Candidates need to satisfy the following criteria to be considered eligible for doctoral studies in select schools at XIM University, Bhubaneswar as indicated below. For information about schools please visit the XIM University, Bhubaneswar homepage www.xim.edu.in. Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria need not apply to the school in concern.

PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE AS THE HIGHEST DEGREE:
Candidates seeking admission to a school under XIM University after a minimum of 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research or equivalent (e.g. B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc-Agriculture & Allied Sciences / B.Arch / B.Plan) should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent.

PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A MASTER’S OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE:
Candidates seeking admission after a Master’s or an equivalent degree need to meet the school-specific requirements as in the table below

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 & 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 University.
School of Governance and Public Affairs	Master’s degree in Social Science / Technology / Management / Allied Discipline or equivalent from a recognized University securing an aggregate of 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
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.

For SC / ST candidates a relaxation of 5% will be applicable on all schools tabled above. In case the score is available on a letter-grade system or grade-point system, the University expects a minimum equivalent of prescribed percentage of marks in aggregate as per the awarding University’s norms for conversion to a percentage.

PART-A
The university shall obtain a "No Objection Certificate (NOC)" through the candidates for Ph.D Part Time program from the appropriate authority in the organization, where the candidates are employed, clearly stating that;

• The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a Part Time basis.
• His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
• If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.

The NOC needs to clearly state points 1-3 indicated above and needs to be on the organization letterhead and signed by the appropriate authority. The contact details of the organization need to be furnished on the letterhead.

PART-B
The candidates selected for the Ph.D Part Time program who are not employed anywhere should submit a self-declaration at the time of joining the program clearly stating that he/she will not join any organization for employment during the course of study without prior intimation and approval from the concerned authority. In case he/she joins any employment while pursuing the doctoral program at XIM University, he/she needs to submit the NOC from the appropriate authority of the new organization (with format and content accordingly as given under PART-A) within 30 days of joining the organization, failing which the studentship will be cancelled.

Applicants have to fill up the online application form separately for the Doctoral program(s) at: www.xim.edu.in. Upon successfully filling out the online application form and paying the application processing fee, the applicant will receive the confirmation by email.

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and Statement of Purpose (SoP). The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for XIM Research Aptitude Test (X-RAT), Presentation, and Personal Interview as per the modes decided and communicated. Details about X-RAT is available separately on our website. Candidates who have qualified UGC NET-JRF within three years (calculated from the date of issuance of the respective scores and the last date of application to the program) will be exempted from X-RAT. However, they will take part in the other selection processes as listed above.

The coursework for the selected candidates is expected to commence from June/July 2024.

The doctoral program is for a minimum duration of three (3) years and a maximum duration of six (6) years (please refer to the table below for a tentative timeline understanding).

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

COURSEWORK:
The coursework comprises of the doctoral coursework and additional courses that may be offered by the school where the candidate enrolls. The school research committee will specify the exact number of credits the candidate will be required to do after the candidate registers in the program.

COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION:
The Comprehensive qualifying examination will be conducted after the successful completion of the coursework. After successful completion of the comprehensive qualifying examination, the student will be allowed to proceed to the Thesis Phase.

THESIS PHASE:
This phase will involve working on the thesis proposal till the final submission of the thesis. The scholar is conferred the title as given below on successful completion of all the requirements of the thesis.

School	Title of Conferment
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

Any extension of time beyond the expected completion duration as noted above will be based on the review of the progress status of the scholars in concern. Students failing to comply with the program requirements will be de-registered. A student has to meet all the requirements of the Doctoral Program according to the prescribed standards and no exemption will be granted for any reason whatsoever.

Name of the Program	Fee Details	(Figure in INR)
Ph.D Part-Time	Program Fee (To be paid each year)	1,00,000 / Year
	Refundable Deposits (One-Time)	8,000

The students staying on campus will be provided with accommodation. The residential expenses will have to be paid by the students separately as per the prevalent rate, and mess expenses as per actual.

Sl. No.	Activity	Dates
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)

X-RAT is the Research Aptitude Test conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar as a part of the Ph.D admission process. The test is used to assess some basic skills considered essential for researchers, namely writing ability, verbal ability and comprehension, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. The test consists of the four sections as indicated above. The total marks for the test are 100 and the total time allocated is 3 hours. The questions are a mix of subjective and objective types.

The test is conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar. There is no need to apply separately for X-RAT. Guidelines containing details on the examination is available separately on the Ph.D admission page, and can be accessed by visiting our website www.xim.edu.in/admission.

Ph.D. X-RAT Guidelines 2024 | Ph.D. X-RAT Sample Questions 2024

At the time of applying for admission, candidates are required to choose their School. They should also indicate their preferred area of research from the list provided below; this will however be formalized by the end of the doctoral coursework.

XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
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)