IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026: Crucial Dates & Excellent Fellowship Announced

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has released the latest notification for the IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026 (Doctoral Programme). This prestigious program offers substantial financial and infrastructural support, including a generous monthly stipend, comprehensive development grants, and a complete tuition fee waiver. Candidates aspiring to pursue a career in high-quality research and academia are strongly encouraged to go through the detailed eligibility and admissions criteria outlined below. Applicants can apply to a maximum of two areas of specialization, requiring only a single application fee.

IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026: Key Highlights

Eligibility for IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026

The minimum academic qualifications required for applicants to the IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026 are:

• First Class Master’s or Post graduate diploma (2 years) in any discipline AND a three-year Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
  OR
• CA with minimum 50% marks OR CS/CMA with minimum 55% marks, along with a B.com degree.
  OR
• B.Tech/4 year’s degree with 6.5 CGPA or equivalent.
• Non-engineering candidates who have undergone 10+2+5 years are also eligible.

In addition to the above, the applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in either the Secondary (10th) or the Higher Secondary (12th) examination.

Areas of Specialization & Accepted Test Scores

Candidates applying for the IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026 must have a valid CAT (2025) score OR an accepted alternative test score, as detailed below. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two areas.

Application Process, Fees, and Recommendations

1. Application Fee: The application fee is non-refundable. INR 1500/- for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD applicants and INR 3000/- for all other applicants.
2. Two Recommendations: Two mandatory recommendations are required. Both referees should be in a position to comment on the candidate’s potential. At least one must preferably be a faculty member from a recognized institution.
3. Online Submission: All recommendations are submitted online by the referees. Official email IDs of the referees are strictly required (personal IDs like gmail/yahoo are not accepted).
4. Supporting Documents: Applicants must upload any published or unpublished research work (or abstracts/summaries thereof) in the ‘Writing & Research’ section.

Institutional Fellowship and Support

IIM Calcutta provides substantial financial and infrastructural support to Doctoral Students, making the IIM Calcutta PhD Admission 2025-2026 highly sought after. Students admitted into the program are charged no tuition fee. The financial support package includes a competitive monthly stipend which increases with academic progression. Specifically, students receive Rs. 42,000/- per month (Pre-CQE), which is then raised to Rs. 45,000/- per month (Post-CQE), and further to Rs. 50,000/- per month (Post-Thesis Proposal). This stipend is awarded for four years and may be extended for one additional year based on satisfactory thesis progress. In addition to the stipend, students are provided with significant annual grants. The student development grant covers costs for books, personal computers, field research, and academic conference attendance, offering up to Rs. 1,05,000/- in the first year and up to Rs. 35,000/- per year subsequently. Moreover, students in the dissertation phase can avail of extra funds up to Rs. 75,000/- for field research, and they receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 10,000/- per month (single students) or Rs. 15,000/- per month (married with family), ensuring a financially supportive environment for focused research.

Important Notes on Admission