DoctoralPhD

PhD Management — NIFT Delhi

Doctoral Programme in Management · National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, New Delhi

Application status: Closing Soon
Opening date: 24 Sept 2026
Deadline: 21 Oct 2026
Application fee: ₹1,600
Entrance exam: NIFT Entrance
Eligibility: 55%+ in qualifying exam
Duration: 5 years
Seats / intake: 26
Mode: Full-time
Course type: Doctoral

Overview

The Doctoral Programme in Management at NIFT Delhi is a 5-year doctoral programme in Management. Admission is through NIFT Entrance, 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: NIFT Entrance

Fees

Tuition fee per year	Stipend-based
Total programme fee	—
Application fee (General)	₹1,600
Application fee (Reserved categories)	₹800
Hostel fee (indicative, per year)	₹35,000

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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
24 Sept – 21 Oct
Create your account and fill the application form
2
Application Deadline
21 Oct 2026
Last date to submit and pay the fee
3
Correction
23 Oct – 26 Oct
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4
Entrance Exam
6 Nov 2026
Appear for the entrance test · NIFT Entrance
5
Interview
22 Nov – 28 Nov
Personal interview / WAT for shortlisted candidates
6
Result
4 Dec 2026
Merit list or result announcement
7
Counselling
10 Dec – 22 Dec
Seat allocation rounds and choice filling
8
Admission
26 Dec – 4 Jan
Document verification and fee payment

Entrance Exam

NIFT Entrance

NIFT Entrance Examination

National level

Conducted by: National Institute of Fashion Technology
Mode: Hybrid
Expected exam date: 6 Feb 2027

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Admission Process

1
Register and fill the online application form
2
Pay the application fee
3
Appear for NIFT Entrance
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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