Focused Research.
Real-World Impact.
PhD
Doctoral Program
A doctoral journey designed for scholars who aim to go beyond the expected, through structured research, academic rigour, and a future-ready mindset.
Recognised Research Centre
Affiliated to the University of Mysore (UoM), AIMS Centre for Advanced Research Centre (ACARC) is a recognised research centre offering PhDs in Management and Commerce. Guided by experienced faculty, the program encourages purposeful research with practical application.
Why Choose the
AIMS PhD?
University-Approved Centre
Approved research centre under the University of Mysore
Expert Faculty Guides
Guided by experienced supervisors from academia and industry
End-to-End Research Support
Structured support at every stage, from proposal to publication
Premium Resources
Full access to research tools, journals, and databases
Conference Presentation
Opportunities to present at leading conferences
University-Approved Centre
Approved research centre under the University of Mysore
Expert Faculty Guides
Guided by experienced supervisors from academia and industry
End-to-End Research Support
Structured support at every stage, from proposal to publication
Premium Resources
Full access to research tools, journals, and databases
Conference Presentation
Opportunities to present at leading conferences
PhD Program
Overview
At AIMS Institutes, scholars are trained to think deeply, write rigorously, and contribute meaningfully to their field. With access to expert guides and institutional resources, candidates are supported through every phase of their research journey.
Important Dates
Applications for Entrance Test shall be invited only once a year and the entrance test is conducted generally during September/October.
Value Added
Programs
The PhD program at AIMS Institutes adheres to and expects high-quality standards. In addition to the norms and procedures of UoM, the research scholars are also expected to attend:
- Training programs on latest analytical tools viz., SPSS & R
- Workshops on paper writing skills
Presentations by the scholars are scheduled every month in the presence of the respective guides and senior professors which help the scholars in speeding up their research works.
PhD Program
Course Structure
All provisionally registered candidates shall undergo coursework of one semester over a duration of 20 weeks, inclusive of the course-end assessment. The University shall notify the timetable and details of the coursework, including the schedule.
The suggested course structure for PhD Programs in Management, Commerce and English of UoM generally consists of:
- Research Methodology
- Review of Literature and Seminars
- Submission of Annual progress reports
- Two research paper publications
- Thesis submission - After 30 months (minimum)
The syllabus for research methodology for each course is separate.
For details regarding the course structure, kindly refer to the details here:
Meet Our
Research Guides
| Category | Vacancy Availability |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 1 |
| Other Backward Classes | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes / Tribes | 0 |
| Foreign Nationals | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
* 1 OBC seat plus either 1 GM or 1 FN seat.
Our Awarded
Scholars
| 2022 | Ms Navya Bhanu - Microfinance for Urban Poor - An Evaluation of Self Help Groups in Bangalore |
| 2021 | Ms Harshitha S - Impact of Work-life Balance on Performance of Women Employees in Service Industry |
| 2020 | •Mr Arijit Roy - Effectiveness of Advertising in Creating Brand Equity of Product Based E-Tailers •Ms Maria Pramila Dsouza - Impact of Accountability of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on Social Development: A Study of Select NGO's in Karnataka •Ms Bhavya Bhanu - Impact of Recruitment Process Outsourcing on Employee Performance in Select Information Technology Organizations •Mr Somayeh Azoor - Marketing of Renewable Energy - A Study of Solar Energy Users in Mysore |
| 2018 | Mohammad Javad Ghalambor |
Pursuing
Scholars
The Next Step in Your
Academic Journey
Whether you're an aspiring academic or a professional seeking research depth, AIMS helps you aim sharper and go further.
