IIM Kashipur · NIRF #23 in Management
Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
4-year fully funded doctoral programme at IIM Kashipur — coursework, research rigour, and a monthly stipend to back your brain.
Monthly Stipend
Full fellowship + fee waiver + conference & publication support
Program Duration
4-year runway covering coursework, area specialisation, teaching, and thesis
Key numbers
NIRF Management Rank
#23
Cohort Size
15 scholars
Placement Rate (2025)
85%
Average CTC (2025)
₹14 LPA
Are you eligible?
Master’s Degree / PGDM
At least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade
B.Tech + Work Experience
Minimum 60% aggregate plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Zero Tuition. Full Backing.
This isn’t just low fees — it’s ₹0 program cost with a monthly stipend, international conference travel support, and publication funding baked in. Ideal if you want to research without the debt trap.
The verdict
Good fit
A solid bet for research-minded students who want the IIM pedigree without paying a rupee in tuition. The 4-year runway, tiny cohort, and academic placement focus mean it’s less MBA and more PhD — perfect if you’re chasing academia, policy, or deep research roles, but overkill if you just want a quick corporate pivot. Data confidence is moderate, so verify current norms with the admissions office.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Fully funded doctoral study
- ✓ Academia & research careers
- ✓ Monthly stipend support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Fast-track corporate roles
- ✗ Large batch networking
- ✗ Immediate high startup flexibility