The Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) Part-time PhD in Management is a non-residential doctoral program for working professionals. It equips candidates with skills for careers in management teaching, research, consulting, and practice. The program allows professionals to pursue research in areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing, General Management, and Strategic and Cost Management. Candidates selected for the program must choose one of these broad research areas and work under the guidance of BIM’s core, adjunct, and visiting faculty members.

The program is open to working professionals with a Master’s degree in any discipline. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of work experience. There are no specific marks or income criteria mentioned by the official page. Candidates from all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD, are eligible to apply. The selection process may include an entrance test and/or interview.

Interested candidates must apply online through the official BIM admissions portal. The application form requires details of academic qualifications, work experience, and a research proposal. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an entrance test and/or interview. The official page lists the current application fee and required documents. Candidates should ensure all details are accurate and submit the form before the deadline mentioned on the portal.