FPM Eligibility

FPM ( Fellow Programme In Management) is a doctoral-level programme offered by IMI Delhi. The course covers a duration of four years. The eligibility criteria is to have a first class score in Master's degree. The admission procedure plays a crucial role, which is two step process:

• The candidate has to submit an admission form with Relevant Documents and Research Proposal
• The final step includes shortlisting of the candidates on the basis of research proposal and evaluation of past academic performance for presentation followed by a personal interview for final selection.

FPM shortlists candidates based on their entrance exam scores and performance in the personal interview round. The process begins with reviewing the application forms and Research Proposal. The shortlisted applicants go through a two-stage interview process – Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interviews. Research Aptitude Test consists of two parts – General Aptitude and Research Aptitude. Besides, the institute also considers scores in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or UGC-JRF. Once selection is done, provisional admission letters are issued to the selected candidates.

The eligibility criteria for the FPM course at IIPM Bengaluru is that the candidate should have passed Master’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline with first-class or equivalent Grade points. Also, a Bachelor’s Degree plus any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, CS, and CFA with a minimum of 60% aggregate.

SCMS Cochin School of Business selects candidates for FPM programme based on their academic qualification and work experience. Aspirants must also submit an abstract of INR 5,000 words on the area of research interest along with the application. Selected candidates also need to present research proposal and presentation before the selection committee. Further, aspirants have to pass an interview round for final admission. 

To be eligible to apply for admission to FPM course at SCMS Cochin School of Business, candidates must pass PG or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with CGPA of 6 or 60% aggregate. The aggregate required is 55% for SC / ST / OBC-NC / Differently Abled Person. Professional qualifications of C.A., ICWA, and C.S. with 50% aggregate marks are also considered. Besides, those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. 

Eligibility criteria for FPM (fellow programme in management) at MICA ( Mudra institute of communication, Ahmedabad )

Candidates should have these education qualification-

• Masters degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks
• Candidates having Professional qualifications like CA, ICWA, CS, must have four-year bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks.

Entrance Exam's -

• GMAT ( graduate management admission test)
• UGC NET ( National eligibility test in management )
• CAT (Common admission test)

Candidates seeking admission must have passed Master's degree in any discipline with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent with a bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification after completing Class 12. Additionally, candidates with a 5-year integrated master's degree with at least 60% aggregate after completing Class 12 are also eligible.