What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Udaipur MBA?

As per the 2026-28 batch shortlist criteria (reference for 2027-29 cycle), General category candidates need a minimum CAT overall percentile of 94 with at least 75 percentile in each section (VRC, DILR, QA). NC-OBC and EWS require 81 overall. SC requires 66. ST and PwD require 42. IIM Udaipur will publish updated 2027-29 cutoffs after CAT 2026 results.

Is work experience mandatory for IIM Udaipur MBA?

Work experience is not mandatory for the Two-Year MBA at IIM Udaipur. Freshers are eligible. However, work experience adds weight to the Profile component (20% of the composite score), so candidates with work experience have an advantage at the shortlisting stage.

Does IIM Udaipur participate in IIM Common Admission Process (CAP)?

No. IIM Udaipur does not participate in IIM CAP. It runs its own independent shortlisting and Personal Interview process. Candidates shortlisted by IIM Udaipur must apply and appear separately on the IIM Udaipur admissions portal.

What is the total fee for MBA at IIM Udaipur 2027?

As per fee data for the current batch, Year 1 total fee is INR 11,92,508 and Year 2 is INR 10,58,750, making the total programme fee approximately INR 22,51,258. Fees are subject to revision for the 2027-29 batch. Contact admissions@iimu.ac.in for confirmed figures.

What exam does IIM Udaipur use for EMBA admission?

IIM Udaipur EMBA accepts GMAT, GRE, or CAT scores from 2022 or later. Candidates who do not hold any of these scores can appear for the IIMU Test, which is an online test of 120 questions in 120 minutes. The IIMU Test covers Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

Is there any entrance exam for the IIM Udaipur BBA programme?

No. The BBA at IIM Udaipur does not require any entrance exam or minimum percentage. Any Class XII student from a recognised board is eligible. Admission is through document verification after applying online at bba.iimu.ac.in.

How many seats are available in the IIM Udaipur MBA programme?

The 2026-28 batch has 375 seats. The same intake is expected for the 2027-29 batch. IIM Udaipur will confirm the seat count when it publishes the 2027-29 admission policy after CAT 2026 results.

What is the selection process for IIM Udaipur MBA?

The process has two stages. First, IIM Udaipur shortlists candidates based on CAT score and academic profile. Second, shortlisted candidates appear for a Personal Interview at Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, or the campus. The final merit uses: Normalized CAT 55%, PI 25%, Profile 20%.

What is the minimum work experience for IIM Udaipur EMBA?

Candidates need a minimum of 36 months of full-time post-graduation work experience as of May 20, 2027. This is a mandatory requirement for EMBA admission. The Two-Year MBA has no work experience requirement.

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

Udaipur, RajasthanAutonomous UniversityEstd 2011

4.3

(57 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 25,000

full course, no room cost

Average pay

INR 6 LPA

first two-year stipend value

Tuition waiver

100%

full tuition fee waived

Research rank

#4 UTD

India business school research

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research support 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and test score you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to joining 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without room cost 07Will your score get you in?Score validity and profile checks for Marketing 08ScholarshipsWhat support you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIMU Ph.D. Marketing

IIM Udaipur offers a five-year, full-time Ph.D. (Marketing) in Management for students who want an academic research career. The course is residential after the first-year room rule settles, and it sits inside IIMU's AACSB accredited business school. IIMU is #21 in NIRF Management ranking 2025 and #4 in India for UT Dallas research output. The full course fee without room cost is INR 25,000, paid as an offer acceptance amount. You apply with CAT, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF. The Marketing area does not publish a fixed seat count. The first two years carry stipend support worth INR 6 LPA.

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Fees

The full course costs INR 5.25 Lakhs with room and food and INR 25,000 without room cost. The tuition fee is INR 0. You pay the offer acceptance amount once after the admission offer. IIMU returns it after you join. Room and food are separate because new PhD students arrange their own room off campus in the first year.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	Full course
Offer acceptance amount	INR 25,000	One time, returned after joining
Off-campus room and food	INR 5 Lakhs	INR 10,000 a month, 50 months
Total, no room cost	INR 25,000	Full course
Total with room cost	INR 5.25 Lakhs	Full course

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Admission Dates 2027

The 2027 application window is expected from 12 Nov 2026 to 9 Feb 2027. The shortlist is expected by 23 Mar 2027, and classes are expected to start on 29 Jun 2027. The calendar is not out yet, so check the PhD site before you submit the form.

Event	Date	Status
PhD application, last date to apply	12 Nov 2026 to 9 Feb 2027	Tentative
CAT 2026 exam or valid test score	Nov 2026	Tentative
CAT 2026 result and scorecard	Jan 2027	Tentative
Application screening and shortlist	23 Mar 2027	Tentative
Virtual personal interview	Mar 2027	Tentative
Written analysis exercise	9 Apr 2027	Tentative
Final campus interview	10 Apr 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance fee payment	Apr 2027	Tentative
Document check and joining	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	29 Jun 2027	Tentative

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Eligibility

You need 60% in a master's degree, integrated master's degree or professional course, and reserved groups need 55%. A four-year bachelor's degree needs 75%, or 70% for SC, ST and PwD. Marketing also asks for CAT, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF.

Requirement	What you need
Master's route	60% marks, or 55% for SC, ST and PwD
Integrated master's route	60% marks, or 55% for SC, ST and PwD
Professional route	CA, ICWA or CS with a bachelor's degree and 60%
Four-year bachelor's route	75% marks, or 70% for SC, ST and PwD
Marketing test score	CAT, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF score valid on the form deadline

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Admission Process

The offer acceptance step asks you to pay INR 25,000 after selection. IIMU first checks your form, marks sheets, CV, test score and Statement of Purpose. You then face a virtual interview, written analysis and final campus interview.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Choose only the Marketing area and upload every paper
2. Area screening	Marketing faculty screen the form and test score
3. Virtual interview	Shortlisted students meet the area faculty online
4. Written analysis	Study and critique a simple conceptual model
5. Final interview	Meet faculty on campus and discuss your research plan
6. Accept offer	Pay INR 25,000 by the offer date

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Cutoff

CAT 2024 or later is valid for the Marketing form, while GMAT and GRE stay valid for 5 years. NET-JRF stays valid for 3 years. IIMU does not publish a fixed cutoff score, so use the validity rule first and make the research plan strong.

Test	Closing score rule	Round and year
CAT	CAT 2024 or later	2027 intake estimate
GMAT	Valid for 5 years	2027 intake estimate
GRE	Valid for 5 years	2027 intake estimate
NET-JRF	Valid for 3 years	2027 intake estimate
Published cutoff	Not published	Marketing area review

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Placements

The first two years give stipend support worth INR 6 LPA, and the later research phase gives INR 6.60 LPA after the comprehensive exam. IIMU says PhD graduates mostly apply to faculty and research jobs themselves. The school does not publish a batch placement rate for PhD Marketing.

Metric	Value
First two-year stipend value	INR 6 LPA
Later stipend value	INR 6.60 LPA
Tuition waiver	100%
PhD placement rate	Not published
Career path	Faculty, research and policy roles

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Scholarships

The biggest support is the 100% tuition waiver, and the first stipend is worth INR 6 LPA. IIMU also gives a paper award, a contingency grant and conference travel support. You should keep fee receipts and approval emails because each grant has its own claim step.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Tuition fee waiver	All admitted PhD scholars	100% tuition waiver
Monthly stipend	All admitted PhD scholars	INR 6 LPA in years 1 and 2
Contingency grant	PhD scholars with approved use	INR 25,000 a year
Conference travel fund	Paper accepted at approved events	Up to INR 4 Lakhs

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Ranking

IIMU stands #21 in NIRF Management ranking 2025, #4 in India for UT Dallas research output and has AACSB accreditation. NIRF reads data filed by the institute. The UT Dallas list reads research papers in selected management journals.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#21
UT Dallas research ranking	2025	#4 in India
AACSB	2025	Accredited

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Course Structure

Year 1 has core management and research methods, and year 2 adds Marketing area courses and the research proposal. Years 3 to 5 focus on the thesis. You work with faculty and build papers for journals.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core management courses and research methods
Year 2	Marketing area courses and research proposal
Years 3 to 5	Thesis work, papers and teaching practice

IIMU Ph.D. Marketing Hostel and Campus

Fresh PhD students arrange their own room off campus for the first year, and shared office space is given on campus. Married students can get INR 10,000 monthly rental support. This matters because the PhD is full-time and needs daily campus work.

Item	Detail
First-year room	Students arrange a room off campus
Shared office	Given on campus
Married student support	INR 10,000 monthly rental support
Campus	Balicha campus in Udaipur

Should you pick Ph.D. (Marketing) at IIMU?

This course suits students who want a research and teaching career, not a quick corporate job.

Pick it if:

You want a research career: IIMU is #4 in India for UT Dallas research output, so faculty papers shape daily work.

You need fee support: tuition is fully waived, and the first two years give stipend support worth INR 6 LPA.

You have one strong area: IIMU accepts only one PhD area per form, so a clear Marketing plan helps you.

Your test score is valid: CAT 2024 or later, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF can support the Marketing form.

Skip it if:

You want campus placements: PhD graduates mostly apply to faculty and research jobs themselves, not through an MBA placement office.

You need first-year campus room: fresh PhD students arrange their own room off campus for the first year.

You need a fixed cutoff: IIMU does not publish a Marketing cutoff, so a valid score alone is not enough.

You are unsure about research: the final round checks written analysis, research fit and long-term academic plans.

Counsellor's advice

Pick it if you can write about a Marketing research question clearly. If you mainly want an MBA job, do not use this form.

Ph.D. (Marketing) Eligibility▾

Master's marks: 60% in a master's degree. 55% for SC, ST and PwD.

Four-year degree: 75% in a four-year bachelor's degree. 70% for SC, ST and PwD.

Professional route: CA, ICWA or CS with a bachelor's degree and 60% marks also counts.

Test score: Marketing accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF valid on the form deadline.

Final year: You can apply while waiting for results, but must submit final marks later.

Ph.D. (Marketing) Admission Process▾

Fill form: Choose Marketing only and upload marks sheets, CV, scorecard and Statement of Purpose.

Area screening: Marketing faculty read your form and shortlist students for the next step.

Virtual interview: Shortlisted students meet the area faculty online in the first interview round.

Written analysis: You study a simple conceptual model and write your critique before the final interview.

Offer acceptance: Pay INR 25,000 by the given offer date, or you lose the offer.

Ph.D. (Marketing) Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

12 Nov 2026 to 9 Feb 2027

PhD application, last date to apply

The form is expected to follow the last cycle. Submit before 9 Feb 2027.

Tentative

Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam or valid test score

Marketing accepts CAT, GMAT, GRE or NET-JRF scorecards.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CAT 2026 result and scorecard

Upload a valid scorecard if you use CAT for the form.

Tentative

23 Mar 2027

Application screening and shortlist

Shortlisted students are expected to get the next round details by email.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Virtual personal interview

Marketing faculty check research fit and preparation.

Tentative

9 Apr 2027

Written analysis exercise

You critique a conceptual model before the final interview.

Tentative

10 Apr 2027

Final campus interview

Carry originals and be ready to discuss your research plan.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Offer acceptance fee payment

You lose the offer if the fee is not paid by the offer date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Document check and joining

Bring marks sheets, certificates, scorecard and identity paper.

Tentative

29 Jun 2027

Classes start

The batch is expected to start near the last week of June.

Source: IIM Udaipur PhD admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IIMU Ph.D. (Marketing) Fees 2027

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This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add room and food cost.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published

INR 0

Offer acceptance amount

One time, returned after joining

INR 25,000

Add room + food

Off-campus room and food

Per month × 50, INR 10,000 a month

INR 5 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 25,000

5 years · tuition fee waived, room cost not added

Total course fee

INR 5.25 Lakhs

5 years · tuition fee waived + room and food

Education loan EMI

INR 422

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

2400%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,852

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

114%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Udaipur PhD admissions and FAQ pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a PhD call from IIMU?

Pick your test and degree route. The cutoff ranges use IIMU's score validity rules because a fixed cutoff is not published.

Test score

CATGMATGRENET-JRFNo score

Degree route

Master routeFour-year degree

CAT · Master route

CAT 2024 or later: valid for review. Build your Statement of Purpose around a clear Marketing question.

2023: check validity closely. Apply only if the score is valid on the form deadline.

2022: not enough for this route. Take a valid test before you apply.

CAT · Four-year degree

CAT 2024 or later: valid for review. Build your Statement of Purpose around a clear Marketing question.

2023: check validity closely. Apply only if the score is valid on the form deadline.

2022: not enough for this route. Take a valid test before you apply.

GMAT · Master route

5 years valid: valid for review. Build your Statement of Purpose around a clear Marketing question.

4 years old: check validity closely. Apply only if the score is valid on the form deadline.