RESEARCH AT XIM UNIVERSITY
XIM University views research as an activity where our core institutional values are expressed clearly. At XIM University we recognize the need to participate in the global academic environment through high quality publications. At the same time, research at XIM University is also driven by the need to engage with specific clients and user groups, in accordance with our vision and values.
In order that research activities at the University may add up to create a big picture consistent with our vision, XIM University provides various institutional mechanisms to promote information sharing, shared understanding, extended research-oriented engagements with potential clients/users, and meaningful collaborations. overall, research at XIM University seek the exciting frontiers of capacity building, social innovation, collective intelligence, human development, and such other ends as relevant to the mission of the various schools under the university.
DOCTORAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ (Ph.D) program, intended to prepare the participants for teaching and research positions both within and outside academia. The participants who complete the program successfully are conferred the designation of “Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management, XIM University”. Our Scholars are expected to be specialists in their respective fields and capable of generating new knowledge that contributes to the development of management thinking and practice.
The program draws upon Indian and global experience in doctoral education in management and various related fields. The program is also designed to serve as a venue for nurturing various academic debates concerning research. The program structure includes a significant component of research training, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. Ph.D Scholars are expected to develop deep understanding in the areas of research selected by them. They also get a structured exposure to a range of management topics, develop various professional skills, and participate in the Institute’s academic activities. The Institute supports participation in academic conferences and publication of one’s work in scholarly media.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) PROGRAM
The Doctoral Program (Ph.D) is intended to prepare the participants for research and teaching positions both within and outside academia. Our doctoral scholars are expected to be specialists in their respective fields and capable of generating new knowledge and be the great new thinkers for our world. The program draws upon Indian and global experience in doctoral education. The program is also designed to serve as a venue for nurturing various academic debates concerning research across the relevant domains. The program structure includes a significant component of research training, facilitated by both in-house and visiting researchers. Ph.D scholars are expected to develop deep understanding in the areas of research selected by them. They also get a structured exposure to a range of topics, develop various professional skills, and participate in XUB’s academic life and activities.
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
- Integrity and excellence in Research through research training, original research, and dissemination
- To prepare students for professional leadership in the respective field of choice.
- To facilitate research entrepreneurship wherein researchers are encouraged to explore themselves, ask questions, actively seek peers' feedback, build conviction in their ideas with peers in specific and society in general.
- To make scholarly contributions to XIM University's endeavor towards sustainability, Entrepreneurships and Analytics (SEA) by understanding those issues which are fundamental to research enquiry.
Advisory Committee: Doctoral Programs
- Prof. Gajendra Kumar Adil; Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
- Prof. Bernard McKenna; University of Queensland, Australia
- Prof. D.P Dash; Swinburne University, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
- Prof. Purnima Singh; Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
- Prof. A.K. Sharma; Indian Institue of Technology, Kanpur
- Prof. Vinish Kathuria; Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
- Prof. Rohit Varman; Indian Institute of management, Calcutta
- Prof. Arkadev Chatterjea; Indiana University Bloomington, USA
Scholarships and other supports
At XIM University we encourage our research scholars to participate in teaching assignments, research projects and consultancy.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D) PROGRAM (PART-TIME)
OVERVIEW
The program is intended to prepare participants for research and teaching positions both within and outside academia. Our doctoral scholars are expected to be specialists in their respective fields and capable of generating new knowledge and be the great new thinkers for our world. The scholars are expected to develop a deep understanding in the areas of research selected by them. They also get a structured exposure to a range of topics, develop various professional skills, and participate in academic and other activities.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
Candidates need to satisfy the following criteria to be considered eligible for doctoral studies in select schools at XIM University, Bhubaneswar as indicated below. For information about schools please visit the XIM University, Bhubaneswar homepage www.xim.edu.in. Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria of a particular school need not apply to the school.
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE AS THE HIGHEST DEGREE:
Candidates seeking admission to a school under XIM University after a minimum of 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc-Agriculture & Allied Sciences / B.Arch / B.Plan) should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent.
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES HAVING A MASTER’S OR EQUIVALENT DEGREE:
Candidates seeking admission after a Master’s or an equivalent degree need to meet the school-specific requirements as in the table below
| School | Necessary Qualification for Doctoral Studies: Candidates should have |
|---|---|
|
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar |
Master’s or equivalent degree in any discipline with minimum 55% of marks in the Master’s level. |
For SC / ST candidates a relaxation of 5% will be applicable on all schools tabled above. In case the score is available on a letter-grade system or grade-point system, the University expects a minimum equivalent of prescribed percentage of marks in aggregate as per the awarding University’s norms for conversion to a percentage.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
PART-A
The university shall obtain a “No Objection Certificate” through the candidates for Ph.D Part Time program from the appropriate authority in the organization, where the candidates are employed, clearly stating that
- The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a Part Time basis.
- His/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.
- If required, he/she will be relieved from the duty to complete the course work.
PART-B
The candidates selected for the Ph.D Part Time program who are not employed anywhere should submit a self-declaration at the time of joining the program clearly stating that he/she will not join any organization for employment during the course of study without prior intimation and approval from the concerned authority. In case he/she joins any employment while pursuing the doctoral program at XIM University, he/she needs to submit the NOC from the appropriate authority of the new organization (with format and content accordingly as given under PART-A) within 30 days of joining the organization, failing which the studentship will be cancelled.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and Statement of Purpose (SoP). The shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for XIM Research Aptitude Test (XRAT), followed by Research Presentation, and Personal Interview, the details of which will be communicated in due course. Details about XRAT is available separately on our website www.xim.edu.in/admission.
Candidates who have qualified UGC NET-JRF (Category-1: JRF) will be exempted from XRAT. However, they will take part in the other selection processes as listed above.
Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Category-2: Assistant Professor and Category-3: Admission to Ph.D) may appear for XRAT (Conducted by XIM University) to become eligible for a University Scholarship based on merit. These candidates are required to take part in the other selection processes as listed above.
The coursework for the selected candidates is expected to commence from June/July 2025.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants have to fill up the online application form for the doctoral programs at: www.xim.edu.in .Upon successfully filling the online application form and paying the application processing fee, the applicant will receive the confirmation by email.
SUBJECT TEST
Schools shall be conducting a subject test (for domain candidates only) which the shortlisted candidates may need to appear. Details on the test will be communicated to applicants separately. Applicants may refer it on our website www.xim.edu.in/admission
Program Fee:
Rupees Three Lakhs in the First Year; and Rupees one lakh in each year from second year onwards. This does not include board and lodge charges while residing on campus. Services taxes as applicable will be extra.
ON CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates pursuing admission after completing a Master’s or an equivalent degree are required to attend all classes, exams, and other relevant academic events on campus for an expected duration of one year as part of the doctoral coursework.
Candidates pursuing admission after completing a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree are required to attend all classes, exams, and other relevant academic events on campus for an expected duration of two years. In the 1st year, they will undergo the pre-doctoral coursework. Upon successful completion, they proceed to the doctoral coursework outlined above.
The actual duration of presence on campus for participating in the academic events during the coursework stages (pre-doctoral (if applicable) and doctoral) may vary across candidates based on the courses recommended and candidate backgrounds.
Candidates in the Thesis Phase (please refer to the Section: DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE) are required on campus for at least 20 days each year (till completion of the thesis) to engage with the guide and appear for the mandatory examinations/seminars.
DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
The doctoral program is for a minimum duration of three (3) years and a maximum duration of six (6) years following doctoral registration. Those who join after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree will need to go through an initial pre-doctoral coursework that has been prescribed.
The Ph.D students are expected to complete the program in 5 years after doctoral registration (please refer to the table below).
- Category I (Domain Candidates): The first year will be spent on doctoral coursework, and the remaining years for completing subsequent steps leading to the doctoral thesis.
- Category II (Other Candidates): In the first year, the students will be required to attend the domain-related master level courses that are prescribed by the School Research Committee. The doctoral coursework will commence from 2nd year onwards.
The timelines for both the categories of candidates are provided below
For Category-I Candidates:
| Calendar Year | Event Point | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
June/July |
Admission into the Doctoral Program |
|
June/July - May (End) |
Pre-Doctoral Coursework* |
|
|
1/2 |
June/July - May (End) |
Doctoral Registration followed by Doctoral Coursework. |
|
Expected: End of Doctoral Coursework |
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination |
|
|
2/3+ |
Subsequent Years |
Thesis Phase (Includes): |
|
Final Year |
(Expected) Thesis Submission |
* Only for those joining after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree
For Category-II Candidates:
| Calendar Year | Event Point | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
June (Mid) |
Admission into the Doctoral Program |
|
2 |
June (Mid) - April (End) |
Domain-related master-level courses |
|
July (End)- May (End) |
*Doctoral Registration followed by Doctoral Coursework (Phases I, II, III) |
|
|
(By) July End |
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination |
|
|
3 |
August (Onwards) |
Thesis Phase (Includes): |
|
4 |
End of 6th Year |
(Expected) Thesis Submission |
* Conditional on satisfactory completion of Domain-related master-level courses
DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRUCTURE
PRE-DOCTORAL COURSEWORK:
Candidates joining after a minimum of 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree will be required to attend the pre-doctoral coursework that is prescribed by the Research Committee of the school, for an expected duration of one year.
DOCTORAL COURSEWORK:
The purpose of doctoral coursework is to expose PhD students to the basic curriculum of the field of study and a variety of pedagogical approaches followed in academics and teaching. The doctoral coursework spans one year. The credit requirement ranges from 12 to 18 credits, determined by the total number of courses the PhD student completes.
Phase-1
- Philosophies of Research
- Qualitative Research
- Research Communication & Writing Workshop Course (I)
- Miracle of Teaching and Learning (MTL)
Phase-2
- Quantitative Research
- Research Communication & Writing Workshop Course (II)
- Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)
Phase-3
- School-Level Coursework
Comprehensive Qualifying Examination:
The Comprehensive qualifying examination will be conducted after the successful completion of the doctoral coursework. After successful completion of the comprehensive qualifying examination, the student will be allowed to proceed to the Thesis Phase.
Thesis Phase
This phase will involve working on the thesis proposal till the final submission of the thesis. The scholar is conferred the title as given below on successful completion of all the requirements of the thesis.
| School | Title of Conferment |
|---|---|
| Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management |
Any extension of time beyond the expected completion duration as noted above will be based on review of progress status of the scholars in concern. Students failing to comply with the program requirements will be de-registered. A student has to meet all the requirements of the Doctoral Program according to the prescribed standards and no exemption will be granted for any reason whatsoever.
XRAT Guidelines:
XRAT is the Research Aptitude Test conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar as a part of the Ph.D admission process. The test is used to assess some basic skills considered essential for researchers, namely writing ability, verbal ability and comprehension, reasoning, and quantitative aptitude. The test consists of the four sections as indicated above. The total marks for the test are 100 and the total time allocated is 3 hours. The questions are a mix of subjective and objective types. Sectional cut-offs for these four sections are decided by the University, and the candidature of applicants who do not meet these cut-offs are summarily rejected.
The test is conducted by XIM University, Bhubaneswar. There is no need to apply separately for X-RAT. Guidelines containing details on the examination is available separately on the Ph.D admission page, and can be accessed by visiting our website https://xim.edu.in/admission/
Indicative Areas of Research
At the time of applying for admission, a candidate is required to choose his/her School. They should also indicate their preferred area of research from the list provided below; this will however be formalized by the end of the doctoral coursework.
Xavier Institute of Management |
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
- Strategy and General Management
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations Management and Decision Science
CONTACT US
All Doctoral Program admission-related queries may be addressed to: [email protected]
Phone: 0674 – 6647 806 / 6647 900 / 2377 806 (During office hours:- 8:30-12:30 & 1:30-5:00 on Weekdays)
