Ph.D. Management is a Part-Time research programme offered by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi.
Management (Part-Time) - General Management & Strategy - Marketing - Finance - Operations and Supply Chain Management - IT Innovation & Technology Management
The Institute offers admission to Ph.D. Programme in Economics and Management and the doctoral thesis must be submitted within 5 years, from the date of admission. During the first year, selected scholars need to complete the coursework at the Institute covering two semesters. On successful completion of the coursework including Seminar Paper and approval of the proposed research topic (Synopsis Confirmation), a confirmation certificate will be issued along with the name of Ph.D. Supervisor. A three-member Doctoral Advisory Committee (DAC) will be set up for each scholar for his / her doctoral research. There is a minimum period of 2 years from the date of receiving the synopsis confirmation certificate after which the doctoral thesis can be submitted for external evaluation.
Eligibility Criteria
A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree
programme after a 4-year/8-semester
bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/ 4-
semester master’s degree programme after a
3-year bachelor’s degree programme or
qualifications declared equivalent to the
master’s degree by the corresponding
statutory regulatory body, with at least 55%
marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a
point scaleOR
Candidates who have completed the M.Phil.
programme with at least 55% marks in
aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point
scale wherever grading system is followed or
equivalent qualification from a foreign
educational institution accredited by an
assessment and accreditation agency which is
approved, recognized, or authorized by an
authority, established or incorporated under a
law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or
assure quality and standards of educational
institutions, shall be eligible for admission to
the Ph. D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks
or its equivalent grade may be allowed for
those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy
layer)/ Differently-abled, Economically Weaker
Section (EWS) and other categories of
candidates as per the decision of the
Commission from time to time.
Diploma courses that are considered equivalent
to a Master’s Degree (e.g., PGDIM from I IMs)
with 55% marks or CGPA equivalent to B Plus,
recognized by AICTE/UGC would be considered.
In such cases, candidates would be required to
produce the necessary certificate(s) from the
Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The
period of diploma courses must be as per the
Equivalence Granted by AIU to the Institute/
University during that duration.
Candidates who are in the final year of the
above mentioned degree programme are also
eligible to apply. However, if selected, their
admission will be on a provisional basis.
Admission of such candidates who joins the
Ph.D. Program on a provisional basis but fails
to obtain minimum percentage in the as
defined above is liable to be cancelled
forthwith. Such candidates should immediately
inform the Institution of the declaration of her
/ his results. Admission of candidates who do
not inform the Institute of such situation will
automatically stand cancelled on 15th
December 2024. No request for extension of
time for re- evaluation, etc. will be entertained.