FPM

Yes, students who are a part of the Great Lakes Chennai FPM programme are offered stipends. For the first two years, students are given a stipend of INR 50,000 increasing to Rs. 65,000 subsequently. Other than this, the institute also funds student's accommodations and research work. Even the conferences and seminars to be attened by the scholars are funded by the institute.

Yes, Great Lakes Chennai offers financial support to students purusing the FPM programme. These scholarships are offered to provide financial assistance to meritorious and deserving students. To all PhD scholars, the institute provides a stipend ranging from INR 50,000 to INR 65,000. Interested students can check out the official website of the institute to know more.

Once the Great Lakes Chennai FPM application widow is closed, the admissions committee begins the screening process. All the registered candidates are evaluated based on their academic record, work experience, area of study, and more. After that, the institute releases a merit with the names of the students suited for the programme.

The application portal for Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai FPM is now closed. The last date to apply for the programme was 24 Feb, 2025. The extension of the last date or deadline is at the discretion of the institute. Thus, for more information, students can visit the official website of the institute.

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.

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 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.