PhD Admissions in Management (Decision Sciences, Economics, Marketing, etc.) at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, 2026–2027 Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode in

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), ranked #3 in India (NIRF), announces PhD admissions for its Doctoral Programmes in Management (DPM) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The DPM offers three tracks: Standard Doctoral Programme, Teaching Track (for aspiring faculty and academic leaders), and Practice Track (for research-driven industry professionals).

Areas of Specialization: Decision Sciences & Operations Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting & Control, Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management, Information Systems, Marketing Management, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management.

Programme Highlights: The programme features structured, milestone-based doctoral progression, mentorship from world-class faculty, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture, regular seminars and workshops, strong international research exposure, and a high-impact journal publication orientation. Students benefit from generous research and conference funding and join an outstanding alumni network across academia and industry.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a postgraduate degree (MA, MBA, M.Com, M.Phil, MSc, M.Tech, M.Ed, MCA, etc.) with at least 60% marks for the standard and teaching tracks, and 55% for the practice track. Candidates with CA/ICWA/CS and a bachelor's degree must have 60% in graduation. Four-year undergraduate degree holders require 75% for standard and teaching tracks, and 60% for the practice track. Work experience is required for the teaching and practice tracks. Tuition fees apply for the teaching and practice tracks, while the standard track may have a tuition waiver. Monthly fellowship support is available for all tracks.

Key Dates: Applications open on 24 November 2025 and close on 23 January 2026. The selection process runs from 6 February to 28 March 2026.

Funding: Monthly fellowship support is provided, with generous research and conference funding. Tuition fees are applicable for the teaching and practice tracks.

How to Apply: Visit the official IIM Kozhikode website for full details and to apply online. For queries, contact [email protected].

This is an excellent opportunity for scholars, educators, and industry professionals interested in advanced research in management and related fields at a top-ranked Indian institution.