Full Time, Eligibility, Application Form, Last Date

The Ph. D. Programme of IIMA admits students who have a strong academic background, are highly motivated and who have the intellectual curiosity to undertake original research. The programme prepares students for a career in academia or research positions in industry.

Candidates can apply to the following Areas of high levels of specialization: (1) Business Policy, (2) Economics, (3) Finance & Accounting, (4) Food & Agri-business, (5) Human Resource Management, (6) Information Systems, (7) Innovation and Management in Education, (8) Marketing, (9) Organizational Behaviour, (10)
Production and Quantitative Methods, and (11) Public Systems.

Students spend generally a little over four years that includes two years of rigorous course work. From the First term onwards students take advanced Ph. D. level courses in the Area of high levels of specialization along with some recommended Post Graduate Programme (PGP) courses which provides a general management overview and develop basic skills for analyzing managerial problems. After completing the course work, students have to pass an Area Comprehensive Examination to demonstrate that they have reached a level of proficiency in the
Area of high levels of specialization. Subsequently, students work on their Ph. D. dissertations. These dissertations are expected to make original contributions to an Area of management or to one of management’s source disciplines.

Students admitted to the programme receive a comprehensive fellowship that covers all costs and in addition provided a modest living allowance. IIMA has excellent facilities in computing, library, and faculty resources.

IIMA faculty members publish actively in scholarly journals and consult with industry and government within and outside the country. Case writing and related research are actively pursued by faculty and students.

Graduates of the Ph. D. Programme are placed in world class organizations in teaching, research and consulting positions. A total of 378 doctoral students have graduated from IIMA so far.

Basic Eligibility Criteria:

The candidate must hold, subject to the condition laid down below:

* Duration for completion of Ph.D.

Condition:

The Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification should be: (a) from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC
Act, 1956; or (b) recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India or (c) possess an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE.
Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s/Bachelor’s Programmes that would make them eligible, can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by May 31, 2020 from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar or Director of
the university/institute (issued on or before May 31, 2020) stating that they have appeared for the examinations (including practical examinations) in all the subjects required for obtaining the Master’s/Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheets and a certificate of having passed the master’s/bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2020. Please note that those candidates who have applied on the basis of their master’s degree will have to submit final degree mark sheet/ certificate, and those who have applied on the basis of their B. Tech /4 year degree will have to meet the 6.5 CGPA (or equivalent) stipulation. Non-fulfilment of these conditions will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

Selection Process

Candidates applying to the Ph. D. Programme are required to take the Common Admission Test (CAT) or a standard test in lieu of CAT. For NRIs and Foreign students this standard test is the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT).

Different Areas of high levels of specialization of IIMA have specified different standard tests that candidates applying to the Ph. D. Programme in their Areas can take in lieu of CAT. These standard tests are:

Area of high levels of specialization Standard Test in lieu of CAT *
Business Policy – GRE/GMAT
Economics – GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Finance & Accounting – GRE/GMAT
Food & Agri-business – GRE/GMAT/UGC-JRF (Economics/ Development
Studies/Development Economics/Business Economics/ Management)
ICAR-SRF (PGS – merit list for award of SRF)
Human Resource Management – GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Information Systems – GRE/GMAT/GATE
Innovation and Management in Education – GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Marketing – GRE/GMAT
Organizational Behaviour – GRE/GMAT/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline
Production and Quantitative Methods – GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC- NET JRF in
Mathematical Sciences
Public Systems Group – GRE/GMAT/GATE/UGC-JRF (in relevant discipline)

* Valid for two years from the date of the standard test and should be valid on the deadline of submission of the application form.

Scores of CAT 2017, 2018 and 2019 are considered valid for application to the Ph. D. Programme in 2020.

Standard Test Score not required if an applicant is:
– PGP Alumni of any IIM
– PGPX/PGP-PMP Alumni of any IIM where such courses are offered (Part-time/evening/week-end/Distance Learning programmes of IIM are NOT considered)

Candidates will be short listed and called for an interview at Ahmedabad during March-April 2020 for final selection on the basis of their performance in CAT or the standard test in lieu of CAT, academic background, and experience.

Fellowship and Expenses

IIMA provides a comprehensive fellowship that covers all academic expenses including tuition, computer, library, medical insurance, placement and alumni fees, and in addition includes a monthly subsistence allowance of Rs.32,800/- (Slab A) for first and second years, Rs. 35,400/- (Slab B) after completing comprehensive examination and Rs. 39,300/- (Slab C) after submitting the TAC approved thesis proposal.

A Contingency Allowance of Rs. 25,000 per year (for five years) to cover research expenses, expenses on books, photocopying etc. are also available to all students. Students are entitled to get up to an amount of Rs.1,75,000/- (upper limit) for attending international conference/workshop/summer school during their entire tenure with Ph.D. Programme system (maximum 5 years). (Further details are described in the Ph. D. Programme Brochure).

Since the Ph. D. Programme is a full time residential programme, accommodation is provided to all the students in dormitories. A fixed number of houses for married students are available on campus.

How to Apply

• Application Form and Brochure will be available online. Candidates can fill-up the application form online and is eligible to apply for a maximum of three Areas of high levels of specialization. An application fee of Rs.500/- can be paid through IIMA gate way. The last date for submitting the application will be January 23, 2020.
• Also please refer to the IIMA’s advertisement for Ph. D. Programme that will appear in leading newspapers during September 2019.

Important Dates to Note:

• Link open for Online Application : September 10, 2019
• Last date for submitting Online Application : January 23, 2020

Click here to Apply for Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Management 2020

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Recognized as the flagship program of SBI Foundation, it is a 13-month long fellowship that enables nation’s youth to work on rural development projects in partnership with experienced NGOs. The fellowship provides a framework for India’s best minds to join hands with rural communities, emphathise with their struggles and connect with their aspirations.

Launched on 1st March, 2011, the pilot batch had 27 fellows who successfully completed the fellowship. The concept received a positive feedback from all the stakeholders involved, considerable impact was assessed on the ground.

Fellow Profile

SBI Youth for India Fellows come from diverse educational, cultural and professional background. Some of our fellows have studied from prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, UC-Berkeley, etc. Few of them have work experience from eminent organizations like TCS, Thomson Reuters, Reliance Industries, etc

Eligibility for SBI Youth for India Fellowship

• Young Professionals or Fresh Graduates
• Age 21-32 (as on date of commencement of programme)
• Indian citizen/OCI

Screening and Shortlisting

• Application forms are out in the first half of the year. We put notifications on our website and social media platforms once we start accepting applications.
• Interested candidates have to register and fill the form.
• Shortlisted candidates are notified on an ongoing basis during the application period. We continuously engage with shortlisted applicants over an online forum to get to know them better as well as clarify their doubts regarding the Fellowship.

Interviews

Short-listed candidates are called for interview rounds held across major cities in India.

Final Selection and Background Research

• Candidates selected post interview will be notified via e-mail and/or SMS.
• On confirmation, candidate will be sent the offer letter specifying details of the programme, fellowship support and terms and conditions of the fellowship.
• He/She will also have access to further material about the programme areas of our partner NGOs. This will help candidates to decide upon preferred NGOs

Fellowship Support

• Stipend: Rs 15,000/– to meet living expenses
• Local Transport Allowance: Rs 1,000/- per month
• A Readjustment Allowance of Rs. 40,000/– upon successful completion of the Fellowship
• To and fro travel costs of the Fellows from his/her place of residence to project location as well as for training programmes
• Medical Insurance
• Mentorship by experienced professionals in the field
• Access to the Community through well-established Partner NGOs
• Linkages with premier organizations of the country

Applications for the 2019-20 batch of SBI Youth for India fellowship are now open.

Click Here to Apply Online.

Contact

Email: contactus@youthforindia.org

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NITI Aayog is looking for young, talented, innovative and dynamic Professionals who desire to be a part of the team that is scripting the exciting transformation story which is unfolding in India today. Introducing young professionals to inject new blood into government policy making is an idea whose time has come. The opportunity for meaningful work in place of profiteering businesses is attractive; many are already moving to join the civil services, it also brings into relief the sheer cultural difference these youngsters feel, displaced into a more formal and often archaic ways of governmental offices.

Method of recruitment – Contract Based through Open Market

Age Limit – Candidates should be below 32 years of age as on the date of
advertisement.
Remuneration (per month) Rs 60,000/- (Fixed) (Inclusive of Taxes)

Education qualification Master’s Degree or BE/B.Tech or 2 years PG Diploma in Management or MBBS or LLB or CA or ICWA.

Experience Minimum of one year of work experience relevant to the job description. The broad work experience will be based on the functional areas assigned to NITI Aayog.

Preference will be given to persons with work experience in the relevant field supported by published work/policy papers/ appraisal/ monitoring of projects & schemes etc.

Job description

Young Professionals (YPs) will be required to provide high quality inputs in disciplines like Agriculture/ Economics/ Finance/ Education/Health / Nutrition/Women & Children / Social Sciences/ Engineering& Technology/ Urban Planning and development/ Infrastructure/Environment/ Rural Development/ Data Analysis/ Project Management/ Start Up/ Innovation etc. This would require
demonstration of proven academic credentials, professional achievements and leadership qualities on the part of the aspirants.

The terms and conditions of engagement of the YPs will be according to the NITI guidelines O.M. no. A-12013/02/2015-Adm. I(B) dated 01.08.2018. The guidelines are placed on NITI Aayog’s website www.niti.gov.in. 

Opening in 2019

NITI Aayog Young Professional

Number of positions 60

Submission of Applications: Eligible candidates may apply online on the link to be provided on the website of NITI Aayog within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Newspaper. Applications are to be submitted online only.

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