IIM Kozhikode - Doctoral Programme (PhD) in Management – Teaching Track

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Announces Doctoral Programme (PhD) in Management – Teaching Track

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) invites applications for its Doctoral Programme (PhD) in Management – Teaching Track, a specialized pathway designed to nurture future academicians committed to excellence in teaching and research.

This programme is ideal for professionals and early-career academics seeking to build strong, long-term careers in higher education through advanced pedagogical and research training at one of India’s leading management institutions.

Applications Open

Last Date to Apply: 23 January 2026

Who Should Apply

• Professionals with minimum 3 years of full-time experience after graduation in teaching, training, research, or knowledge-oriented roles
• Aspirants seeking full-time academic teaching and research careers
• Early-career academics aiming to strengthen research capabilities and pedagogical expertise

Areas of Specialisation

• Decision Sciences and Operations Management
• Economics
• Finance, Accounting and Control
• Humanities and Liberal Arts in Management
• Information Systems
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (minimum 60%)
• Professional qualification (CA / CMA / ICWA / CS or equivalent) with a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 60% in graduation)
• 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (minimum 75%)

Key Timelines

• Application Window: 24 November 2025 – 23 January 2026
• Interviews & Assessments: February – March 2026
• Admission Offers: Early April 2026
• Programme Registration: June 2026

Other Highlights

• 5% relaxation in minimum marks for SC/ST/PwD/NC-OBC/EWS categories as per Government of India norms
• No qualifying test score required (CAT/GATE/NET/GMAT/GRE, etc.)

Apply Now

Interested candidates can apply online through the official IIM Kozhikode admissions portal.

Applicants are encouraged to review the programme details carefully and submit their applications well before the deadline.

Contact Information

For admission-related queries:

Phone: 0495-2809 537 / 381

Email: dpadmissions@iimk.ac.in

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Begin your doctoral journey at IIM Kozhikode and contribute to shaping the future of management education.