NMIMS Mumbai Ph.D Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

NMIMS Ph.D. Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Management) programme at NMIMS SBM for the 2026 batch are conducted in two phases. Phase 1 registration closed on 29th March 2026, and Phase 2 is currently open with registration running until 31st May 2026. Selection is based on a written Entrance Test (100 marks, 120 minutes) and a Personal Interview, both conducted at the Mumbai campus. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE, GPAT, or equivalent qualifications are exempted from the written test but must appear for the Personal Interview.

NMIMS Ph.D. (Management) 2026 Admission Dates

Relevant Exam Dates (Accepted for Ph.D. Management Admission Exemption)

Note: A valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE, GPAT, or equivalent score exempts candidates from the NMIMS written entrance test. Candidates must still appear for the Personal Interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates must hold a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade 'B' on the UGC 7-point scale).
• Candidates appearing in or awaiting final year results are eligible to apply for the full-time Ph.D. programme, provided the qualifying examination is conducted before the course commencement date; provisional admission will be given subject to clearing the final examination, with the final mark sheet to be submitted by 30th September 2026.
• Candidates who have obtained their degree through part-time, distance learning, correspondence, or open school from a recognized university are eligible to apply as per UGC guidelines.

Admission Process:

• Register online at www.nmims.edu and pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,500 + GST. Specify the specialisation area and submit a 1,000-word Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Download the call letter from the login dashboard (no separate call letter will be mailed).
• Appear for the NMIMS Entrance Test (100 marks, 120 minutes) at the Mumbai campus - Section A: Research Aptitude Test (Objective, 50%); Section B: Domain-specific Knowledge Test (Objective, 50%). Exempted for candidates with valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE, GPAT, or equivalent scores.
• Appear for the Personal Interview (50 marks) at the Mumbai campus; interview is based on the SOP and assesses research orientation, aptitude, and conceptual clarity.
• Merit list is declared based on Entrance Test (70% weightage) and Personal Interview (30% weightage).
• Selected candidates must upload required documents and pay admission fees within the stipulated timeline to confirm provisional admission.

NMIMS Ph.D. Scholarships 2026

NMIMS SBM offers an assured scholarship of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum to all admitted Ph.D. (Management) students, significantly reducing the financial burden of the programme. This scholarship is available for up to 5 years or until completion of the Ph.D., whichever is earlier, and is subject to satisfactory academic progress and conduct. Additionally, full-time Ph.D. students are eligible for UGC-aligned fellowships (JRF/SRF), which provide monthly financial support along with contingency grants.

Scholarship Details

• The NMIMS scholarship form (hardcopy) must be submitted to SBM Ph.D. Programme Office along with the registration form, SOP, resume, admission form, and admission offer letter.
• Scholarship will be cancelled if the student is found indulging in any unlawful activity.
• Students who re-register or take re-admission for the Ph.D. programme are not entitled to the scholarship.
• Fellowship is provided in line with UGC norms and is separate from the NMIMS assured scholarship.