Fees
Fees at the Indian Institute of Management - Jammu for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management program total approximately Rs. 17,50,000 for two years. This amount includes tuition, hostel fees, academic and non-academic expenses such as academic support, library fees, IT infrastructure, student welfare, alumni fees, and health insurance.
In addition to the main fees, there is a refundable caution fee of Rs. 20,000 at the time of admission. Mess fees are charged separately on a daily or monthly basis, with a reported daily charge of Rs. 188. Scholarships are available for SC/ST and meritorious students, with opportunities for further financial assistance from both college-specific and external schemes based on need and merit.
Loans are also available to assist with fee payments.
About Ph.D. (Working Professionals)
The Ph.D. Working Professionals at IIM Jammu is a part-time research programme for managers seeking a doctoral credential without a career break. Offered across 8 specialisation areas, candidates need a valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, JRF, or the IIMJ-RAT test, along with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory work experience. The programme fee is INR 1,98,000. IIM Jammu holds NIRF Rank 35 in Management (2025).
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open April 2027 (Tentative).
Key Points
- No upper age limit for applicants to this part-time PhD programme
- Business Communication is an exclusive specialisation available only in this part-time PhD
- Specialisation area is fixed at admission and cannot be changed during the programme
- Online and offline class modes offered with on-campus final examinations
IIM Jammu PhD WP Fees 2027
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Programme Fee | INR 1,98,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,98,000 |
- Per-term registration fees of INR 1,00,000 apply each term over the programme.
- Caution money deposit of INR 44,000 is refundable on programme completion.
IIM Jammu PhD WP Admission 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline (2026 Batch) | 29 April 2026 |
| IIMJ-RAT Exam (2026 Batch) | 31 May 2026 |
| Personal Interview (2026 Batch) | 14 June 2026 |
- Past batches followed an April application deadline and June interview schedule.
- IIMJ-RAT is the institute’s entrance test for applicants without CAT or GATE scores.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s level
- Or professional qualification (CA, ICWA, CS) with at least 50% marks in qualifying exam
- Or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale
- Minimum 3 years of work experience at supervisory or above level is mandatory
- Valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF within 3 years, or IIMJ-RAT required
Admission Process
- Submit online application with academic credentials, work experience details, and test scores
- Candidates without valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/JRF scores may appear for IIMJ-RAT
- Applications are shortlisted based on academic profile, work experience, and test score
- Shortlisted candidates attend a Personal Interview conducted by IIM Jammu faculty
- Final merit list is prepared based on PI (50%), academic background (35%), and work experience (15%)
- Selected candidates complete enrollment formalities and begin the coursework phase
✓ Opt for this if
- Senior executives and managers seeking a PhD from an IIM without a career break
- Professionals with 3 or more years in supervisory roles across any industry sector
- Those with no valid CAT score who can appear for the IIMJ-RAT test instead
- Candidates whose organisations support research-based professional development
✗ Skip if
- Looking for a fully-funded fellowship with monthly stipend and fee waiver
- Prefer a full-time immersive residential campus research experience
- Below the required threshold of 3 years supervisory-level work experience
IIM Jammu PhD WP Scholarships 2027
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Category Fee Relaxation | As per IIM Jammu policy | SC/ST candidates enrolled in the programme |
| EWS/OBC-NCL Support | As per IIM Jammu policy | EWS and OBC-NCL category candidates |
| Caution Money Refund | INR 44,000 | All enrolled candidates, refundable on completion |
- Employer sponsorship is commonly used for fee payment in this working professional programme.
- No monthly stipend or fellowship is provided for part-time PhD scholars.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, IIM Jammu ranks 58 out of 370 colleges in India and 1st in state Jammu and Kashmir for its Ph.D. program.
- 35 out of 125 under NIRF Management Ranking 2025.
- 22 out of 100 under IIRF Management Ranking 2025.
Read more on IIM Jammu Rankings here
IIM Jammu PhD WP FAQs
Ques. How is the PhD WP different from the full-time PhD at IIM Jammu?
Ans. The Ph.D. Working Professionals at IIM Jammu is a part-time programme designed so that candidates continue their careers while pursuing doctoral research. Unlike the full-time PhD, it does not provide a monthly fellowship stipend, and candidates pay programme fees. The full-time PhD has an age cap of 40 years and is fully funded, whereas the working professionals version has no upper age limit and is intended for those already in senior roles in their organisations.
Ques. What work experience is required to apply?
Ans. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of work experience at the supervisory or above level in government institutions, autonomous bodies, research organisations, PSUs, educational institutes, or private companies. This supervisory threshold is evaluated during shortlisting and at the personal interview stage. There is no upper age limit for applicants, making the programme accessible to experienced professionals at any stage of their career.
Ques. Can I apply without a CAT score for this programme?
Ans. Yes. Candidates without a valid CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF score may appear for IIMJ-RAT, IIM Jammu’s in-house research aptitude test. This makes the programme accessible to experienced professionals who have not recently appeared for any standard entrance test. Those with valid scores from CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF must ensure the score was obtained within 3 years of the application deadline.
Ques. How are classes conducted for working professionals?
Ans. Classes are offered in both online and offline formats to accommodate candidates managing full-time careers. Remote access reduces the need for frequent campus visits during the coursework phase. However, final examinations are held on campus at IIM Jammu, and scholars must attend residential components including workshops and research review sessions as scheduled. The structure is designed so professionals can balance doctoral work with their current roles without interrupting employment.
Ques. What specialisation areas are available in this part-time PhD?
Ans. The programme offers 8 specialisations: Business Communication, Business Policy and Strategy, Economics and Business Environment, Finance and Accounting, IT Systems and Analytics, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour and HRM, and Operations and Supply Chain Management. Business Communication is exclusive to this part-time programme and is not available in the full-time PhD at IIM Jammu. Once admitted, candidates pursue their doctoral research exclusively in the selected area and cannot switch specialisations.
Ques. Is any financial support or scholarship available for this programme?
Ans. This programme does not provide a fellowship, monthly stipend, or tuition waiver like the full-time PhD. SC/ST, EWS, and OBC-NCL students may be eligible for fee relaxations as per IIM Jammu’s reservation policy. A refundable caution money deposit of INR 44,000 is collected at enrollment and returned after all dues are cleared on programme completion. Many candidates in this programme receive support through organisational or employer sponsorship arrangements.