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The Prof. N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2025-26

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Eligibility

Graduate, Postgraduate, & Professional degree holders

Region

India

Award

A monthly stipend of ₹30,000 and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

The Prof. N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2025-26 is a research opportunity offered by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) to graduate, postgraduate, and professional degree holders. This one-year programme provides an opportunity for students to prepare for successful doctoral applications in management and allied disciplines. It also enhances their readiness for academic careers in business and related fields. The selected candidates will receive a tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend of ₹30,000, and a house rent allowance of ₹15,000.

Source: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • hold a master's/5-year integrated master’s degree in any discipline
  • hold a postgraduate diploma OR
  • hold a professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS with a minimum of 50% marks in bachelor's OR
  • hold a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA OR
  • hold a 5-year integrated bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks

Note:- 

  • Preference and a relaxation of 5% in marks/grades will be given to the following applicants:
    • Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)
    • Religious minorities as defined by the Government of India (GOI)
    • Persons with Disabilities as defined by the Government of India (GOI)
    • A person with primary and secondary schooling from a vernacular medium of instruction, rural schools or government schools
    • Women and gender minorities
  • Final-year candidates in the following programmes may also apply: 
    • Decision Sciences
    • Marketing
    • Economics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance & Accounting Information Systems
    • Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
    • Production & Operations Management
    • Public Policy Strategy
Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend of ₹30,000, and a house rent allowance of ₹15,000. Additionally, a certificate of completion will also be given at the end of the programme.

Documents
  • Degree/certificate of previous qualifying examinations
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Two references
How can you apply?

The applicants can apply for the fellowship by following the below-mentioned steps:- 
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Online Application' on the right side of the page and click on it.
Step 4: Click on 'Register' and fill in the details to 'Register'.
Step 5: After successful registration, fill in the required details, upload the required documents and submit.

More Details
Important Dates

Application Start: 20th November 2024
Application Deadline: 7th February 2025 (5:00 PM IST)
Interview and Offers: March 2025
Registration: 5th May 2025

Note:- The dates are tentative and subject to change. Check the official website for any updates.

Selection Criteria

Selection for the programme will be done in two stages:-

  • Applications will be evaluated, and a shortlist of candidates will be prepared to be called for a personal interview.
  • The final offer of fellowship will be made based on the evaluation of the application and the candidate’s performance in the personal interview.
Important documents
Fellowship Detail Document
Terms and Conditions

  • The Institute follows the Reservation Policy of the Government of India for candidates belonging to OBC (Other Backward Class), SC(Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), EWS (Economically Weaker Sections), and PwD (Persons with Disability). 

  • IIM Bangalore strongly encourages applications from qualified women and reserved category candidates. 

  • Indian Nationals or those with OCI/Dual Citizenship need to indicate the category (General/OBC/ SC/ST/ EWS /PwD) they belong to, in their application. 

Contact Details

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)
Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru-560 076
Phone Number: (+91)-80-26993013/3017

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