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FPM at SPJIMR Mumbai Offline Course
Approved by AICTE
48 Months
Full timeQuick Facts
Exam GATE | Seats 20 |
Course Details
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48 MonthsSPJIMR's doctoral programme, equivalent to a PhD in management, designed for scholars aiming for careers in academia, research, and consulting. It offers specialisations across various management domains, including Marketing, Finance, Operations, Information Management, Organisational Behaviour, Economics, and Business Policy. The programme involves rigorous coursework, comprehensive examinations, and culminates in a doctoral thesis based on original research. It emphasises both theoretical foundations and practical relevance, preparing candidates to be thought leaders and contributing significantly to management knowledge.
Important dates
| Exams and Events | Dates |
|---|
GATE Application Date - Without late fee (Mode - Online) | 1 Sep'26 - 27 Sep'26 |
GATE Late Fee Application Date - With late fee (Mode - Online) | 4 Oct'26 - 4 Oct'26 |
GATE Application Correction Date (Mode - Online) | 13 Oct'26 - 20 Oct'26 |
GATE Choice of Exam City - City allotment (Mode - Online) | 3 Jan'27 - 3 Jan'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 5 Feb'27 - 6 Feb'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 12 Feb'27 - 13 Feb'27 |
GATE Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 19 Feb'27 - 20 Feb'27 |
GATE Result Date (Mode - Online) | 18 Mar'27 - 18 Mar'27 |
CAT Application Date - Extended (Mode - Online) | 2 Aug'26 - 22 Sep'26 |
CAT Admit Card Date (Mode - Online) | 3 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
CAT Exam Date (Mode - Online) | 28 Nov'26 - 28 Nov'26 |
GRE Exam Date - Gre Subject Test: Sept. session (2026) (Mode - Online) | 13 Sep'26 - 26 Sep'26 |
GRE Result Date - Gre Subject Test: (Sept. session 2026) test score reporting (Mode - Online) | 4 Oct'26 - 4 Oct'26 |
GRE Exam Date - Gre Subject Test: Oct session (2026) (Mode - Online) | 18 Oct'26 - 31 Oct'26 |
GRE Result Date - Gre Subject Test: (Oct. session 2026) test score reporting (Mode - Online) | 8 Nov'26 - 8 Nov'26 |
GRE Exam Date - Gre Subject Test: Apr session (2027) (Mode - Online) | 18 Apr'27 - 1 May'27 |
GRE Result Date - Gre Subject Test: (Apr session 2027) test score reporting (Mode - Online) | 9 May'27 - 9 May'27 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s Degree / equivalent in any discipline with First Class or equivalent Grade Point (or) five-year / four-year Integrated Master’s Degree with First Class or equivalent GPA (or) professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, or CS with minimum 55% marks.
- Valid scores from CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / ATMA / UGC-NET / UGC-JRF.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be exempted from submitting the entrance exam scores if they hold a PGDM / MBA from SPJIMR, MDI, IIMs, IIT Management Departments, XLRI, IRMA, TISS, ISI, XIMB, FMS, or IIFT.
- Candidates, both fresh graduates and experienced professionals, can apply if they demonstrate the motivation and background to pursue a rigorous research programme.
Admission Details
- To apply for the FPM Programme, applicants must fill the application form on the online admissions portal available in the SPJIMR website.
- In addition to the application form, you will be required to submit the following:
- A valid CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/ATMA/UGC-NET/UGC-JRF score
- A statement of purpose stating why the applicant wants to pursue the programme
- An indication and elaboration of research interests
- Three letters of recommendation, including at least one academic recommendation
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