IIFT Delhi PhD is a 3 - 6 year doctorate program offered in both full-time and part-time mode. IIFT Delhi PhD program encourages scholars to undertake research and in-depth analysis and their knowledge in the field of management. IIFT Delhi offers PhD in various areas of specialization that include Finance, General Management & Strategy, Global Trade Operations & Logistics, IT Innovation & Technology Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Anyone who has completed a Master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply for the PhD program. IIFT Delhi PhD admission is based on the entrance examination conducted by IIFT Delhi, followed by a personal interview. Weightage for the entrance Exam is 70% and 30% for the performance in the interview. 

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IIFT Delhi PhD Highlights 

All the details about the PhD program offered at IIFT Delhi are mentioned below:

Particulars Program Details
Course Name PhD in Management 
Duration  3 - 6 years (can be extended till 8 years with re-registration)
Intake 22
Fees PhD Full-time: No Fee charges; PhD Part-time: INR 5.10 lakhs 
Eligibility 
  • 1-year Master’s degree with 55% marks after 2-year Bachelor’s degree (OR)
  • 2-year Master’s degree with 55% maks after 3-year Bachelor’s degree (OR)
  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 75% marks (OR)
  • M.Phil with 55% marks (OR)
  • Diploma like PGDM with 55% marks.
Exams Accepted  Entrance exam conducted by IIFT and UGC-NET-JRF.
Scholarship  Fellowship of INR 15,000 to be awarded to the selected students. 

IIFT Delhi PhD Important Dates 2025

Events Important Dates (Tentative)
Last Date for submission of Online Application  May 31, 2025
Availability of Admit Card June 11, 2025
Entrance Exam (Offline) June 18, 2025
Entrance Exam Result  4th Week of June 2025
Personal Interview 2nd Week of July 2025
Declaration of Final Results 3rd/ 4th Week of July 2025
Commencement of PhD Program 2nd Week of August 2025

IIFT Delhi PhD Selection Criteria 2025

  • The candidates who score 50% marks in the entrance test will be shortlisted for the personal interview. A relaxation of 5% marks will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/differently abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 
  • The final selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of performance of the candidate in the entrance examination and the personal interview.

The weightage of parameters considered for final selection and their weightage are as follows:

Parameters Weightage
Entrance Exam 70%
Interview  30%

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IIFT Delhi PhD Admission Process

IIFT Delhi admission for PhD program includes the following stages mentioned in the table below: 

Admission Stage Description 
Application Form Interested candidates will have to fill out the online application form available on the IIFT website.
Entrance Exam The candidate will have to appear for the entrance exam conducted by IIFT. The candidates who have appeared for UGC NET-JRF will be exempted from taking the IIFT entrance examination.
Shortlisting  The candidates who have scored 50% marks in the entrance examination will be called for a personal interview.
Personal Interview The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the personal interview round in front of the panelist.
Admission Offer The selected candidates will be sent an offer letter.

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IIFT Delhi PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the PhD specializations offered at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. The PhD specializations offered at IIFT Delhi are as follows:

  • Finance
  • General Management & Strategy
  • Global Trade Operations & Logistics
  • IT Innovation & Technology Management
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Ques. Who are eligible to apply for the IIFT Delhi PhD program?

Ans. The candidates who fulfill any of the criteria are eligible to apply for the PhD program at IIFT Delhi:

  • 1-year Master’s degree with 55% marks after 2-year Bachelor’s degree
  • 2-year Master’s degree with 55% maks after 3-year Bachelor’s degree
  • 4-year Bachelor’s degree with 75% marks
  • M.Phil with 55% marks
  • Diploma like PGDM with 55% marks.

Ques. How long can I extend my PhD program duration at IIFT Delhi?

Ans. The candidates can extend their PhD duration for a maximum of 6 years and a maximum of 8 years with re-registration.

Ques. Does IIFT Delhi provide scholarships to all the PhD students?

Ans. No, IIFT provides a fellowship of INR 15,000 to only the selected candidates.