FPM

PGDM is suitable for those seeking practical management skills for corporate careers, while FPM is ideal for individuals interested in-depth research, academia, and scholarly contributions to the field of Business Management.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.DetailsFPMPGDMCourse LevelDoctoratePGCourse Duration3 years2 yearsCourse FeeINR 40,000 - INR 7.87 LINR 3 Lacs to INR 15 lakhAdmission CriteriaMerit-Based/Entrance-BasedMBA Entrance Examination and Group Discussion and/or Personal InterviewEntrance ExamsCAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMACAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.Job ProfilesManagement Executive, Relationship Manager, Financial Management Advisor, etc.HR Recruiters, Sales Manager, Public Relations Manager, Research Analyst etc.Average SalaryINR 2.4 LPA - INR 13.8 LPAINR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPATop RecruitersHDFC Bank, HCL, Greytip Software, Britannia Industries, Reliance Brands Limited, AIM Technical and Management Services Pvt. Ltd.HDFC Bank, Dell, Myntra, Amazon, Lifestyle etc.

FPM is a doctoral-level programme which emphasizes theoretical frameworks, and advanced research methodologies and contributes to the generation of new knowledge in the field of management.On the other hand, MBA programs are more practical and application-oriented and cover a wide range of business disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and leadership. MBA graduates are prepared for managerial roles in various industries, emphasizing problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills required in the corporate world.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.DetailsFPMMBACourse LevelDoctoratePGCourse Duration3 years2 yearsCourse FeeINR 40,000 - INR 7.87 LINR 2 Lacs - INR 27 Lacs and aboveAdmission CriteriaMerit-Based/Entrance-BasedEntrance Exam + Group Discussion + Personal InterviewEntrance ExamsCAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and ATMACAT, CMAT, XAT, MAH MBA CET, etc.Popular CollegesIIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, XLRI Xavier School of Management, etc.IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, Indore, IIM Kozhikode, etc. Job ProfilesManagement Executive, Relationship Manager, Financial Management Advisor, etc.Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Human Resources Manager, etc.Average SalaryINR 2.4 LPA - INR 13.8 LPAINR 5 LPA - INR 25 LPATop RecruitersHDFC Bank, HCL, Greytip Software, Britannia Industries, Reliance Brands Limited, AIM Technical and Management Services Pvt. Ltd.Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Bain & Co, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Adobe, etc.

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for FPM below:For FPM, the candidate must have a Master's degree or its equivalent in any discipline with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate (50 per cent for SC/ST candidates).In Graduation or equivalent, the candidate must have scored at leeast 60 per cent marks in aggregate (55 per cent for SC/ST candidates).Candidates with five/four-year Integrated Master's degree programmes in any discipline, with at least 55 per cent marks in aggregate (50 per cent for SC/ST candidates), obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (Class 12) or equivalent can also apply for FPM.Candidates with a BE/BTech degree or its equivalent with at least 60 per cent marks in aggregate (50 per cent for SC/ST candidates) with two years of relevant work experience are also eligible to apply.

FIIB Delhi FPM admissions are provided as per the eligibility of merit and entrance. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 60% in postgraduation degree or equivalent in Engineering/ Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities obtained from a recognised university. FIIB Delhi considers entrance exams such as JRF/ ATMA/ MAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ RAT conducted by FIIB. For the FPM programme, candidates must provide a 3000-word research proposal, academic SOP, and Research Aptitude Test. As admissions are entrance-based, students must provide a valid score on the accepted entrance exam to be eligible for admissions.