The duration of the Full-time PhD program is 5 years, and the maximum time allowed is 7 years.

A Master's degree or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks or professional degree in areas such as CA/ICWA/CS with required marks is required from the candidates. Also required are legitimate scores in CAT, GMAT, GRE, or IIMB Test and UGC-JRF.

The courses are offered with specializations in Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Strategy, Economics & Public Policy, Operations Management, Information Systems & Analytics, as well as Organizational Behavior & HR Management.

The PhD course at IIM Trichy is a full-time course.

These include various general management subjects, basic courses in the realm of management research, courses in advanced specialties, as well as courses in research methods that amount to a total minimum of 54 credits.

Yes, they receive stipends that rise every year, with additional funding in case there are any contingencies.