IIM Lucknow PhD Admission 2026: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, invites applications for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM) for the year 2026, for aspiring students who want to pursue high-calibre research and teaching careers. The full-time programme will begin in June 2026 and covers multiple research areas such as Economics, Finance, Marketing, HRM, Operations, Strategy and Information Systems. The admission procedure is online applications followed by shortlisting based on national-level entrance test scores and a personal interview . The selected candidates will receive institutional support such as a fellowship and or waivers for tuition fees and research expenses, thereby providing an enviable opportunity for the committed student of research.

Steps to Apply for IIM Lucknow PhD Admission 2026

Follow the official online process carefully to complete your PhD application at IIM Lucknow.

Step 1: Visit the official website iiml.ac.in
Step 2: Go to the Admissions / Doctoral Programme (PhD) section
Step 3: Read the PhD Admission 2026 notification carefully
Step 4: Click on New Registration and create an account
Step 5: Log in using your registered email ID and password
Step 6: Fill in personal, academic, and entrance exam details
Step 7: Select your preferred research area/specialisation
Step 8: Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, scorecards)
Step 9: Pay the application fee online
Step 10: Submit the application form
Step 11: Download and save the application confirmation for future reference

Eligibility Criteria and Fee Structure for IIM Lucknow PhD Admission 2026

To be a part of the PhD programme at IIM Lucknow, you should have the requisite academic credentials and you need to pay the application fee.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST)
• OR B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ 4-year degree with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for SC/ST)
• OR Professional qualification (CA/CS/ICWA) with a minimum of 55% marks
• OR Full-timePGDM/ equivalent from any IIM with the required CGPA
• Valid score in CAT / GATE / GMAT / GRE / UGC–CSIR JRF
• Maximum age limit: As per institute norms 55 years

Application Fee:

• General / OBC / EWS candidates are required to pay Rs. 1,000
• SC / ST candidates are required to pay Rs. 500
• Fee should be paid online only and is non-refundable

IIM Lucknow PhD Admission 2026 is an excellent prospect for the aspirants who want to pursue research and an academic career in the field of management. Qualified candidates are required to apply online on or before February 16, 2026 , and have good preparation for the rounds of selection.

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