EPhD Detail | IIM Sirmaur | Himachal Pradesh

Programme Name	PhD (Executive)
Eligibility Criteria	1. Candidate requires a valid test score of CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ GATE/ JRF/ SRF. A candidate having MBA (regular) from an IIM with a CGPA of 8.00 (10 Point Scale) and above (or equivalent) would be exempted from these scores. In case, a candidate does not fulfill one of these, he/she may choose to appear in Doctoral Aptitude Test (DAT) to be conducted by IIM Sirmaur for this purpose. 2. Candidates must have obtained one of the following qualifications after higher secondary school (10+2) or equivalent: A regular Master's Degree in any discipline with 60 percent marks or a two-year post-graduate diploma with at least 60 percent marks along with a regular Bachelor’s degree with at least 60 percent marks. A regular 5-year Integrated Master’s Degree with at least 60 percent marks (obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline. A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50 percent marks) along with a regular Bachelor's degree (with at least 60 percent marks). A regular 4 year/ 8 semester’s Bachelor's degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 70 percent marks. 3. Applicants must have full-time work experience of at least five (5) years after graduation, in either industry/ or academics/ or research establishment.
Deadlines	Last day of application: 15th February 2025 Interview dates: April 2025 Results: April 2025 Classes begin: June 2025 Onward
Duration	The participants are expected to complete their thesis in four to six years. Doctoral scholars are expected to submit their thesis by the end of the fifth year.
Programme Details	During the period of study, students will abide by the PhD (Executive) manual and circulars notified by the DPR office. The participants are expected to complete their thesis in four to six years. In the initial phase, there will be coursework as per the policy of the institute. This will be followed by a Comprehensive Qualifying Examination (CQE). After successfully clearing the CQE, participants will graduate to the research phase of the programme under the supervision of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC). Doctoral scholars are expected to submit their thesis by the end of the fifth year. During the coursework phase, online classes will be conducted over the weekends or in evening hours of weekdays. There would be a campus visit scheduled each semester for one week for offline classes and interaction.
Contact Info	IIM Sirmaur, Dhaula Kuan (permanent campus), Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh - 173031 Email: dproffice@iimsirmaur.ac.in
Programme Director	Prof. Ujjwal Kango