+ Eligibility
School | Necessary Qualification for Doctoral Studies |
Xavier Institute of Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Human Resource Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Rural Management | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Human Settlements | For Ph.D-Urban Management and Governance and Ph.D-Planning: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Sustainability | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Commerce | Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Communications | Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism / Visual Communication / Communication / Electronic Media / New media / Fine Arts / Advertising and Public Relations / Broadcast Communication / Film Studies / English language and literature, OR a professional Degree in the stream of communication declared equivalent by the corresponding statuary regulatory body with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Computer Science and engineering | M.Tech / M.E in relevant discipline / MCA / M.Sc / MS in Computer Science or Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent / MBA with B.Tech in the relevant discipline. Minimum requirement is 55% of marks in aggregate in the Master’s level from a recognized University. |
Xavier Law School | L.L.M. Degree (regular mode) with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized |
School of Governance and Public Affairs | Master’s degree in Public Administration / Public Policy and Governance studies / Sociology / Psychology / Political Science / Economics / Management Studies with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
School of Economics | Master’s degree in Economics / Statistics with at least 55% of marks in aggregate from a recognized University. |
+ How to Apply?
+ Selection Process
+ Duration of the program
Calendar Year | Event Point | Details |
1 | June/July | Admission into the Doctoral Program |
June/July - May (End) | Doctoral Registration followed by Coursework. | |
Expected: End of 1st Year | Comprehensive Qualifying Examination | |
2 | Expected 2nd Year & Onwards |
Thesis Phase (Includes): Domain Review Seminar - Research Review Seminars (Optional) - Draft Proposal Seminar (Optional) - Thesis Proposal Seminar - Thesis Submission Seminar |
Final Year | (Expected) Thesis Submission |
+ Doctoral Program Structure
School | Title of Conferment |
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Xavier Institute of Management | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management |
School of Human Resource Management | Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management. |
School of Rural Management | Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Management |
School of Human Settlements | Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Management and Governance |
Doctor of Philosophy in Planning | |
School of Sustainability | Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Studies |
School of Commerce | Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce |
School of Communications | Doctor of Philosophy in Communications |
School of Computer Science & Engineering | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering |
Xavier Law School | Doctor of Philosophy in Law |
School of Governance and Public Affairs | Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy |
School of Economics | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics |
+ Program Fee
Name of the Program | Fee Details | (Figure in INR) |
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Ph.D Full-Time | Program Fee (To be paid each year) | -- |
Refundable Deposits (One-Time) | 20,000 |
+ Financial Support
+ Accommodation
+ Ph.D. Activity Dates 2024
Sl. No. | Activity | Dates |
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1 | Last date for On-line Application | February 29, 2024 |
2 | Conducting X-RAT (Research Aptitude Test of XIM University, Bhubaneswar) |
April 2024 (Tentatively) |
3 | Presentation, and Admission Interviews | April 2024 (Tentatively) |
4 | Declaration of Admission Results | May 2024 (Tentatively) |
5 | Issuance of admission letter to selected candidates | May 2024 (Tentatively) |
6 | Student Admission & Mentorship Program (Academic Program calendar starts immediately following this) |
June/July 2024 (Tentatively) |
+ About X-RAT
+ Indicative Areas of Research
XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT | |
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Accounting and Finance | Information Systems |
Economics | Marketing |
Strategy and General Management | Operations Management and Decision Science |
SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | |
Organizational Behaviour | Industrial Relations and Labour Laws |
Human Resource Management | Organizational Structure |
SCHOOL OF RURAL MANAGEMENT | |
Inclusive Finance | Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG |
Micro-Finance | Development Management |
Agribusiness | HR Issues in Development |
Rural Marketing | |
SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY | |
Human Development | Policies, Laws, and Governance |
Climate Change and Natural Resources Management | Sustainability Entrepreneurship and innovation |
Sustainable Energy | |
SCHOOL OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS | |
Urban Management and Governance | Planning |
Infrastructure and Urban Finance | Urban Resilience and Sustainability |
Urban Systems Management (Mobility, WASH, Housing, others) | Transportation and Mobility |
Urban Policy and Governance | Housing and Real estate |
Sustainability Transitions and Disaster Management | Infrastructure planning |
Urban Renewal and Heritage Management | Environmental planning |
Digital and Smart Applications | Equity and Inclusion |
SCHOOL OF COMMERCE | |
HRM/OB: Sustainable HRM/Green HRM | A&F: Sustainable Finance/Green Finance and firm performance |
HRM/OB: AI and HRM Practices | A&F: Challenges and scope of carbon trading in India |
Marketing: Marketing Communication in Virtual Platforms | A&F: Digital Inclusion and Accounting |
Marketing: Omni-channel marketing strategy in the digital platform era | A&F: Fintech and Financial Inclusion |
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS | |
Journalism and Communication Studies | Advertising, Public Relation and Corporate Communication |
Audio-Visual Communication | Social Media and Mediated Communication |
Development Communication | Information and Communication Technology for Media |
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | High Performance Computing |
Applied Mathematics and Computing | Internet of Things, Wireless Sensor Networks and Embedded system |
Blockchain and Network Security | |
XAVIER LAW SCHOOL | |
Constitution and Administrative Law | Labour and Employment Laws |
Criminal Law and Criminology | Legal Theory and Jurisprudence |
Intellectual Property Law | Trade and Business Laws including competition law and arbitration |
SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS | |
Public Policy and Business | Public Leadership |
International Institutions and Global Development | Public System Management |
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS | |
Monetary policy and Banking | International Economics |
Financial Economics | Economics of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) |