Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi Admission Process

  New Delhi   AICTE, DU   ESTD 1954
  New Delhi   AICTE, DU   ESTD 1954

Admission

FMS Delhi Admission 2023

FMS Delhi is a premier MBA college in Delhi running under the Delhi University. The College is known for its exceptional Return on Investment and great placements, especially in the Marketing and Strategy domains. The fees for pursuing an MBA from FMS Delhi is INR 1.92 Lakhs. FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2022 is done via CAT and is in its last phase as the college has released 13 merit lists till now. Admission to the flagship program is granted on the basis of CAT Score where candidates’ profile plays a crucial role in the final shortlisting. The CAT Cutoff for FMS Delhi MBA Admission remains somewhere around 98 to 99 percentile. Candidates having a CAT percentile of 99 and above stand a good chance of getting an admission call from FMS Delhi.

The admission process consists of 3 phases. In the first phase, Candidates need to register on the website and need to submit their CAT registration number and Statement of Purpose (SOP). This usually happens after the CAT exam and the deadline may end before the announcement of CAT results. Candidates are advised to keep a check on the important dates and not to wait till the CAT result to apply to FMS Delhi. In the second phase Candidates who clear the cutoff are called via email for the personal interview and in the third phase the college releases the final merit list based on various factors like the PI, Extempore, past academic performances and SOP. CAT percentile is given a weightage of 50% in this stage. FMS Delhi releases the final merit list on their website hence candidates are advised to regularly check the website for important updates. 

Along with the MBA programme, FMS Delhi also provides evening sessions for the MBA Executive and MBA Executive HCA (Health Care Administration) degrees. For professionals with jobs, both programmes are practical. A total of 200 seats are available in the MBA Executive programme at FMS Delhi, while 50 seats are available in the MBA Executive HCA programme. The candidate’s profile, extempore performance, and personal interview are taken into consideration for admission to both programmes and candidates don’t need to appear for any entrance exam like CAT for admission to executive MBA programs.

A 20-seat full-time PhD programme is also available through FMS Delhi. The program’s admission is determined by the CAT. However, applicants for admission must have a valid score in any of the following exams: UGC-NET (including JRF), UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF), DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, AYUSH-NET, or similar national level examinations/fellowships (as determined by DRC).

FMS Delhi Important Dates 

EVENT DATE
For 2022 – 2024 batch
Last Date to Apply for Registration for MBA and EMBA  Jan 11, 2022
Announcement of Shortlist for PI Round For MBA Feb 25, 2022
FMS Delhi MBA PI Dates Apr 18, 2022 – Apr 23, 2022
FMS Delhi Executive MBA PI Starts from Apr 26, 2022
For 2023 – 2025 batch
CAT 2022 Registration Window Aug 3, 2022 – Sep 21, 2022
CAT 2022 Admit Card Oct 27, 2022
CAT 2022 Exam Date Nov 27, 2022
FMS Application  December 2022 – January 2023 (Tentative)
Interview Call for MBA full time 2nd – 3rd Week of April 2023 (Tentative)
Result Declaration (MBA Full time) 4th Week of April 2023 (Tentative)

FMS Delhi Accepted Entrance Exams 2022 

For some courses, FMS will accept certain national-level entry tests. The table below provides information about the relevant course and entrance exam:

Course Name Accepted Exams
MBA , PhD CAT
Executive MBA No Entrance exam required.
Admission is based on Candidate’s profile, PI and academics

FMS Delhi Top Courses, Seats & Fees

FMS Delhi provides a range of postgraduate programmes. Some of the courses the university offers range from MBA degrees to Executive MBA. Here are some of the courses at FMS Delhi that stand out.

Course Name Eligibility Total Fees (In INR)
MBA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: CAT Scores + Academic Score + Statement of Purpose + Personal Interview Seats: 299 INR 1,92,000
Executive MBA (Evening Program) Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% marks and Minimum 5 years of Experience Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: Academic Score + Personal Interview + Statement of Purpose Seats: 200 INR 1,92,000
Executive MBA – HCA Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grade in MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks and Minimum 5 years of Experience Duration: 2 Years Selection Criteria: Academic Score + Personal Interview + Statement of Purpose Seats: 50 INR 1,92,000
PhD Eligibility: Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks Selection Criteria: CAT Scores + Academic Score + Statement of Purpose or Research Proposal + Personal Interview Seats: 20

FMS Delhi Admission Process 2023

To get admitted to FMS Delhi, students must submit an online application and complete out an online registration process on the website of FMS Delhi. To fill out the application for the appropriate course, follow the procedures listed below for step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Click the provided link to access the FMS website, then select the appropriate course and click “Apply Now.” (fmsadmissions.com)

Step 2: Complete the registration form by entering all the necessary information, then press the “Register” button.

Step 3: Verify the registration information and continue with the payment procedure by paying the INR 1,000 application fee in the following section.

The following table represents the category wise seats offered under each course:

Category MBA MBA Executive MBA Executive HCA
General 101 80 20
SC 37 30 7
ST 19 15 4
OBC 69 55 14
EWS 25 20 5
PWD 12 10 2
CW 12 10 2
WT 6 4 1
WNT 6 4 1
FS 12
Total 299 228 56

FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2023

FMS Delhi offers a 2-year, full-time MBA program. The course is divided into 4 semesters. The total fee of the program is INR 1,92,000. 

Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (SC/ST: Passing Marks; OBC Non-Creamy/EWS/PWD/CW: 45% Marks) or Students who are in their Final Year of Graduation can apply for the course. Candidates who don’t appear for CAT 2022 will not be eligible for admission.

FMS Delhi MBA Selection Criteria: Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT percentile and shortlisted candidates are called for the further selection process which includes Discussion on the Statement of Purpose, Extempore and Personal Interview.

FMS Delhi MBA Weightage for Final Selection:

Final Selection Component Weightage Score
CAT 2021 Scores 50%
Academic Score of Class 10th 10%
Academic Score of Class 12th 10%
Discussion on Statement of Purpose 10%
Extempore 5%
Personal Interview 15%

An additional 5 marks will be awarded to the Women Candidates who appear for the Interview.

CAT Scores Weightage for MBA Admission in FMS Delhi:

VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension) 40%
DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning) 30%
QA (Quantitative Ability) 30%

FMS Delhi Executive MBA Program Admissions 2023

FMS Delhi offers MBA Executive and MBA Executive in Healthcare Administration. The course is divided into 4 semesters. The total fees of the program are INR 1,92,000.

FMS Delhi MBA Executive Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grades in Arts, Commerce, Social Sciences, Law, Sciences, Mathematics/Statistics, Medicine, Engineering or Technology and a Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive or an Administrator in a Commercial or Government establishment/registered Organization.

FMS Delhi MBA Executive HCA Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent grades in MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS or 
  • Master Degree with a minimum of 55% marks in Biotechnology/ Genomics/ Genetics/ Nursing/ Bioengineering/ Alternative Systems of Medicine/ Paramedical Discipline/ Pharmacology/ Anthropology/ Zoology
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Executive or Administrative position in Public or Private or Autonomous registered Health Care Organization

Note: Candidates should produce a No Objection Certificate to pursue the program from his/her present employer.

FMS Delhi MBA Executive & MBA Executive HCA Selection Criteria:

Selection Criteria for MBA Executive programs are as follows:

Components Maximum Marks Explanatory Remarks
Academic Score of Class 12th 10 50% and above but less than 60%: 5 marks, 60% and above: 10 mark
Graduation Score 25 50% and above but less than 60%: 10 marks, 60% and above but less than 70%: 20 marks, 70% and above: 25 marks
Discussion on Executive Experience & Statement of Purpose 25 To be conducted individually for all the candidates
Extempore 15 To be conducted individually for all the candidates
References (Two) 10 Marks will be awarded by Faculty as per their Judgment 
Personal Interview 15 To be conducted individually for all the candidates

 

FMS Delhi PhD Admissions 2023

FMS Delhi offers a PhD in Management Studies as a full-time Doctoral program. The maximum number of intake of PhD students is 20. The students will be selected in various functional areas, they are as follows:

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Human Resources Management
  • Marketing
  • Management of Information Technology
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Strategic Management
  • Operations Management & Decision Sciences
  • Economics & Public Policy.

FMS Delhi PhD Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have a Master’s or M.Phil Degree from a recognized University or a Postgraduate degree with a Minimum of 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/OBC(NC)/PWD candidates) and a valid score in CAT entrance test.

How to Prepare for FMS Delhi PhD Admission?

Candidates seeking admission to the PhD program in FMS Delhi need to appear for the CAT entrance exam. Selected candidates will be required to appear for Personal Interview by FMS Delhi.

Exemption from CAT exam for admission to PhD program:

  • Qualified candidates in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/AYUSH-NET or equivalent national level examination/fellowship (as identified by DRC)/GATE/teacher fellowship holder
  • Teachers who are in service in University of Delhi
  • Junior Research Fellowships candidates or equivalent research positions in projects, satisfying the minimum eligibility conditions
  • Scientists / Professionals who are working at R&D Institutes of Govt. of India / State Govt. with whom FMS Delhi has signed Memorandum Of Understanding.

FAQs

Q. What is the FMS Delhi MBA Application process for foreign nationals?

Ans. All Foreign Nationals seeking admission to the MBA program should apply through the office of the Deputy Dean (Foreign Students), Conference Centre, opposite Botany Department, University of Delhi, Delhi–110 007. 

Q. Is it possible to get admission in the FMS Delhi MBA program with low graduation marks?

Ans. To be eligible for the FMS Delhi MBA program, the candidate must have completed their graduation after 12 years of formal schooling with 50% scores( For unreserved general) and 45%( for reserved category). The graduation scores are considered only at the time of application, but in the entire admission procedure, it is the CAT score and PI which play a major role.

Q. To get admission into FMS Delhi, is any work experience required?

Ans. To get admission in FMS Delhi, students are not required to have any job experience. But if a student has experience in fieldwork then it will be a plus point for their academics but no difference will be made on the admission procedure.

Q. What is the CAT cutoff for FMS Delhi? 

Ans. The CAT cutoff for FMS Delhi is 98% for the general category candidates and for the reservation categories, the FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff would be ranging between 50-85%. 

Q. Does FMS Delhi provide any reservation provision? 

Ans. Yes, FMS Delhi provides seat reservations in the MBA programs are noted down: 

Category MBA
General 101
SC 37
ST 19
OBC 69
EWS 25
PWD 12
CW 12
WT 6
WNT 6
FS 12