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Author :
Shilpa Nigam |
IIM Lucknow just opened up its PhD or Doctoral Programme in Management for the batch of 2026. Though the formal designation of the degree is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management, the program is remarkably interdisciplinary and admits applicants from various academic regions such as social sciences, humanities, physical sciences, and engineering.
Applicants can visit the official website of IIM Lucknow for more details.
Candidates will have to cater to the diverse specializations for both academic and business sectors.
Economics & Business Environment: Economic theory, regulation, and market forces
Business Sustainability: Environmental protection, moral principles, and CSR
Communication: Research on organizational and business communication
Decision Sciences: Cutting-edge statistics and operations research
Agri-Business Management: Management concepts applied to agriculture
Information Technology & Systems: IT management and digital transformation
Human Resource Management: Organizational behavior and HR research
Additional Areas: Marketing Management, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management
The following are the important dates to apply.
Last Date to Apply: February 16, 2026.
Shortlist Announcement: First week of March 2026.
Personal Interviews: First week of April 2026.
Final Results: Third week of April 2026.
Program Commencement: June 2026.
Academic Background: Master’s (55%), 4-year Bachelor’s/Engineering (75%), or CA/ICWA/CS (55%).
Schooling: Minimum 55% marks from Class 10 onwards.
Qualifying Exams: Valid CAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/JRF/SRF scores (from Jan 1, 2024).
Age Limit: Must be under 55 years as of June 30, 2026.
The cost of the application for General candidates is INR 1,000, and for SC/ST candidates is INR 500. The application process is open to anyone interested through the official IIM Lucknow Admission Portal.
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