JBIMS Mumbai Ph.D Management Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. (Management Studies) at JBIMS is a full-time programme. Working professionals who wish to pursue a Ph.D. may need to take a leave of absence or check with the institute regarding part-time options, as JBIMS currently lists only the full-time variant for this programme. The institute follows University of Mumbai VCD/947 of 2018 norms, which may allow part-time registration under specific conditions. It is advisable to contact JBIMS directly at phd@jbims.edu for clarification.

Ans. PET is the PhD Entrance Test conducted by the University of Mumbai specifically for admission to affiliated colleges including JBIMS. NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted by UGC at the national level, and SET is the State Eligibility Test. For JBIMS Ph.D. admission, any one of PET/NET/SET/JRF is accepted. If you already hold a valid NET or JRF certificate, you are exempt from appearing in the PET. NET/JRF is generally considered more prestigious and opens up fellowship opportunities (UGC-JRF/SRF), so it is recommended if you are a fresh applicant.

Ans. With only 40 seats and JBIMS being one of India's most reputed management institutes, the admission process is competitive. The Personal Interview (PI) evaluates the candidate's research aptitude, clarity of research topic, understanding of the proposed research area, and academic background. Candidates are expected to submit a well-structured Research Proposal along with the application. The PI panel typically consists of senior faculty members who assess the feasibility and originality of the proposed research.

Ans. JBIMS offers Ph.D. research in a wide range of management disciplines including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Information Management, Organizational Behaviour, and related areas. The research guide (supervisor) is allotted based on the candidate's research area and faculty availability. Candidates are advised to review the faculty profiles on the JBIMS website (jbims.edu/faculty_research) before applying to identify potential research guides aligned with their area of interest.

Ans. The total fee for a minimum 3-year Ph.D. at JBIMS is Rs. 48,390 (Rs. 17,680 for Year 1 + Rs. 15,355 per year for Year 2 and Year 3). If the programme extends beyond 3 years, an additional Rs. 15,355 per year is payable. The application fee is Rs. 100 (non-refundable). There are no hostel charges mentioned for Ph.D. scholars. University of Mumbai may charge additional fees for PET registration (Rs. 1,000), registration (Rs. 2,000), thesis submission (Rs. 5,000), and viva (Rs. 3,000) as per MU norms, which are separate from JBIMS fees.

Ans. JBIMS itself does not publicly offer a monthly stipend to all Ph.D. scholars. However, the Late Dr. S. S. Nadkarni Fellowship is available for scholars working in Finance and Corporate Management (contact Admin Dept. for details). Scholars who have qualified UGC-NET with JRF are eligible for UGC-JRF (Rs. 37,000/month) and UGC-SRF (Rs. 42,000/month after 2 years) fellowships, which are funded by UGC and are independent of JBIMS. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for UGC-NET with JRF to avail of this financial support during their doctoral studies.