Ph.D. Program In Management
Ph.D. at a Glance
IIM Bodh Gaya is situated in the land of Nalanda, where scholars from all over the world came and worked relentlessly for attainment and dissemination of knowledge. In this land of enlightenment, where knowledge and wisdom rest in the soil, we are striving hard to regain the past glory and seek to become the next “Seat of Learning” in this part of the world. We aim to develop cutting-edge research that expands our understanding of business, management, and leadership.
The Doctoral Programme in Management at IIM Bodh Gaya is a full-time residential programme. The programme aims to foster high-quality researchers, innovative thinkers, and touchstone academics. The programme offers the chance to delve into multidisciplinary research in the domain of management education. Its purpose is to imbue learners with the necessary analytical and research skills required for a career in academics, management, and industry. In this spirit, the programme is run within an academically poignant environment that aid research scholars hone their intellectual tendencies. The programme also aims at producing excellence in publishing high standard research output.
We are on the lookout for outstanding candidates with the drive to become researchers and academics of international repute. We invite scholars from a variety of disciplines including but not limited to engineering, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and others. The programme is oriented toward the generation, communication, dissemination and application of research output in spheres of business management, public policy, and others. We offer our scholars the opportunity to work with select distinguished faculty and industry experts. With a milieu of constant communication and rapport between the faculty and the scholar, research at IIM Bodh Gaya takes on a very different dimension than mere learning. It becomes a life experience that crafts a scholar’s mind and character. We build linkages with leaders in industry and academia in India and abroad with the foresight of creating theoretical and empirical research that matters. The Ph.D. at IIM Bodh Gaya combines professional attributes with ethical characteristics.
| Marketing |
| Economics |
| Finance and Accounting |
| Information Technology Systems and Analytics |
| Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques |
| Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management |
| Humanities and Liberal Arts (Business Communication) |
| Strategy and Entrepreneurship |
Ph.D. Admission Policy and Process 2025
Financial Assistance
IIM Bodh Gaya will provide scholarship to full time Research Students (Ph.D.). It will cover all academic expenses (consisting of tuition, computer, library fees) and hostel fee.
Scholarship
- Stipend till Comprehensive Exam: Rs. 50,000/- per month
- Stipend post Comprehensive Exam: Rs. 60,000/- per month
Additional Financial Support
- Contingency Grant*: Rs.25,000 per year for four years
- To purchase Laptop: Rs.50,000 per one time grant
- To attend Conferences: Rs.1,75,000 for conferences after completion of Comprehensive Exam (Max within 5 years)
Important:
- Selected candidates need to pay caution deposit of Rs.30,000/- at the time of registration.
- *Contingency Grant will be available for purchase of books, stationery, journal subscription, professional annual membership fees (student rates) of one national and one international society, and travel related to thesis work.
Current Students
Arvind Darshna
- Specialisation : Marketing
- Education : B.Tech. (Civil), Himachal Pradesh Technical University Hamirpur (2015).
MBA., Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala (2017) - Work Experience : Guest Faculty, Central University of Haryana (21 Months)
- Research Interests : Consumption Emotions, Customer Engagement, Consumer Decision Making, Ethnocentrism
Shimona Shriya
- Specialisation : Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
- Education : B.E in Electrical and Electronics, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (2016)
- Work Experience : Honda Cars India Ltd. (24 months), Havells India Ltd. (15 months)
- Research Interests : Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Operations Management, New Product Learning, Healthcare operations, Lean Manufacturing.
Shweta
- Specialisation : Economics
- Education : B.Com., Kurukshetra University (2016),
M.Com., Kurukshetra University (2018) - Work Experience : Assistant Professor, Karnal University of Technology and Management(05 Months)
- Research Interests : Macroeconomics, International Economics, Development Economics and Sustainability.
Sourav Prasad
- Specialisation : Accounting and Finance
- Education : B. Com. (Hons) in Accounting , The University of Burdwan (2018);
M. Com. in Accounting and Finance, The University of Burdwan (2020) - Work Experience : Vijay Shankar Baheti & Co. (4 months)
- Research Interests : Corporate finance, Behavioral finance, Investor sentiment, Climate finance, Market connectedness
Rajanish Chandra
- Specialisation : Operations Management and Quantitative Techniques
- Education : B.E, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (2018);
M.Tech,Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (2021) - Work Experience : AN Global Services. (10 months)
- Research Interests : His research delves into behavioral insights intersecting with Grey market and counterfeit supply chains, aiming to understand motives and cognitive processes behind illicit activities. By uncovering these elements, He seek novel approaches to mitigate disruptions, enhancing supply chain resilience and contributing to risk management discussions.
Keisham Babeecha
- Specialisation : Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources
- Education : MBA (HR) Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka (2011)
- Work Experience : Human Resources professional in healthcare, microfinance and production firm for more than 8 years.
- Research Interests : Performance appraisal, Compensation management, Organisational culture, Competency Management, Sustainable Leadership and HR.
Sheo Rama
- Specialisation : Economics
- Education : Masters in Economics at Central University of South Bihar (2020), B.A. Economics (Hons.), Patna University (2018)
- Work Experience : Data Analyst at Global Data Research Center, Hyderabad (8 months) [2022]; Research Assistant at Sambalpur University, Odisha (6 months) [2020-21]; Research Assistant at Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (3 months) [2021]
- Research Interests : His research interest lies in exploring green growth in developing countries and the scope of applying spatial econometric models on distribution of renewable energy within and beyond national borders.
Akhil Jain
- Specialisation : Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
- Education : M.A. in Sociology and Social Anthropology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati Off-campus (2021).
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology, Panjab University, Chandigarh (2019). - Work Experience : Research Fellow (Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India) (2021-22).
- Research Interests : His research explores the efficiency-equity trade-off in meritocracy. The focus is on addressing the implicit assumption of such a system being efficient. The research intended to move beyond the reductionist stance of building a direct or inverse relationship between efficiency and equity, i.e., the system is inefficient because it is inequitable. He believes that his research can not only contribute to the existing scholarship on meritocracy. But can also address the efficiency-equity trade-off at large by inductively building from its mitigation in organisations.
Vivekanand Jaiswal
- Specialisation : Economics
- Education : MA in Economics (University of Allahabad), BA (Economics, Hindi, English Literature): University of Allahabad
- Work Experience : NA
- Research Interests : Ageing, Health Deficit, Health Inequality, Health Policy Evaluation and Healthcare Services.
Abhishek Srivastava
- Specialisation : Information Systems
- Education : B. Tech Civil Engineering NIT Bhopal
M.Tech Bhopal University (project Nano composites NIT Bhopal) - Work Experience : Faculty MP State Engineering College, Radharaman Engineering College (Bhopal), Coaching Institutes with an overall experience of 6 years.
- Research Interests : Internet of things, Quantum computing, Cloud computing, Blockchain technology.
Kiran Kumari
- Specialisation : Marketing
- Education : M. Com. in Accounting and Finance, BBMKU University (2019)
B. Com. (Hons) in Accounting, Vinoba Bhave University (2017) - Work Experience : Financial Data Analyst, Tata Consultancy Services, Kolkata, Project Bloomberg (7 months)
- Research Interests : Hospitality and Tourism, Sensory Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Sustainability.
Jyoti Sharma
- Specialisation : Economics
- Education : B.A. Economics Hons. From Delhi University (2016)
M.A. Economics from Indira Gandhi National Open University (2019)
Bachelor of Education from CRSU, Haryana (2021) - Work Experience : Assistant Professor at IIMT University, Meerut (10 Months)
- Research Interests : Her research interest lies in applying the concepts of behavioral economics on water management studies and to modify existing growth models to address the contemporary water scarcity issues in developing nations.
Rishav Raj
- Specialisation : Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Education : B. Tech (Civil Engineering), Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha (2014).
- Work Experience : Corporate, Teaching and Engineering Experiences of more than 6 years (2014-2022).
- Research Interests : Artificial Intelligence and Alliances.
Shivangi Tiwari
- Specialisation : Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
- Education : M.A. in Psychology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (2021).
B.A. (Psychology, Economics, English Literature), University of Allahabad, Allahabad (2019). - Work Experience : Counselling Intern, Department of Women & Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh (2022). Field Investigator, IIM Indore (2021). Field Investigator, University of Allahabad (2020).
- Research Interests : Knowledge Management, Organisational Routines, Agility, and Innovation. Individual Creativity and Proactivity. Gender Differences at Work.
Shalini
- Specialisation : Accounting and Finance
- Education : M. Com in Finance, University of Allahabad (2020)
B.com (2018), University of Allahabad (2020) - Research Interests : Corporate Finance , Banking and Financial Intermediation.
Abha Kumari
- Specialisation : Finance and Accounting
- Education : M. Com. in Finance, Banaras Hindu University University (2022)
B. Com. (Hons) in Accounting, Patna University (2017) - Work Experience : Guest Faculty, Shre Hari UGC Net Commerce Classes (7 months)
- Research Interests : Corporate Governance, Climate Finance.
Ruchika Agarwal
- Specialisation : Marketing Management
- Education : B.Com., University of Rajasthan (2018)
M.Com., University of Rajasthan (2020) - Work Experience : Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Limited (12 months)
- Research Interests : Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable consumption behaviour, Minimalism
Nishant Mishra
- Specialisation : Economics
- Education : M.A. in Economics from Banaras Hindu University, (2024). B.A (Economics & Political science) from University Of Delhi, (2022).
- Work Experience : NA
- Research Interests : Agriculture Economics, Environmental Economics
Divya Agarwal
- Specialisation : Finance and Accounting
- Education : Master of Commerce in Applied Business Economics, St. John's College, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra (2019).
Bachelor of Commerce, Bekunthi Devi Kanya Mahavidyalya, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra (2017). - Work Experience : Worked for 6 months as a lecturer, mentoring and guiding students of M.Com and B.Com at B.D.K.M.V, Agra
- Research Interests : Sustainable Finance
Manish Kumar Singh
- Specialisation : Accounting and Finance
- Education : M.com(Finance) , Banaras Hindu University ( BHU).
- Work Experience : Lecturer in MP Institute of Management and Computer Application , Varanasi
- Research Interests : Sustainable Finance , ESG
Om Bhatia
- Specialisation : Information Technology Systems and Analytics
- Education : Bachelor in Technology (Information Technology) from Manipal University Jaipur
- Work Experience : Research Internship- IIIT Naya Raipur
- Research Interests : Sustainable Finance
Prachi
- Specialisation : Marketing
- Education : B. Sc., Zoology Hons., Gaya College (2017)
PGDM, Marketing, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi (2021) - Work Experience : Broker Relationship Management (B2B Segment), TATA AIG, Mumbai (2021-2022)
- Research Interests : Her key research area is on the issue of Sustainable Consumer Behavior. She is interested in understanding how consumers reach a final decision regarding an environmentally conscious purchase and what factors influence these decisions. Other lines of research include marketing strategies and socio-cultural determinants of consumer attitudes towards sustainable development.
Ashutosh Kumar Tiwari
- Specialisation : Operations Management & Quantitative Technique
- Education : M.Tech in Design Engineering from MNNIT Allahabad , B.E in Mechanical Engineering from BIT Durg
- Work Experience : 5 year as Assistant Professor in Government Engineering College, Kalahandi and Government Engineering College, Bilaspur
- Research Interests : Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Operations Strategy, Circular economy, Design Thinking
Raj Laxmi Pandey
- Specialisation : Operations management and quantitative techniques
- Education : M.Tech. in operations Research from NIT Durgapur(2024), M.Sc. in Mathematics from BHU(2022), B.Sc. in PCM from University of Lucknow(2020)
- Work Experience : NA
- Research Interests : Optimization and supply chain management
Mansi Tripathi
- Specialisation : Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Education : M.A. in Psychology, Banaras Hindu University (2023).
B.A. in Psychology, Indian Medieval History, English Literature, University of Allahabad (2021) - Work Experience : NA
- Research Interests : Her field of interest delves into Social Psychology through a Management lens. The topics for her exploration are workplace ostracism, resilience, and social rejection/exclusion across groups by blending qualitative and quantitative methods.
