IIM Udaipur Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: How does the IIMU Research Aptitude Test differ from CAT or GMAT for doctoral admission?

The Research Aptitude Test is IIMUs proprietary doctoral screening tool that tests analytical reasoning and research potential, not managerial aptitude. You can qualify for the FPM through the RAT or a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, or NET-JRF score. Applicants without a recent CAT often prefer the RAT because its schedule aligns with IIMUs intake cycles, making it the most accessible entry route for dedicated research aspirants.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Aug 7, 2026

IIM Udaipur offers a five-year full-time residential Fellow Programme in Management across Finance, Decision Science, Operations Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior. The regular FPM is fully funded with zero tuition fee. Total intake is 80 seats across all areas. Admission is based on CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET-JRF, or the IIMU Research Aptitude Test.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open November 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

IIMU uses its own Research Aptitude Test as a doctoral screening tool alongside CAT, GMAT, and GRE, making it one of the few IIMs with a proprietary aptitude test for PhD admissions.
Stipend follows a three-milestone structure: INR 37,000 per month in Years 1 to 2, INR 40,000 after the Comprehensive Exam, and INR 44,000 after the Proposal Defense.
Selected doctoral scholars receive a fully funded four-month international immersion at a partner university, covering travel and stay.

IIM Udaipur PhD Fees 2026

The regular FPM at IIM Udaipur carries zero tuition fee for all selected scholars. An Executive PhD track is available at a total fee of INR 22,00,000. Regular FPM scholars receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 37,000 to INR 44,000 depending on their academic milestone.

Programme	Total Fees
Fellow Programme in Management, Regular FPM (all five research areas)	Fully funded (INR 0 tuition)
Executive PhD	INR 22,00,000

Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

IIM Udaipur PhD Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Window Opened	November 6, 2025
Application Window Closed	June 11, 2026
Research Aptitude Test (RAT) Held	June 20 to 21, 2026
Personal Interviews Held	June 26 to 28, 2026
Offer Letters Announced	July 2, 2026
Next Cycle Expected Start	After CAT 2026 (tentatively November 2026)

Cycle 3 (2026) concluded. Offers released July 2, 2026.
Next cycle dates have not been officially notified as of August 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate, OR professional qualifications (CA or ICWA or CS) with a Bachelor’s degree.
Alternatively, a four-year or eight-semester Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale qualifies without a Master’s degree.
A relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks applies to SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Valid qualifying exam: CAT 2025 or later, GMAT or GRE within five years, NET-JRF in a relevant discipline within three years, or a qualifying score in the IIMU Research Aptitude Test.

Admission Process

Candidates apply online during the notified application window for the relevant intake cycle.
Applications are screened on academic profile, research statement, and qualifying exam score.
Shortlisted candidates sit the Research Aptitude Test conducted by IIMU.
RAT qualifiers appear before a faculty panel for Personal Interviews covering research interest and analytical aptitude.
Final offers are issued based on the composite evaluation of RAT and Personal Interview performance.

IIM Udaipur PhD vs Other Colleges

Here is how IIM Udaipur PhD compares with peer IIM doctoral programmes on fees, exams, eligibility, and stipend.

College	Fees	Exams	Eligibility	Monthly Stipend	CD Rating
IIM Udaipur	Fully funded	CAT / GMAT / GRE / NET-JRF / RAT	Master’s 55% or 4-yr Bachelor’s 6.5 CGPA	INR 37K to 44K	4.3/5
IIM Indore	9.8 L	CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / JRF	Master’s 60%	INR 40K to 45K	4.3/5
IIM Raipur	Fully funded	CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / CSIR-UGC NET JRF	Master’s 55%, age below 50	INR 50K to 55K	4.0/5
IIM Trichy	Fully funded	CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF / IIMB Test	Master’s 60% and Bachelor’s 60%	INR 35K to 40K	4.2/5

✓ Opt for this if

You want a fully funded IIM doctoral programme with zero tuition fee.
Your research focus is Finance, Marketing, OB, or Operations Management.
You are targeting a faculty or research career and value the IIM brand.
You want a funded four-month international immersion at a partner university.

✗ Skip if

You need a higher starting stipend. IIM Raipur pays INR 50K to 55K per month.
You cannot commit to a five-year full-time residential programme in Udaipur.
You are seeking a part-time or distance doctoral programme format.

IIM Udaipur PhD Scholarships 2026

Several government scholarships are available to eligible doctoral candidates at IIMU based on category and family income, in addition to the fully funded stipend.

Scholarship	Eligibility	Income Limit
Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students	SC category	Below INR 8 LPA
Scholarship for ST Students	ST category	Below INR 6 LPA
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities	Minority community students	Below INR 2.5 LPA
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	PwD category	Below INR 6 LPA

Government scholarships require separate applications through the relevant authority portal.

IIM Udaipur Ph.D Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, IIM Udaipur ranks #29 out of 372 colleges in India. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 1433.52/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

IIM Udaipur is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#15 out of 275 under India Today Ranking 2024.
#16 out of 235 under The Week Ranking 2024.
#21 out of 125 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#31 out of 350 (2026)	#29 out of 372 (2025) #1st Rajasthan
	#14 out of 270 (2026) #1st Rajasthan	#15 out of 275 (2024) #1st Rajasthan
	#16 out of 235 (2024) #1st Rajasthan	#8 out of 21 (2023) #1st Rajasthan
	#21 out of 125 (2025) #1st Rajasthan	#22 out of 125 (2024) #1st Rajasthan
	#9 out of 25 (2025)	#9 out of 25 (2024)
	#28 out of 100 (2026)	#21 out of 100 (2025)
	#5 out of 150 (2022)	#3 out of 100 (2021) #1st Rajasthan
	#251-300 out of 301 (2026)	#201-250 out of 251 (2025)

IIM Udaipur PhD FAQs

Ques. How does the IIMU Research Aptitude Test differ from CAT or GMAT for doctoral admission?

Ans. The Research Aptitude Test is IIMU’s proprietary doctoral screening tool that tests analytical reasoning and research potential, not managerial aptitude. You can qualify for the FPM through the RAT or a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, or NET-JRF score. Applicants without a recent CAT often prefer the RAT because its schedule aligns with IIMU’s intake cycles, making it the most accessible entry route for dedicated research aspirants.

Ques. Can a candidate with only a four-year Bachelor’s degree apply without a Master’s degree?

Ans. Yes. IIMU allows candidates with a four-year or eight-semester Bachelor’s degree and a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale to apply directly without a Master’s degree. This benefits engineering graduates with a strong BTech CGPA. Holders of a three-year Bachelor’s degree require a Master’s with at least 55%. CA, ICWA, or CS qualification combined with a Bachelor’s degree also qualifies.

Ques. What is the international immersion component and who gets selected for it?

Ans. Selected FPM scholars receive a fully funded four-month stay at a partner university abroad, covering travel and accommodation. The immersion occurs after the coursework phase ends. Selection is competitive and not guaranteed for all enrolled scholars. This component sets the IIMU FPM apart from similarly ranked IIM doctoral programmes that do not fund an extended international residential stay.

Ques. How does the three-tier stipend structure work across the five years of the FPM?

Ans. Years 1 and 2 carry a stipend of INR 37,000 per month during coursework. After passing the Comprehensive Examination it rises to INR 40,000, and after the proposal defense to INR 44,000 until thesis submission. IIMU also provides a one-time laptop allowance of INR 50,000, an annual contingency grant of INR 25,000, a national conference grant of INR 20,000 per year, and an international conference grant of INR 2,00,000 across four years.

Ques. Does the IIMU FPM run through CAP like the PGP?

Ans. No. The FPM runs on an entirely independent admission cycle with no connection to the Common Admission Process used for PGP seats. IIMU exited CAP from 2026 and manages all programmes through its own rounds. There are multiple FPM intake cycles per year (Cycle 1, 2, and 3), each with its own application window, RAT date, and interview schedule, governed entirely by IIMU’s internal academic calendar.