PhD Programme

About the PhD Programme

IIHMR University is a postgraduate research university offering a PhD programme. As per the regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the University ensures the availability of eligible research supervisors with extensive research experience. The University is equipped with the required infrastructure, including a well-established library and documentation center, along with supporting administrative and research facilities such as computer laboratories, data analysis software, and advanced software applications for plagiarism detection in research work.

Domain Areas:

  • Hospital Management
  • Health Management
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Development Management
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health/Healthcare Analytics

The programme aims to nurture the scholars with research acumen to address complex and contemporary issues across the identified thrust areas. It fosters intellectual depth and critical enquiry, enabling them to emerge as accomplished researchers, academicians and seasoned professionals capable of shaping policy, strengthening programme and driving impactful change across sectors. Through structured coursework, expert supervision, research colloquia, and opportunities for scholarly dissemination, the programme distinguishes itself by combining academic depth with professional relevance.

The intake capacity for the PhD programme 2026 is 20 scholars.

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Eligibility Criteria for Admission to the PhD Programme

  1. Candidates who have completed a master's degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed.
  2. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

Duration of the Programme

  1. The PhD programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the PhD programme.
  2. A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a PhD programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the PhD programme. Provided further that, female PhD scholars and persons with disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a PhD programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the PhD programme.
  3. Female PhD scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the PhD programme.

PhD through Part-time Mode

Candidates who pursue the PhD programme through part-time mode are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the appropriate authority in the organisation where the candidates are employed, clearly stating that:

  1. The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.
  2. His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
  3. If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

Submission of Application

Eligible candidates are required to apply online by completing and submitting the application form at:

https://applications.iihmr.edu.in/phd-application-form

The application fee is provided below and is non-refundable.

Category Deadline Application Fees (Rs.)
Last Date Till June 04, 2026 3000

Procedure for PhD Admission

The admission to the PhD programme is based on the criteria notified by the institution, keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central/State Government from time to time.

  1. Screening of Applications: The applications received will be screened in accordance with the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Candidates who meet the criteria will be shortlisted to appear for the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) conducted by IIHMR University. IIHMR University may admit students who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET based on an interview.
  2. Entrance Test: The Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) syllabus shall consist of 50% on research methodology and 50% shall be subject-specific (including English language proficiency, reasoning, basic quantitative analysis, and research aptitude). The Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) will be conducted online.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): Candidates who have secured 50% marks in the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) are eligible to be called for the Personal Interview (PI). A relaxation of 5% marks may be allowed in the Entrance Test for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled Category and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted in physical mode (in-person) at the IIHMR University campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  4. IIHMR University will decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of PhD seats available.
  5. The selection of candidates shall be based on the performance in the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) and Personal Interview (PI). A weightage of 70 % for the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) and 30 % for the performance in the interview shall be given for the selection of candidates.

Important Dates

# Dates Particulars
1 June 04, 2026 Last Date for Submission of Application
2 June 06, 2026 Entrance Test IIHMRU-RAT (Online Mode)
3 June 12, 2026 Personal Interview (In-Person, Physical Mode)
4 July, 2026 Commencement of Session

Programme Fees

Year Installment Amount (Rs.) Due Date Candidate Type
2026–27 1st Installment 1,00,000 Within 10 days after Selection Full-Time & Part-Time
2026–27 2nd Installment 60,000 15-Sep-26 Full-Time & Part-Time
2027–28 3rd Installment 60,000 15-Apr-27 Full-Time & Part-Time
2027–28 4th Installment 60,000 15-Sep-27 Full-Time & Part-Time
2028–29 5th Installment 60,000 15-Apr-28 Full-Time & Part-Time
2028–29 6th Installment 60,000 15-Sep-28 Full-Time & Part-Time
2029–30 7th Installment 50,000 15-Apr-29 Part-Time only
The total programme fee for full-time
candidate is Rs. 4,00,000
The total programme fee for part-time
candidate is Rs. 4,50,000

An amount of Rs. 25,000 per year will be applicable as fees if the duration is extended beyond three years for full-time scholars and four years for part-time scholars.

Research Fellowship

  1. IIHMR University supports and encourages PhD scholars to pursue their doctoral research in health management, hospital management, public health, pharmaceutical management, development management, and digital health/healthcare analytics. There are five (5) Research Fellowships, awarded to full-time scholars based on criteria decided by the University.
  2. The value of the Research Fellowship is Rs 40,000 per month. The total duration of the Research Fellowship shall be three years. The first award letter will be initially for a period of one year. Based on the candidate’s performance in the PhD programme, the subsequent award letters will be issued annually.

Course Work

  1. The credit requirement for the PhD course work is a minimum of 12 credits, including a “Research and Publication Ethics” course as notified by UGC vide D.O. No. F.1-1/2018(Journal/CARE) in 2019, and a “Research Methodology” course.
  2. A PhD scholar must obtain a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale in the course work to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit their thesis.

Research Advisory Committee

There shall be a “Research Advisory Committee” for each PhD scholar. The Research Supervisor of the PhD scholar concerned shall be the Convener of this committee, and this committee shall have the following responsibilities:

  1. To review the research proposal and finalise the topic of research.
  2. To guide the PhD scholar in developing the study design and methodology of research and identify the course(s) that he/she may have to do.
  3. To periodically review and assist in the progress of the research work of the PhD scholar.

Evaluation and Assessment Methods

  1. Upon satisfactory completion of course work and the award of marks/grades, the PhD scholar shall be required to undertake research and produce a draft PhD thesis.
  2. Before submitting the thesis, the PhD scholar shall make a presentation before the Research Advisory Committee and the Departmental Research Committee.
  3. IIHMR University have a mechanism using well-developed software applications to detect plagiarism in research work, and research integrity shall be an integral part of all research activities leading to the award of a PhD degree.
  4. A PhD scholar shall submit the thesis for evaluation, along with (a) an undertaking from the PhD scholar that there is no plagiarism and (b) a certificate from the Research Supervisor attesting to the originality of the thesis and that the thesis has not been submitted for the award of any other degree/diploma to any other Higher Educational Institution.
  5. The PhD thesis submitted by a PhD scholar shall be evaluated by his/her Research Supervisor and at least two external examiners who are experts in the field.
  6. The viva-voce board shall consist of the Research Supervisor and at least one of the two external examiners, and may be conducted online.
  7. The viva-voce of the PhD scholar to defend the thesis shall be conducted if both the external examiners recommend acceptance of the thesis after incorporating any corrections suggested by them.
  8. The entire process of evaluating a PhD thesis, including the declaration of the viva-voce result, shall be completed within a period of six (6) months from the date of submission of the thesis.

Why the PhD Programme at IIHMR University Is Different From Most Others

A doctorate is most valuable when the research it produces actually reaches the systems it studies - policymakers, practitioners, hospitals, health programmes. That is the premise the PhD Programme at IIHMR University, Jaipur is built on. The University's genesis dates to 1984, and the programme draws on four decades of applied research in public health, hospital management, pharmaceutical management, and development studies.

Why the PhD Programme at IIHMR University Is Different From Most Others

A doctorate is most valuable when the research it produces actually reaches the systems it studies - policymakers, practitioners, hospitals, health programmes. That is the premise the PhD Programme at IIHMR University, Jaipur is built on. The University's genesis dates to 1984, and the programme draws on four decades of applied research in public health, hospital management, pharmaceutical management, and development studies.

IIHMR University is a postgraduate research university established by the Government of Rajasthan in 2014, and as per UGC regulations, it ensures the availability of eligible research supervisors with extensive research experience, supported by a well-established library and documentation centre, computer laboratories, data analysis software, and advanced plagiarism-detection applications. Supervisors here are not just academics - the University's research legacy spans field projects, national health programme evaluations, and collaborations with government agencies and multilateral organisations. That practical depth shapes the kind of research scholars produce and the kind of careers they go on to build.

The programme is multidisciplinary by design. The health sector does not divide neatly into silos, and neither does this research environment. A scholar studying hospital supply chain efficiency might draw on operations management, health economics, and behavioural science within the same thesis. That cross-disciplinary thinking is not just permitted here - it is expected. Through structured coursework, expert supervision, research colloquia, and opportunities for scholarly dissemination, the programme combines academic depth with professional relevance.

PhD Programme at IIHMR University: Domain Areas

The PhD degree programs at IIHMR University are organised around five broad thrust areas, each reflecting the university's core competencies:

Hospital Management

Health Management

Pharmaceutical Management

Development Management

Public Health

Digital Health/Healthcare Analytics

These are not rigid boxes. The programme aims to nurture scholars with the research acumen to address complex, contemporary issues across these thrust areas - and research questions that sit at the intersection of two or more domains fit naturally into this environment. A scholar might work on the economics of pharmaceutical access within rural health systems, or on the management of digital health adoption in low-resource hospital settings.

PhD in Management: Structure, Duration, and Coursework

The PhD Programme is available in both full-time and part-time modes.

Duration: The programme runs for a minimum of three years (including coursework) and a maximum of six years from the date of admission. A maximum of two additional years can be granted through re-registration, taking the outer limit to eight years. Female PhD scholars and persons with disabilities (more than 40% disability) may be allowed a further relaxation of two years, up to a total of ten. Female scholars may also avail Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave of up to 240 days during the programme (Source: PhD Programme Brochure 2026).

Coursework: The credit requirement for PhD coursework is a minimum of 12 credits, including a "Research and Publication Ethics" course as notified by the UGC and a "Research Methodology" course. Scholars must obtain a minimum of 55% marks (or the equivalent grade on the UGC 10-point scale) in the coursework to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit their thesis (Source: PhD Programme Brochure 2026).

Research and evaluation: Each scholar works under a Research Advisory Committee, convened by their Research Supervisor, which finalises the research topic, guides study design and methodology, and periodically reviews progress. Before submitting the thesis, scholars present their work before the Research Advisory Committee and the Departmental Research Committee. The thesis is evaluated by the Research Supervisor and at least two external examiners, followed by a viva-voce - with the entire evaluation completed within six months of submission (Source: PhD Programme Brochure 2026). This is a research-active programme with genuine output expectations, and research integrity - including software-based plagiarism detection - is an integral part of every stage.

Eligibility and Admission to the PhD Programme

Candidates applying for the PhD degree in management, public health, pharmaceutical management, or development studies at IIHMR University must hold a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. A relaxation of 5% is available for candidates from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and differently-abled categories.

Working professionals can apply under the part-time category, provided they submit a letter of permission from their employer, confirmation of access to research facilities at their workplace, and a certificate guaranteeing availability for residential coursework and periodic contact sessions with their supervisor.

The admission process runs in three stages:

Screening: Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria, and qualifying candidates are shortlisted for the Entrance Test.

Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT): Conducted online, with a syllabus of 50% research methodology and 50% subject-specific content (including English language proficiency, reasoning, basic quantitative analysis, and research aptitude). Candidates securing 50% marks are eligible for the Personal Interview, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently-Abled/EWS candidates. Candidates who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET may be admitted based on an interview.

Personal Interview: Conducted in person at the IIHMR University campus in Jaipur, assessing research clarity, academic grounding, and the viability of the proposed research area.

Final selection carries a weightage of 70% for the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) and 30% for the Personal Interview

Careers After a PhD Programme

The career paths that open up after completing a PhD program in health management, public health, or related disciplines are broader than most candidates initially expect. Academia is the most obvious route - and IIHMR University's research profile and publication requirements mean graduates enter the academic job market with a credible track record, not just a qualification.

Some of what IIHMR University PhD graduates go on to do:

Faculty and academic positions at universities and management institutes, entering the academic job market with a research-active track record, not just a qualification

Research roles at national and international research institutions, particularly for scholars with public health or health systems research backgrounds

Health policy roles with government bodies, state health departments, and national programme management units

Leadership positions in hospital management, health consulting, and pharmaceutical organisations - often for scholars whose research addressed operational management questions

Independent research and consulting, particularly for those with strong evaluation methodologies and field experience

The University also actively supports research dissemination through the Journal of Health Management, conference participation, and Shodhganga. Scholars are expected to present their work publicly before submission, which builds the professional visibility that academic and policy careers depend on.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a PhD Programme and How Long Does It Take?

A PhD Programme is a research degree requiring an original scholarly contribution to a field. At IIHMR University, the programme takes a minimum of three years (including coursework) and a maximum of six, extendable up to eight through re-registration - with up to ten years for female scholars and persons with disabilities

2. What is the Eligibility for a PhD Degree in Management in India?

A Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS categories receive a 5% relaxation. UGC-NET fellowship/scholarship qualifiers may be admitted based on an interview

3. What Are the Career Options After Completing PhD Degree Programs?

Common paths include Assistant Professor in universities, senior researcher at institutions like ICMR or ICSSR, health policy adviser, hospital management leadership, and independent consulting or health research roles.

4. What is the Difference Between Full-Time and Part-Time PhD Programs?

Full-time scholars dedicate themselves entirely to research (minimum 3 years at IIHMR University; part-time scholars pursue research alongside employment (minimum 4 years), with employer permission and workplace research facilities required.

5. Can Working Professionals Apply for a PhD in Management at IIHMR University?

Yes, through the part-time category, they need employer permission, confirmation of workplace research access, and availability for residential coursework and periodic supervisor contact sessions.

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