PhD Management — TISS
Doctoral Programme in Management · Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
- Application status
- Open Now
- Opening date
- 17 Sept 2026
- Deadline
- 7 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- ₹700
- Entrance exam
- CUET PG
- Eligibility
- 55%+ in qualifying exam
- Duration
- 5 years
- Seats / intake
- 20
- Mode
- Full-time
- Course type
- Doctoral
Overview
The Doctoral Programme in Management at TISS is a 5-year doctoral programme in Management. Admission is through CUET PG, followed by an interview round for shortlisted candidates. The programme combines core coursework with electives, projects and industry exposure.
Career paths
Duration
5 years
Seats
20
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: CUET PG
Fees
| Tuition fee per year | Stipend-based |
|---|---|
| Total programme fee | — |
| Application fee (General) | ₹700 |
| Application fee (Reserved categories) | ₹350 |
| Hostel fee (indicative, per year) | ₹60,000 |
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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Open my documentsApplication Timeline
- 1
RegistrationNow
17 Sept – 7 Nov
Create your account and fill the application form
- 2
Application Deadline
7 Nov 2026
Last date to submit and pay the fee
- 3
Correction
9 Nov – 12 Nov
Edit limited fields if you made an error · Edit limited fields such as category, photo and signature
- 4
Entrance Exam
23 Nov 2026
Appear for the entrance test · CUET PG
- 5
Interview
9 Dec – 15 Dec
Personal interview / WAT for shortlisted candidates
- 6
Result
21 Dec 2026
Merit list or result announcement
- 7
Counselling
27 Dec – 8 Jan
Seat allocation rounds and choice filling
- 8
Admission
12 Jan – 21 Jan
Document verification and fee payment
Entrance Exam
CUET PG
Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency
- Mode
- Online
- Expected exam date
- 11 Dec 2026
Admission Process
- 1
Register and fill the online application form
- 2
Pay the application fee
- 3
Appear for CUET PG
- 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
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