IIM Lucknow Calls for Applications for PhD Program in Management 2026; Apply Now

The last date to apply is 16th February 2026.

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow calls for applications for its Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) for the 2026 academic year. This full-time program aims to train scholars for advance management research that aligns with global and national priorities.

Designed for completion in approximately 4.5 years, the program prepares research graduates for leadership roles in academia, corporate sector, and public institutions, in addition to core research activities required for the degree.

Application process for the 2026 PhD program is now open and will conclude on 16th February 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early and check all the eligibility criteria. For more information, please visit the official website at IIM Lucknow PhD Program.

To apply for PhD program, candidates must meet following eligibility criteria:

A Masters' Degree or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / four-year graduate degree with 75% marks (70% for SC/ST candidates) or equivalent grade point average.

Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks and B.Com. as undergraduate degree.

Applicants already holding a two/ three year-full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIM with a minimum CGPA of 6 on 10 points scale or 60%.