Along with the online application, candidates must submit the Statement of Purpose (SoP) for research, outlining their intended area of research and future goals. Here is a link to submit all documents along with the application form.
Applications are assessed based on the Statement of Purpose (SoP) and eligibility criteria. Shortlisted candidates are then invited for an interview as part of the selection process.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview conducted by a panel of subject experts, Professors, and the research committee concerned department/school approved by the Vice-Chancellor.
- The panel assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, academic background, and potential fit for the programme.
- Candidates must accept the offer and proceed with registration.
- They are required to submit original documents (such as PG degree, NET/SLET/CSIR scores, identification proof, etc.) for verification.
- Upon successful document verification, candidates are required to submit the semester fee as per the university’s fee structure within 15 days of receiving the admission offer.
- Rs. 50,000/-per semester (total 6 semesters for a 3-year PhD programme) is the fee for the years 2026 and 2027.
- After fee submission and final verification, the candidate’s admission is confirmed, and they are officially enrolled in the PhD programme and proceed for pre-PhD course work (6 months).
IILM Design Aptitude Test (DAT) & Admissions Schedule
Degree eligibility - any degree as specified in UGC norms under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 with provisions as under,
IILM University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme across four Schools:
The programme is designed to promote rigorous, ethical, and interdisciplinary research aligned with contemporary academic, industry, and policy challenges.
The University offers three modes:
All modes follow the same academic standards and evaluation framework, as prescribed by UGC regulations.
Coursework is typically completed within 12 months, followed by comprehensive research, publications, and thesis work.
Eligibility is as per UGC (2022) Regulations, including:
Yes. Applicants must qualify through any one of the following:
Shortlisted candidates also undergo a research proposal evaluation and personal interview.
The coursework focuses on building strong research foundations and includes:
Candidates without an MBA or equivalent may be required to complete foundation management courses.
The CRA evaluates a scholar’s readiness for independent doctoral research. It includes:
Successful completion of CRA is mandatory to proceed to thesis work.
Each scholar works under a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consisting of:
The RAC provides continuous academic guidance, monitors progress, and supports publication efforts.
Yes. Scholars must publish at least two quality research outputs:
Publications must be completed before final thesis submission.
Scholars submit Quarterly Thesis Progress Reports (TPR).
Regular review presentations ensure:
Unsatisfactory progress may attract formal review or corrective measures.
IILM follows a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and AI-generated content:
The thesis is evaluated by:
The evaluation focuses on originality, methodological rigour, contribution to knowledge, and practical relevance.
PhD scholars benefit from:
Graduates are well prepared for careers in:
Yes. Residential Fellowship support is available exclusively for PhD scholars admitted to the School of Management at IILM University, Gurugram.
The PhD (Full-Time – Residential Fellowship) in the School of Management is designed to support high-potential scholars who are committed to full-time doctoral research. Fellowship recipients are expected to actively engage in research, coursework, seminars, teaching assistance, and other academic responsibilities as part of the University’s research ecosystem.
At present, PhD scholars enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts, School of Law, and School of Engineering are not covered under the Residential Fellowship scheme. However, scholars in these Schools receive full academic support, including access to research supervision, doctoral coursework, research infrastructure, databases, workshops, and publication guidance, in line with UGC regulations.
