Fellow Programme in Management

MDI Gurgaon is looking for candidates with a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments and a strong desire to contribute to knowledge creation and dissemination in the field of management. The programme is offered in Two Tracks: FPM (Residential) and FPM (Non-Residential)

Important Dates:
Application Opens – Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Application Deadline – Friday, February 28, 2025 upto 05:00 PM
Note: The candidates will be called for an interview (online or offline) in April/May 2025 tentatively.

Eligibility Criteria

  • A master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division) or equivalent grade point average recognized by AICTE /AIU with a Bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) OR
  • Five year integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division), obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent OR
  • A minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent CGPA along with Master’s degree with 60% (with first division) OR
  • A graduate degree with a professional qualification like CA/ICWA/CS with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average 

For FPM (Non-Residential), minimum age of 35 years and a minimum of 10 years of managerial work experience, preferable at senior-level, is required as on last date of application.

For FPM (Residential), those appearing for their final examinations in the respective disciplines can also apply. Candidates have to complete the requirement for the course before June 30, 2025 and produce original certificate /marksheets by September 30, 2025 failing which they may be asked to withdraw from the programme. The maximum age limit to apply for the FPM Residential Programme is 50 Years.

Candidates with gender diversity, PWD (person with a disability), EWS (Economically weaker section), or rural-urban diversity are encouraged to apply for the FPM programme.

Selection Process

Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE. Candidates are required to apply through Standard Tests like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE, scores valid as on the last date of application. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in April/May 2025 (tentatively) at MDI Gurgaon.

Note: For full-time two-year PGP alumni from MDI Gurgaon, IIMs, XLRI & FMS standard test scores may be waived off.

Financial Assistance for FPM Residential Students

FPM scholarship will be given for maximum four years for non MBA students and three years for MBA students. The scholarship will be Rs. 60,000/month. In addition, a total contingency grant of Rs.1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) and conference grant of total Rs.4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lakh Only) shall also be provided to FPM scholars to support their field work, books purchase, research paper presentations etc. The grant of financial assistance will be subject to satisfactory progress in the programme. In addition, the Tuition fee, Reading material fees, Student welfare fees & Library fee will be waived off.

The Institute usually provides semi-furnished studio apartments to FPM residential students both married/single in accordance with the Institute’s policy. In case there is a shortage of accommodation, and if the institute is unable to provide alternative accommodation arrangements, students may be permitted to make their own arrangements and reside outside the Campus.

FEE Structure & Payment Schedule

Fee and Other Expenses for FPM Residential) / Non-Residential
Nomenclature of Fees Annual Amount (Residential) Annual Amount (Non-Residential)
Tuition Fees Waived Off Rs. 1,33,900
Boarding Charges On actual basis Not Applicable
Lodging Charges Waived Off Not Applicable
Learning Material Fees Waived Off Rs 25,750*
Students Activities Waived Off Rs 10,300*
Library Fee Waived Off Rs 30,900
Alumni Fee (One Time) Rs 15,000* Rs 15,000*
Security Deposit (One Time) Rs 27,500* Rs 27,500*
Total Rs 42,500 Rs 2,43,350

*One time charges to be paid at the time of admission offer.
2nd year onwards non-residential FPM scholars have to pay Tuition fees along with Library fees with 10% hike yearly until the Thesis Viva.

Re-registration Fee: If the participant fails to submit by the fourth year, s/he will have to pay a re-registration fee of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) per year for completing the program in the fifth, sixth, and seventh year. Beyond the seventh year, the candidate shall cease participating in the program. The clause is applicable to both i:e Residential and Non-residential scholars who will be admitted in the 2025 Batch.

Note: The Institute reserves the right to charge any other fees from the students or increase the above fees if considered necessary. Due notice would be given while making such changes.

Online Application

Applicants have to apply online by visiting the MDI Gurgaon website https://www.mdi.ac.in. They can click on the programme they wish to apply for and follow the instructions given on the website. Online registration will be open from Tuesday, 19 November 2024 to Friday, February 28, 2025 upto 05:00 PM. Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs. 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) inclusive of 18% GST using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.

For admissions related queries, please email us on [email protected] or contact FPM Office on 0124-4560010.