Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Institute Events
IMRDC 2026
Joint Brown Bag Seminar Series
This is a collective effort of Doctoral students from IIMA, IIMB and IIMC. The seminars will be held online, once a month, on the last Friday of the month, from 3 pm to 4 pm.
For more information on Admission 2026
PhD Events
Thesis defense on 30 July 2025
Sajad S Santhosh, PhD student in the Public Policy area will be presenting his thesis titled, ‘A Multi-scalar Group Capabilities Framework for Urban Flood Risk Management’ on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 2 pm in classroom Q-001

Testimonials

Earning a PhD from IIM Bangalore has been one of the most defining and rewarding experiences of my academic and professional life. The programme provided a rigorous foundation in research, while nurturing a culture of intellectual independence and critical inquiry. While pursuing the programme, I had the opportunity to delve into advanced topics taught by world-class faculty. The mentorship I received played a crucial role in shaping my research and helping me navigate the challenges of doctoral work. Completing my PhD opened doors to exciting research and career opportunities. Most importantly, IIMB has given me a network of lifelong collaborators, colleagues and friends.
- Ashish Singh Bhandari,
Production and Operations Management, IIMB.
Ashish Singh Bhandari: 2025 Institute Research Award (PhD)
PhD scholar Satyajit Roy, Production and Operations Management area
PhD scholar Sabhya Rai, Economics area
PhD scholar Sonal Nayak, Strategy area