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India’s #1 B-School (NIRF)

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

IIM Ahmedabad · 4-Year Doctoral Journey

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (Management)

#1

Annual Intake

25

Programme Duration

48 Months

Tuition Fees

₹0

Total Academic Fees

₹0

Fully funded fellowship with stipend & hostel

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Qualification

    Master’s degree in any discipline, or a professional qualification such as CA, CS, or CMA.

Entrance exams

CATGMATGREJRFGATE

4-Year Research Roadmap

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Coursework

    Research methodology, core courses, and teaching assistantship.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Comprehensive Exams

    Rigorous research training and field immersion.

  3. Year +2

    Year 3: Dissertation

    Original research with international collaboration opportunities.

  4. Year +3

    Year 4: Defence & Placement

    Dissertation completion and transition to academia or policy.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Top recruiters

Indian Institutes of ManagementIndian Institutes of TechnologyXLRIISBForeign universitiesWorld BankIMFNITI AayogThink tanksConsulting firms
warning

Only 25 Fellows Per Batch

Admission is hyper-competitive. You’ll need a top-tier score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, or JRF, plus a strong research orientation to make the cut.

The verdict

Strong fit

If you’re built for research—teaching, policy, or consulting—this is the dream ticket. It’s fully funded, wildly rigorous, and plugs you into IITs, ISB, the World Bank, and global academia. Only skip if you’re chasing an immediate corporate job or if deep academic work isn’t your vibe.

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