IIM Trichy Executive Ph.D. 2025
E-PhD for Working Professionals | 10+ Years Experience | 7 Specializations | Total Fee ₹15 Lakhs
⏰ Online Application Deadline
44
Days
14
Hours
46
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30
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📅 Last Date: 31 January 2026 (23:59 Hours) [attached_file:1]
Total Programme Fee
₹15 Lakhs
Specializations
7 Areas
Duration
4 Years
Experience Required
10+ Years
Institute
IIM Trichy
🎯 Executive Ph.D. - Designed for Senior Executives
Non-Residential Doctoral Programme: Continue your full-time career while pursuing Ph.D.Target Audience: Senior executives with 10+ years experience interested in applied research
Post-Ph.D. Career: Enhanced decision-making, academic collaborations, teaching opportunities, full-time academia transition
Structure: 6 campus visits (5 days each) + virtual coursework + dissertation [attached_file:1]
IIM Trichy Executive Ph.D. Programme Overview
Non-residential doctoral programme for senior executives balancing professional careers with academic research.
🎓 What You'll Achieve After E-Ph.D.
- Decision-Making Excellence: Apply research rigor to organizational decision-making
- Practitioner-Researcher Balance: Tackle issues with researcher's depth + executive's speed
- Academic Collaborations: Partner with full-time researchers for knowledge creation
- Teaching Opportunities: Guest lecture at business schools while maintaining corporate role
- Academic Transition: Move to full-time teaching after successful corporate career
Eligibility Criteria
Target group and admission requirements for senior executives.
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Work Experience | Minimum 10 years full-time professional experience |
| Current Status | Full-time working executives (must continue employment) |
| Research Interest | Interest in applied research in management |
| Academic Background | First class (or equivalent) in graduation AND post-graduation (if any) |
| Management Exposure | Area-specific qualifications/certifications/degrees preferred |
| Application Limit | One specialization only per application |
7 Specializations Available
Choose one area of focus for your doctoral research.
Economics and Public Policy
Policy analysis, economic research, public sector management
Finance & Accounting
Corporate finance, financial markets, accounting research
Information Systems & Analytics
Digital transformation, data analytics, IS strategy
Marketing
Consumer behavior, brand management, digital marketing
Operations Management & Decision Sciences
Supply chain, operations research, analytics
Organizational Behaviour & HRM
Leadership, organizational behavior, talent management
Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Strategic management, innovation, startup ecosystem
Complete Fee Structure (₹15 Lakhs Total)
Term-wise payment schedule (excluding accommodation and food).
| Term / Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | ₹2 Lakhs |
| Term 2 | ₹2 Lakhs |
| Term 3 | ₹2 Lakhs |
| Term 4 | ₹2 Lakhs |
| Term 5 | ₹2 Lakhs |
| Term 6 | ₹1 Lakh |
| 3rd Year | ₹2 Lakhs (2 tranches) |
| 4th Year | ₹2 Lakhs (2 tranches) |
| Total Amount (excluding Accommodation & Food) | ₹15 Lakhs |
| Late Registration Fee | ₹1 Lakh per year (after 5th year) |
Admission Process
Step-by-step selection procedure.
📋 3-Stage Admission Process
- Stage 1 - Online Application: Submit application + documents + research proposal (₹1000 fee)
- Stage 2 - Shortlisting: Based on eligibility, academic record, experience, research proposal quality
- Stage 3 - Selection: Written Test + Personal Interaction Interview (PII) + Research Proposal Presentation
Application Fee: ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD Exempt)
Payment Mode: Credit/Debit Card/NEFT/UPI
Dates: 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Payment Mode: Credit/Debit Card/NEFT/UPI
Dates: 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Executive Ph.D. Programme Structure
4-year non-residential doctoral programme with hybrid delivery.
| Stage | Duration | Credits | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year Coursework | Terms I-III (12 months) | 18 Credits | 3 Campus Visits + Virtual |
| Second Year Coursework | Terms IV-VI (12 months) | 18 Credits | 3 Campus Visits + Virtual |
| Summer Research Project | - | 3 Credits | Guided Research |
| Comprehensive Qualifying Exam (CQE) | - | - | Written Exam |
| Research Proposal Defense | - | - | Presentation + Viva |
| Dissertation | Years 3-4 | - | Independent Research |
🏠 Campus Visit Schedule
6 Mandatory Campus Visits: One per term (5 days each) during first 24 monthsVirtual Learning: Remaining coursework delivered online
Maximum Duration: 5 years (late registration fee ₹1 Lakh/year after 5th year)
Total Credits Required: 39 credits [attached_file:1]
📜 Reservation Policy
IIM Tiruchirappalli follows Government of India reservation policy for Central Educational Institutions (CEIs):SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD: Reservations as per Government norms
Application Fee Waiver: SC/ST/PwD candidates exempt from ₹1000 fee
Relaxations: Applicable as per institutional guidelines [attached_file:1]
⚠️ Critical Application Instructions
- ✘ One specialization only per application
- ✓ Research proposal mandatory (upload with application)
- ✓ All academic marksheets/certificates required
- ✘ No fee waiver except SC/ST/PwD candidates
- ✓ Online payment only (Credit/Debit/UPI/NEFT)
- ✘ Hard copy submission not required initially
