FORE School of Management: Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking, Courses, Fees, Cutoff

FORE School of Management offers two-year PGDM programme approved by AICTE. It is the flagship programme of the institute available in four specialisations. FORE School of Management has been awarded as Leading and Most Trusted Management College of the year 2021, North India in the category of “Quality Education, Outstanding Administration, Industry Connect/ Placements & Leading Infrastructure”. The institute has also been ranked by NIRF under the 'Management' Category in last two years.

Talking about placements, the highest CTC offered was INR 70 LPA and average was INR 16.01 LPA in 2024. The median package offered was INR 15 LPA.

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{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Effectiveness of the Placement Cell for MBA/PGDM Programs at FORE School of Management

The placement cell at FORE School of Management is efficient and dedicated to ensuring a smooth placement process for students. Here are some key points highlighting its effectiveness:

* Placement Percentage: Almost all the students of the senior batch got placed, with a placement percentage close to 100%.
* Summer Placements: In summer placements, almost 150 students got placed, with an average salary package of INR10.40 lakh, the highest being INR21 lakh, and the lowest being INR6 lakh.
* Final Placements: For the final batch, the placement cell ensured that almost the entire college was placed, with a the highest package of INR25 Lacs and a the lowest package of INR7 lakhs.
* Internships: Around 90% of the current batch has been offered internships, with the highest being INR1 Lacs per annum and the average being INR15,000 INR.
* Company Visits: Major companies like Nestle, Tata, Asian Paints, Philips, Deloitte, EY, GEP, Citibank, and others visited the campus for placements.
* Role Offerings: Various roles were offered to students, including sales, leadership, consultant, marketing research, BFSI, and operations.
* Stipend: The highest stipend offered was INR70,000 per month, while the average stipend was INR7,000, with a cap on multiple internships.

In summary, the placement cell at FORE School of Management works diligently to ensure that students receive suitable employment opportunities, with a high placement percentage, competitive packages, and varied role offerings.

FORE School of Management was established in 1981. FORE School of Management is a non-profit institution offering Management education in India. FORE School of Management is known for various factors. The factors are:

• FORE School of Management has 42 years of excellence in Management education, research and training.
• FORE School of Management offers a vibrant educational hub.
• The school has a 7000+ strong achiever alumni network, 250+ are CXOs, 1200+ alumni in senior positions, and 800+ alumni are working across the globe in international locations.
• FORE School of Management offers scholarships to needy and meritorious students.
• FORE School of Management has a strong academic and industry interface.
• FORE School of Management has over 60 renowned and experienced full-time faculty members. About 90% of the faculty members hold PhD degrees from reputed institutes. The faculty members have good corporate and academic experience.

The highest package of INR 70 LPA offered during FORE placements 2024 was in the Marketing sector. The second-highest package was bagged in the Finance sector and the amount stood at INR 29.25 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting the sector-wise highest package offered during FORE School of Management placements 2024:

Sector	Highest Package (2024)
Marketing	INR 70 LPA
Consulting & Research	INR 29.25 LPA
Finance	NR 21.90 LPA
Human Resource	INR 18 LPA
IT/ ITES	INR 18 LPA
Operations	INR 17 LPA

To apply for the scholarships offered at FORE School of Management, candidates can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website.
• Check the eligibility criteria for the various scholarships offered by the school and apply accordingly.
• Now, submit the relevant documents and apply for the scholarship.

Yes, FORE School of Management accepts national-level Management entrance exams such as XAT/CAT/GMAT for admission to PGDM programmes. Shortlisted candidates are further called for a extempore and personal interview round. Some selection criteria for PGDM admission in Delhi at the FORE School of Management may be added/removed as considered appropriate by the institute. The final criteria for selection shall be informed to the candidates before the selection process.

Full-time students of less than or equal to 45 years of age, admitted in FPM at FORE School of Management are eligible for fellowship of INR 56,550 (including 30% of house rent allowance) per month for the first two years. The students are offered INR 68,250 (including 30% of house rent allowance) per month during the third and fourth year of the course, respectively. The maximum duration of the course for availing fellowship is four years.

According to unofficial sources, a large share of FORE School of Management alumni primarily works in the Business Development sector with a 29% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Sales and Operations. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Marketing, Information Technology, and Human Resources. 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from current students and alumni, here's what stands out:

Placement Records: 100% placement record, with top packages reaching up to INR40 Lacs and average packages ranging from INR10-15 lakh.

Faculty and Education: Highly qualified and experienced faculty with industry expertise, using case studies and practical approaches to teach.

Course Curriculum: Up-to-date and industry-relevant curriculum, allowing students to gain practical exposure through live projects and competitions.

Infrastructure: Modern classrooms, well-equipped computer labs, and good libraries, although the college does not have its own hostel facility.

Career Opportunities: Roles in sales, marketing, pre-sales consultants, management consultancy, business analysts, and marketing researchers are commonly offered.

Here are some highlights from individual students' and alumni's perspectives:

* "Overall, FORE School of Management is a good college.placement cell is very active, and they take care of everything."
* "The faculty is very supportive, and the course curriculum is well-designed to prepare us for the industry."
* "The college has a good reputation, and it's known for its excellent placement record."

While there might be some minor drawbacks mentioned, such as limited infrastructure and occasional issues with the canteen, overall, FORE School of Management seems to be a good option for those seeking a PGDM programme with a focus on industry relevance and strong placement records.

As per the latest placement report, the FORE School of Management average package offered to the 2024 passing-out batch was INR 16.01 LPA. Earlier, the average package offered during 2023 placements was INR 15.10 LPA. The table below showcases the FORE School of Management MBA average package trends for the past three years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 14.04 LPA	INR 15.10 LPA	INR 16.01 LPA

At the time of filling the application form online, candidates are required to submit some documents along with the form. The list of required documents for FORE School of Management is given below: 

• Class 10 maksheet.
• Class 12 marksheet.
• Graduation marksheet.
• Master's degree (if required)
• Copy of score of the competitive exam.
• Copies of all academic certificates and degrees.
• Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA /CPA).
• Name, Current Designation, Organisation Address, Phone no., and email id. of any two references from academics who have taught the candidate or with whom he/she has worked.
• Copies of Work Experience Certificate (if available).

The total strength of the MBA batch has been fluctuating over the past three years (2022 to 2024). The total number of recruiters who visited the college campus from 2022 to 2024 indicates a declining trend. Alongside, the participation of new recruiters has declined year-on-year. On the other hand, the number of PPOs & PPIs has been fluctuating over the years. The table given below showcases the FORE Delhi placement trends for better understanding:

FORE School of Management provides financial aid to the eligible students of First Year and Second Year of the PGDM, PGDM (IB), PGDM (FM), and PGDM (BDA) programmes. Scholarships offered to students are as follows:

• Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
• Merit scholarship
• Scholarship for Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and North-Eastern States

The application to the all the programmes is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 2,500 for FPM. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. The application fee of FORE School of Management for PGDM is given below:

No. of Programmes	All-inclusive Application Fee
One Programme	INR 1,770
Two Programmes	INR 2,360
Three Programmes	INR 2,655
Four Programmes	INR 2,950

 

The different components included in FORE Delhi FPM fees are tuition fee, security deposit, hostel fee, mess fee, etc. The tuition fee for the course is INR 3.1 lakh. The one-time charges, such as library security deposit, institute security deposit, grade card, and more have to be paid once at the time of admission. The amount of one-time charges payable at the time of admission is INR 64,000. Candidates must note that this fee is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change.

FORE School of Management offers a total of 480 seats for various PGDM specialisations. The list of FORE School of Management PGDM seat bifuraction is given below: 

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	180
PGDM in International Business	120
PGDM in Financial Management	120
PGDM in Big Data Analytics	60

FORE School of Management offers seats to PGDM programme based on entrance-exam scores of the candidates. The school accepts CAT, XAT or a GMAT score for admission to PGDM programme. Selected candidates are further called for personal interview round. The school also considers the work experience and performance of the candidates in extempore for admission.

FORE School of Management is one of the leading colleges for MBA. During 2024 placements, the college witnessed the participation of 132 recruiters from various sectors, including 42 first-time recruiters. Further, the highest package and average package offered during 2024 placements were INR 70 LPA and INR 16.01 LPA, respectively. Check the complete insights of FORE School of Management placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 70 LPA
Average package	INR 16.01 LPA
Median package	INR 15 LPA
Total recruiters	132
New recruiters	42
PPO & PPI	38

FORE School of Management accepts valid CAT score for admission to the MBA/ PGDM courses. Final selection will be based on the CAT/XAT/GMAT score, performance in the Extempore, PI, academic performance and work experience. FORE School of Management cutoff stood at 85 for the past three years i.e. 2020, 2021 and 2022 for the General All India category students. Considering the previous year cutoff trend, the estimated FORE School of Management CAT cutoff 2023 will be 85 percentile. 

The course fee for Certificate in Big Data Analytics for Business & Management and PGPM in Healthcare Analytics is INR 66,000 plus GST and INR 77,000 plus GST, respectively.