NMIMS Mumbai offers a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme across 13 specializations covering Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Architecture, Data Science, Physiotherapy, Commerce, Law, Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology, and Science. The minimum programme duration is 3 years. Annual net fees are INR 50,000 across all specializations. Admission is through an NMIMS Entrance Test and Personal Interview, conducted in two phases each year.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open January 2027 (Tentative).
Key Points
- NMIMS PhD spans 9 constituent schools including the School of Business Management, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, and the School of Law
- Full-time scholars admitted through the NMIMS process receive a Junior Research Fellowship of INR 49,490 per month, upgradeable to a Senior Research Fellowship of INR 58,340 per month after 2 years on satisfactory research progress
- Admission runs in two annual phases converging to a July commencement: Phase 1 registration spans January to March and Phase 2 spans March to May
- The entrance test covers general aptitude and a subject-specific essay paper, with UGC-NET, GATE, or CSIR-NET holders eligible for a direct Personal Interview
- PhD scholars are required to publish research in UGC-listed or internationally indexed journals as part of degree fulfilment criteria
NMIMS Mumbai PhD Fees 2026
The annual net fee for NMIMS Mumbai PhD programmes is INR 50,000 across all 13 specializations. This is the effective fee after institutional fellowships and fee waivers. For Pharmaceutical Sciences, the gross annual fee is INR 2,50,000 with an assured scholarship of INR 2,00,000, bringing the net to INR 50,000. Other schools follow a comparable net-fee arrangement.
| Specialization | Annual Net Fee |
|---|
| Management | INR 50,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | INR 50,000 |
| Engineering/Technology Management | INR 50,000 |
| Economics, Commerce, Law | INR 50,000 |
| Architecture, Data Science, Physiotherapy, Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology | INR 50,000 |
- Fees above are net after institutional fellowship and waivers.
- Verify gross fees with the official NMIMS PhD prospectus before applying.
NMIMS Mumbai PhD Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Phase 1 (2026) | Phase 2 (2026) |
|---|
| Registration Opens | January 20, 2026 | March 30, 2026 |
| Registration Closes | March 29, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| Entrance Test and Interview | April 10, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| Merit List | April 20, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | July 18, 2026 |
- Both 2026 phases are closed. Dates above are for reference.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- For Management PhD: MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree with relevant academic or professional background preferred
- For Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD: M.Pharm or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks
Admission Process
- Apply online through the NMIMS admissions portal during the applicable Phase 1 or Phase 2 registration window
- Appear for the NMIMS PhD Entrance Test comprising a general aptitude section and a subject-specific essay-type paper
- Score a minimum of 50% in the entrance test to qualify for the Personal Interview round
- Candidates holding a valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE qualification may be considered for a direct Personal Interview without the written test
- Final selection is based on combined performance in the entrance test and Personal Interview
NMIMS Mumbai PhD vs Other Colleges
Here is how NMIMS Mumbai PhD compares with similar research universities on fees, entrance exams, and ratings.
| NMIMS Mumbai | Mumbai University | SIU Pune | TISS Mumbai |
|---|
| Fees | 1.5 L (3 yr net) | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Exams | NMIMS-PhD Entrance and PI | UGC-NET/SET and PI | SIU-PET and PI | TISS-NET/JRF and PI |
| Cutoff | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Salary | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| CD Rating | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a PhD in Management or Pharma with Mumbai mentorship
- You qualify for the JRF to fund your PhD research tenure
- You prefer a private deemed university with PhD across diverse disciplines
✗ Skip if
- You want a government-funded PhD with lower gross fees
- Your research area needs IIT-level pure engineering infrastructure
- You need part-time or distance-mode doctoral research flexibility
NMIMS Mumbai PhD Scholarships 2026
NMIMS Mumbai PhD scholars can access institutional fellowships alongside external government funding schemes for research support.
| Scholarship/Fellowship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| NMIMS Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | INR 49,490/month | Full-time PhD scholars admitted through NMIMS entrance | Awarded at admission |
| NMIMS Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) | INR 58,340/month | JRF holders with satisfactory research progress after 2 years | Post-upgrade review |
| CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship | INR 37,000 to INR 42,000/month | Candidates qualified as JRF or SRF in CSIR-UGC NET exam | As per CSIR notification |
| DST-INSPIRE Fellowship | INR 31,000 to INR 35,000/month | Science candidates ranked in top 1% at postgraduate level | As per DST notification |
- NMIMS JRF and SRF amounts include HRA and contingency from 2026.
- CSIR and DST fellowships follow government notification schedules.
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