Indian Institute of Foreign Trade · New Delhi · NIRF #15 Management
Ph.D. in Management
A 3-year research deep-dive into trade policy, econometrics, and global value chains at India’s export-policy HQ.
Key numbers
NIRF Management Rank
#15
Cohort Size
20
Duration
36 Months
Total Fees
₹1.5L
Campus Perks
On-campus stay and funding support, so you can focus on the research grind.
Investment
₹1.5L total
- Total Program Fee₹1,50,000
The 3-Year Sprint
Year +0
Coursework & Methods
Trade theory, econometrics, and research design foundations.
Year +1
Fieldwork & Analysis
Policy analysis, global value chains, and data deep-dives.
Year +2
Dissertation & Defense
Original research submission and final viva voce.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
Not an MBA Vibe
This is a research-heavy doctorate. Expect late nights with datasets and Stata, not group presentations and placement briefings. Ideal if you want to shape trade policy, not just read about it.
The verdict
Good fit
Pick this if research is your love language and trade policy is your beat. IIFT’s NIRF #15 tag, intimate 20-seat cohort, and ₹1.5L total fee make it a rare value doctorate. It is not a corporate launchpad—think academia, think tanks, and policy rooms instead.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Academic career
- ✓ Trade & policy research
- ✓ Low program cost
- ✓ Research rigor
Doesn't match
- ✗ Corporate placement
- ✗ Startup path
- ✗ Broad management roles