Frequently Asked Questions for EDPM
You will get a PhD upon successful completion of EDPM.
As part of course work you are required to be in campus. Course work comprise of 4 modules. In the first and second modules you are required to be in campus for 6-8 days each for coursework in June / July 2025 and October / November 2025 respectively whereas in the third and fourth module you are required to be in campus for 10-12 days each in January / February 2026 and April / May 2026 respectively.
Coursework will be a judicious mix of imparting this course both on offline and online mode.
Actual duration of the programme is four years. In case candidate is not able to complete the programme in four years, they can be given two extensions of 6 months each depending upon their thesis progress report and another two extension of 6 months each by Director again depending upon their thesis progress report. However, these extension(s) will be subject to payment of continuation fee also.
For applying to this programme candidates require a standard test score, from any one of the acceptable tests like CAT, GMAT, GRE, JRF, GATE mentioned against the area you are applying. In case of non-availability of any of this standard test score you may apply for Research Aptitude Test which will likely be conducted by the Institute on Saturday, April 05, 2025
Yes, you can apply for the maximum two area.
The last date of submission of online application is 31st January 2025.