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State-of-the-art infrastructure supporting advanced research.

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Expert faculty mentors guiding your research journey.

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Interdisciplinary opportunities across a range of fields.

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Strong industry collaborations to enhance research impact.

Doctoral Programmes



Ph.D in Mathematics

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Ph.d in Physics

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Ph.D in Forensic Science

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Ph.D in Chemistry

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SEAL YOUR SPOT FOR SUCCESS

Academic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

Master’s Degree Holders:

  • Completion of a 1-year/2-semester Master’s degree programme following a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree programme, or a 2-year/4-semester Master’s degree programme following a 3-year Bachelor’s degree programme.
  • A minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade on a point scale.
  • Equivalent qualifications from foreign institutions must be accredited by recognised assessment and accreditation agencies.

Bachelor’s Degree with Research:

  • Completion of a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree programme with at least 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale.

M.Phil. Candidates:

  • Completion of an M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade on a point scale.
  • Equivalent qualifications from foreign institutions must also meet accreditation requirements.

Relaxation:
A 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent grade is available for candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other reserved categories, as per the Commission’s guidelines.

Final Year Candidates:

  • Candidates in the final year of their Master’s or Bachelor’s programme may apply provisionally.

Additional Notes:

  • Preference will be given to candidates holding a UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
  • Candidates are encouraged to seek funding for their research from industry or other agencies with university approval.

Application Process

  • Candidates must fill out the application form available on the IILM University website.
  • Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) and a Research Proposal (RP), following the university’s prescribed template.
  • The quality of the SOP and RP will be evaluated, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with a panel of area experts.
  • Final selection will be based on the panel’s feedback and recommendations, categorising candidates appropriately.

Selection Criteria and Weightage

The selection process will adhere to the following weightage distribution:

PhD Admission Exam Score (50%)

  • A valid score in a recognised PhD admission exam conducted by a central testing agency (e.g., CUET, UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, IIT-JAM, JNUEE, IISC PhD, JRF-GATE) will account for 50% of the total evaluation.
  • Scores from the last 12 months will be accepted.

Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Research Proposal Presentation (30%)

  • The candidate’s presentation of their SOP and RP will be assessed for originality, clarity, and alignment with the research objectives.

Panel Interview Feedback (20%)

  • The interview will evaluate the candidate’s subject knowledge, research aptitude, and overall suitability for the programme.

Explore our diverse PhD disciplines across various schools:

  • School of Engineering: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering
  • School of Basic and Applied Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
  • School of Management: Management
  • School of Law: Law
  • School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences: Psychology

School of Computer Science & Engineering: Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Application

Programme Details

  • Programme Fee: ₹50,000 per semester
  • Fellowship: ₹35,000 per month

Important Dates

  • Online Application Starts: 15th January 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 5th February 2025
  • Examination & Interview: 11th February 2025

Result Announcement: 15th February 2025

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Alumni Speaks

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My MBA at IILM equipped me with essential business and corporate skills that helped me excel professionally. Case studies, group discussions, and grooming sessions with brilliant peers shaped me into a lifelong learner. Transitioning from a non-finance background to a finance enthusiast was possible due to IILM’s well-designed curriculum. Grateful to call IILM my Alma Mater!”

Anita Ahuja Senior Vice President

MBA 2008-10 Citibank, Singapore

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As a proud gold medallist of my batch, I had the privilege of dedicating over a decade to Deloitte Consulting. My time at IILM was truly transformative, shaping both my career and personal growth. Returning to campus for the alumni meet was a nostalgic and heartwarming experience.”

Shillaza Girdhar Director - Human Resources

2004-06 Engineering & Consulting Services

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My MBA at IILM equipped me with essential business and corporate skills that helped me excel professionally. Case studies, group discussions, and grooming sessions with brilliant peers shaped me into a lifelong learner. Transitioning from a non-finance background to a finance enthusiast was possible due to IILM’s well-designed curriculum. Grateful to call IILM my Alma Mater!”

Harbinder Narula Businessworld

1994-96 Healthcare/Wellbeing