Ph.D (Management)
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Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IIMs is the equivalent doctoral qualification and is fully funded with stipend. Leads primarily to business school faculty and senior research careers.
- Duration
- 4–5 years
- Entry after
- Postgraduation
- Entrance exam
- Common Admission Test
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required. UGC NET or an equivalent is separately required for most teaching appointments
Course overview
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IIMs is the equivalent doctoral qualification and is fully funded with stipend. Leads primarily to business school faculty and senior research careers.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. MBA/PGDM or Master's degree with strong academic record; work experience valued.
How you get in. Institute entrance (IIM FPM, XLRI FPM), CAT/GMAT/GRE scores, Research proposal and interview.
How it is studied. Full-time or part-time under university regulations; distance mode is not permitted for a Ph.D.
Licence to practise. Not required. UGC NET or an equivalent is separately required for most teaching appointments.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- IIMs and business schools
- Universities
- Consulting firms
- Research organisations and think tanks
- Corporate strategy divisions
What you can study next.
- Post-doctoral research
- Tenured professorship
- Senior consulting roles
- Editorial and academic leadership
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Nominal tuition. Most full-time scholars receive a fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF, institute assistantship) covering fees plus a monthly stipend.
Indicative starting salary. 60,000 - 150,000 per month.
Typical duration. 4 - 5 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduation | Any | — | strong academic record |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Entrance exams for this course
An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Ph.D (Management)?
MBA/PGDM or Master's degree with strong academic record; work experience valued. Admission is through Institute entrance (IIM FPM, XLRI FPM), CAT/GMAT/GRE scores, Research proposal and interview.
How long does Ph.D (Management) take?
4 - 5 years. Full-time or part-time under university regulations; distance mode is not permitted for a Ph.D.
What does Ph.D (Management) cost?
Nominal tuition. Most full-time scholars receive a fellowship (CSIR/UGC JRF, institute assistantship) covering fees plus a monthly stipend. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Ph.D (Management)?
Post-doctoral research, Tenured professorship, Senior consulting roles, Editorial and academic leadership.
Does Ph.D (Management) need a licence or registration to practise?
Not required. UGC NET or an equivalent is separately required for most teaching appointments.
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