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    GRE

    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    60 Months

    The doctoral programme of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) leading to a PhD is recognized as a rigorous research programme in various areas of business management and public policy. The doctoral programme is committed to training individuals to excel in their chosen areas of research and produce publication-quality work of international standards.

    Areas of Specializations:

    • Decision Sciences
    • Economics & Social Sciences
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance & Accounting
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management
    • Production & Operations Management
    • Public Policy
    • Strategy

    Students are expected to complete the doctoral programme within 5 years of registering for the programme.


    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    GRE
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    19 Apr'26 - 19 Apr'26
    GRE
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    2 May'26 - 2 May'26
    GRE
    Score Card Date (Mode - Online)
    10 May'26 - 10 May'26

    Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates should have

    • A Master's Degree (bachelor’s degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree ) or a 5-year Integrated Master’s Degree (obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline, with at least 55* # percent marks in the bachelor’s as well in the master’s degrees.
    • A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 50* # percent marks
    • A 4 year / 8 semesters Bachelor's degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks.

    Note:

    *The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate would be calculated based on the practice followed by the respective University/Institution. In the case of grades / CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the respective University/ institution. If a University/institution confirms that there is no scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and multiplying the result by 100.

    # Five percent marks relaxation is given to applicants from SC, ST and PwD categories; i.e., these applicants should have scored at least 50%, 45%, and 60% respectively depending on the qualification that the candidate has acquired.

    Admission Details

    Candidates will be admitted to the programme based on a combination of multiple parameters, as also specified by the respective areas. Parameters may include applicant’s performance in  GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score, or  IIMB Test (as applicable), past academic performance, work experience, area-specific test and/or interview performance etc.

    Top Exams Accepted by IIM Bangalore

    (GRE) - Graduate Record Exam

    Exam Date - Online mode

    19 Apr'26 - 19 Apr'26

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    Infrastructure of the college is very good. The college has library opened 24*7, classrooms with projectors, Wi-Fi, badminton and tennis courts. The hostel has single occupancy rooms with attached washrooms, washing machine and many other facilities. The mess food quality is good

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