Doctoral Program is a full-time PhD Program at IIMT. The Program is committed to train individuals who will excel in their area of research through high quality work, that could potentially lead to publications of international standard. It should not be confused with master level Programs such as MBA.
Yes, we have an EDPM program which can be undertaken on part-time basis. For further details, visit: https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/edpm
Students/professionals who want to pursue a career in advanced research and academics (including teaching) are the ideal candidates for this Program. The applicant should have high scholastic ability, aptitude for research and excellent analytical skills. He/She should have enough motivation to withstand the rigour of the Program.
They are expected to complete course work, pass a comprehensive exam, and then do publication quality research of an international standard.
Not necessary. The course work provides understanding of relevant fields of management. Different areas prefer students from diverse backgrounds to match the area requirement. For further details visit us at: https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/fpm-criteria
Yes, the DPM programme is financially supported by the institute. However, for the EDPM programme, there is a programme fee. For further details visit us at https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/fpm-support
Students are expected to complete the programme within 4-5 years. However, the maximum duration by which a student is expected to complete the graduating requirements of the programme is Six years.
Yes, an application fee of Rs.1000/- (No fee for SC / ST / DAP candidates) to be remitted through Online Admission Portal.
Yes, there is an option to reapply
The tentative application process starts in November/December and the programme is expected to start in July.
The entrance exams that are accepted are IIMB Test, CAT, GRE, GATE, GMAT, UGC-NET/JRF depending on your area of specialisation. Please visit at https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/fpm-criteria
You can apply for a maximum of two areas in a year.
No, but they are required to work closely with professors as teaching assistants after completing the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination.
Students begin with doctoral level courses from the first term itself, and are required to opt for area specific specialization for the requisite exposure to general management inputs. For further details, visit: https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/dpm
The selection is area specific and entirely depends on the candidate's performance. No limit on candidate count.
Students are awarded the degree of ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ (PhD) in the student's area of specialization.
Yes, No restrictions on interdisciplinary work. Idea can be discussed with faculty before execution. Much of the research work done by our students is interdisciplinary in nature.
Yes, in case, you hold a PGDM from any IIM or a PGPBM from IIMT, you will be exempt from the PGPM courses offered in year one, provided the student has a CGPA of 2.55/4.33 or equivalent and has obtained the diploma within 5 years from the year of admission to the DPM program.
Yes, the GATE 2025 exam will be conducted in the month of February 2025, hence the GATE 2025 hall tickets will be accepted and the candidate has to submit the scorecard to the institute once the results are published.
No, the UGC-JRF 2025 exam will be conducted in the month of June 2025, UGC-JRF 2024 scorecard will be accepted.