The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has announced admissions for its doctoral programmes in management for the academic year 2026-27. Interested candidates can apply for one or more of the three programmes:
Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM)
DPM - Teaching Track
DPM - Practice Track
All programmes are offered across eight academic specialisations: decision sciences and operations management, economics, finance, accounting and humanities and liberal arts in management, information systems, marketing management, organisational behaviour and human resource management, and strategic management.
IIM Kozhikode PhD Minimum Education Requirement
Candidates must meet the required qualifications and minimum marks given below.
Degree/Qualification
DPM
DPM Teaching Track
DPM Practice Track
Postgraduate degree in any discipline
60%
60%
55%
CA, CMA, CS + Bachelor’s degree
60% in graduation
60% in graduation
50% in graduation
4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree
75%
75%
60%
Final-year students can apply only for the DPM. A 5% relaxation in marks is available for SC, ST, PwD, NC-OBC and EWS applicants.
Test Score Requirement
Applicants to the DPM Teaching Track and Practice Track do not need a qualifying test score. DPM applicants must submit a valid score (not older than 3 years) in one of the accepted tests.
GMAT Online and GRE at Home are not accepted. Candidates with a PGDM or MBA from any IIM are exempt from test scores if they meet the required minimum CGPA.
Work Experience Rules
Programme
Work Experience Requirement
DPM
No work experience required
DPM Teaching Track
Minimum 3 years in teaching, research or training roles
DPM Practice Track
Minimum 8 years' experience. For Strategic Management, 15 years required
Application Fee
Programme
General Fee
Reserved Category Fee
DPM
INR 1000
INR 500
DPM Teaching Track
INR 2000
INR 1000
DPM Practice Track
INR 4000
INR 2000
Key Dates
Event
Date
Application Opens
24 Nov 2025
Application Closes
23 Jan 2026
Shortlisting Process
6 Feb to 28 Mar 2026
IIM Kozhikode advises candidates to apply only through the online portal when the link becomes active. Applicants are encouraged to check the official website regularly for updates.
