Fellow Programme
In Management

The Regular Track FPM programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 4 years. An extension of up to one additional year may be granted, as per institutional norms.

The Executive FPM programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 4 years. An extension of up to two additional year may be granted, as per institutional norms.

The coursework phase of the Regular Track FPM programme is 1.25 years.

The coursework phase of the Executive FPM programme is 1.5 years.

Yes. Regular Track FPM scholars admitted to the programme receive a fellowship as per institute policy, subject to fulfilment of the academic and administrative requirements for progression. The fellowship is payable for a maximum of four years from the time of Joining.

Yes, GIM provides shared accommodation for Regular Track FPM scholars & Married accommodation may also be provided, subject to availability & institutional norms.

Yes, accommodation is provided to Executive FPM during the one-week on-campus immersion at the beginning of each term. The accommodation charge is ₹15,000 per term.

Applicants must satisfy one of the following academic qualifications:

A Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade). This includes:

• a two-year (or equivalent) Master's degree following a Bachelor's degree;
• a one-year Master's degree following a four-year Bachelor's degree; or
• a four-year/five-year Integrated Master's degree.

A four-year Bachelor's degree with at least 75% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade), in accordance with the applicable UGC Regulations.

A professional qualification such as CA, CMA (ICWA), or CS, recognized by the UGC as equivalent to a Postgraduate Degree.

Any other qualification recognized as equivalent to a Master's degree by the relevant statutory regulatory authority.

Applicants holding qualifications awarded by overseas institutions must possess a degree recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or any other competent authority in India.

In addition to the above academic qualifications, applicants to the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) must possess a minimum of five years of full-time managerial, executive, entrepreneurial, professional, or academic work experience after graduation.

Admission to the FPM shall be based on a holistic assessment of:

• Academic Record
• Research Potential
• Statement of Purpose
• Research Proposal
• Professional Experience (where applicable)
• Performance in the Personal Interview

Submission of entrance examination scores is not mandatory for Indian applicants. However, applicants are encouraged to submit valid scores from recognized national or international examinations as evidence of research aptitude.

Recognized examinations include:

• CAT/ XAT
• GMAT
• GRE
• UGC-NET/JRF
• GATE
• Any other examination recognized by the Institute from time to time.

For International Applicants, submission of a valid GMAT or GRE score is mandatory.

Unless otherwise specified by the Institute, examination scores shall remain valid for four years from the date of examination.

A valid entrance-test score is not mandatory for FPM admission. However, applicants are encouraged to submit scores from recognised examinations such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, or UGC-NET/JRF to demonstrate their research aptitude. For international candidates, GMAT or GRE scores are mandatory.

https://gim.ac.in/admission/admission-process/fpm

The programme offers specialisations including Finance & Accounting/Banking Infrastructure and Financial Sector, Healthcare Management, Information Technology/Big Data Analytics, Marketing, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques, Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management, Economics & Public Policy, and Strategy.

Yes. After successfully completing coursework and the comprehensive examination, Regular Track FPM scholars are eligible for a contingency grant of ₹1,50,000 for research-related expenses. Additionally, scholars will receive financial support for up to four national conferences (₹50,000 per conference, subject to an overall limit of ₹2,00,000) and one international conference during the third or fourth year (up to ₹2,50,000), as per institute policy.

The application window generally opens in December and closes in February. Applicants should refer to the official admissions portal for the exact dates for the relevant admission cycle.