Ph.D. program at ISME has been specially designed to cater to the scholarly needs of working executives / managers / faculty members / researchers/ entrepreneurs. The objective is to develop scholars for higher level careers in management research and teaching, practice, consulting, training and development & new business creation.
ISME Research Centre is a recognized centre of research of University of Mysore (UoM), offering Ph.D. programme in Management.
Our Ph.D. programme brings together our first-class faculty and cutting-edge research methods in an immersive, exciting study environment, where the next generation of business scholars can refine their expertise.
The University of Mysore is recognized as an Institution of Excellence by the Government of India and is accredited with a Five Star status and an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is approved by UGC, Ministry of HRD, Govt.of India and is a Member of AIU.
Established in 1916, the University of Mysore celebrated 100 years of existence in 2016. The sixth university in India, and the first ever university established in Karnataka, the University of Mysore is a globally acclaimed institution of higher education.
| PHD RESEARCH SCHOLAR’s | |
| ACADEMICIANS | CORPORATES |
| 50 | 50 |
| Over All Success Ratio | |
| Total 52% of the PHD Scholar’s Completed with in 3 year 6 months | |
International by Credentials and Culture
Academic partnerships with Carleton University, Canada, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), Management Development Institute of Singapore will create international value for scholars.
Faculty with International Exposure
All faculty at ISME bring with them an international exposure, which they have gained either by having studied abroad in leading universities or having worked in multinational corporations.
Qualified Research Mentors with research degrees from IIT, IIM and other prestigious institutions.
Driven by Excellence
ISME is highly ranked by various organizations:
- Ranked 7th Top B School in South by Times of India 2025
- Ranked 30th All India by Times of India B School Ranking 2025
- Ranked 5th Best B-School in Bangalore by Business Today 2024
- Ranked 4th Top Eminent B-School of Super Excellence, by CSR 2024
- Ranked 2nd Leading B-schools in India by GHRDC 2024
- Ranked 4th in the state of Karnataka by GHRDC 2024
- Ranked 9th Top BBA Institute in South India by Times of India 2024
- Ranked 30th Top BBA Institute in India by Times of India 2024
- Ranked in the Top 5 B-schools of Bangalore by India Today 2023
- Ranked 33rd Top B-School, All India ranking by India Today 2023
- Ranked No.1 B Schools of Super Excellence CSR Ranking 2023
- Ranked 2nd Best Performing College (2022) in East Bangalore by Bangalore University
- Ranked as a Top B School for Academic Excellence, Bangalore Management Association 2022
- Ranked All India 3rd Best Emerging Under Graduation Institute, TOI 2022
- Recipient of Best ROI since 2006
Corporate Centric Approach
Industry Focus
The institute undertakes industry focused research to develop scholars to make an impact in academia as well as in the international business environment.
Strong integration with the corporate world right through the duration of the program through Industry conferences, panel discussions and guest lectures on industry relevant topics
Doctoral Committee Meet
A doctoral committee meeting, or DC meeting, is a formal gathering where a PhD student presents their research progress and receives feedback from their advisory committee, which is made up of professors and experts in the field.
Purpose:
The DC meeting serves as a crucial checkpoint in a doctoral student’s journey, allowing them to:
- Present their research progress and ideas.
- Receive feedback and guidance from their committee members.
- Establish expectations for the committee members and the research process.
- Get feedback on how to proceed with the project.
- Committee Members:
The doctoral committee typically consists of faculty members, including the student’s primary advisor (chair) and other experts in the field.
Frequency: Doctoral students and their committee members meet at least once every 4 months. ISME will conduct DC Meeting Quarterly.
Preparation: Before the meeting, the student should:
- Submit a detailed research plan or progress report to the committee members at least 14 days before the meeting.
- Prepare a presentation summarizing their work, including their assessment of gaps in their research area, a summary of their work so far, and their coursework.
Key Topics: DC meetings can cover various aspects of the student’s research, including:
- Coursework and milestones for research.
- Half-yearly progress reports.
- Publications and conference participations.
- The student’s research plan and progress.
Outcomes: The committee’s feedback and recommendations will help the student refine their research and ensure they are on track to complete their dissertation.
Significance: The committee ultimately decides when the student has completed enough work to defend their dissertation.
Value Added Courses
ISME offers an additional and unique placement oriented value added term to groom students for the corporate world. The courses offered are around – Soft Skills, Communication Skills, Software Tools and Research Skills.
Vibrant Campus Life
ISME has a modern on-campus residence for boys and girls. It features an open- air amphitheater, basketball, badminton and other sporting facilities with round- the clock security.
Access to library with latest journals and membership to IIM Bangalore Library and online access to British Council.
Course Structure
- Provisionally registered candidates shall undergo course work of one semester duration of 100 hours inclusive of course-end assessment.
- Coursework conducted in weekends over a period of 4 months.
- Calendar of events to be notified by the University.
- Course work classes to be conducted @ ISME research centre.
- Detailed course plan would be shared by the research centre.
- The suggested course structure for Ph.D. Programme in Management of UoM generally consists of :
- Research Methodology.
- Review of Literature and Seminars.
- Submission of Annual Progress Reports.
- Quality research paper publications.
- Thesis submission – After 3 years from the date of provisional registration.
Program cycle
The program constitutes of three phases as indicated below:
Phase 1 – Program Registration (Subject to UOM eligibility guidelines)
Phase 2 – Course work, Research work, Quality Publications & Thesis Submission
Phase 3 – Validation, Assessment & Certification
Value Added Courses*
Value-added courses are supplementary programs designed to enhance students’ skills and knowledge beyond their core curriculum, often focusing on practical, industry-relevant topics to improve employability and career prospects. Department of Research at ISME regularly conducts guest lectures, workshops and faculty development programs for the benefit of its scholars. The topics on which such workshops were conducted in the past include Paper Writing Workshops, Thesis Writing, Structural Equation Modelling, Qualitative Research using Nvivo and many others
- Ethical aspects of Publication
- Insight to comprehensive literature review
- Workshop on Research paper and thesis writing
- Hands on training in relevant tools for Data Analysis
Guide List
DR. SHASHIKALA PATIL,
B.A, B.Ed., M.A (English Literature) MBA (Marketing) Ph.D.
Two decades of experience in teaching both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. Her area of expertise includes Marketing and Communication Studies. She has participated and presented papers at national and international conferences and has publications in Scopus and peer-reviewed journals. She is currently Controller of Examinations – UG Programmes
DR. HARITHA. S
B.Tech, MBA, Ph.D.
Over 12 years of experience of which 6 years in academics and 6 years in industry. A Ph.D. from NITK, Surathkal. She has worked in E-commerce organizations like Flipkart and Homeshop18. She has presented papers in National and International conferences. She is currently research coordinator in the department of research at ISME.
DR. POOJA NAGPAL
B.Com, MBA, M Com, PGDSS, PGDMM, PGDIBE, PhD
Two decades of work experience 13 plus years in academics and 06 years of corporate exposure. As a vivid researcher, she has attended numerous national and international conference besides has 35+ research papers published in peer-reviewed, UGC, Scopus & ABDC Indexed Journals
DR. SINDHU SHANTHA NAIR
BSc, MSc, MBA, MPhil, PhD
Organization Behaviour Over 33 years of experience spanning across industry and Academia. As a vivid researcher, she has published research articles in reputed International and National journals and she is also a reviewer in Scopus & Elsevier Journals. She has presented papers in global Seminars, National and International conferences, on varied topics of Technology, Management and Psychology. She has authored, co-authored, and co-edited books/chapters of reputable nature.
DR. M. RAMESHKUMAR
BSc (Marine), PhD in Management. NET, SLET, KSET.
Over 13 years of experience in academics, research and in recruitment industry. Published several papers in national and international journals.
Dr. NISHA MARY THOMAS
Over 10 years of experience in academia and research. She has almost three years of corporate experience wherein she was associated with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services, and Research International Pvt Ltd.
DR. S. JAYAPRAKASH
27 years of experience in building organizations/functions as Intrapreneur or Entrepreneur. Expert in building machine learning models to identify fraudulent transactions in BFSI and other sectors.
DR. VEENA K N
Over 2 decades of experience in academics and research. She is one of the very few certified entrepreneurship educators from NEN, Stanford University and IIM-B.
DR. R.VIJAYA BASKARAN
24 years of academic experience in teaching. Published 32 research articles in National and International Journals, out of which 6 are in Scopus indexed, authored a textbook.
DR. C B VENKATA KRISHNA PRASAD
18 years of combined experience in corporate, academic and research. He is a marketing consultant for few start-ups. Authored 25 research papers
DR. GEETHA M.RAJARAM
Two decades of strong academic experience. Trained in Case Teaching and Strategic Management from IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
DR. MADHAVI LOKHANDE
President – IMA Bangalore Chapter. Founder of “Padhaai”, a charitable trust and she is the cofounder of Imagilytica Leadership Consulting LLP
DR. IRSHAD NAZEER
Nice blend of corporate and academic experience with over 15 years of total experience. Published over 15 articles in peer reviewed UGC journals.
DR. MEENAKUMARI
MSc, MPhil, PhD
Over 2 decades of senior leadership experience in the IT industry and in research. Has won awards and is a reviewer of many journals.
Dr. RONY G KURIEN
B.Sc., MBA(Symbiosis), Ph.D. (Anna University)
Over 3 decades of work experience in Australian Trade Commission, Bangalore; multi-national companies like Ranlin Corporation, Sydney; Hoechst Schering Agrevo, Mumbai and head of academic institutions.
Dr. SHAMPA NANDI
MSc, MBA and Ph.D. (IIT Dhanbad)
Teaching experience in USA and India. Over a dozen research publications in international journals and has won several awards.
Admission to the Ph.D. program at ISME is highly competitive. The Admissions team reviews applications on an individual basis looking at both quantitative and qualitative aspects of an applicant’s professional and academic background. An elaborate selection process is followed to ensure quality enrolment.
Eligibility:
- General Merit candidates – Master’s degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks or equivalent. (50% in case of SC / ST Category)
- In case of in service candidates – a minimum of 5 years of regular experience associated with teaching profession as teachers/ library professionals/ physical education instructors/ laboratory staff in educational institutions.
- NET qualified and KSET candidates are exempted from taking the entrance exam
Selection Process:
Stage 1: Complete Application Form (Online)
Every applicant seeking admission to ISME needs to complete the Application Form, attach the required documents and submit the entire application to ISME’s Admission Office.
Stage 2: Personal Interview (Online / Face to face)
Shortlisted applicants called for a personal interview with a panel of experts from ISME.
Stage 3:
Selected applicants have to take up an entrance test conducted by University of Mysore. Coaching and guidance provided for the same
Stage 4: Admission Decision
Based on the review of the application, test scores and the recommendation of the interview panel, the admission committee invites selected students for admission to the program. Admitted candidates are sent the Admission Offer letter. The admission would be final only after the receipt of confirmation of Admission Acceptance from the candidate and the payment of the registration fee. Fee once paid is non refundable. Admission will be confirmed once the candidate cleared the entrance exam, conducted by University of Mysore.
Applications for Entrance Test shall be invited usually only once a year and the entrance test notification is announced by the University. The Registrar (Evaluation) shall invite application from the eligible candidates.
- The Entrance Test shall consist of one paper on the broad area of Ph.D. of 100 marks with 3 hours duration. Syllabus of the paper shall be framed by the respective Boards of Studies based on UGC / CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) pattern.
- The question paper shall contain 50 objective type questions of one mark each and essay type / short answer questions for 50 marks.
- For candidates intending to do inter/ multi-disciplinary research, the Entrance Test shall be a common Entrance test in a general paper and the syllabus of the paper shall be framed by the inter/ Multidisciplinary Board of Studies
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