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International Management Institute, Kolkata · NIRF #56

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

4-Year Doctoral-Level Research Journey at IMI Kolkata

Average CTC (2025 Batch)

₹10 LPA

Placed across academia, consulting, research & government sectors

Key numbers

Duration

48 Months

Annual Intake

10 Scholars

Total Fee

₹4.0 Lakhs

NIRF Rank (Management)

#56

Are you eligible?

  • Subject Background

    Any discipline

  • Class 12 Requirement

    Minimum 50% aggregate

Entrance exams

CATGMATGREUGC NETJRF

Investment

4.0L total

~₹1.0L per year

  • Tuition Fee1,00,000per year

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

80%

Top recruiters

Academic institutionsResearch organizationsConsulting firmsGovernment organizations

4-Year Research Roadmap

  1. Year +0

    Coursework

    Advanced research methodology and specialization in chosen area

  2. Year +1

    Teaching & Research

    Teaching assistantship alongside independent research work

  3. Year +2

    Publications

    Meeting publication requirements in your chosen domain

  4. Year +3

    Dissertation

    Dissertation work and final thesis submission

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Scholarships & On-Campus Hostel Available

FPM scholars at IMI Kolkata get access to hostel accommodation and scholarship support, keeping the focus on research without heavy financial stress.

The verdict

Worth considering

FPM at IMI Kolkata is a niche, affordable doctoral track for students dead-set on academia or deep research roles. With only 10 seats, 80% placement into academic and research organizations, and a total fee of just ₹4 Lakhs, it offers solid value. However, the available data has a low confidence score, and a 4-year doctoral commitment demands certainty about your research interests. Verify current faculty alignment, publication support, and scholarship details before applying.

Matches what you said

  • Research & Academia
  • Low Program Cost
  • AICTE & UGC Approved

Doesn't match

  • Quick Corporate Entry
  • Large Peer Network
  • High Data Transparency
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