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CAT

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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

48 Months

Fellowship Programme in Management (FPM) is a four-year full-time postgraduate course approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

All selected candidates are eligible for CIMP Fellowship. A fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- per month will be provided for a period of 4 years to the admitted candidates.
All the candidates getting admission will be provided accommodation within the campus. Each candidate has to pay the mess bill and study material charges.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a master’s degree [or equivalent in Engineering/ Technology/Management/ Economics/Social Science/Biological Science/Pure Science/Commerce/Humanities] 60% marks or equivalent institutions by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. Foreign applicants having Masters Degree with above 60% marks or equivalent will also be considered.
Candidates appearing for the final year of Master’s Degree/equivalent examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. Successful candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate latest by September 30, 2025 from the Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute (issued on or before September 30, 2025) stating that the candidate has completed all the formalities/requirements for obtaining the master’s degree/equivalent qualification on or before the date of the issue of certificate.
Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account and valid phone number throughout the selection process, CIMP will not be responsible for non-delivery of messages if the email address and phone number given in the application form are invalid/changed later.
Though CIMP uses CAT scores for short-listing the candidates for Fellow Programme in Management, the IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the Programme.

Admission Details

Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET).

The candidates must submit a synopsis of about 5000 words on the area of their research interest (tentative research proposal) along with his/her application. Every candidate has to make a presentation before the selection committee. Short listing of the candidates will be done on the basis of Test scores (CAT, GMAT, GRE, NET), previous academic record, relevant work experience and the quality of presentation. Shortlisted applicants will be called for Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) during April - May, 2023 (tentatively). Applicant will be informed about the Research Proposal Presentation and Personal Interview (PI) schedule by email.

The final selection of the candidate for FPM admission will be based on the cumulative score consisting of the following parameters: