FPM
Fellow Programme
in Management
Track type
Regular Track
Executive track
Course Level
PhD
PhD
Student Intake
10
10
Duration
4 Years
4 Years
Type
Residential
Semi-Residential
FPM is for individuals
who are...
seeking academic research and teaching careers as faculty or professors in the study of management at business schools worldwide
Looking for...
a challenging, international workshop with an experiential learning approach that creates future leaders and market disruptors.
To become...
- a researcher
- a professor
Areas for research pursuit
Accounting
Big Data Analytics
Economics & Public Policy
Human Resource Management
Finance
Healthcare Management
Information Technology
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Behaviour
Public Policy
Strategic Management
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 1st Week of November 2026
- Applications Deadline:
- Early Application Deadline: 22 February 2027
- Regular Application Deadline: 08 March 2027
- Late Application Deadline: 15 March 2027
- Announcement of Results: April 2027
- Beginning of Academic year:June 2027
- For enquiries contact: FPM Admissions
- Mobile: 7058278875
- Phone: 0832-2366804 / 0832-2366803
- Email: admissions-fpm[at]gim.ac.in
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Student Testimonials
Hear firsthand accounts of the transformative experiences and success stories shared by the dedicated participants of the Konkan Railway Corporation. Discover the impact, journeys, and achievements of those who've been a part of our incredible railway initiatives. Join us as we celebrate the testament to excellence and innovation in the heart of Konkan.
Watch what the regional heads from PnB Metlife had to say about their transformative experience at our Management Development Program in Goa! Hear firsthand how our program empowered them with new skills and insights to excel in their roles and drive success for the company.
Join us in this testimonial video as the Chief Manager (HR) of Hindustan Petroleum shares his transformative experience at the 'Level Up' Senior Management Development Program hosted by the Goa Institute of Management. Discover the invaluable insights gained, leadership skills honed, and the impact of this program on their professional journey.
Meet Mythili K., a shining example of how our Healthcare Management Bootcamp is making a real impact in the industry!
In this heartfelt testimonial, Mythili shares their inspiring journey through our program, highlighting the knowledge, skills, and network they gained.
Meet Gajendra Sisodia, PGDM Batch of 2021-23 talking about his summer internship placement and what made him opt for a PGDM at GIM amongst the other B-schools he had in mind.
Gajendra Sisodia | PGDM- Full Time"The batch size, student profile diversity, a student-driven campus, and strong placement network"
Kajol Mittal, a student in the PGDM-Healthcare Management programme was faced with a dilemma when she was approached by multiple B-schools. Here are her reasons on why she opted for Goa Institute of Management.
Kajol Mittal | PGDM-HCM"GIM's healthcare programme has an excellent pedagogy and curriculum"
Deciding on which B-School to opt for, especially when you have many options is a tough and crucial decision to make. Here's Manali Hedaoo, PGDM-BDA, Batch of 2021-23 throwing light on why she opted for PGDM-Big Data Analytics at GIM.
Manali Hedaoo | PGDM- -BDA"It is a techno-managerial course with a good mix of business expertise and the big data analytics experience"
Why Adhvaryu Srivastava, PGDM-BIFS student, Batch of 2021-23 choose GIM amongst the other B-schools he had converted to? Watch this video to find out!
Adhvaryu Srivastava | PGDM- BIFS"The reason why I chose GIM was the BIFS programme, as I always wanted to go into core finance"
Watch Stacy Menezes talk about why she thinks GIM's FPM Programme is the perfect fit for her. The course structure is flexible with access to state-of-the-art research culture and infrastructure. Personalized mentorship and knowledgeable faculty. Exposure to research and hands-on experience with tools and research methods are some of the reasons she chose to pursue this program.
Stacy Menezes | Fellow Programme in ManagementHighlights of the video: -Introduction -Flexible course structure -Access to state-of-the-art research culture -Knowledgeable faculty -Holistic learning -exposure to cutting edge research -Hands-on experience with tools -Location & networking
Watch Garima Ranga, Batch of 2020-24, talk about why she opted to pursue FPM after completing her PGDM at GIM. High-caliber faculty and great infrastructure. The Behavioural Lab, Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg terminal are added advantages.
Garima Ranga | Fellow Programme in Management-Reasons for joining GIM -Behavioural lab usage -Thomson Reuters & Bloomberg Terminals -E-Journal packages
Here's Tanaya Saha, FPM student at GIM talking about why she opted for this programme and her experience at GIM. GIM publishes 70+ research papers annually with a strong research background. Huge classrooms with glass boards, no restrictions in clothing which gives you openness to studying.
Tanaya Saha | Fellow Programme in ManagementHighlights of the video: -Why I chose GIM -Research background -70+ research papers annually -Huge classrooms -No restrictions
Meet Radhika K R, FPM Scholar throwing light on various opportunities provided by GIM. GIM's reputation, International accreditations, Conducive research ecosystem, Exposure to Top international researchers and academicians, opportunities to be a jury member, Training & expert tools are some of the few reasons that attracted her to this program.
Radhika K R | Fellow Programme in Management-Introduction -Institute reputation -International accreditation -Conducive environment -Exposure to international researchers and academicians, -Opportunities to be a jury member -Training & tools
"GIM was my natural choice," says Jeevan Lawrence, student at GIM pursuing FPM. Faculty, access to data and research ambiance at GIM was what made him opt for this course. Research scholars also get a stipend, free accommodation, contingency funds and more benefits which make this program even more attractive.
Jeevan Lawrence | Fellow Programme in ManagementHighlights of the video: -Introduction -Approachable Faculty -Access to data: Advanced labs, Databases -Research Ambiance -Unique location -Stipend for scholars -Contingency funds and more benefits
Here's Priya Kataria, FPM student talking about why she opted for the Fellow Programme in Management at GIM. Her main reasons for opting for GIM was our focus on SDGs and the campus facing the beautiful Sahyadri mountains in Goa.
Priya Kataria | Fellow Programme in ManagementHighlights of the video: -Reasons for joining GIM -Focus on SDGs -Campus location
"My learnings at GIM helped me perform to the best of abilities."
Varsha Bhargava | PGDM 2019-21 | Asian PaintsDuring my MBA at GIM, I got an opportunity to intern with Asian Paints. It provided a platform to apply my classroom knowledge to an actual business scenario. My learnings at GIM helped me perform to the best of abilities at Asian Paints thereby resulting in an enriching experience. It nurtured me both intellectually and socially to provide creative and desirable solutions for the organization.
"Finance at GIM certainly prepared me for the same."
Mahesh Ogania | PGDM 2018-20 | Arcesium India Pvt LtdDuring my MBA at GIM, I got an opportunity to intern with Arcesium (D E Shaw Group), where I could apply things thought in classroom and give that refresh outlook to every business problem I faced. This eventually led to Pre-Placement Offer with them. The actual journey started with second year, particularly term 4 of finance which definitely prepared me for the current role at Arcesium. I work with investment banking and Hedge funds and help in smooth onboarding of its trading database, reconciling positions, cash and final NAV of the client. It’s a fintech company demanding knowledge upgradation every minute and finance at GIM certainly prepared me for the same.
"GIM has given me enough opportunities to introspect, learn and grow."
Bhargav L Narasimhan | PGDM-HCM 2017-19 | J&JI am Dr. Bhargav L Narasimhan, currently working with Johnson and Johnson market access team as a program manager. I work on projects involving value proposition, economic modelling, reimbursement, pricing and patient assistance/support programs. GIM has given me enough opportunities to introspect, learn and grow. The discipline, mindset and time management skills that the management and the Student bodies expected me to inculcate during my stay in the institution has really facilitated me in showing better value in my organization.
"I will be forever cherishing the experiences that GIM BDA offered."
Arun Prakash | PGDM-BDA 2018-20 | PayPalI am Arun Prakash from the inception batch (2020) of. I am currently working as a Business Analyst for the Marketing Analytics team at PayPal. I am part of an international cross functional team which is responsible for setting up analytics experiments, marketing opportunity, Insights management for the marketing team of Paypal. Being a student at GIM, the experience nurtured me with both functional and technical caveats. The group projects and challenging timelines to our team projects played pivotal in working with globally oriented teams along with aligning them to success. I will be forever cherishing the experiences that GIM BDA offered.
Faqs
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What is the duration of the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) programme?
- The Regular Track FPM programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 4 years. An extension of up to one additional year may be granted, as per institutional norms.
- The Executive FPM programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 4 years. An extension of up to two additional year may be granted, as per institutional norms.
What is the duration of course work?
- The coursework phase of the Regular Track FPM programme is 1.25 years.
- The coursework phase of the Executive FPM programme is 1.5 years.
Does GIM provide a fellowship/stipend to FPM scholars?
Yes. Regular Track FPM scholars admitted to the programme receive a fellowship as per institute policy, subject to fulfilment of the academic and administrative requirements for progression. The fellowship is payable for a maximum of four years from the time of Joining.
Is accommodation provided by GIM?
- Yes, GIM provides shared accommodation for Regular Track FPM scholars & Married accommodation may also be provided, subject to availability & institutional norms.
- Yes, accommodation is provided to Executive FPM during the one-week on-campus immersion at the beginning of each term. The accommodation charge is ₹15,000 per term.
What is the eligibility & selection criteria for the FPM programme?
Applicants must satisfy one of the following academic qualifications:
A Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 60% marks (or equivalent grade). This includes:
- a two-year (or equivalent) Master's degree following a Bachelor's degree.
- a one-year Master's degree following a four-year Bachelor's degree. or
- a four-year/five-year Integrated Master's degree.
A four-year Bachelor's degree with at least 75% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade), in accordance with the applicable UGC Regulations.
A professional qualification such as CA, CMA (ICWA), or CS, recognized by the UGC as equivalent to a Postgraduate Degree.
Any other qualification recognized as equivalent to a Master's degree by the relevant statutory regulatory authority.
Applicants holding qualifications awarded by overseas institutions must possess a degree recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or any other competent authority in India.
Executive Fellow Programme (EFPM):
In addition to the above academic qualifications, applicants to the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) must possess a minimum of five years of full-time managerial, executive, entrepreneurial, professional, or academic work experience after graduation.
Selection Basis
Admission to the FPM shall be based on a holistic assessment of:
- Academic Record
- Research Potential
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- Professional Experience (where applicable)
- Performance in the Personal Interview
Submission of entrance examination scores is not mandatory for Indian applicants. However, applicants are encouraged to submit valid scores from recognized national or international examinations as evidence of research aptitude.
Recognized examinations include:
- CAT/ XAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- UGC-NET/JRF
- GATE
- Any other examination recognized by the Institute from time to time.
For International Applicants, submission of a valid GMAT or GRE score is mandatory.
Unless otherwise specified by the Institute, examination scores shall remain valid for four years from the date of examination.