Doctorate/M.Phil
Part Time
Degree
Ph.D
payments
₹10.42 L
Total fees
calendar_month
₹2.08 L
Fees per year
schedule
5 Years
Duration
school
Doctorate/M.Phil
Level
cast_for_education
Part Time
Mode
groups
8
Seats
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Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with the qualifying marks as set out in the IIFT admission notification. Applicants are required to appear for the IIFT entrance examination and meet the selection criteria published by the institute. Work experience is generally preferred but not mandatory. Final selection is based on academic record, entrance test performance and an interview.
About Ph.D
The Ph.D programme at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Kolkata is a five-year part-time doctoral degree designed for working professionals who wish to pursue advanced research in management and related disciplines. Students study core areas such as international business, economics, trade policy, finance and marketing, and conduct an independent thesis under the supervision of IIFT faculty. The programme is structured around coursework in the first two years followed by comprehensive examination and dissertation phases. Graduates typically move into senior roles in industry, policy-making bodies, research institutions or academia, leveraging their enhanced analytical and strategic capabilities.
