlisting and at the personal interview stage. There is no upper age limit for applicants, making the programme accessible to experienced professionals at any stage of their career.

Ques. Can I apply without a CAT score for this programme?

Ans. Yes. Candidates without a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF score may appear for IIMJ-RAT, IIM Jammu’s in-house research aptitude test. This makes the programme accessible to experienced professionals who have not recently appeared for any standard entrance test. Those with valid scores from CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF must ensure the score was obtained within 3 years of the application deadline.

Ques. How are classes conducted for working professionals?

Ans. Classes are offered in both online and offline formats to accommodate candidates managing full-time careers. Remote access reduces the need for frequent campus visits during the coursework phase. However, final examinations are held on campus at IIM Jammu, and scholars must attend residential components including workshops and research review sessions as scheduled. The structure is designed so professionals can balance doctoral work with their current roles without interrupting employment.

Ques. What specialisation areas are available in this part-time PhD?

Ans. The programme offers 8 specialisations: Business Communication, Business Policy and Strategy, Economics and Business Environment, Finance and Accounting, IT Systems and Analytics, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and HRM, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Business Communication is exclusive to this part-time programme and is not available in the full-time PhD at IIM Jammu. Once admitted, candidates pursue their doctoral research exclusively in the selected area and cannot switch specialisations.

Ques. Is any financial support or scholarship available for this programme?

Ans. This programme does not provide a fellowship, monthly stipend, or tuition waiver like the full-time PhD. SC/ST, EWS, and OBC-NCL students may be eligible for fee relaxations as per IIM Jammu’s reservation policy. A refundable caution money deposit of INR 44,000 is collected at enrollment and returned after all dues are cleared on programme completion. Many candidates in this programme receive support through organisational or employer sponsorship arrangements.