IIM Bangalore's doctoral program admissions for 2025 are currently in progress, having previously concluded the application submission phase on January 24, 2025, with forthcoming announcements including shortlisted candidate notifications scheduled for February 25, 2025, a conclusive merit listing on March 20, 2025, and an admission offer acceptance deadline of March 28, 2025.
Admission Schedule For PhD Programme 2025
The key dates for the IIM Bangalore PhD Programme 2025 are as follows:-
| Event | Date |
| Short List Notification | February 25, 2025 |
| Area Tests [Online] | February 28 & March 01, 2025 |
| Interview (IIMB Campus) | March 13, 14 & 15, 2025 |
| Offer Acceptance – Last date | March 28, 2025 |
Shortlisting Criteria For IIM Bangalore PhD Admission 2025
The following criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for the interview round:-
- Academic Performance: 10th standard, 12th standard, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees (if applicable)
- Research Credentials: Research publications in relevant journals/conferences
- Statement of Purpose and Recommendations: SoP and recommendation letters
- Research Potential: Overall research potential, including Honors degree, gold medals, and other academic achievements
- Standardized Test Scores: Performance on GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, UGC-CSIR NET, or IIMB Test
- Holistic Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment of the candidate's overall profile and fit for the PhD program
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