FORE School of Management announces Admissions Open for FPM & EFPM Programmes; Batch Commencing 2026

FSM accepts scores from CAT (conducted by the IIMs), GATE, GRE, GMAT, UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR or FORE Entrance Test (FET) for FPM applicants.

FORE School of Management (FSM) has announced opening of admissions for its Full-Time Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) for academic year 2026.

Applications are now invited from aspiring scholars and senior professionals seeking to advance their careers in management research, consulting and academia.

Eligibility & Accepted Test Scores

FSM accepts scores from CAT (conducted by the IIMs), GATE, GRE, GMAT, UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR, or the FORE Entrance Test (FET) for FPM applicants.

Full-Time FPM:

Master’s degree with First Class

Final-year postgraduate students may apply provisionally, with final marksheets due by December 31, 2026

EFPM:

• Master’s degree with First Class
• Minimum four years of managerial experience
• Specialisations Offered

Specialisations include Communication, Economics & Business Policy, Finance & Accounting, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, International Business, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management & Decision Sciences, Strategy, and related areas.

Fellowship & Research Support

Full-time FPM scholars receive comprehensive financial and academic support, including:

• ₹56,550 per month for the first two years
• ₹68,250 per month for the third and fourth years
• Contingency Grant of ₹30,000 during the third and fourth years
• Conference support of up to ₹1.5 lakh for national and international conferences

FSM fosters a vibrant research culture, with scholars presenting at over 40 national and international conferences, publishing in reputed peer-reviewed journals, and securing Best Paper Awards at top international forums. The institute integrates advanced research methodologies, including GenAI applications, into teaching and research. The first cohort of FPM scholars has successfully graduated and secured strong placements.