IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, Andhra Pradesh, offers full-time residential research programs and part-time PhD programs leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for the Academic Session 2024. The Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) GSB offers a multi-dimensional approach to learning, which aids high-potential individuals in navigating the fast-changing world and creating a positive impact. While managing the evolving complexity of business and society, they are enabled to flourish as successful professionals and effective business leaders.
IFMR Graduate School of Business PhD Admission
Important Dates
- Deadline for submission of application : Friday, 15 Mar 2024
- Krea Research Eligibility Assessment : Will be conducted from 01 Apr -15 Apr 2024.
- Announcement of first shortlist: Before 30 April 2024
- Online/Face-to-Face Interview : In the first half of May 2024.
- Announcement of results : Third week of May 2024
- Registration, Orientation and Classes begin : First/Second week of July 2024
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate seeking admission into Krea University’s PhD program must meet the following eligibility requirements, in addition to having 60% marks in their undergraduate degree:
- Possess a Master's Degree or equivalent PG Diploma in any discipline, with at least 55% marks in the qualifying examinations, OR
- Hold a Five-Year integrated Master’s degree/Dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks in the qualifying examinations, OR
- Have a Professional Qualification such as ACA/FAC/AICWAI/ACSI from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India, and Institute of Company Secretaries of India, OR
- Provide valid scores of Standardized Tests (CAT, CMAT, GATE, GMAT, GRE, NET JRF, NMAT, XAT) – Optional Written test may be conducted in lieu of standardized test scores for shortlisted candidates.
- Graduates of full-time post-graduate degree courses and candidates in the final year of the post-graduate degree are eligible to apply.
Part time PhD Program
- For the Part-time PhD Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold an MBA degree with at least 55 percent marks in the qualifying examinations.
- Have a minimum of five years of work experience after completing the MBA degree.
- Students with undergraduate and/or postgraduate degrees from Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions are also eligible to apply as per the UGC policy and notification.
Application Process:
Eligible candidates can apply online on the University website at https://krea.edu.in/. Additionally, brochures and application forms can be downloaded from the IFMR GSB website.
By Email: Complete the application form and send it along with the supporting documents (self-attested) to [email protected]. The application form will be emailed to you if you fulfill our eligibility criteria.
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Shortlisted candidates without valid scores of standardized tests will have to write the entrance test and will be called for Personal Interviews.
- Admission to the program will be based on combined scores of qualifying parameters, entrance test, and interview parameters.
For more details visit the official website