IIM Lucknow : The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is accepting applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) for the 2025 academic year. This full-time, intensive programme is designed to develop outstanding scholars who will contribute to the field of management. It lasts about 4.5 years and offers a stimulating environment to prepare students for careers in academia, business leadership, and public sector research.
Applications for the PhD programme are open and will close on February 23, 2025. Interested candidates should apply early and make sure they meet all the eligibility criteria. For more details, visit the official website of IIM Lucknow’s PhD Programme. Applicants can also contact the Administrative Officer (DPM) at dpmoffice@iiml.ac.in for any questions.
Speaking about the PhD programme, Prof. Archana Shukla, Director, IIM Lucknow, said, “The PhD programme 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.”
IIM Lucknow’s PhD programme offers a wide range of research specialisations, allowing candidates to explore diverse management domains. These include:
- 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 Criteria For PhD Programme
To apply for the PhD programme, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- A Master’s degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- 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%.
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