What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Kashipur MBA 2027?

Based on JAP 2026, the eligibility cutoff for General category was 95 overall (75 percentile in each section). The actual PI shortlist cutoff was 96.25 overall for General. EWS and NC-OBC eligibility was 81 overall. SC was 66, and ST/PwD was 42. JAP 2027 cutoffs will be published after CAT 2026 results in December 2026.

Does IIM Kashipur conduct WAT or GD for MBA admission?

No. From the 2026-28 batch onward, IIM Kashipur does not conduct any WAT or GD. The selection process involves only the CAT score and a Personal Interview. The PI is conducted online and is evaluated jointly for all four JAP institutes.

Is work experience mandatory for MBA admission at IIM Kashipur?

Work experience is not mandatory. Freshers can apply and qualify. However, candidates with 18 to 30 months of experience earn the maximum 15 out of 15 points in the work experience component. Less than 6 months or more than 36 months scores 0 points.

What is the total MBA fee at IIM Kashipur for the 2027-29 batch?

The total fee is approximately INR 20,80,000 for the two-year programme. Year 1 fee is INR 11,20,000 (tuition INR 10,86,000 plus other fees INR 34,000) and Year 2 fee is INR 9,60,000. Fees are subject to revision by the institute and should be verified at the official portal before payment.

Can final-year students apply to IIM Kashipur MBA?

Yes. Students in the final year of their bachelors programme can apply for IIM Kashipur MBA admission 2027. They must complete their degree and meet the minimum percentage requirement before the date of programme commencement in June 2027.

What is JAP 2027 and which IIMs participate in it?

JAP stands for Joint Admission Process. IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, and IIM Tiruchirappalli run a combined shortlist and PI process under JAP 2027. Candidates fill one application form, attend one Personal Interview, and are ranked independently by each institute for their own merit list.

How many seats are available in MBA Analytics at IIM Kashipur?

The MBA Analytics programme at IIM Kashipur admits only 12 students per batch. It is a separate programme from the MBA with its own application portal, eligibility criteria, and selection process. Both CAT 2026 and GMAT scores (minimum 670) are accepted.

Does IIM Kashipur MBA accept GMAT for admission?

The regular two-year MBA does NOT accept GMAT. Only CAT 2026 qualifies for the MBA programme. However, the MBA Analytics programme accepts either CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score of minimum 670 taken on or after May 1, 2024.

How many students receive scholarships at IIM Kashipur?

Up to 23 MBA students per year receive a full tuition fee waiver: 10 on need basis, 10 on need-cum-merit basis, and 3 on merit basis. Government of India scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD students are also available. A student receiving any other institute scholarship is not eligible for the IIM Kashipur waiver.

What is the PhD fellowship amount at IIM Kashipur?

PhD scholars at IIM Kashipur receive a monthly fellowship of INR 30,000 to INR 35,000. In addition, a contingency grant of INR 1,25,000 per year and a conference grant of INR 3,00,000 over the programme period are provided. The PhD programme duration is expected to be within 5 years.

How are the hostels at IIM Kashipur?

IIM Kashipur Hostels offers a list of facilities like mess and cafeteria, sports, gym, library, etc. to ensure students feel at home during their stays at hostels.

What is the fee structure for IIM Kashipur Hostels?

IIM Kashipur Hostels include a fees structure of INR 52,000 per term for MBA programs i.e. INR 1,56,000 per year with refundable mess charges worth INR 4,000 in the 1st year.

Are there sporting facilities at IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Yes, there are sports facilities for students to upskill and enjoy at the same time during their learning years.

What is the wellness facility available at IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Wellness facilities are led by a team of Wellness Coordinators at IIM Kashipur Hostels to ensure round the clock medical services for students.

Is their ambulance service available for emergencies in IIM Kashipur Hostels?

Yes, there are 24X7 ambulance services and for emergencies arising at any point of time.

What is the timing for doctors available at hostels in IIM Kashipur?

Doctors make frequent visits at IIM Kashipur hostels premises between 4:30- 5:00 p.m. and on call in case of emergency.

Can B.Tech graduates apply to IIM Kashipurs doctoral programme without a Masters degree?

Yes. IIM Kashipur accepts candidates with a four-year Bachelors degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch) with at least 60% marks, bypassing the typical Masters degree requirement. This is a genuine advantage for engineering graduates with strong GATE or GRE scores who want to pursue doctoral research in management without spending two additional years on a Masters programme first.

What is the difference between the FPM and the Executive Ph.D. at IIM Kashipur?

The FPM is the full-time residential track with no tuition fee, where scholars receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 rising to INR 42,000 after clearing the TAC milestone. The Executive Ph.D., at INR 12,60,000 total, is for mid-career professionals who continue working during the programme. The FPM is the standard route for those targeting faculty positions at business schools.

What is the TAC milestone and how does it affect the monthly fellowship?

TAC stands for Technical Advisory Committee. It is a formal milestone a doctoral scholar must clear after completing coursework and comprehensive exams, marking the transition from structured coursework to independent thesis research. Clearing TAC also triggers a fellowship increase from INR 37,000 to INR 42,000 per month. Scholars who miss the TAC deadline within the prescribed window may face academic review.

Is work experience mandatory to apply for the IIM Kashipur Ph.D programme?

No. Work experience is not a mandatory eligibility condition. Relevant industry or research experience may strengthen your application profile, but the programme is equally open to fresh graduates. The most important factors are your qualifying exam score in CAT, GATE, GMAT, or GRE, and a clearly articulated research interest you can defend in the Personal Interview stage.

What career paths do IIM Kashipur Ph.D graduates typically pursue?

Graduates primarily pursue faculty positions at business schools and management institutes in India and abroad, where an IIM doctorate carries strong credibility in academic hiring. A smaller segment joins research divisions at central banks, consulting firms, or government think tanks. There is no corporate placement drive, so those seeking standard corporate roles at programme end should consider the MBA or PGDM route instead.

How does the conference support grant work at IIM Kashipur?

IIM Kashipur provides each FPM scholar with up to INR 3,00,000 over the duration of the programme specifically to fund travel and registration costs for presenting research papers at national and international management conferences. This is separate from the monthly fellowship and the annual contingency grant. The funding is disbursed on a reimbursement basis against actual expenses incurred for approved conference presentations.

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

Kashipur, UttarakhandAutonomous UniversityEstd 2011

4.1

(131 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1,000

4.5 years, application fee only

Fellowship

INR 37,000 a month

years 1 and 2, paid by the institute

CAT floor

85 percentile

General; 80 OBC-NCL and EWS, 60 SC, ST, PwD

Alumni teaching

34 of 34

graduates on the alumni page

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to where graduates work 02Areas at a glanceEvery area with the tests it accepts 03Which area should you pick?Who each area suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe degree, marks and test score you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to the interview 06Admission DatesThe next intake's calendar, with estimates marked 07FeesWhat you pay and what the institute pays you 08Which areas will your score get you?Test floors by category and score range 09ScholarshipsThe fellowship, grants and extra support you can claim 10How does it compare?The same degree at institutes in its league, side by side 11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IIM Kashipur Ph.D

IIM Kashipur offers a full-time, residential Ph.D in 9 areas of management and public policy. It takes about 4.5 years, with two years of coursework before the thesis. There is no tuition fee: the only charge is the INR 1,000 application fee for one area, and the hostel room is free. The institute pays you a fellowship of INR 37,000 a month in the early years, about INR 4.44 LPA, and INR 42,000 a month later. You need a master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's degree with 60%, plus a CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF score. Each area shortlists and interviews on its own. NIRF ranked the institute #23 in management in 2025, and all 34 graduates on its alumni page teach.

IIM Kashipur Ph.D at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	4.5 Years
Number of Ph.D Specialisations	9
Admission Through	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF, then an interview
Minimum Eligibility	Master's degree, or 4-year bachelor's degree, with 60%
Total Fees	INR 1,000
Hostel + Mess	Free hostel room; mess cost shared among students
Scholarship Available	Fellowship of INR 37,000 to INR 42,000 a month
Median Package 2025	Not published for the Ph.D
Placement Rate 2025	Not published; all 34 listed alumni teach
NIRF Management Rank	#23 in 2025

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1,000 and the fees without hostel is also INR 1,000, because the room is free. The tuition fee is INR 0. You pay only the application fee, and it becomes INR 2,000 if you apply to two areas. Students manage the mess, and you pay your share of its cost.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	No fee is charged for the Ph.D
Hostel room	INR 0	Free room for every scholar
Application fee, one area	INR 1,000	One time, paid online
Application fee, two areas	INR 2,000	One time, paid online
Mess	Not published	Your share of the student mess cost
Total, no hostel	INR 1,000	Application fee for one area
Total with hostel	INR 1,000	The room is free, so nothing is added

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Admission Dates 2027

The CAT 2026 exam is on 29 Nov 2026, and the Ph.D 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027. Last year the last date moved from 28 Feb 2026 to 15 Mar 2026, so check the admission page often. The institute did not publish interview dates last year. Classes for the 2027 batch are expected in Jul 2027.

Event	Date	Status
CAT 2026 exam	29 Nov 2026	Confirmed
Ph.D 2027 application form opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
GATE 2027 exam	Feb 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply and pay the application fee	Mar 2027	Tentative
Area shortlist for interviews	Apr 2027	Tentative
Personal interviews on campus	May 2027	Tentative
Area merit lists and offer round	Jun 2027	Tentative
Registration and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Orientation and classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Eligibility

You need a master's degree with 60%, or a 4-year bachelor's degree with 60%. CA, CMA and CS with 60% also count. You also need a test score above the floor for your category. If you hold a full-time MBA from an IIM with CGPA 7 or more, you need no test score.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's in any subject, or a 5-year integrated master's, with 60%
4-year bachelor's	B.E., B.Tech or B.Arch with 60%
Professional course	CA, CMA or CS with 60%
Test floor, General	CAT 85, GATE 95 or IIMB Test 85 percentile; GMAT 610; GRE 310
Test floor, OBC-NCL and EWS	CAT 80, GATE 90 or IIMB Test 80 percentile; GMAT 580; GRE 295
Test floor, SC, ST and PwD	CAT 60, GATE 75 or IIMB Test 60 percentile; GMAT 550; GRE 275
No test needed	Full-time MBA from an IIM with CGPA 7, in the last ten years

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Admission Process

The process has five steps: pick your areas, apply online, clear the area shortlist, face the interview and take the offer. You can apply to two areas at most, and one area may call you while the other does not. In the interview you discuss one of three research papers the area sends you. Work experience is not a must, but it earns credit.

Step	What you do
Pick your areas	Choose one area, or two at most
Apply online	Upload your test score, certificates and any papers
Area shortlist	Each area checks your marks, the test floor and its own rules
Personal interview	You get three research papers and discuss the one you choose
Offer	Each area makes its own merit list and sends offers
Join	Register, show your documents and start Term I in July

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Branches and Scholars

Marketing and Operations list the most scholars, 11 each, and Operations lists the most graduates, 9. Communication lists 1 scholar and Public Policy 3, and neither has a graduate yet. GATE works in four areas, and Public Policy takes only JRF. Every area name below opens its own course page.

Area	Tests accepted	Scholars listed	Alumni listed
Ph.D. (Finance & Accounts)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF	9	7
Ph.D. (Economics)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF	8	2
Ph.D. (Information Technology)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF	6	2
Ph.D. (Public Policy)	UGC or CSIR JRF only	3	0
Ph.D. (Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF	8	6
Ph.D. (Business Communication)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF	1	0
Ph.D. (Marketing)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF	11	6
Ph.D. (Operations Management & Decision Science)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF	11	9
Ph.D. (Strategy)	CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF	6	2

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Entry routes

CAT needs 85 percentile and GATE needs 95 percentile for General, the two routes most students use. CAT, GMAT, GRE and the IIMB Test open 8 areas, GATE opens 4, and JRF opens all 9. Whatever the route, the area interview decides the seat, and each area may raise its own bar.

Route	Areas it opens	What decides the seat
CAT	8 areas, all but Public Policy	85 percentile for General, then the interview
GATE	Finance, Economics, IT and Systems, Operations	95 percentile for General, then the interview
GMAT or GRE	8 areas, all but Public Policy	610 or 310 for General, then the interview
IIMB Test	8 areas, all but Public Policy	85 percentile for General, then the interview
UGC or CSIR JRF	All 9 areas	JRF qualified, then the interview
IIM MBA with CGPA 7	Any area, no test score needed	The interview

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Placements

The alumni page lists 34 Ph.D graduates, and all 34 teach, 33 of them as assistant professors. NIRF data shows 10 full-time Ph.D graduates in 2024-25 and 7 in 2023-24. There is no campus placement for the Ph.D and no pay figure. Most graduates join business schools in India, and a few teach in Dubai.

Metric	Value
Graduates on the alumni page	34
Graduates in teaching jobs	34, as professors or lecturers
Full-time Ph.D graduates, 2024-25	10
Full-time Ph.D graduates, 2023-24	7
Full-time scholars on roll	52
Pay figures	Not published for the Ph.D

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Scholarships

The biggest support is the fellowship: INR 37,000 a month in years 1 and 2, and INR 42,000 a month once your thesis committee forms. You also get INR 25,000 a year for research costs and INR 50,000 once for equipment. All payments stop after five years in the programme, so plan to finish in time.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Institute fellowship	Every scholar, years 1 and 2	INR 37,000 a month
Fellowship after the thesis committee forms	Every scholar, up to year 5	INR 42,000 a month
Contingency grant	Every scholar	INR 25,000 a year
Equipment grant	Every scholar	INR 50,000 once
Conference support	Scholars with accepted papers	Up to INR 3 Lakhs in all
Rent support	Married scholars living off campus	INR 5,000 a month

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Ranking

NIRF ranked IIM Kashipur #23 in management in both 2024 and 2025, and Collegedunia ranks its MBA #47 in 2026. No body ranks the Ph.D on its own. NIRF counts Ph.D graduates as part of its management score.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF, Management	2025	#23
NIRF, Management	2024	#23
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#47

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Course Structure

Coursework takes 28 credits over 6 terms in the first two years, and 23 of them fall in years 1 and 2. You need CGPA 7 at the end of year 1 and year 2 to stay in. Then your area sets a comprehensive exam, and you write the thesis under a Thesis Advisory Committee.

Stage	What happens
Years 1 and 2	Coursework in 6 terms, 28 credits in all
End of year 2	Comprehensive exam set by your area
Years 3 to 5	Thesis under a Thesis Advisory Committee, then a public defence
Teaching	Teacher training after year 2, teaching assistant work in years 3 and 4
Time limit	Thesis in about 4.5 years; 6 years at most

IIM Kashipur Ph.D Hostel and Campus

Every scholar gets a free hostel room, and married scholars living outside get INR 5,000 a month for rent. The library has 11 Bloomberg terminals and databases such as CMIE Prowess and Euromonitor. The institute also pays up to INR 3 Lakhs for you to present papers at conferences.

Item	Detail
Hostel room	Free for every scholar
Mess	Managed by students, cost shared
Married scholars	INR 5,000 a month rent support off campus
Library	11 Bloomberg terminals, CMIE Prowess, Euromonitor, Gartner

IIM Kashipur Ph.D specialisations

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]

4.5 Years · Full Time · 9 courses

Total fees

INR 1,000

Application fee for one area; no tuition

4.1131 reviews130 views last year

Fellowship

INR 37,000 a month, then INR 42,000

Eligibility

Master's, or 4-year bachelor's, with 60%

Tests accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, UGC or CSIR JRF

Selection

Area shortlist, then an interview on a research paper

Hostel

Free room on campus; mess cost shared

Ph.D. (Finance & Accounts)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet36 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Economics)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet32 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Information Technology)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet27 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Public Policy)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet22 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

UGC or CSIR JRF only

Ph.D. (Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet13 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF

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Ph.D. (Business Communication)

INR 1,000

Application fee

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Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Marketing)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Operations Management & Decision Science)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test, JRF

Ph.D. (Strategy)

INR 1,000

Application fee

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Exams accepted

CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test, JRF

Which Ph.D area should you pick at IIM Kashipur?

Area

FinanceEconomicsIT and SystemsPublic PolicyOB and HRCommunicationMarketingOperationsStrategy

Finance and Accounting (Finance)

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You want a teaching job after the Ph.D: the alumni page lists 7 Finance graduates, and every one of them teaches, in India or in Dubai.

You like working with market data: the library gives you CMIE Prowess and 11 Bloomberg terminals for your thesis work.

You wrote GATE and not CAT: Finance takes a GATE score of 95 percentile or more for General, next to CAT, GMAT and GRE.

Skip it if:

You dislike heavy maths: the Finance core has Stochastic Calculus in Finance and Asset Pricing in the first two years.

You need more than INR 42,000 a month: that is the top fellowship here, and it stops after five years in the programme.

Open the full Ph.D. (Finance & Accounts) page

Economics

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You enjoy economic theory: the Economics core covers Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Indian Economic Debate and International Economics.

You hold a GATE score: Economics is one of four areas that take GATE, at 95 percentile or more for General.

You want to teach economics: both Economics graduates on the alumni page teach, one in a university and one in a business school.

Skip it if:

You want a big group of fellow scholars: the student profile lists 8 Economics scholars across every batch, so classes stay small.

You want to study how one firm competes: that is the Strategy area here; Economics looks at markets, labour, money and policy.

Open the full Ph.D. (Economics) page

Information Technology and Systems (IT and Systems)

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You want to study digital business: the IT and Systems core has Digital Transformation and Digital Economy, plus a seminar on analytics and machine learning.

You come from engineering with a GATE score: IT and Systems takes GATE at 95 percentile for General, besides CAT, GMAT, GRE and JRF.

You want to teach information systems: both IT and Systems graduates on the alumni page teach in business schools, one of them in an IIM.

Skip it if:

You want many seniors in your area: the alumni page lists only 2 IT and Systems graduates, far fewer than Finance or Operations.

You want to build software, not study how firms use it: the core courses are Information Systems Theory I and II, not coding courses.

Open the full Ph.D. (Information Technology) page

Public Policy

Tests: UGC or CSIR JRF only. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You have cleared UGC or CSIR JRF: Public Policy takes only JRF holders, so CAT, GMAT, GRE and GATE scores do not count here.

You want to work on government policy: the institute has a Centre of Excellence in Public Policy and Government that backs this area.

You want UGC to fund your Ph.D: the institute's annual report says its Public Policy scholars are funded by UGC under the JRF scheme.

Skip it if:

You have only a CAT or GATE score: you cannot apply to this area; Economics is the nearest area that takes those scores.

You want proof of where graduates go: the alumni page lists no Public Policy graduate yet, and the student profile lists 3 scholars.

Open the full Ph.D. (Public Policy) page

Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (OB and HR)

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You want to teach HR or behaviour at work: all 6 OB and HR graduates on the alumni page teach, in India and in Dubai.

You like research about people at work: the core covers organisational theory, group dynamics, HRM practice and industrial relations.

Skip it if:

You planned to apply with GATE: OB and HR does not take GATE; use CAT, GMAT, GRE, the IIMB Test or JRF.

You want a data-heavy thesis: the area core is about people at work, and HR Analytics comes only as an elective.

Open the full Ph.D. (Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior) page

Business Communication (Communication)

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You like media and communication research: the core has Communication Theory, Corporate Communication, New Media Communication and Development Communication.

You want close time with your faculty: the student profile lists 1 Communication scholar, so you work with the faculty almost one to one.

Skip it if:

You want graduates to follow: the alumni page lists no Communication graduate yet, so there is no record of jobs from this area.

You hoped to apply with GATE: Communication does not accept GATE; it takes CAT, GMAT, GRE, the IIMB Test or JRF.

Open the full Ph.D. (Business Communication) page

Marketing

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You want a teaching post in marketing: the alumni page lists 6 Marketing graduates, all teaching, and three of them teach in IIMs.

You want a large peer group: the student profile lists 11 Marketing scholars, level with Operations for the biggest group here.

You like studying why people buy: the core has seminars on consumer behaviour and service marketing, plus Marketing Theory and Marketing Strategy.

Skip it if:

You have only a GATE score: Marketing does not take GATE; you need CAT, GMAT, GRE, the IIMB Test or JRF.

You want a heavy maths thesis: the Marketing core is theory and seminar courses, and the maths sits in the shared research methods courses.

Open the full Ph.D. (Marketing) page

Operations Management and Decision Sciences (Operations)

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You want the strongest record of graduates here: the alumni page lists 9 Operations graduates, the most of any area, all teaching, including one at an IIT and three at IIMs.

You come from engineering with GATE: Operations takes GATE at 95 percentile for General, besides CAT, GMAT, GRE, the IIMB Test and JRF.

You like models and optimisation: the core has Advanced Decision Modelling and Optimization Theory, with electives in supply chain modelling.

Skip it if:

You dislike maths and coding: decision modelling and optimisation courses fill the first two years of this area.

You want a small, quiet group: the student profile lists 11 Operations scholars, one of the two biggest groups on campus.

Open the full Ph.D. (Operations Management & Decision Science) page

Strategy

Tests: CAT, GMAT, GRE, IIMB Test or JRF. Same INR 1,000 fee and the same fellowship as every area.

Pick it if:

You like big questions about firms: the core has Strategy Classics, Strategy Process, Strategy Content and Organizational Theory.

You want to teach strategy: both Strategy graduates on the alumni page teach, one of them in an IIM.

Skip it if:

You planned to use GATE: Strategy does not take GATE; use CAT, GMAT, GRE, the IIMB Test or JRF.

You want many seniors in your area: the alumni page lists 2 Strategy graduates and the student profile lists 6 scholars.

Open the full Ph.D. (Strategy) page

Counsellor's advice

You can apply to two areas at most. If your only score is GATE, pick two of Finance, Economics, IT and Systems and Operations. If you hold JRF, Public Policy opens too. Put first the area whose core courses you would enjoy for five years.

Ph.D Eligibility▾

Degree: A master's degree in any subject with 60%, or a 5-year integrated master's with 60%.

Other degrees that count: A 4-year bachelor's degree such as B.E., B.Tech or B.Arch, or CA, CMA or CS, each with 60%.

Test score, General: CAT 85, GATE 95 or IIMB Test 85 percentile, GMAT 610 or GRE 310.

Lower floors: OBC-NCL and EWS need CAT 80 percentile. SC, ST and PwD need CAT 60 percentile.

Same rule, every area: The marks rule is the same in all nine areas; only Public Policy insists on UGC or CSIR JRF.

Final-year students: You can apply before your degree ends if you finish it before the programme starts in July.

Ph.D Admission Process▾

Pick one or two areas: You can apply to two areas at most. The form costs INR 1,000 for one area and INR 2,000 for two.

Apply online: Upload your test score, degree certificates, any work papers and any published research on the Ph.D portal.

Area shortlist: Each area checks your marks and test score, and it may add rules of its own.

Personal interview: You get three research papers and discuss the one you choose with the panel.

Offer and joining: Each area makes its own merit list. Register in the first days of July and start Term I.

Ph.D Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every area.

Confirmed

29 Nov 2026

CAT 2026 exam

One of the accepted tests; its score counts for eight areas.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Ph.D 2027 application form opens

The 2026 form opened in January with a 28 Feb last date.

Tentative

Feb 2027

GATE 2027 exam

Expected in the first half of February; it counts for four areas.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Last date to apply and pay the application fee

Last year the date moved from 28 Feb 2026 to 15 Mar 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Area shortlist for interviews

No date was published last year; expect it after the last date.

Tentative

May 2027

Personal interviews on campus

Each area sets its own dates and sends three papers first.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Area merit lists and offer round

Offers come area by area, not in one list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Registration and document check

Held on 1 and 2 Jul 2026 for the last batch.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Orientation and classes start

Term I began on 6 Jul 2026 for the last batch.

Source: IIM Kashipur Ph.D admission page and Ph.D academic calendar.

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur Ph.D Fees 2027

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This is the full 4.5-year cost in every area: no tuition, free hostel room.

Tuition fee

Full course, no fee is charged for the Ph.D

INR 0

Hostel room

Full course, free for every scholar

INR 0

Application fee, one area

One time, paid online with the form

INR 1,000

Apply to a second area

Application fee, second area

One time, INR 1,000 more for two areas

INR 1,000

Total course fee

INR 1,000

4.5 years · application fee for one area, no tuition

Total course fee

INR 2,000

4.5 years · application fees for two areas, no tuition

Education loan EMI

INR 17

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

44,400%

first-year fellowship INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 34

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

22,200%

first-year fellowship INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: IIM Kashipur Ph.D programme page and the Ph.D 2026 application portal.

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur Ph.D Scholarship Calculator

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Institute fellowship

Every month

IIM Kashipur

INR 37,000 a month in years 1 and 2, and INR 42,000 a month once your thesis committee forms, up to year 5.

Who qualifies: every scholar in any areaPaid from Term I

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Contingency and equipment grants

Every year

IIM Kashipur

INR 25,000 a year for research costs, plus INR 50,000 once for equipment.

Who qualifies: every scholar in any areaPaid from year 1

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Conference support

Per paper

IIM Kashipur

Up to INR 3 Lakhs over the programme to present accepted papers at conferences in India or abroad.

Who qualifies: scholars with a paper accepted at a conferenceClaim per paper

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Rent support for married scholars

Every month

IIM Kashipur

INR 5,000 a month on top of the fellowship when you rent a home off campus and show the receipt.

Who qualifies: married scholars living off campusClaim with rent receipts

Not eligible on your answers

UGC or CSIR JRF fellowship

UGC rates

University Grants Commission

The annual report says the institute's Public Policy scholars are funded by UGC under the JRF scheme.

Who qualifies: UGC or CSIR JRF holdersClaim through UGC

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the Ph.D office about support from outside bodies.

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 1,000

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur Ph.D vs similar colleges

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IIM JammuIIM Bodh GayaIIM SambalpurIIM Sirmaur

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Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

Kashipur

Compared with

IIM Jammu

Jammu

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IIM Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya

Compared with

IIM Sambalpur

Sambalpur

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IIM Sirmaur

Paonta Sahib

Fellowship, early yearsa month, years 1 and 2

INR 37,000

institute fellowship

INR 55,000

INR 18,000 more

INR 50,000

INR 13,000 more

INR 40,000

INR 3,000 more

INR 40,000

INR 3,000 more

Fellowship, later yearsa month, thesis years

INR 42,000

after the thesis committee

INR 60,000

INR 18,000 more

INR 60,000

INR 18,000 more

INR 45,000

INR 3,000 more

INR 45,000

INR 3,000 more

Application feeGeneral, one area

INR 1,000

2026 intake

INR 1,000

Same fee

INR 500

INR 500 less

INR 1,180

INR 180 more

INR 2,000

INR 1,000 more

Areason offer

all full time

2 fewer

1 fewer

2 fewer

1 more

Ph.D graduatesfull time, 2024-25

NIRF 2026 data

8 fewer

10 fewer

5 fewer

10 fewer

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

#23

NIRF 2025

#35

12 places lower

#31

8 places lower

#34

11 places lower

#51

28 places lower

In short

IIM Jammu pays INR 18,000 more a month in years 1 and 2, but it had 2 full-time Ph.D graduates in 2024-25 against 10 here. If the fellowship decides it for you, apply to both; if a proven record matters more, Kashipur leads.

In short

IIM Bodh Gaya pays INR 13,000 more a month early on and charges half the application fee, but its NIRF data shows no full-time Ph.D graduate in 2024-25. If money matters most, apply there too; Kashipur ranks 8 places higher.

In short

IIM Sambalpur pays INR 3,000 more a month and had 5 full-time Ph.D graduates in 2024-25, half of the 10 here. If you want more areas and a higher NIRF rank, Kashipur is the stronger pick.

In short

IIM Sirmaur offers 10 areas, one more than here, and pays INR 3,000 more a month, but its application fee is double. If your area is on both lists, Kashipur ranks 28 places higher and has more graduates.

FAQs on Indian Institute of Management Kashipur Ph.D

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Do I pay any fee for the Ph.D at IIM Kashipur?▾

No tuition fee is charged, and the hostel room is free. The only charge is the application fee: INR 1,000 for one area or INR 2,000 for two. You pay your share of the student mess cost.

How much is the Ph.D fellowship?▾

INR 37,000 a month in years 1 and 2, and INR 42,000 a month once your thesis committee forms. You also get INR 25,000 a year for research costs and INR 50,000 once for equipment. All support stops after five years.

Which test scores does IIM Kashipur accept for the Ph.D?▾

CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, the IIMB Test and UGC or CSIR JRF. GATE counts only for Finance, Economics, IT and Systems and Operations. Public Policy takes only JRF.

What CAT percentile do I need?▾

At least 85 percentile for General, 80 for OBC-NCL and EWS, and 60 for SC, ST and PwD. These are floors to apply, and each area may shortlist above them.

Can I apply to more than one area?▾

Yes, to two areas at most, for INR 2,000. Each area shortlists on its own, so one may call you for an interview while the other does not.

Can I apply without a test score?▾

Yes, if you hold a full-time MBA or a similar two-year programme from an IIM with CGPA 7 or more, earned in the last ten years. Otherwise you need a valid score or the IIMB Test.

How long does the Ph.D take?▾

About 4.5 years. The first two years are coursework, then a comprehensive exam and the thesis. You must defend the thesis within six years of joining.

Where do IIM Kashipur Ph.D graduates work?▾

All 34 graduates on the alumni page teach, 33 of them as assistant professors in business schools and universities. The institute publishes no pay figures for the Ph.D.

Which area is the easiest to get into?▾

IIM Kashipur publishes no area-wise cutoff, only the test floors. Four areas take GATE as well as CAT, which widens the door for engineers. Public Policy is the narrowest, since it takes only JRF holders.

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