IIM Indore FPM: Courses, Eligibility

FPM [Fellow Programme in Management] Details

IIM Indore FPM is a full-time three-year to five-year doctoral program. Students who have completed their postgraduation can be admitted to the FPM course and are awarded a PhD at the end of the course. The course is available in three different formats: Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM), and Executive Fellow Programme in Management and Governance (EFPMG).

IIM Indore FPM admission 2023 is based on the CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ JRF (Economics)/ GATE or RAT exams. CAT 2023 notification has been released, its registration started on August 02, 2023, and the exam will be conducted on November 26 2023. The GMAT 2023 registration is expected to begin in August 2023.

Table of Contents

• IIM Indore FPM Eligibility Criteria
• IIM Indore FPM Admission 
• IIM Indore FPM Fees 
• Why Choose IIM Indore FPM? 
• IIM Indore Ranking 
• IIM Indore FPM Career Opportunities

IIM Indore FPM Eligibility Criteria

The IIM Indore FPM eligibility criteria for all three formats differ and have been given in the table below:

IIM Indore FPM Admission

Candidates seeking IIM Indore FPM admission must have a valid CAT/ GRE/GMAT/JRF score based on their subjects. Candidates applying for EFPMG must appear for Research Aptitude Test. 

After applying for admission with these scores, a primary list of selected students is prepared, and applicants are called in for personal interviews. Based on their entrance exam scores, interview performance, past academic performance and work experience, a final merit list is prepared. 

Application Procedure

The announcement of starting of the admission process is made on the official website. Interested students must keep an eye out for it. Once the announcement is made, applicants can apply through the official website. Mentioned below is the IIM Indore FPM application procedure:

• Visit the official website, iimidr.ac.in.
• Click on the "Programmes".
• Select the course of your choice from the sidebar.
• Click on "Admission".
• Read the details of the process and requirements.
• Click on the link for the application process.
• Register using your contact details.
• Log in using your registered email.
• Fill in the application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee.

The application fees for all the different formats are different; therefore, read the instructions carefully. 

Entrance Exams

IIM Indore FPM entrance exams for admission to different FPM courses are CAT/ GRE/ GMAT/ JRF (Economics)/ GATE/ RAT exam. IIM Indore conducts RAT (Research Aptitude Test) for EFPMG. Students must check their subjects for qualifying exams before applying for any exam. Candidates with an MBA or equivalent from one of the IIMs will be exempt from the abovementioned exams.

Documents Required

The following documents must be submitted along with the application for IIM Indore FPM:

• CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/ JRF (NET)/ RAT test results
• Marksheets of 10th and 12th
• Postgraduation and Graduation Marksheet
• Photo ID proof
• Scanned passport-size photo
• SOP (Statement of Purpose)
• CA, ICWA, CS mark sheet or proof
• Letter of recommendation 
• Work experience certificate

IIM Indore FPM Fees 

The IIM Indore FPM fees have recently been updated and do not include the admission fees for the course. The admission fee for all three formats of FPM is INR 3,540. Similarly, the program fee for all three formats of FPM is INR 9.8 Lakhs. After four years, students would have to pay INR 25,000 per 6 months to continue with the course. However, the course will not be continued after 6 years. 

Why Choose IIM Indore FPM? 

Indian Institute of Management Indore FPM prepares students to conduct theoretical and applied research, disseminate findings, and put those findings into practice. It is intended to give doctorate participants in management both breadth and depth of knowledge. 

• FPM- The program's dual goals are to help participants become proficient in the pertinent methodological techniques of management research and increase the field's management knowledge.
• EFPM- The programme is helpful for professionals who want to pursue academic careers in management or stay employed in the sector in various capacities, such as consultants, trainers, and researchers.
• EFPMG- The initiative is anticipated to make it possible for IIM Indore to contribute to nation-building and effective national governance by strengthening the capability and research inclination of the nation's civil workers, army officers, and public administrators using their experience and qualifications.

IIM Indore Ranking 

Indian Institute of Management Indore is a prominent business school that has maintained a good position all those years. The IIM Indore ranking 2023 is given below:

IIM Indore FPM Career Opportunities

The goal of the IIM Indore FPM program is to prepare students for careers in research as it is equivalent to a PhD. The IIM Indore FPM career opportunities in various industries are given below:

• Professor- Developing curricula and delivering course material.
• Data Analyst- Interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques.
• Data Research- Researching and analyzing data to identify patterns and trends.
• Business Analyst- Defining reporting and alerting requirements.
• Market Research and Product Development- Determining product specifications for various factors and uses.