What is DPM?
DPM is the doctoral programme at IIM Rohtak. The overall vision of IIM Rohtak is to be a global leader in creation and dissemination of knowledge in the field of management. The DPM at IIM Rohtak aims at developing high quality management researchers and academicians for academic institutions, research organizations, government and society in India and abroad.

Which areas of specialization are offered in the Doctoral Programme in Management?
Economics & Public Policy, Finance & Accounting, Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing & Strategic Management, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques.

For how many areas I can apply?
A candidate can apply to two areas at a time with payment of registration charges separately.

Can I change my area of research during my stay at IIM Rohtak?
A candidate is selected for the DPM by and to an area. Hence she/he will not be permitted to shift to any other area under any circumstances.

Qualifying Examination
A candidate fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria should have a valid test score (not older than five years from the closing date of application) in any of the following tests mentioned for the respective area: 

 * For Example, relevant subject areas are: Commerce, Computer Science and Applications, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Labour Welfare and Personnel Management, Mass Communication and Journalism Management, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Tourism Administration and Management.
**Candidates possessing PGDM/MBA of IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent will be eligible for interview process directly. Further, if they are selected, they will be exempted from first year PGP courses. 
***Non-Resident Indians, persons of Indian origin and other foreign citizens should have a valid GMAT/GRE score of not older than five years from the closing date of application. 

Candidates with Master Degree or candidates with M.Phil. or candidates with Master Degree with thesis in the relevant discipline may directly appear for Research Aptitude Test (RAT) to be conducted by IIM Rohtak for shortlisting.  

Is there any relaxation for admissions to DPM at IIM Rohtak?
The following categories of candidates will be eligible for relaxation in admission criteria as indicated below:
(a) Candidates possessing PGDM/MBA of IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent will be eligible for the interview process directly. Further, if they are selected, they will be exempted from first-year PGP courses. 
(b) Non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin and other foreign citizens should have a valid GMAT/GRE score of not older than five years from the closing date of application.

How can I apply?
To apply for the programme, applicants need to first register themselves online through the following link. The application fee is Rs. 20/- (Rupees Twenty Only). Next, the applicant needs to fill out the online application form and upload the required documents on or before February 01, 2025. The required documents for the DPM application are mentioned in Annexure A-1. Application form and other details are available at: https://admission.iimrohtak.ac.in/SignUp/dpm-2025

What is the admission process of DPM?
The number of candidates to be called for interview in each area will be decided by the respective area. The shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview at IIM Rohtak or any other venue fixed by the Institute which will be mentioned in the call letter for interview. In the interviews, the candidates will be assessed for their intellectual capabilities, research aptitude and interest in the management discipline.

What are the important deadlines?
Last date for application submission: February 01, 2025
Date of Personal Interview: April 16-17, 2025

What kind of financial support is available for the DPM students?
(a) *Stipend of Rs. 34,000/- per month in the first and second years
(b) *Stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month for the third and fourth years.
(c) In addition to this, a merit scholarship (subject to satisfactory performance) of Rs. 10,000/- per month in the second year and Rs. 15,000/- per month in the third and fourth years is offered to the deserving participants.
(d)*All the participants will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 2,50,000/- distributed across four years of the programme.
(e) IIM Rohtak waives tuition fee for the participants who receive the monthly stipend. They are expected to pay admission offer acceptance fee, alumni association fee, and any other expenses and utility fee as specified by the Institute from time to time. 

The participants who are admitted under the categories of non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin living abroad and other foreign citizens will be required to pay the fees as specified by the Institute. 

Does IIM Rohtak provide any support to attend or participate in conferences to its doctoral participants?
The participants will be provided financial support for attending national and international conferences as per the institute norms.

Is hostel facility available for the doctoral participants?
All doctoral participants are expected to be available in the campus throughout the programme except during approved field visits, leave or vacation of participants. Hostel accommodation will be provided to all doctoral participants.

What is the average time to complete DPM?
The programme duration is of four years. In special cases where there are valid reasons for delay, the term of a doctoral participant can be extended for one more year with provision for payment of monthly stipend and financial support at a reduced rate.

Does IIM Rohtak provide placement assistance to the DPM students?
High-performing doctoral participants are likely to get opportunities to visit partner institutions in India or abroad as per Institute norms. But there is no direct placement assistance provided to DPM Students.

Is there any provision for Part-time DPM?
DPM at IIM Rohtak is a full-time residential programme.

Where should I send my queries for DPM at IIM Rohtak?
Further details can be obtained from:

Administrative Officer, 
Doctoral Programme in Management, 
Indian Institute of  Management Rohtak 
Management City, NH 10, Southern Bypass, 
Sunaria, Rohtak-124010, Haryana 
Phone: 01262-228550, WhatsApp: 7082001614 
Email: dpmadmission@iimrohtak.ac.in