IIM Kozhikode Ph.D Management: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Course Description

Ph.D Management at IIM Kozhikode is a 3 Years Degree. The course is offered On Campus as a Full Time program. IIM Kozhikode Ph.D Management Total Fees is INR 9,50,000 for 2025.

Candidates must have at least Post Graduation + UGC-NET to be eligible for admissions. Check IIM Kozhikode Admission 2025

According to Financial Times Rankings 2025 for Management, IIM Kozhikode ranks 86 out of 100 in India.

IIM Kozhikode Ph.D Management Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026) Total Fees
Total Fees (2025 - 2026) 9.5 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

IIM Kozhikode Ph.D Management Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D Management at IIM Kozhikode is Post Graduation + UGC-NET.

IIM Kozhikode Ranking 2025

IIM Kozhikode ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for IIM Kozhikode in the table below.

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#86 out of 100 (2025)
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#7 out of 100 (2025)
#5 out of 46 (2024)
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#1 out of 100 (2025)
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#1st Kerala
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#151-200 out of 251 (2025)
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#7 out of 371 (2025)
#1st Kerala
#9 out of 608 (2023)
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#4 out of 275 (2024)
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#8 out of 292 (2020)
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Course Details

IIM Kozhikode PhD (Doctoral Program in Management) is a Full-time, Residential Program. Candidates with a Master’s Degree and Valid Scores in CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB are eligible to apply for the program.

IIM Kozhikode PhD Students receive a Stipend of INR 35,000 per month for the 1st and 2nd Years. INR 37,500 per month on successful completion of Comprehensive Examination and INR 40,000 per month after successful Presentation and Defense of Thesis Proposal.

IIM Kozhikode PhD Important Dates 2025

Event Date (Tentative)
Online application Availability November 28, 2024
Last date for submission of Online Application  February 5, 2025
Interview Dates April 17 - 21, 2025 (Tentative)

IIM Kozhikode PhD Selection Criteria

  • Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma (2-year) with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Professional qualifications of CA, ICWA and CS with a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% marks or equivalent in Bachelor’s Degree.
  • B Tech / 4 year Degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent (3 Years of Work Experience if applying for Marketing Management Area)
  • Students in their Final Year of Examination.
  • Valid CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Scores.
  • Research Proposal (not exceeding 2000 words).

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission Process

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission Process is as follows:

Step 1:

Candidates are Shortlisted based on their valid scores in Academic Performance, Qualifying Examination Scores and Research Proposal for Personal Interview (PI) round.

The Minimum Cutoff for PhD is as follows:

Category Percentile Cutoff
General 60
NC - OBC / EWS 55
SC / ST / PwD 50

Relaxation: Candidates holding a PGDM (full-time 2-year program)/ MBA Degree from any of the IIMs or holding an Executive PGDM/MBA Degree from IIM Kozhikode, with an overall CGPA of 2.67 / 4.33 or equivalent to ‘B-’ grade, are exempted from taking qualifying tests.

Step 2:

Shortlisted Candidates are required to appear for Personal Interview for Final Selection. 

IIM Kozhikode PhD Admission: How to Apply?

IIM Kozhikode PhD Applications are filled online on the official website of IIMK. To fill the application form for PhD, check the steps below:

  1. Click on Apply Online. Candidates can apply to a Maximum of 2 Areas of Specialization.
  2. Fill in all the details and provide CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Scores.
  3. Pay the amount of INR 1,000/- (Non-refundable) (INR 2,000 in case you are opting for IIMB Test).

Documents Required:

  • Scanned Copies of Academic Marksheets & Certificates
  • CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF / IIMB Score Cards
  • Category Certificates
  • Research Proposal

IIM Kozhikode PhD FAQs

Ques. Is it compulsory to stay in a Hostel for PhD Students at IIM Kozhikode?

Ans. PhD is a Residential program of IIM Kozhikode. Students are required to stay in Hostel for the entire duration of the program. 

Ques. Does IIMK offer scholarships for PhD students?

Ans. Yes, Indian students can avail of the stipend of INR 35,000 per month for the first and second years, INR 37,500 per month after successful completion of the Comprehensive examination, and INR 40,000 per month after successfully presenting the Thesis proposal. They are also exempted from paying tuition and related fee. NRI and Foreign national students can avail of the stipend based on merit and request at IIM Kozhikode.

Ques. How many specializations does IIM Kozhikode provide for PhD Program?

Ans. IIM Kozhikode provide 8 specializations for PhD Program, they are:

  • Economics
  • Finance, Accounting and Control
  • Humanities and Liberal Arts in Management
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing Management
  • Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
  • Quantitative Methods & Operations Management
  • Strategic Management

Ques. I am an alumnus of IIM. Still, do I need to write CAT for admission to IIMK PhD?

Ans. No, Candidates with Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from any IIM and Executive PGDM holders from IIM Kozhikode need not appear for any qualifying examination.

Ques. Is a PhD at IIMK a full-time program? Can I do it alongside my current job?

Ans. It is not possible to pursue the PhD program at IIM Kozhikode while you are working, as it is a full-time residential program.

Ques. How many applicants are admitted each year in IIMK PhD? Program?

Ans. There is no limit on the number of seats for the PhD program at IIMK. The candidates will be admitted to the course as long as they qualify for the program.

Ques. I am not a citizen/resident of India. Can I still apply for the IIMK PhD program?

Ans. Yes. Foreign nationals can be admitted to the PhD program at IIMK if they are qualified. Indian citizenship is not a prerequisite for admission to this program.

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IIM Kozhikode Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

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Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
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Nov 30, 2025

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Interview Dates for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management-Practice Track)May 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025
Interview Dates for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025

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IIM Kozhikode Ph.D. (Management) Ranking

IIM Kozhikode Management ranking by Financial Times is 86 out of 100 in International in 2025. IIM Kozhikode Management ranking by IIRF is 7 out of 100 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 5 out of 46 in India in 2024. IIM Kozhikode Management ranking by The Times Of India is 1 out of 100 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 1 out of 100 in India in 2024

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