IIM Bodh Gaya Doctoral Program (PhD)

At IIM Raipur, the Ph.D. program aims at assisting students who are capable of making contributions to the management academic and research. The duration of the program varies from four to five years and throughout the program extensive research is carried out the program which falls into two primary components; coursework as well as thesis.

During the first phase, the first two years are spent doing vigorous coursework. The purpose of this phase is to offer in depth and strong core research skills, including research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative approaches, techniques, and area specific content. The course work is critical for enabling candidates to have a deep understanding as well as strong research capabilities to stand out in the global competitive market.

The IIM Raipur offers PhD (doctoral degree) in different areas like Business Environment and Economics, Accounting and Finance, Systems and Information Technology, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management. They are delivered by highly qualified and experienced facility members, who are renowned in their specific professional domain.

The IIM Raipur PhD program is a full time residential program that allows the physical on campus presence of students which makes it difficult for working professionals to earn a corporate degree from IIM Raipur. However, students can enroll in an Online DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) program that is a completely online learning doctoral level program that holds the same value and recognition as a traditional doctoral degree program. 

Candidates who are willing to enroll in the PhD program offered at IIM Raipur are required to fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria and admission requirements of the program:

• A candidate must have completed a master's degree with a 10+2+3 pattern education qualification from a valid and recognized university.
• A minimum of 60% of the aggregate marks are required at both postgraduation and graduation levels.
• A candidate with a 4 year/8 semester bachelor's degree is also eligible to apply for the Ph.D. program at IIM Raipur with a minimum score of 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks. 
• Candidates with qualifications in professional courses like CA, ICWA, and CS with aggregate and 60% at the graduate level are also eligible to apply for the IIM Raipur PhD program.
• The applicant must have a valid score in GATE, GRE, GMAT, and JRF (UGC/CSIR) or have qualified CAT examination.
• The applicant for the IIM Raipur PhD program must not be more than 50 years of age while applying.
• Candidates from SC, ST, and PWD categories are offered a relaxation of 5% on the minimum marks criteria. 

The IIM Bodh Gaya offers quality education through its online and on-campus programs. The institute’s financial assistance is very active and helpful, they make sure any interested and deserving student does not step back from the admission process due to financial hindrances, and for that, they offer loan facilities.

The IIM Bodh Gaya also offers a few scholarships that are approved by the government and students can apply according to their eligibility criteria all postgraduate students are eligible to apply for Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA), this program offers financial assistance according to the family income of the student,  criteria is given below: 

The syllabus of a Ph.D. (Doctore of Philosophy) program varies from specialization to specialization. The electives chosen by the students determine the curriculum of their Ph.D. program. The major part of a Ph.D. program syllabus is occupied by research methodologies in various aspects. The Ph.D. covers subjects and topics from Psychology, Sociology, Science, Probability, General Aptitude, etc. The program syllabus slightly touches topics from 10+2 educational qualifications, graduation, postgraduation, mathematics, and others. The PhD program at IIM Bodh Gaya has categorized the whole program into 6 terms that are covered in the initial 2 years. To give a brief overview of the PhD program at IIM Bodh Gaya, the bifurcation of the syllabus is listed below:

The examination pattern followed at the IIM Bodh Gaya focuses on enhancing the skills and personality of every student by bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementations to boost the morale of an individual. The examination consists of end-term and internal assessments that are mandatory for every student to attend, it also includes a few assignments that students have to submit and they also receive grades according to their understanding of the analytical tools.

A doctorate PhD from IIM Bodh Gaya provides numerous career opportunities in academics, business, government, consulting, or other areas for individuals who have completed it. University teaching jobs offer other options such as professors or lecturers for those who do not want to leave academia. 

Apart from this candidates can enroll in an online DBA program that offers career advancement opportunities in professional career aspects with a fruitful and successful career. 

A few job profiles students can opt for after completing their Ph.D. program from IIM Bodh Gaya are listed below with their average salaries respectively: