IIT Madras

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Research Admissions

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Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.

— Albert Szent-Györgyi
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Message to Applicants

Welcome to the
Research Ecosystem

Welcome to DoMS, IIT Madras. Our programs are designed to condition young talent in finding their inner creativity and satisfying the "explorer" within.

With the largest number of management scholars across India, we continue our legacy of meaningful contributions to society.

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06 Research Groups
#1 Largest Cohort
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Academic Landscape

Research Streams

Scholars at DoMS explore 6 broad fields of management, identifying gaps and contributing to the global knowledge pool.

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Finance

Corporate Finance Financial Decision Making Family Business Modelling & Forecasting Banking Risk Management Capital Markets Derivatives Venture Capital Private Equity SME Finance Real Options Developmental Finance Behavioral Finance
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Marketing

Sales Performance Branding Corporate Identity B2B Marketing Entrepreneurial Marketing Bottom of Pyramid Food Marketing Gamification AI Engagement Consumer Behaviour Green Consumption Psychometrics
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Information Systems

Preference Elicitation Electronic Negotiation Shopping Agents Cloud Analytics Web Personalization Information Privacy IT Adoption Business Value eGovernment Social Network Mining Recommender Systems App Analytics Econometric Modeling
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HR & OB

Positive OB Leadership (L&OD) Cognition Goal Directed Behaviour Behaviourism Workforce Diversity Decision Making Social Neuroscience HRM & Training Work-Life Balance Employee Wellbeing Women in Mgmt CSR & Sustainability Ancient Indian Wisdom Cross-Cultural Research
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Operations

Supply Chain & Logistics Green Concerns Healthcare & Food Game Theoretic Models Pricing & Revenue Scheduling Integrated Production Inventory Optimization Behavioural Decision Theory
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Integrative Management

Strategy Studies Policy Studies Technology Management Business Model Innovation Entrepreneurship

Research Programs Offered

Master of Science (by Research)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Program Structure

Enrolment Categories

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Full-Time

For scholars dedicated solely to their academic research program.

HTRA QIP UGC

External

Sponsored by industries with recognized R&D facilities.

Industry R&D

Part-Time

Sponsored by institutions located in the Chennai region.

Local Chennai

Staff

Exclusive track for current staff members of IIT Madras.

Internal IITM

PhD Program

● HTRA ● QIP ● Part-Time ● External

M.S. Program

● HTRA ● Part-Time ● External
QIP details: qip.iitm.ac.in
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Application & Eligibility

Candidates are encouraged to use our online system for a seamless application experience.

Details regarding the fee structure and specific eligibility criteria are comprehensively listed on the portal.

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Application Checklist

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Academic Scores

Semester-wise (or annual) score sheets for your qualifying degree. Ensure all transcripts are legible.

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Qualifying Examination

A valid score card for the qualifying examination (e.g., CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT, NET) along with examination details.

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Area of Specialization

Identify and select the specific research area or functional group you wish to apply for.

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Statement of Purpose

A detailed SOP outlining your motivation. Doctoral candidates must also include a summary of their research proposal.

The Path to Research

Selection Procedure

Our rigorous selection process identifies candidates with strong analytical capability and domain expertise.

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Step 01

Online Application

The applicant must submit their candidacy through the official IIT Madras Research Portal. Ensure all preliminary data is accurate.

Step 02

Shortlisting

Applications are reviewed, and a shortlist is prepared based on rigorous academic criteria.

✓ Academic Performance
✓ Qualifying Exam Scores
✓ SOP & Proposal
Step 03

Assessment Day

Shortlisted candidates are invited to the department for verification and written assessments.

Research Aptitude Test Generic test on analytics, language, and research skills.
Specialization Exam For exempted candidates: Domain-specific written test.
Step 04

Personal Interview

The final phase is a technical interview. A panel of faculty members evaluates your understanding of the domain.

Technical Knowledge Research Aptitude
Academic Excellence

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

DoMS invites applications throughout the year, offering recent PhD graduates a platform to further their professional development.

At DoMS, postdoctoral researchers collaborate with distinguished professors and work in an environment that supports and celebrates excellence. This program is designed to build on your research foundation and enrich your academic expertise.

Available Research Areas
Finance HR & Organizational Behavior Information Systems Integrative Management Operations Marketing
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Institute PDF

Standard fellowship for meritorious PhD graduates looking to pursue advanced research at IIT Madras.

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PDF for Women

A dedicated fellowship track for women researchers returning from a break in their career.

Applications are open throughout the year.