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PhD (Working Professionals) 2021 @ IIM, Shillong

Indian Institute of Management, IIM, Shillong, invites applications for admission to PhD (Working Professionals) with various specializations for the year 2021.
Programme details:
Areas of Specialization: Economics and Public Policy, Finance and Control, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations and Quantitative Techniques, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources, Strategic Management, Sustainability and Liberal Studies.

Eligibility:
Candidates should have:
  • a Master’s Degree (bachelor’s degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree) or a 5 year Integrated Master’s Degree (obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline, with at least 55% marks in the bachelor’s and 60% in the master’s degrees. OR
  • Candidates should have a Master’s Degree (A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks, followed by a master’s degree. OR
  • A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 55% marks with a B.com degree.
  • In case of grades / CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the respective University/ institution.

Test Scores and Validity
  • IIM Shillong will consider valid scores of GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE or JRF(NET) for admission to PhD (WP) programs. Valid scores need to be entered while filling the application form.
  • The following categories of candidates are to be exempted from standard tests stated above but will be required to produce two reference letters from senior leadership.
  • Graduates of PGP programs (2 years full time) of IIMs or an Indian University that has features in the top 50 institute/universities as per the NIRF list released by the Government of India. (List of Management Schools, any year) with CGPA 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent. OR
  • Individuals with at least 10 years of rich management experience from government or non- government sectors. OR
  • Individuals with minimum 5 years of post PGP experience with PGP from IIMs.

How to apply:
The Application Form should be filled up and submitted Online at website https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/  

Application Fee:
Application fee: Rs. 2000/-
Mode of Payment: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Important dates:
  • Last date of Submission of Online Form: 15th February, 2021.
  • Commencement of Programme: May 2020.

For more details, please visit, https://www.iimshillong.ac.in/  

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