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Preparing You To Lead Academia,
Research & Beyond

Preparing You To Lead Academia,
Research & Beyond

Join The Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) @IIM Kozhikode

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The Last date of Application is January 31, 2025

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TOI Ranking
#1 out of 100 in India 2024
TOI Ranking
#1 out of 100 in India 2024

#3

NIRF Ranking
#3 out of 125 in India 2024
NIRF Ranking
#3 out of 125 in India 2024

#4

India Today Ranking
#4 out of 275 in India 2024 
India Today Ranking
#4 out of 275 in India 2024

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IIRF Ranking
#5 out of 46 in India 2024 
IIRF Ranking
#5 out of 46 in India 2024 
Where Future Leaders in Management, Research and Academia Are Forged.
The Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode is a transformative, full-time, residential program designed to prepare scholars for impactful careers in business academia and research. Fully financially supported, the DPM immerses students in a rigorous, inter disciplinary environment, equipping them to produce globally relevant research that addresses complex business and societal challenges.

2 out of 3 of our fellows are faculty at top institutes like IIM, IIT, NITIE, and leading universities worldwide.

A decision that shapes not just careers, but futures.

Ranked 3rd 

among India’s top management schools (NIRF 2024)

112.5-acre

campus with world-class infrastructure

Globally recognized

or academic excellence

₹42,000 to ₹50,000/month

stipend, plus free accommodation
and scholarships

Structured thesis 

guidance with state-of-the-art research facilities

Global exposure

and a collaborative research environment

Earn the Distinguished Doctoral Programme in
 Management (PhD) from India's Premier B-School

Globally Recognised

IIM Kozhikode, a leader in management education, offers a doctoral degree that carries worldwide prestige and academic excellence.

Lifetime Membership in Our Elite Alumni Network

Become a part of an influential global community of Scholars, Leaders, and Academics, shaping the future of academia and industry

Placements

About two-thirds of our fellows are now faculty members in prestigious National Institutes such as IIM, IIT, NITIE, and esteemed universities in Europe, North America, or the Middle East. Other DPM students have received offers from well-regarded corporate organisations.

Testimonials

Author

The quality of academic infrastructure together with the serene atmosphere at IIM Kozhikode offers a perfect setting for intellectual development. FPM at IIM Kozhikode also helped me to evolve on both professional and personal front.

Sreevas Sahasranamam
Lecturer & Chancellor's Fellow, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow UK
Author

FPM at IIMK is much more than just a doctoral degree. It is an education that lasts a lifetime. The program gives freedom to pursue personal academic interests without compromising on the rigour of research. It equips individuals to ask interesting questions and navigate the path from the ambiguous to the clearly defined, a skill that not only serves one well in academics but also in personal and professional life. The intense academic training is complemented by a supportive culture, both of which enable individuals to develop into professionals with a strong academic and ethical fibre.

Ankita Tandon
Assistant Professor, FLAME University, Pune
Author

The institute has world class facilities and resources that provide a holistic learning environment. FPM curriculum is designed in a way to nurture critical thinking abilities and develops a solid foundation in research methodology. My sincere thanks to all the Faculty members, staff, and everyone at IIMK family for their support and altruism.

Supriya K
Faculty of Business, Management Middlesex University, Dubai
Author

I believe that FPM@IIMK is the Best PhD programme in the world.  This is evident from the achievements of the FPMs while and after the programme. The most important ingredient of the programmes is the excellent, hardworking, and susupportive teachers. FPM@IIMK is a very well-structured and comprehensive programme designed to equip students will world-class research skills. The facilities and support provided is excellent. Living and conducting research at the beautiful campus was a life changing experience for me as a student. I am really proud to be the first FPM to graduate from IIMK.

Manish Shukla
Durham University Business School, Durham, UK
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