The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has opened applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) for the 2026 academic year. The full-time programme is designed to train future researchers, academicians, and industry leaders in advanced areas of management. The course typically takes around 4.5 years to complete.
The application window is now open and will close on 16 February 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply early and review all eligibility criteria. Further information and application details are available on the institute’s official website. Applicants may also reach out to the DPM office through email for support.
Focus On Research & Faculty Mentorship IIM Lucknow’s PhD programme is known for its strong
faculty–scholar alignment. Every student is paired with a faculty mentor who guides them through their research journey, helps refine research questions, and supports publication plans. The programme emphasises academic depth, interdisciplinary learning, and projects that address real-world management challenges.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialisations, including Agri-Business Management, Business Sustainability, Communication, Decision Sciences, Economics, Finance, HR, IT & Systems, Marketing, Operations, and Strategic Management.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants can qualify for admission through several pathways. These include a Master’s degree with minimum required marks, a four-year Engineering degree, professional qualifications like CA/ICWA/CS, or previous postgraduate programmes from IIMs with the prescribed academic performance. All candidates must have scored at least 55% in every public examination from Class 10 onwards.
The admission process includes a review of entrance exam scores and a faculty interaction round. Candidates who have completed certain IIM programmes may be exempted from entrance tests.
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Financial Support For Scholars
IIM Lucknow provides extensive financial assistance to its doctoral scholars. Benefits include full tuition waivers, semi-furnished on-campus accommodation, monthly stipend, contingency grants, laptop purchase support, travel funding for conferences, and reimbursements for professional memberships and health insurance. This support is intended to help students focus on producing high-quality research.
Career Opportunities For Graduates
Graduates of the PhD programme take up careers in academia, corporate research roles, consulting, and public policy institutions. Many join leading management schools in India and abroad, while others contribute to industry through data-driven roles in marketing, finance, HR, operations, and strategy.
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