FPM

Great Lakes Chennai offers a unique FPM programme. As per the institute's official website, the programme is fully funded. Only the students who are willing to opt for a second PhD from the University of Texas at Arlington USA are required to pay the fees. Students are advised to get in touch with the admissions committee to know the exact fees to be paid for the second PhD degree.

No, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FPM admissions are purely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to this programme must have a valid score in JRF (NET)/CAT/GMAT/GRE/XAT. Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, the students must also fulfill the eligibility requirements prescribed by the institute.

Admissions to Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FPM programme are only possible if students fulfill the eligibility requirements. Failure to fulfill can lead to rejection during the application stage. Tabulated below is the eligibility criteria:

The age limit for pursuing a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) varies depending on the specific institute and programme but generally, the maximum age limit is around 45 to 50 years. 
Some organizations may also have specific policies or preferences concerning the age of candidates. Therefore, it is advisable to check the exact criteria of the school and programme to which you are applying.

An FPM Course is typically designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in academia, research, or high-level consultancy. Here are the types of candidates who often opt for an FPM:

• Passion for Research: Those with a strong inclination toward academic research, seeking to delve deep into a specific field of study.
• Desire for Teaching: Aspiring professors who want to contribute to academia by teaching and conducting research.
• Mid-to-Senior Level Professionals: Individuals with considerable work experience seeking advanced expertise in a specialised area within management.

Yes, candidates can apply for the FPM course with an MBBS degree. The college encourages applicants with professional qualifications such as MBBS, BDS, B. Pharm, BHMS/BAMS or other equivalent AYUSH degrees, B.Sc. Nursing, and BE/BTech, provided they have a minimum of 60% overall (with a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST candidates) or an equivalent grade point. Additionally, these candidates should possess at least two years of experience working in the health or relevant sector after obtaining their degree.

Yes, candidates who are in their final year can apply for the FPM course at IIHMR Bangalore. Those appearing for final examination (such students, if selected shall be provisionally admitted provided they complete all requirements in obtaining their master's degree before 30 September of the year of admission). The admission of these candidates shall remain provisional until they produce the mark sheet proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The deadline for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31 October.