PhD Programme in Jaipur, India

PhD Programme

About the PhD Programme

IIHMR University is a postgraduate research university offering a PhD programme. As per the regulations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the University ensures the availability of eligible research supervisors with extensive research experience. The University is equipped with the required infrastructure, including a well-established library and documentation center, along with supporting administrative and research facilities such as computer laboratories, data analysis software, and advanced software applications for plagiarism detection in research work.

Domain Areas:

  • Hospital Management
  • Health Management
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Development Management
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health/Healthcare Analytics

The programme aims to nurture the scholars with research acumen to address complex and contemporary issues across the identified thrust areas. It fosters intellectual depth and critical enquiry, enabling them to emerge as accomplished researchers, academicians and seasoned professionals capable of shaping policy, strengthening programme and driving impactful change across sectors. Through structured coursework, expert supervision, research colloquia, and opportunities for scholarly dissemination, the programme distinguishes itself by combining academic depth with professional relevance.

The intake capacity for the PhD programme 2026 is 20 scholars.

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Eligibility Criteria for Admission to the PhD Programme

  1. Candidates who have completed a master's degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed.
  2. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).

Duration of the Programme

  1. The PhD programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum duration of six (6) years from the date of admission to the PhD programme.
  2. A maximum of an additional two (2) years can be given through a process of re-registration; provided, however, that the total period for completion of a PhD programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the PhD programme. Provided further that, female PhD scholars and persons with disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two (2) years; however, the total period for completion of a PhD programme in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission in the PhD programme.
  3. Female PhD scholars may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of the PhD programme.

PhD through Part-time Mode

Candidates who pursue the PhD programme through part-time mode are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” from the appropriate authority in the organisation where the candidates are employed, clearly stating that:

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

Submission of Application

Eligible candidates are required to apply online by completing and submitting the application form at:

https://applications.iihmr.edu.in/phd-application-form

The application fee is provided below and is non-refundable.

Category Deadline Application Fees (Rs.)
Early Bird Till February 25, 2026 2000
Last Date Till March 25, 2026 3000

Procedure for PhD Admission

The admission to the PhD programme is based on the criteria notified by the institution, keeping in view the guidelines/norms in this regard issued by the UGC and other statutory/regulatory bodies concerned, and taking into account the reservation policy of the Central/State Government from time to time.

  1. Screening of Applications: The applications received will be screened in accordance with the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Candidates who meet the criteria will be shortlisted to appear for the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) conducted by IIHMR University. IIHMR University may admit students who qualify for fellowship/scholarship in UGC-NET based on an interview.
  2. Entrance Test: The Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) syllabus shall consist of 50% on research methodology and 50% shall be subject-specific (including English language proficiency, reasoning, basic quantitative analysis, and research aptitude). The Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) will be conducted online.
  3. Personal Interview (PI): Candidates who have secured 50% marks in the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) are eligible to be called for the Personal Interview (PI). A relaxation of 5% marks may be allowed in the Entrance Test for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled Category and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The Personal Interview (PI) will be conducted in physical mode (in-person) at the IIHMR University campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  4. IIHMR University will decide the number of eligible students to be called for an interview based on the number of PhD seats available.
  5. The selection of candidates shall be based on the performance in the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) and Personal Interview (PI). A weightage of 70 % for the Entrance Test (IIHMRU-RAT) and 30 % for the performance in the interview shall be given for the selection of candidates.

Important Dates

# Dates Particulars
1 March 25, 2026 Last Date for Submission of Application
2 April 04, 2026 Entrance Test IIHMRU-RAT (Online Mode)
3 April 17 - 18, 2026 Personal Interview ( In-Person, Physical Mode)
4 May 11, 2026 Closing of Admission
5 June 01, 2026 Commencement of Session

Programme Fees

Year Installment Amount (Rs.) Due Date Candidate Type
2026–27 1st Installment 1,00,000 Within 10 days after Selection Full-Time & Part-Time
2026–27 2nd Installment 60,000 15-Sep-26 Full-Time & Part-Time
2027–28 3rd Installment 60,000 15-Apr-27 Full-Time & Part-Time
2027–28 4th Installment 60,000 15-Sep-27 Full-Time & Part-Time
2028–29 5th Installment 60,000 15-Apr-28 Full-Time & Part-Time
2028–29 6th Installment 60,000 15-Sep-28 Full-Time & Part-Time
2029–30 7th Installment 50,000 15-Apr-29 Part-Time only
The total programme fee for full-time
candidate is Rs. 4,00,000
The total programme fee for part-time
candidate is Rs. 4,50,000

An amount of Rs. 25,000 per year will be applicable as fees if the duration is extended beyond three years for full-time scholars and four years for part-time scholars.

Research Fellowship

  1. IIHMR University supports and encourages PhD scholars to pursue their doctoral research in health management, hospital management, public health, pharmaceutical management, development management, and digital health/healthcare analytics. There are five (5) Research Fellowships, awarded to full-time scholars based on criteria decided by the University.
  2. The value of the Research Fellowship is Rs 40,000 per month. The total duration of the Research Fellowship shall be three years. The first award letter will be initially for a period of one year. Based on the candidate’s performance in the PhD programme, the subsequent award letters will be issued annually.

Course Work

  1. The credit requirement for the PhD course work is a minimum of 12 credits, including a “Research and Publication Ethics” course as notified by UGC vide D.O. No. F.1-1/2018(Journal/CARE) in 2019, and a “Research Methodology” course.
  2. A PhD scholar must obtain a minimum of 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the UGC 10-point scale in the course work to be eligible to continue in the programme and submit their thesis.

Research Advisory Committee

There shall be a “Research Advisory Committee” for each PhD scholar. The Research Supervisor of the PhD scholar concerned shall be the Convener of this committee, and this committee shall have the following responsibilities:

  1. To review the research proposal and finalise the topic of research.
  2. To guide the PhD scholar in developing the study design and methodology of research and identify the course(s) that he/she may have to do.
  3. To periodically review and assist in the progress of the research work of the PhD scholar.

Evaluation and Assessment Methods

  1. Upon satisfactory completion of course work and the award of marks/grades, the PhD scholar shall be required to undertake research and produce a draft PhD thesis.
  2. Before submitting the thesis, the PhD scholar shall make a presentation before the Research Advisory Committee and the Departmental Research Committee.
  3. IIHMR University have a mechanism using well-developed software applications to detect plagiarism in research work, and research integrity shall be an integral part of all research activities leading to the award of a PhD degree.
  4. A PhD scholar shall submit the thesis for evaluation, along with (a) an undertaking from the PhD scholar that there is no plagiarism and (b) a certificate from the Research Supervisor attesting to the originality of the thesis and that the thesis has not been submitted for the award of any other degree/diploma to any other Higher Educational Institution.
  5. The PhD thesis submitted by a PhD scholar shall be evaluated by his/her Research Supervisor and at least two external examiners who are experts in the field.
  6. The viva-voce board shall consist of the Research Supervisor and at least one of the two external examiners, and may be conducted online.
  7. The viva-voce of the PhD scholar to defend the thesis shall be conducted if both the external examiners recommend acceptance of the thesis after incorporating any corrections suggested by them.
  8. The entire process of evaluating a PhD thesis, including the declaration of the viva-voce result, shall be completed within a period of six (6) months from the date of submission of the thesis.

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