IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission 2026 | Full-Time & PhD for Working Professionals

IIM Sambalpur PhD Admission 2026 | Full-Time & PhD for Working Professionals

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, an Institute of National Importance, invites applications for:

• PhD in Management (Full-Time) – Batch 08 (2026)

• PhD in Management for Working Professionals – Batch 07 (2026)

These doctoral programmes are designed to develop high-quality researchers, future faculty members, and thought leaders in management education and industry research.

IIM Sambalpur PhD in Management 2026 (Full-Time Programme)

About the Programme

IIM Sambalpur’s full-time PhD in Management is a rigorous, research-oriented doctoral programme aimed at candidates with strong academic backgrounds and intellectual curiosity for original research. The programme prepares scholars for:

• Academic careers in IIMs, IITs, Central Universities, and top B-Schools

• Research positions in industry and policy institutions

• Consulting and analytical leadership roles

The programme is fully residential and is expected to be completed in four years (including coursework).

Areas of Specialization

Applicants can apply in the following research areas:

• Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management

• Finance & Accounting Management

• Operations Management

• General Management, Public Policy & Economics

• Strategic Management

• Information System Management

• Marketing Management

Fellowship & Financial Support

As detailed in the official brochure

Brochure Ph.D. Admission 2026

, IIM Sambalpur offers a comprehensive fellowship covering:

• Tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement & alumni fees

• ₹40,000 per month (1st & 2nd Year – Slab A)

• ₹45,000 per month (after TAC-approved proposal – Slab B)

• ₹25,000 annual contingency allowance

• Up to ₹1,75,000 for conference/workshop/summer school participation

This structured financial assistance allows scholars to focus entirely on research excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold:

• Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks (Bachelor’s + Master’s pattern 10+2+3+2)
  OR

• Professional qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) with 60% marks
  OR

• 4-year Engineering degree with minimum 6.5 CGPA
  OR

• 5-year Integrated Master’s degree

Valid Test Scores (Any One)

• CAT 2023 / 2024 / 2025

• GATE / UGC-JRF / CSIR-JRF (valid as per timeline)

• GRE / GMAT

• IIMSAT 2026

• Exemption for select top NIRF institutions (as per brochure)

Age Limit: Not more than 40 years as on June 30, 2026.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 (23:55 IST)

• Personal Interview: April/May 2026

• Admission Offers: May/June 2026

• Registration & Orientation: June/July 2026

IIM Sambalpur PhD in Management for Working Professionals 2026

About the Programme

The PhD for Working Professionals

Brochure PhD WP Admission 2026

is a unique part-time doctoral programme designed specifically for:

• Senior managers

• Industry professionals

• Entrepreneurs

• Policy professionals

The programme enables experienced professionals to transition into academia or build research-driven industry careers.

Key Highlights

• Part-time doctoral programme

• Designed for professionals with minimum 5 years of full-time work experience

• Focus on research addressing real-world management challenges

• Award of PhD degree upon successful completion

Areas of Specialization

Same research domains as the full-time programme:

• OB & HRM

• Finance & Accounting

• Operations

• Public Policy & Economics

• Strategy

• Information Systems

• Marketing

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have:

• Master’s degree (minimum 60%)
  OR

• Professional qualification (CA/ICWA/CS) with 55%
  OR

• Engineering degree (minimum 6.5 CGPA)

AND

• Minimum 5 years of full-time managerial/professional experience as on March 31, 2026

Programme Duration & On-Campus Requirement

• Duration: 4 years (extendable up to 6 years in special cases)

• Mandatory on-campus visits for:

  • Coursework / Research Week

  • Thesis Proposal

  • Thesis Seminar

  • Thesis Defense

• Induction programme attendance mandatory

Application Deadline

📅 February 28, 2026 (23:55 IST)

Apply online through the official IIM Sambalpur portal.

Why Choose IIM Sambalpur for PhD?

• Institute of National Importance

• Research-focused academic ecosystem

• Strong fellowship support (Full-Time PhD)

• Structured doctoral mentoring

• Government of India reservation policy followed

• Opportunity for JRF-qualified candidates

Career Opportunities After PhD from IIM Sambalpur

Graduates can pursue:

• Faculty positions in IIMs, IITs, and global universities

• Research leadership roles

• Policy advisory and think tanks

• Industry analytics & consulting

• Academic entrepreneurship

Apply at Official Website - IIM Sambalpur

PhD in Management Regular 2026

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PhD in Management for Working Professionals Programme 2026

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