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Know the CAT percentile required for admission to Faculty of Management, Delhi University. Also find the CAT cut off percentile trends of FMS over the years in the article below.
FMS Delhi Cutoff Score
FMS CAT Cutoff Score: The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) shortlists CAT-qualified candidates for admission to its full-time MBA programme. CAT score is among the primary criteria for admission to the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University. FMS Delhi cutoff scores increased in the previous admission term (2025-27 batch) with 51.103 percentile for General category, which stood at 45.577 in the admission session of 2024-26 batch.
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FMS has been fetching a place in the top 10 B-Schools of India for past few years. Additionally, this b-school is highly renowned for its ROI. High-quality education for nominal fees along with good placement statistics, has led FMS to this position. FMS, Delhi offers MBA, MBA-Executive and MBA-Executive HCA along with Management Development and Doctoral Programme.
Every year, the institute releases the minimum composite score to get the name in FMS shortlist. The FMS composite score is based on the sectional performance of each candidate as per the CAT results. The determining factors of FMS cut off marks include the number of candidates appearing in the CAT exam, number of candidates clearing CAT, number of seats available in each category, past CAT scores of FMS, etc. FMS admission process for 2026-28 batch will start with the online registration process.
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- FMS Delhi Admissions 2026: Expected CAT Cutoff
- FMS Selection Criteria 2026
- Previous Year's FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff
- Documents Required During FMS Extempore-PI
- FAQs on FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff
FMS Delhi Admissions 2026: Expected CAT Cutoff
The Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, releases the category-wise number of seats available for the MBA course, the number of shortlisted candidates under a particular category along with the CAT composite cutoff score for MBA admissions. The table below mentions the category-wise cutoff details, FMS seats, and number of shortlisted candidates:
| Category |
Composite Score* |
|---|---|
| General |
45 - 52 |
| SC |
27 - 32 |
| ST |
22 - 24 |
| OBC |
39.154 |
| EWS |
33 - 41 |
| PWD |
25 - 35 |
FMS Selection Criteria 2026
FMS selection criteria for MBA courses include the screening of candidates based on their composite score, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). For admission, GD and PI is conducted around March and April. For MBA 2026 batch, the institute has kept the number of seats in line with the previous year.
Aspirants have to apply separately on the official website to qualify for admission to FMS, Delhi. Interested candidates can apply online on the FMS website, by paying the application fee.
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The FMS selection process includes the following stages:
- Screening of candidates based on composite CAT score
- Extempore
- Personal Interview
- Final selection of candidates
The table below mentions the weightage for all parameters with its weightage of FMS MBA admission process:
| Parameters |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 score |
50 per cent |
| Marks obtained in Class 10 |
up to 10 per cent, with the following conditions: - 60% and above but less than 75%: weightage of 5 per cent - 75% and above: weightage of 10% |
| Marks obtained in Class 12 |
up to 10 per cent, with the following conditions: - 60% and above but less than 75%: weightage of 5 per cent - 75% and above: weightage of 10% |
| Discussion on Statement of Purpose |
10% |
| Extempore |
5% |
| Personal Interview |
15% |
NOTE: Female candidates get an additional weightage of 5 marks in the Weighted Score for the purpose of shortlisting for the interview process.
FMS Delhi Composite Score Calculation
The candidates are selected for Extempore and PI based on a composite score computed based on a certain weightage given to the scores of QA, DI/LR and VARC sections of the CAT exam. Additional five marks will be added to the composite score of women candidates to promote gender diversity. The table below mentions the weightage given to different sections:
| Sections |
Sectional Weightage |
|---|---|
| QA |
30 |
| DILR |
30 |
| VARC |
40 |
Previous Year's FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff
Below are the CAT scores or cut-off marks and composite scores (category-wise) of FMS.
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2025-27 (Based on CAT 2024 Score)
| Category |
Number of Seats* |
Total Shortlisted Candidates based on CAT 2024 |
Composite Score* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
101 | 707 | 51.103 |
| SC |
37 | 259 | 31.887 |
| ST |
19 | 133 | 23.424 |
| OBC |
69 | 483 | 39.154 |
| EWS |
25 | 175 | 40.796 |
| PWD |
12 | 84 | 27.034 |
| CW |
12 | CW 1: 23 CW 2: 14 CW 3: 16 CW 4: 26 CW 5: 05 |
CW 1: All candidates CW 2: All candidates CW 3: All candidates CW 4: All candidates CW 5: 28.721 |
| WT1 (Permanent staff) |
06 | 42 | 21.s549 |
| WNT1 (Permanent Staff) |
06 | 42 | 4.909 |
| Orphan Quota Male |
01 | 07 | 38.555 |
| Orphan Quota Female |
01 | 07 | 30.449 |
| Total |
289 | 2023 |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2024-26 (Based on CAT 2023 Score)
| Category |
Number of Seats |
Number of Shortlisted Candidates |
Composite Score* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
101 | 707 | 45.577 |
| SC |
37 | 259 | 28.182 |
| ST |
19 | 133 | 23.111 |
| OBC |
69 | 483 | 33.881 |
| EWS |
25 | 175 | 35.554 |
| PWD1 |
12 | 84 | 22.175 |
| PWD2 | |||
| PWD3 |
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| PWD4 |
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| PWD5 |
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| PWD6 |
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| CW1 |
12 | 11 | All Candidates |
| CW2 |
10 | All Candidates | |
| CW3 |
19 | All Candidates | |
| CW4 |
13 | All Candidates | |
| CW5 |
23 | All Candidates | |
| CW6 |
8 | 45.623 | |
| WT1 (Permanent Staff) |
06 | 42 | 19.303 |
| WT2 (Retired Staff) |
0 | NA | |
| WT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
0 | NA | |
| WT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
0 | NA | |
| WNT1 (Permanent Staff) |
06 | 39 | All Candidates |
| WNT2 (Retired Staff) |
0 | NA | |
| WNT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
0 | NA | |
| WNT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
3 | All Candidates | |
| Orphan Quota Male |
01 | 7 | 30.786 |
| Orphan Quota Female |
01 | 2 | All Candidates |
| Total |
289 | 2018 | - |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2023-25 (Based on CAT 2022 Score)
| Category |
Number of Seats |
Number of Shortlisted Candidates |
Composite Score* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
101 | 707 | 47.520 |
| SC |
37 | 259 | 28.607 |
| ST |
19 | 133 | 22.572 |
| OBC |
69 | 483 | 34.916 |
| EWS |
25 | 175 | 36.484 |
| PWD1 |
12 | 84 | 22.422 |
| PWD2 | |||
| PWD3 |
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| PWD4 |
|||
| PWD5 |
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| PWD6 |
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| CW1 |
12 | 15 | All Candidates |
| CW2 |
08 | All Candidates | |
| CW3 |
17 | All Candidates | |
| CW4 |
08 | All Candidates | |
| CW5 |
11 | All Candidates | |
| CW6 |
25 | 40.075 | |
| WT1 (Permanent Staff) |
06 | All Candidates | |
| WT2 (Retired Staff) |
All Candidates | ||
| WT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
NA | ||
| WT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
All Candidates | ||
| WNT1 (Permanent Staff) |
06 | All Candidates | |
| WNT2 (Retired Staff) |
All Candidates | ||
| WNT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
NA | ||
| WNT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
All Candidates | ||
| Total |
287 | 1994 | - |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2022-24 (Based on CAT 2021 Score)
| Category |
No. of Seats |
No. of Shortlisted Candidates |
Composite Score* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
707 |
53.851 |
| SC |
37 |
259 |
32.452 |
| ST |
19 |
133 |
24.257 |
| OBC |
69 |
483 |
39.991 |
| EWS |
25 |
175 |
40.576 |
| PWD |
12 |
84 |
20.943 |
| CW1 |
12 |
18 |
All Candidates |
| CW2 |
10 |
All Candidates |
|
| CW3 |
17 |
All Candidates |
|
| CW4 |
19 |
All Candidates |
|
| CW5 |
18 |
All Candidates |
|
| CW6 |
02 |
58.252 |
|
| WT1 (Permanent Staff) |
6 |
20 |
All Candidates |
| WT2 (Retired Staff) |
01 |
All Candidates |
|
| WT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
0 |
- | |
| WT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
0 |
- | |
| WNT1 (Permanent Staff) |
6 |
16 |
All Candidates |
| WNT2 (Retired Staff) |
04 |
All Candidates |
|
| WNT3 (Deceased Permanent Staff) |
0 |
- | |
| WNT4 (Temporary, Ad-hoc and Contractual Staff) |
0 |
- | |
| Total |
287 |
1966 |
- |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2021-23 (Based on CAT 2020 Score)
| Category |
Composite Score |
|---|---|
| General |
49.363 |
| SC |
28.393 |
| ST |
19.767 |
| OBC |
35.384 |
| EWS |
37.399 |
| PWD |
19.750 |
| CW1, CW2, CW3, CW4, CW5 |
- |
| CW6 |
37.670 |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2019-21 (Based on CAT 2018 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Overall CAT 2018 percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
98.18 |
| OBC |
54 |
90.07 |
| SC |
30 |
82.19 |
| ST |
15 |
58.10 |
| PH1 |
6 |
85.94 |
| PH2 |
2.68 |
|
| PH3 |
57.99 |
|
| PH4 |
25.83 |
|
| PH5 |
6.98 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
11.00 |
| CW2 |
9.29 |
|
| CW3 |
26.23 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2018-20 (Based on CAT 2017 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Composite score |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
52.986 |
| OBC |
54 |
33.859 |
| SC |
30 |
31.462 |
| ST |
15 |
22.697 |
| PH1 |
6 |
28.223 |
| PH2 |
01.319 |
|
| PH3 |
07.636 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
04.205 |
| CW2 |
07.239 |
|
| CW3 |
02.238 |
|
| CW4 |
06.17 |
|
| CW5 |
52.614 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2016-18 (Based on CAT 2015 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Composite score |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
59.430 |
| OBC |
54 |
42.175 |
| SC |
30 |
35.091 |
| ST |
15 |
25.319 |
| PH1 |
6 |
25.885 |
| PH2 |
06.917 |
|
| PH3 |
34.432 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
02.191 |
| CW2 |
06.220 |
|
| CW3 |
11.128 |
|
| CW4 |
24.516 |
|
| CW5 |
32.085 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2015-17 (Based on CAT 2014 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Overall CAT 2014 percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
98.54 |
| OBC |
54 |
90.60 |
| SC |
30 |
78.71 |
| ST |
15 |
60.57 |
| PH1 |
6 |
67.54 |
| PH2 |
17.50 |
|
| PH3 |
83.89 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
10.34 |
| CW2 |
23.02 |
|
| CW3 |
09.00 |
|
| CW4 |
03.03 |
|
| CW5 |
78.45 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
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FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2014-16 (Based on CAT 2013 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Overall CAT 2013 percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
98.20 |
| OBC |
54 |
84.73 |
| SC |
30 |
77.45 |
| ST |
15 |
53.88 |
| PH1 |
6 |
55.46 |
| PH2 |
27.60 |
|
| PH3 |
80.28 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
4.35 |
| CW2 |
1.94 |
|
| CW3 |
17.53 |
|
| CW4 |
36.74 |
|
| CW5 |
30.29 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
FMS Cutoff for Admissions 2013-15 (Based on CAT 2012 Score)
| Category |
Number of seats |
Overall CAT 2012 percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General |
101 |
98.56 |
| OBC |
54 |
86.17 |
| SC |
30 |
79.06 |
| ST |
15 |
52.10 |
| PH1 |
6 |
45.97 |
| PH2 |
50.60 |
|
| PH3 |
64.29 |
|
| CW1 |
10 |
80.05 |
| CW2 |
47.49 |
|
| CW3 |
59.40 |
|
| CW4 |
50.60 |
|
| CW5 |
53.58 |
|
| Total |
216 |
- |
Documents Required During FMS Extempore-PI
Candidates need to carry the following documents at the time of the extempore and PI round:
- Two passport-size photographs
- Proof of identity (e.g. Aadhaar card, Driving license, Voter ID card)
- Birth certificate
- Class 10 Marksheet (along with CGPA to percentage conversion document, if applicable)
- Class 12 Marksheet (along with CGPA to percentage conversion document, if applicable)
- Final Graduation Marksheet (latest marksheets for those appearing in the final year graduation examination)
- CAT Score Card
- Reservation Claim Certificates (if applicable)
Candidates must self-attest the copies of the above-mentioned documents, excluding the photographs. Additionally, candidates must carry the originals of these documents
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FAQs on FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff
Q: What is the admission process of FMS, Delhi University?
A: FMS admission process includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted for the candidates shortlisted based on the CAT score.
Q: What is the CAT cutoff for FMS admission?
A: CAT cut off for FMS admission is usually around 99 to 98 percentile for General category students and 90 and below for reserved category candidates. Candidates having a good academic record stand higher chances.
Q: What are the eligibility conditions for admission to MBA course at FMS, DU?
A: Eligibility criteria for admission to MBA course of FMS, DU is a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent CGPA in bachelor’s degree (45 per cent for reserved category students) and valid CAT exam score.
Q: What is the MBA course fee at FMS?
A: The course fee of MBA programme at FMS is INR 48,000 per semester. PWD category students are exempted from payment of all fees except admission fee and ID Card fee.
Q: How can I apply for a full-time MBA programme at FMS?
A: The FMS application process is online. Candidates have to fill an online application form available on the institute website between October and December.
Q: What is the average salary package offered at FMS in campus placement?
A: The average salary package offered at FMS in campus placement is INR 32.4 LPA (2020-2022 batch). The highest salary package offered for the same batch was INR 58 LPA.
Q: Which exam scores are accepted for MBA admission at FMS?
A: FMS accepts only CAT scores for MBA admission of domestic candidates. Foreign/NRI/PIO candidates can apply through a GMAT score (above 650 points).
Q: Is FMS better than IIM Bangalore?
A: Both FMS and IIM Bangalore are highly reputed and top ranked institutes with a proven record of producing world class management graduates. The plus point of FMS over IIM Bangalore is the course fee. While the course fees of the MBA programme at FMS is INR 48,000 per semester, at IIM Bangalore it is more than INR 5 lakh per semester.
Q: When does the application process for FMS admissions begin?
A: The application process for FMS admissions begins in January and ends in the same month. The application process begins a few days after the announcement of CAT exam result. Applicants can fill the application forms as soon as the admission portal opens.
Q: I have less than 50 per cent in my bachelor’s degree course. Am I eligible for MBA at FMS?
A: Candidates who belong to SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy/EWS/PWD or CW category are eligible to apply with less than 50 per cent at bachelor’s level exam. However, General category candidates can only apply if their aggregate score at the bachelor’s level is equal to or above 50 per cent.
Q: I am in my final year of the bachelor’s degree programme? Can I apply for FMS?
A: Yes, final year graduation candidates are eligible to apply for the MBA programme offered by FMS. Such candidates will have to submit their passing certificate within the deadline fixed by the institute, until then, their admission will be provisional in nature.
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