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Lead the Future of Management Research & Academia

Join the Fully-Funded Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) at IIM Kozhikode

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#1

TOI Ranking
#1 out of 100 in India 2024

#3

NIRF Ranking
#3 out of 125 in India 2025

#4

India Today Ranking
#4 out of 275 in India 2024 

#5

IIRF Ranking
#5 out of 46 in India 2024 

"The DPM program was my launchpad. The rigorous training was key to securing my faculty role."

- Dr. Anya Sharma, Alumna Professor

More Than a Degree. A Legacy.

The Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) at IIM Kozhikode isn't just about research; it is about transformation. We don't just teach management; we create the scholars who will define it.

Why IIM Kozhikode?

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Join a network of 100+ world-class faculty and alumni shaping policy and industry worldwide.

Focus entirely on your research with a full waiver of tuition, a generous monthly stipend (up to ₹50k), and contingency grants.

Live and learn on a stunning 112.5-acre campus with state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Generous support for international conferences and collaborative research environments.

Global Impact:

Join a network of 100+ world-class faculty and alumni shaping policy and industry worldwide.

Fellowship Programme:

Focus entirely on your research with a full waiver of tuition, a generous monthly stipend (up to ₹50k), and contingency grants.

World-Class Ecosystem:

Live and learn on a stunning 112.5-acre campus with state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

Global Exposure:

Generous support for international conferences and collaborative research environments.

From IIM Kozhikode
to the World

Our track record speaks for itself. We prepare scholars for the highest echelons of academia and corporate strategy.

"66% of our fellows are now faculty members at prestigious institutes including IIMs, IITs, NITIE, and leading universities in Europe and North America."

"My engineering background was an asset here. The PhD gave me the strategic skills to lead at a top tech firm."

- Priya Singh, Alumna Product Lead

You Are Eligible If You Have

Check if you meet the criteria:

At least 60% aggregate (or equivalent).

At least 75% aggregate (or equivalent).

With a Bachelor's degree (60% aggregate).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I join the Doctoral Programme in Management?

The programme offers the opportunity to do management research at an internationally benchmarked standard. 

What kind of financial support / funding is available?

Financially, students are supported generously: stipends of ₹42,000 – ₹50,000 per month (depending on the stage), free accommodation on campus. A grant of ₹ 1,75,000 is given to attend an international conference and ₹ 20,000 for national conferences.

What kind of career opportunities will I have after completion of the programme?

About two-thirds of Fellows are placed as faculty members in prestigious national institutes (like IIMs, IITs, NITIE) as well as in top universities abroad. Other DPM students also receive offers from reputed corporate organizations.

I have not written CAT this year. Can I still apply?

Applicants to the DPM must have a valid test score, not older than three years. Alternatively, you may qualify through other tests like GRE, GATE, GMAT, UGC-NET / JRF, IIMB Test, depending on your area of specialisation.

My undergraduate/ postgraduate is not in management. Can I still apply?

Yes. As long as you satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria, you can apply even if your UG / PG is not in management.

Is it a full time programme? Can I do it alongside my current job?

It is a fully funded full-time programme. You cannot pursue it alongside a job.

Is it a PhD programme?

Yes, it is a doctoral programme in management (PhD). The students are routinely placed as faculty members (or equivalent) in reputed universities in North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East.

The Future of Academia Starts Here

Don't miss your opportunity to join India's intellectual elite

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