Ph.D Program Admission Brochure 2021 - IIM SHILLONG
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Ph.D Program
Admission Brochure
2021
About IIM Shillong
Nestled in the pristine and verdant North Located in the green contours of North
Eastern Indian state of Meghalaya, IIM Eastern part of the country, IIM Shillong
Shillong endeavours to actualize which commenced operations in 2008,
management leaders by bolstering the remains committed to its goal of excellence
latitude of thought, innovation and in management education and research so
dynamism to have a global outlook coupled as to evolve into a nationally and
with strong values. IIM Shillong has been internationally recognized educational
set up with a vision of expansion and institution. Besides high quality standards
mobilization of facilities for offering good and academic rigor, which are considered as
quality management education and the hallmark of an IIM, in IIM Shillong there
research in the North Eastern region of is also emphasis on the ever growing
India. The decision of coming up with an significance of sustainable development
Indian Institute of Management in the and business practices. The Institute strives
North East was unanimously taken by the to impart to its scholar’s ethical values,
Union Minister of Human Resource compassionate behavior, and concern for
Development along with the Chief Ministers society.
of the North Eastern States in the Review
Meeting held at Shillong during June 2004.
Shillong was drafted as the permanent
location for the institute after consultation
between the Ministry of Development of
North Eastern Region (DONER) and the
Chief Ministers of States of the region.
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Program Vision
The doctoral level program leading to Ph.D
of IIM Shillong endeavors to co-create
knowledge in all aspects of Management
Education for sustainable development and
Program Outline to develop independent researchers with
strong ethical values. The program is
The participant is expected to spend four committed to inculcate in individuals the
years for Ph.D program that includes necessary knowledge and skills for
research focused out-put oriented course knowledge co creation who will excel in
work. The structure of course work their respective area as educators and
comprises core, flexi-core, and seminar produce high quality research through
courses leading to an understanding of publication of quality work of international
management discipline, building theoretical standard.
foundations in the core area, develop basic
skills for analyzing managerial problems and
instill research interest. The coursework is Areas of Specialisation
expected to enable the participant to
• Economics and Public Policy
provide the platform for future research
activities. The participant is evaluated • Marketing
through a Comprehensive Examination • Finance and Control
after the successful completion of course
• Information Systems and Analytics
work and the doctoral dissertation period
begins after successfully clearing the • Operations and Quantitative Techniques
comprehensive examination. The doctoral • Organizational Behavior and Human
dissertation work provides them with an Resource
opportunity to do quality research and co-
create original cross-functional • Strategic Management
interdisciplinary knowledge. • Sustainability and Liberal Studies
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have In case of grades / CGPA, the conversion to
percentage of marks would be based on the
• A Master’s Degree (bachelor’s degree procedure certified by the respective
obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by University/ Institution.
a master’s degree) or a 5-year Integrated
If a University/institution confirms that
Master’s Degree (obtained after
there is no scheme for converting CGPA into
completing higher secondary schooling
equivalent marks, the equivalence would be
in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline, with at
established by dividing the candidate’s
least 55% marks in the bachelor’s and
CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and
60% in the master’s degrees
multiplying the result by 100.
or
• A Master’s Degree (A 4 year / 8 The above qualification should be from any
semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 of the Universities incorporated by an act of
pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA or the central or state legislature in India or
equivalent marks, followed by a master’s other educational institutions established
degree by an act of Parliament or declared to be
deemed as a University under section 3 of
or UGC Act, 1956; or, recognized by the
• A professional qualification like CA, Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
ICWA, CS with at least 55% marks in
B.Com degree.
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Selection Process Test Scores
• Candidates who fulfill the eligibility Candidates require a valid test score either
criteria stated above and who cleared of GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score to
the Common Admission Test (CAT) held be considered for admission. Candidates
by the IIMs in either 2019 or 2020. should upload the valid score card along
with application form.
• Alternatively, those who have valid GATE,
GRE, GMAT and JRF (UGC/CSIR)
examinations till 5th February 2021 can Reservation Policy
also apply in the relevant area of
specialization. Reservation for eligible categories will be as
per Government of India rules applicable
• Candidates who have already obtained a for doctoral program at the time of
two-year PGDM from any of the IIMs admission.
with a CPGA equivalent to 60% are
exempted from this requirement and can
apply directly through the prescribed Age Limit
Application Form. Such applicants are
also eligible to get a waiver of the first • Applicants must not be more than
year course work and can directly join 30 years of age as on June 1, 2021 to
the second year of the program. apply.
• SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Transgender and
• Short-listed candidates (on the basis of
Women candidates are given an age
their academic record and performance
relaxation of up to 5 years.
in the competitive examinations
mentioned above) will be called for a
personal interview for final selection. The
successful candidates will receive offers
to join the course by May 2021.
• Admission to the program is open to
overseas candidates including NRIs and
foreign nationals. Their admission will be
based on GMAT/GRE scores which are
valid till 30th January 2021.
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Duration of Program Expenses
Ph.D is a full-time, four-year residential Students have to pay the following
program. Scholars are expected to complete expenses:
the program in four years. • Caution Deposit (refundable):
Rs.10,000/-*
• Mess Charges: As per actuals.
Hostel Accommodation • Hostel Charges as applicable
• Insurance Premium
Scholars is to be accommodated in Hostels,
however, family accommodation is currently * This is a onetime fee payable during the
not available. time of Registration.
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• The scholar is also entitled for a total
Financial Aid of up to Rs.1,00,000/- for a
period of three years starting from the
beginning of the Second Year onwards.
The Financial Aid will include the
Financial Support following: -
• Contingency Grant
Candidates selected for the Fellowship • Seminars (International & National)
Program are given a financial support which • Workshop (International & National)
covers their research requirements and • Conference (International &
modest living. National)
• All students admitted to the program are Those who are exempted from first year
given fellowship and contingency course work and are admitted directly in
allowance up to four years. Students are the second year of the program would be
provided with a fellowship amount of eligible to get fellowship amount only for
Rs.30, 000/- per month during 1st & 2nd three years.
year, and Rs. 35,000/- per month for 3rd
& 4th Year, subject to the clearance of
Comprehensive Examination and
submission of thesis proposal. Students
are required to be in attendance on a
full-time basis and devote all their time
to course-work and research, and are
also required to provide teaching and
research assistance.
• Other financial support made available
to students includes: One Time
Computer Grant of Rs 50,000/- per
scholar which can be used anytime by
the scholar before the completion of the
third year but after successful
completion of the first year.
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How to Apply
• Candidates, who use their scores of • Candidates who have applied in the last
other examinations such as GATE, GRE, one year but did not get admission offer
GMAT, and JRF of UGC/CSIR are required letter need not apply again.
to fill the IIM Shillong Ph.D Application
Form by clicking on the link provided in • Please read the instructions in this page
website. as well as in the application form
carefully before filling in the form.
• The application form should be filled up
and submitted online .
• The candidates are requested to be
Important Dates
careful while filling in the form and to
check the same before submitting it. In
case any candidate submits the form
more than once, the first such Link Opening Date : 15th Dec 2020
submission will only be considered.
Link Closing Date : 30th Jan 2021
• The Application fee of Rs 1500/-
(General) and Rs 1000 for (SC/ST/PwD) Last Date to Apply : 30th Jan 2021
to be paid online.
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www.iimshillong.ac.in
For queries write to:
phd@iimshillong.ac.in
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT SHILLONG
Mayurbhanj Complex, Nongthymmai
Shillong – 793 014 East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya, India
Phone: 0364 - 2308000
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