IIM Lucknow Admission 2025: Applications Start From PhD Programme in Management

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has announced the commencement of applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) for the academic session beginning June 2025. This prestigious program is designed for individuals aiming to pursue advanced research and academic careers in various management disciplines.

IIM Lucknow PhD in Management 2025 Overview

Launched in 2000-01, the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IIM Lucknow is a full-time doctoral program that offers scholars the opportunity to engage in high-quality research across multiple areas of management. The program is structured to develop scholars into proficient researchers and academicians, contributing significantly to the field of management education and practice.

Areas of Specialization

Applicants can choose to specialise in one of the following areas:

• Agri-Business Management
• Business Sustainability
• Communication
• Decision Sciences (Operations Research/Statistics)
• Business Environment (Economics)
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology & Systems
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management

IIM Lucknow PhD in Management 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Academic Qualifications: A Master's degree or its equivalent in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent grade point average, or any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, and CS with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Qualifying Exams: Applicants should have valid test scores in CAT/GATE/GMAT/GRE/UGC-NET (JRF/LS)/CSIR-NET (JRF/LS).

IIM Lucknow Highlights 

Established in 1984, IIM Lucknow is one of India's premier business schools, recognised for its excellence in management education, research, and industry engagement. The institute offers a conducive environment for scholarly pursuits, with a commitment to developing leaders and innovators in the field of management.