The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) is inviting applications for its PhD Program in Management (2025 batch). This prestigious doctoral program is designed for those aspiring to contribute to research and academia, offering an immersive learning experience with financial support and global exposure.
📚 About the PhD Program
The IIM Lucknow PhD Program, launched in 2000-01, is a rigorous research-oriented course aimed at nurturing scholars in various fields of management. It is open to Indian and international candidates, including NRIs and foreign nationals.
🔗 Visit the Official PhD Program Page
🎯 Research Areas Available
Candidates can choose to specialize in the following fields:
✅ Agri-Business Management
✅ Business Sustainability
✅ Communication
✅ Decision Sciences (OR/Stats)
✅ Business Environment (Economics)
✅ Finance & Accounting
✅ Human Resource Management
✅ Information Technology & Systems
✅ Marketing Management
✅ Operations Management
✅ Strategic Management
🎯 Eligibility Requirements
| 📌 Criteria | 📜 Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree with 55% marks OR Bachelor’s in Engineering with 60% marks OR CA/ICWA/CS with 55% marks |
| Academic Performance | Minimum 55% marks in all public exams starting from secondary school |
| Age Limit | Should not exceed 55 years as of June 30, 2025 |
| Admission Test | A valid score in CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR) |
💡 Only test scores from exams taken on or after January 1, 2023, will be considered valid.
🔗 Check Detailed Eligibility Criteria
📝 Admission Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on a valid test score (CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF/SRF).
- Exemptions: Candidates who have completed full-time IIM programs (not part-time/evening/weekend/distance/online) can apply without a test score. They must submit:
- A certificate from their IIM confirming full-time study.
- A percentage-conversion formula from their IIM.
- International Applicants: NRIs & foreign nationals can apply based on GMAT/GRE scores from the past year.
💰 Financial Assistance
✔ Full Tuition Fee Waiver
✔ Monthly Fellowship & Research Grants
✔ Support for National & International Conferences
✔ Computer Grant
✔ Family Health Insurance
💡 Foreign applicants, including NRIs, will need to cover their own tuition and living expenses.
💵 Fee Payment
🔹 Application Fee:
- ₹1000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates
- ₹500/- for SC/ST candidates
🔹 Payment Details:
| 🏦 Bank | 💳 Details |
|---|---|
| Bank Name | HDFC, Aminabad, Lucknow |
| Beneficiary | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow |
| Account No. | 07231450000294 |
| RTGS/NEFT/IFSC Code | HDFC0000723 |
| MICR Code | 226240007 |
| Branch Code | 723 |
💡 Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS candidates as per Government of India norms.
📅 Key Dates to Remember
| 📅 Event | 📆 Date* |
|---|---|
| Program Announcement | October 2024 |
| Application Deadline | 23 February 2025 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Announcement | First week of March 2025 |
| Personal Interviews | First week of April 2025 |
| Final Selection Announcement | Third week of April 2025 |
| Last Date for Acceptance Fee Submission | First week of May 2025 |
| Program Commencement | June 2025 |
📌 Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
🔗 Important Links
| 🌍 Information | 🔗 Link |
|---|---|
| PhD Program Page | Click Here |
| Eligibility Details | Check Here |
| Application Portal | Apply Now |
🚀 This is your chance to join one of India’s leading business schools! Don’t miss the opportunity—apply now to begin your journey toward academic excellence.
📌 For further updates, visit the IIM Lucknow website.
