FORE School of Management New Delhi

🎓 Courses Offered

FORE offers four full-time, AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs:

1. PGDM (General Management)

2. PGDM (International Business)

3. PGDM (Financial Management)

4. PGDM (Big Data Analytics)

All programs are recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) until June 30, 2025.

💰 Fee Structure

• Total Fee (Self-Sponsored Category): ₹20.77 lakh for the entire 2-year program

• Total Fee (Company-Sponsored Category): ₹22.83 lakh

The fee includes tuition, examination, co-curricular activities, library, books, reading materials, IT services, and a complimentary International Immersion Programme.

📝 Admission Process Overview

1. Application Submission

• Online Application: Candidates must apply through the official FSM admissions portal: https://admissions.fsm.ac.in.
• Application Fee: The application fee varies based on the number of programs applied for:

• Note: The fee includes 18% GST.
• Payment Methods: Payments can be made via credit/debit card, net banking, or demand draft in favor of “FORE School of Management” payable at New Delhi.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
• Entrance Exam Scores: A valid score in one of the following:
  • CAT 2024
  • XAT 2025
  • GMAT (taken between January 1, 2023, and January 31, 2025)
• Final Year Students: Candidates appearing for their final year exams in 2025 can apply, provided they submit proof of graduation by October 1, 2025, with the required marks.

3. Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting: Based on CAT/XAT/GMAT scores.
• Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in:
  • Extempore: A brief impromptu speech on a given topic.
  • Personal Interview (PI): An interview assessing the candidate's personality, communication skills, and suitability for the program.
• Final Selection: Candidates are evaluated based on:
  • Entrance exam scores
  • Performance in Extempore and PI
  • Academic background
  • Work experience (if any)

4. Program Fees

• Self-Sponsored Category: ₹20,77,000
• Company-Sponsored Category: ₹25,96,250

Fees are inclusive of tuition, examination, library, IT services, and other academic-related expenses. A one-time registration fee of ₹23,000 is also applicable.

📋 Documents Required for Application

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates.
• Graduation mark sheet and degree certificate.
• Entrance exam scorecard (CAT/XAT/GMAT).
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Work experience certificates (if applicable).
• Any other relevant academic certificates.

The FORE School of Management (FSM), New Delhi, has consistently demonstrated strong placement performance, with the 2022–24 batch achieving impressive results during the 2024 placement season.

📊 Placement Highlights (Batch 2022–24)

• Total Students Placed: 374

• Total Recruiters: 132 (including 42 new recruiters)

• Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) & Interviews (PPIs): 38

• Highest Salary Offered: ₹70 LPA

• Average Salary: ₹16.01 LPA

• Median Salary: ₹15 LPA 

🏢 Top Recruiters

FSM attracted a diverse range of prestigious companies across various sectors, including:

• Consulting & IT: Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte USI, Cognizant, EY, Gartner, Genpact

• Finance & BFSI: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, DBS Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank

• FMCG & Manufacturing: Asian Paints, ITC, Maruti Suzuki, Nestlé, Havells, Berger Paints

• Telecom & E-commerce: Airtel, Bharti Airtel, Policybazaar, UNIQLO India

• Others: Wipro, TATA Motors, Adani Group, HCL Technologies, Deloitte, Berger Paints 

📈 Sector-wise Placement Distribution

The placement distribution across various sectors was as follows:

• BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance): 27%

• IT/ITES: 23%

• FMCG, FMCD & Automobiles: 23%

• Market Research & Consulting: 13%

• Others: 14%

🧭 Placement Process

FSM follows a structured and transparent placement process, emphasizing mutual selection between students and recruiters. The Placement Office coordinates the entire process, ensuring that students are well-prepared and aligned with industry expectations.

As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, the FORE School of Management (FSM), New Delhi, has been ranked 53rd among management institutions in India. This marks a significant improvement from its 63rd position in 2023, reflecting FSM's consistent efforts to enhance its academic and infrastructural standards.

🏢 Campus & Facilities

FSM's campus is equipped with:

• Air-conditioned classrooms with audio-visual facilities

• A library housing over 25,000 titles

• Wi-Fi-enabled computer labs

• An auditorium with a 300-seat capacity

• Amphitheater and subsidized canteens

The institute also offers wellness programs including yoga and stress management sessions.