The School of Management (SOM) at IIT Mandi invites application for admission to Doctoral Programme from eligible candidates for Even semester (January-May) 2025 in various areas of research.
5 PM, May 5, 2025
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Full-time PhD program and institute fellowship under HTRA
Eligibility Category 1:
(CGPA Based Admission)
M.Tech or equivalent from a recognized institute with CGPA 6 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
OR
B.Tech / BS / BE or equivalent from CFTI with CGPA 7.5 (7 for OBC-NCL, 6.5 for SC / ST / PwD) (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
OR
B.Tech / BS / BE or equivalent from NIRF Top 100 (Overall Category) institutes with CGPA 7.5 (7 for OBC-NCL, 6.5 for SC / ST / PwD) (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
OR
B.Tech / BS / BE or equivalent from Government Institutes in Himachal Pradesh with CGPA 7.5 (7 for OBC-NCL, 6.5 for SC / ST / PwD) (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
OR
MA / MBA / MSc / BS-MS or allied disciplines from IIT / IIM / IISc / IISER with CGPA 7.5 (7 for OBC-NCL, 6.5 for SC / ST / PwD) (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
OR
MA / MBA / M.Sc / BS-MS or allied disciplines from NIRF Top 100 (Overall Category) institutes with CGPA 7.5 (7 for OBC-NCL, 6.5 for SC / ST / PwD) (on 10 point scale) or equivalent.
Eligibility Category 2:
(Nationl Level Test Based Admission)
B.Tech / BS / BE or equivalent from a government recognized institute with CGPA 6 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent AND GATE / NET.
OR
MA / MBA / M.Sc / BS-MS or allied disciplines from a government-recognized institute with CGPA 6 (on 10 point scale) AND GATE / NET.
Eligibility Category 3:
(Work Experience Based Admission)
MA / MBA / MSc / BS-MS or allied disciplines from a government-recognized institute with CGPA 6 (on 10 point scale) AND Two years of relevant professional work experience.
Notes:
List of CFTIs: Click here
Part time PhD program without fellowship
Eligibility Category:
Masters in relevant discipline with CGPA of 6 (on 10 point scale) AND 2 years professional work experience in Academia or Industry.
OR
Btech / BS / BE in relevant discipline with CGPA of 6 (on 10 point scale) AND 2 years professional work experience in Academia or Industry.
Notes:
Part-time applicants are encouraged to contact potential guides and discuss the research topic before applying for admission.
Co-guide from the candidate's organization is not mandatory for part-time candidates.
Part-time candidates may be extended relaxation of completing course work online. However, at least 50% evaluation of the coursework will take place in person mode.
Part-time candidates will need to spend a total period of 16 weeks on campus which can be either at one stretch or visits of a minimum of two weeks each on multiple occasions during the program tenure.
Part-time candidates within a 60 km radius of campus will be treated as day scholars and will not have residential requirements.
Research Areas:
| S. No. | Research Area | Relevant Areas of Qualifying Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analytics for Management/Business: Business Intelligence and Analytics for decision-making; Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity in Business and Management; Analytics across all management disciplines including Financial Analytics, HR Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics etc. |
Preferably Bachelors/Postgraduate degree in Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 2 | Artificial Intelligence in Management/Business: Artificial Intelligence in various industries and sectors; AI across all management disciplines including AI for Financial Management, AI in HR, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, etc. |
Preferably Bachelors/Postgraduate degree in Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 3 | Technology and Digital Innovation: Digital Transformation and Business Model Innovation, Digital Strategy and Implementation, Digital Twins for Business Model Innovation, Innovation Strategy and Planning, Sustainability and Green Innovation, Innovation in Product and Service Development. |
Preferably Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 4 | Computational Finance: Portfolio optimization; algorithmic trading; financial time series forecasting; Big Data analytics; decentralized finance; derivative pricing; and smart contracts. |
Preferably Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 5 | Pedagogy and Educational Technology: Technology-assisted assessment in education; Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning; Virtual, Augmented Reality, and Metaverse in Education and Research; Gamified Learning; Future Technologies in Education. |
Preferably Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 6 | Creativity and Intuition: Individual and Team Creativity in Organizations; Creativity and Innovation Management; Artificial Intuition and Creativity; Intuition and Creativity in Business Decision-making. |
MBA/MSc/MTech (Preferably Masters in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience). Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 7 | Marketing and Sales: Consumer Behavior, Marketing Communication, Brand Management, Sustainability, Technology Adoption, Advertising, Neuromarketing. |
Preferably a Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Psychology, or Commerce. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
| 8 | Human Resource and Organizational Behavior (HR and OB): Sustainable human resource management practices, employee attitudes, organizational commitment, work engagement, values, ethical behavior, ethical climate, culture, gender, leadership styles, personality traits, entrepreneurial intentions, mentoring, careers, diversity and inclusion, higher education leadership and rankings, Organizational Culture and Innovation, Leadership, and Innovation Management. |
Preferably Bachelors/Postgraduate degree in Sciences/Engineering/Technology/Management. Work experience in industry or academia is preferred. |
Notes:
The school reserves the right to select or not select candidate(s) in the advertised area(s).
Application Procedure:
Apply only online through the website: Apply Link
For any queries, please contact:
somoffice [at] iitmandi [dot] ac [dot] inSend EmailFor any technical issues please contact:
it_helpdesk [at] iitmandi [dot] ac [dot] inSend Email
Application Fee Details:
The application fee is
non-refundable.
| S. No. | Category | Amount in |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General/EWS/OBC/OBC (NCL)/Transgender/Foreign Nationals | 200 |
| 2 | Women/SC/ST/PD | 100 |
Mode of Payment:
Samarth Application Portal: Applicant should submit fee on the Samarth application portal of the IIT Mandi. One application fee is valid for a single application. The application fee is the same for the full time and part time programs.
Important Dates:
| 1 | The online Application Form begins on | April 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Last Date of Online Application | May 5, 2025, 5:00 P.M |
| 5 | Tentative date of the selection process | May 26–27, 2025 |
Important Information:
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Candidates are required to produce original testimonials / certificates at the time of interview.
In case of two applications by the same candidate for the same research area, the latest application will be considered.
Applications for areas not invited by the institute or not matching interest areas of potential guide may be rejected.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained for further processing.
The candidate should choose the research area carefully. A candidate should submit a separate application for each area he/she wants to apply for.