Online registrations for the admissions to Indian Institute of Management Lucknow’s Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) 2025 will close on 23rd February 2025. IIM Lucknow’s Doctoral Programme offers a rigorous academic experience, where scholars are mentored by world-class faculty, contributing to research that is both academically rigorous and practically relevant.
Speaking about the PhD program, Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, said, “The PhD program at IIM Lucknow nurtures intellectual curiosity and scholarly excellence, providing an environment that challenges conventional boundaries and inspires innovative thinking. Our doctoral candidates are equipped with the tools to pioneer impactful research, address complex real-world challenges, and emerge as thought leaders who drive meaningful change in academia, industry, and society at large.”
To apply for the PhD program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
A Master’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks
Or
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or a four-year graduate degree) with at least 65% marks
Or
Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, or CS with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks and a B.Com. undergraduate degree
Or
A two/three-year full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6/10 or 60%
Applicants must also have a valid score in one of the exams including, CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, or JRF/SRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR), with scores from the last two years being accepted as valid.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted based on their exam scores and invited for a selection interview. Candidates holding qualifications from IIMs may be exempt from taking an exam and can apply directly.
IIM Lucknow’s PhD program offers a wide range of research specialisations, including:
- 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
Speaking about career opportunities for IIM Lucknow’s PhD graduates, Prof. Pushpendra Priyadarshi, Chairperson, Doctoral Program in Management, said, “Graduates of our PhD program have diverse career paths. In the past, many alumni have pursued academia, securing faculty positions at top management institutes worldwide. Others have excelled in corporate roles across Marketing, Finance, HR, and Strategy sectors, leveraging their advanced analytical skills. Additionally, some have chosen public sector careers, contributing their expertise to public policy institutes, research organisations, and government bodies to address critical societal challenges.”
Spanning approximately 4.5 years, IIM Lucknow’s PhD program offers full tuition waivers, semi-furnished 1BHK accommodation, a generous monthly stipend, contingency grants, and a one-time computer purchase grant for doctoral scholars. Additionally, scholars also receive funding for case writing, field research, professional memberships, family health insurance, and travel support for conferences, fostering a holistic research environment.
For any queries, applicants can contact the Administrative Officer (DPM) at: dpmoffice@iiml.ac.in.