NIRF #45 · AICTE Approved · Cohort of 10
Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida — A 4-Year Doctoral Journey in Commerce & Management
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#45
Duration
48 Months
Cohort Size
10 Seats
Total Fees
₹4,00,000
Financial Aid
Institution offers scholarship provisions for eligible research scholars
Are you eligible?
Educational Background
Postgraduate degree (Master's) in any discipline from a recognized university
Entrance exams
From Coursework to Dissertation
Year +0
Foundation & Coursework
Advanced research methodology, core specializations, and teaching assistantship begin
Year +1
Specialization Deep Dive
Focused coursework in Finance, Marketing, OB, or Strategy tracks
Year +2
Research & Publications
Dissertation work, conference participation, and international research collaboration
Year +3
Defense & Graduation
Final dissertation submission, publications, and award of the Fellow title
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Top recruiters
UGC Recognition Missing
While the institute is AICTE-approved, it is not UGC-recognized. This may limit eligibility for certain academic, government, and research-funding roles in India that explicitly require a UGC-accredited PhD equivalent.
The verdict
Worth considering
The FPM offers a rigorous, research-heavy 4-year track with a tiny cohort, NIRF #45 visibility, and built-in teaching and conference exposure. However, the absence of UGC recognition is a significant caveat for traditional Indian academic careers. Consider it strongly only if your goals align with AICTE-compliant roles, corporate research, or global academia where the credential distinction matters less.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Research methodology and dissertation training
- ✓ Teaching assistantship experience
- ✓ Small cohort and personalized mentorship
- ✓ AICTE-approved management doctorate
Doesn't match
- ✗ UGC-mandated PhD for government or central university roles
- ✗ High-salary corporate placement guarantees
- ✗ Short-duration doctoral program