DoctoralPhD

PhD Management — Aravali IM

Doctoral Programme in Management · Aravali Institute of Management, Jaipur

Application status: Closing Soon
Opening date: 8 Sept 2026
Deadline: 12 Oct 2026
Application fee: ₹2,500
Entrance exam: CAT, XAT
Eligibility: 55%+ in qualifying exam
Duration: 5 years
Seats / intake: 16
Mode: Full-time
Course type: Doctoral

Overview

The Doctoral Programme in Management at Aravali IM is a 5-year doctoral programme in Management. Admission is through CAT / XAT, followed by an interview round for shortlisted candidates. The programme combines core coursework with electives, projects and industry exposure.

Career paths

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Duration

5 years

Seats

Mode

Full-time

Discipline

Management

Eligibility

Master's degree with at least 55% marks, or a four-year bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, plus a valid test score.

Minimum aggregate: 55% · Accepted exams: CAT, XAT

Fees

Tuition fee per year	Stipend-based
Total programme fee	—
Application fee (General)	₹2,500
Application fee (Reserved categories)	₹1,250
Hostel fee (indicative, per year)	₹1,05,000

Indicative sample figures. Confirm the latest fee structure in the official prospectus.

Required Documents

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet
Graduation Marksheets / Degree
ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
Passport Photo
Signature
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Entrance Exam Score Card
Research Proposal
Two Letters of Recommendation

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Application Timeline

1
RegistrationNow
8 Sept – 12 Oct
Create your account and fill the application form
2
Application Deadline
12 Oct 2026
Last date to submit and pay the fee
3
Correction
14 Oct – 17 Oct
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4
Entrance Exam
28 Oct 2026
Appear for the entrance test · CAT
5
Interview
13 Nov – 19 Nov
Personal interview / WAT for shortlisted candidates
6
Result
25 Nov 2026
Merit list or result announcement
7
Counselling
1 Dec – 13 Dec
Seat allocation rounds and choice filling
8
Admission
17 Dec – 26 Dec
Document verification and fee payment

Entrance Exam

CAT

Common Admission Test

National level

Conducted by: IIMs (convening IIM rotates)
Mode: Online
Expected exam date: 17 Dec 2026

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Admission Process

1
Register and fill the online application form
2
Pay the application fee
3
Appear for CAT
4
Shortlisting for Written Ability Test / Personal Interview
5
Merit list and seat allocation
6
Document verification and fee payment
7
Admission confirmation

Official application links

Important

Always verify admission requirements and application instructions on the official college portal before applying.

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