IIM Trichy Doctoral Program (PhD)

The IIM Trichy offers a full time residential PhD program for students who are interested in building a successful career in the academic industry. The IIM Tiruchirapalli PhD is a research based doctoral program that can be completed in 5 years. The IIMs are globally renowned and rank among the top B schools in India.

The IIM (Indian Institute of Management)Trichy PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is a professional program that offers an extensive research approach in various areas. The specializations offered under the IIM Trichy PhD program include Business Law, Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing, Operations Management & Decision Sciences, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management and Strategy.

The program is student friendly and affordable as it offers fellowship and stipend facilities for the determined duration of the program. The monthly stipend of students is INR 35,000, once the students clear the  Comprehensive Qualifying Exams (CQE) their stipend is increased to INR 37,000 and after the thesis proposal, it is INR 40,000. 

The IIM Trichy PhD program is a full time and students are required to visit the campus and it is not suitable for working professionals. Candidates can enroll in an Online DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) program that is completely valid and holds the same value as a regular PhD program and it can be pursued online. An online DBA program is an ideal choice for working class students.  

Interested candidates, willing to enroll in a Ph.D. program offered at IIM Trichy 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 Trichy with a minimum score of 60% or equivalent marks. 
• Candidates with qualifications in professional courses like CA, ICWA, and CS with 50% aggregate and 60% at graduate level are also eligible to apply for the IIM Trichy PhD program.
• The applicant must have a valid score in GATE, GRE, GMAT, and JRF (UGC/CSIR) or have qualified CAT examination.

Indian Institutes of Management Trichy provides various scholarships & other financial aid, and education loans from banks and financial institutes. The students have to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the scholarship. Also, students have to submit documents like income proof & certificate, admission letters, identity proof, and other academic proof. 

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 Trichy is a 54 credit program and students are required to earn these throughout their program. To give a brief overview of the PhD program at IIM Trichy, the bifurcation of the syllabus is listed below:

Examinations are done in online mode for the students enrolled in online learning programs. They have to appear for the Computer-Based Tests, which will be done after the online assessment submission. The students have to read all the examination guidelines thoroughly before the final date of the examination. Also, for any query and technical problem, students can reach out to the technical support team. 

A candidate is entitled to multiple decent job roles in renowned academic institutions after successfully completing their PhD from IIM Trichy. Whereas, candidates willing to upskill themselves for career advancement in the professional or corporate domain can enroll themselves in an Online DBA program that is equally credible as a PhD program. 
A few job profiles students can opt for after completing their Ph.D. program from IIM Trichy are listed below with their average salaries respectively: