MDI Gurgaon invites applications for Fellow Programme in Management; apply before January 31

NEW DELHI : The Management Development Institution (MDI) Gurgaon has commenced applications for admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). Interested students can apply for the programme through the official website mdi.ac.in. The last date to apply for the programme is January 31, 2025, till 5 pm.

The programme is offered in two tracks Residential and Non-Residential for participants to contribute to the management domain through their research and academic excellence. The programme is recognised All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and deemed equivalent to a PhD by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Participants must submit valid scores from entrance tests such as CAT, GMAT, GATE, GRE, or UGC-JRF. Selected candidates will be called in for interviews (online or offline) in April or May 2025.

Also, alumni of MDI, IIMs, XLRI, and FMS with a full-time two-year PGP may be exempted from submitting test scores.

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Fellow Programme in Management: Eligibility Criteria

Given below are the eligibility criteria required for admission to the FPM programme.

• A master’s degree in any field with at least 60% marks (first division) or

• equivalent grade point average recognized by AICTE or AIU with a bachelor’s degree,

• equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary schooling (Classes 10+2) or,

• A five-year integrated master’s degree programme in any filed with at least 60% marks (first division), secured after completing higher secondary schooling (Classes 10+2) or equivalent, or

• A minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent CGPA along with a master’s degree with 60% (first division) or,

• A graduate degree with a qualification such as CA, ICWA, CS with at least 60% marks or equivalent GPA.

• The maximum age limit is 50 years.

• FPM Non-residential track : Candidates should be at least 35 years old with 10 at least years of managerial experience (preferably senior level), as of the application deadline.

• FPM - Residential track : Candidates in the final year of their master’s programme can also apply if they complete all requirements by June 30, 2025, and submit certificates by September 30, 2025.