FORE School of Management PGDM Courses & Fees 2025: Admission, Placements & Seats

{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.

The application process of FORE School of Management is online. Candidates willing to get admission to the institute have to apply online & submit the application fee. The application fee of FORE School of Management 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

XAT 2024 result was announced on January 20, 2024. The exam result was expected to be announced by January 31, 2024, but it was declared a week before. Candidates had to download their scorecards from the official website of XAT 2024 exam and XLRI Jamshedpur by using their login credentials. To check the result, check out the steps.

Step 1: Log on to the XAT 2024 website

Step 2: Click on the tab indicating XAT scorecard.

Step 3: As you click on the tab, a new window will open asking for candidates' details. The candidate had to enter their application number and password to log in.

Step 4: As soon as they logged in, their scorecard will be visible on the dashboard. Candidates will have to download it in PDF format of their XAT scorecard 2024.

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{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.

The highest package offered during FORE Delhi placements 2024 was INR 70 LPA, the highest amount recorded in the past three years. In 2023, the highest package stood at INR 30 LPA. Looking at the past three years' data (2022 to 2024), a fluctuating trend was recorded in the MBA highest package. Take a look at the below table illustrating the FORE School of Management highest package trends:

The CAT cutoff for Fore School of Management, New Delhi for the current year has not been officially announced yet. It is usually announced after the CAT exam results are declared. However, based on the previous years' cutoffs, the expected CAT cutoff percentile for Fore School of Management for its flagship PGDM programme may be around 85-90 percentile. It's important to note that meeting the CAT cutoff percentile is just the first step in the admission process, and Fore School of Management also considers other factors such as academic performance, work experience, and performance in the institutes selection process for final admission. I would advise you to keep an eye on the official website of Fore School of Management for the latest updates on the CAT cutoff and admission process.

FORE School of Management offers two-year PGDM programme approved by AICTE. It is the flagship programme of the institute available in four specialisations. Below is the list of specialisatipons offered by the FORE School of Management: 

1. PGDM in International Business
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) (General)
3. PGDM in Big Data Analytics
4. PGDM in Financial Management

FORE School of Management applications are currently open for PGDM. The school has not specified the application deadline yet. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the PGDM programme. Candidates need to complete graduation of a minimum of three years in any discipline or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate to apply for FORE School of Management PGDM programme.

Admission to the FORE School of Management is based on candidate's score in the XAT/ CAT/ GMAT exam. Candidates who have qualified any of these exams are eligible for admission at the institute. Apart from this, further selection process for PGDM programme is based on candidates performance in Extempore and Personal Interview conducted by the institute's internal panel.

Candidates having good academic performance record & work experience will also be given preference. For FPM, the school selects candidates based on GATE/ GRE/ GMAT/ UGC-NET or JFR/ CSIR score followed by a personal interview round and presentation.

The branch-wise placement details are not out yet. However, the sector-wise statistics are available. BFSI emerged as the top preferred sector with 27% of the total offers made in it. The second in the sequence was the IT/ ITES and FMCG/ FMCD/ Automobile & Manufacturing sectors with 23% of offers in each. The snip given below illustrates the sector-wise percentage of offers made during FORE School of Management placements 2024:

Image Source: Official Placement Report

FORE School of Management is a two-year programme divided into three terms. Below are some of the subjects taught in PGDM:

• Managerial Communication
• Managerial Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Business Statistics
• Written Analysis and Communication
• Legal Aspects of Business, etc.