MBA at FMS Delhi: Admission Process 2024, Fees, Eligibility, Placements & More

Author : Akanksha

Updated On : April 12, 2024

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Overview: FMS Delhi, a renowned institution for management studies in India, has recently announced the results of the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round for shortlisted candidates. The new session for the full-time MBA program is expected to begin in the first week of July.

Let's discuss about FMS Delhi's MBA admission in full detail in this blog!

Read More: Whether Appearing for CAT 2024 without Preparation is a Good Idea

About FMS Delhi

  • Faculty of Management Studies (FMS, Delhi), one of the oldest B-Schools in the country, was started as a part of the Delhi School of Economics and has grown to be a full-fledged management institute.
  • It has been contributing to the industry, businesses, government and social sector at par with leading business schools as it has been a part of the University system.
  • In 1967, FMS Delhi launched its full time MBA program to promote research and training of trainers.

Academic Programs Offered by FMS Delhi

  1. MBA (Full time) Programme
  2. MBA Executive Programme
  3. MBA Executive (Health Care Administration) Programme

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*Note: In this blog we will be only looking at the details of full time MBA.

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FMS Delhi Highlights 

Particulars Details 
FMS Full Form Faculty of Management Studies
Affiliated University University of Delhi
Programs Offered  MBA
MBA Executive
MBA Executive (Healthcare Administration) 
Admission Entrance Exam Common Admission Test (CAT)
FMS Delhi MBA Selection Criteria
  1. CAT Score
  2. Marks obtained in Class X
  3. Marks obtained in Class XII
  4. Discussion on Statement of Purpose
  5. Extempore
  6. Personal Interview
Fees  FMS Delhi MBA Fees: Rs. 200,000 
Seat Intake 251
Placements 2023  Highest Package- Rs. 1.23 Crore Per Annum
Average Package- Rs. 34.10 LPA 
NIRF Ranking 2023  Ranked #11 among top 200 Universities 
Application Fees  MS Delhi Application Fees: Rs. 1000 
Infrastructure  Fully Wi-Fi enabled campuses in North and South Campuses with access to Live Databases, Online Journals, and Bloomberg terminal. Air-conditioned library with over 40,000 Books and Journals. Dedicated computer center for students 

FMS Delhi Eligibility Criteria for MBA Programme

  • You must have pursued a Bachelor’s Degree programme after your XII with at least 50% marks at graduation level for the unreserved category (SC/ST: Passing Marks; OBC Non-Creamy/EWS/PWD/CW: 45% as per University Rules) or equivalent CGPA.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of Bachelor’s Degree may also apply. 

Learn More: How to Crack CAT 2024 in First Attempt

FMS Delhi Course Admission Criteria

1. Appearing for CAT Entrance Exam- You are required to appear for CAT exam to be eligible for FMS Delhi course admission for MBA. Applicants who have not taken CAT 2022 will not be considered for admission.

2. Announcement of Candidates shortlisted for GD + PI Round

3. Final Results

FMS Delhi Application Process 

To enroll in FMS Delhi, aspirants must complete an online application and registration process on the institute's official website. Aspirants should select the appropriate course and complete the application form. To better understand the process, kindly follow the guidelines below: 

  1. Click the link provided to access the institute's official website.
  2. Next, select the desired course by clicking on "Apply Now".
  3. Complete the enrollment form, providing all the required details, and then click on "Register."
  4. Review the registration details and proceed to the fee payment section, where you must pay an application fee of Rs. 1,000 (for the General category) or Rs. 350 (for ST, SC, and PwD categories).

FMS Delhi MBA Selection Procedure 

Candidates who have been shortlisted must undergo the interview process. Enrollment in the MBA Full-Time Program will be based on the following criteria and weightage system.

Stage 1: Registration for FMS Delhi 

Candidates who have appeared for CAT must register for the admission process of FMS Delhi within the given deadline. 

Stage 2: Shortlisting for the Interview Process 

A weighted score will be calculated based on the following criteria: 

  • VARC: 40% 
  • DILR: 30% 
  • QA: 30% 

During the interview shortlisting process, an additional five marks will be added to the weighted score for women candidates. 

Stage 3: Final Selection 

Check Out: Career and Jobs after CAT Exam

Weight System at FMS Delhi for MBA Programme

Components  Weightage 
Weighted CAT Score  50% 
Marks achieved in Class 10  10% (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above: 10%) 
Marks achieved in Class 12  10% (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above 10%)
Discussion on Statement of Purpose  10% 
Extempore  5% 
Personal Interview  15% 

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FMS Delhi: Category-wise Reservation Criteria 

Faculty of Management Studies offers the category-wise seats under each course.As per existing guidelines, the reservations in MBA Full Time 2024-25 programme are as under:

Category  MBA 
Sanctioned Seats 251
General  101 
SC  37 
ST  19 
OBC  69 
EWS  25 
PWD  12

FMS Delhi Fee Structure 

The total tuition fees of FMS Delhi for MBA is currently approximately Rs.50,000 for MBA programme, per each semester.

FMS Delhi Placements: Year-wise Comparison 

We have highlighted the placements data of FMS Delhi MBA 2023 as compared with 2022 in the following table: 

Particulars  MBA Placements 2022  MBA Placements 2023 
Highest Package  INR 58 LPA  INR 123 LPA 
Average Package  INR 32.4 LPA  INR 34.1 LPA 
Median Package  INR 30 LPA  INR 31 LPA 

Learn More: Total Number of Attempts in CAT Exam

FMS Delhi Placements: Recruiters 

Among the top recruiters that arrived on campus, here are some of the companies: 

Recruiters 
Deloitte  KPMG  AON 
Zomato  HDFC Bank  Morgan Stanley 
Adani  Amazon  O3 Capital 
Nestle  Ernst & Young  Microsoft 

FMS Delhi Scholarship 

Scholarship Name  Description  Eligibility 
OPJEMS Scholarship  Awarded annually to 100 students from premier engineering and management institutions. - INR 1,50,000 per student for management students.  First 10 toppers from each year nominated for scholarship test. - Selection based on entrance exam ranking and academic performance. 
Aditya Birla Scholarship   Covers a large part of academic fees and some tuition fees for management students. - Top 20 students based on entrance exam rankings eligible to apply.  Students must be among the top 20 based on entrance exam rankings. - Application through the Dean. 
NTPC Scholarship  Aims to empower students from diverse backgrounds. - Monthly stipend of Rs 4,000 for two years for eligible students  Enrolled in full-time MBA or PGDM programs specializing in General Management, HR, or Finance. - Successful completion of first-year exams without re-tests 
Central Government Scholarships  Various schemes available for MBA students, including those for SC/ST students.  Eligibility criteria as per specific government scholarship schemes 

FMS Delhi Campus 

FMS at the University of Delhi is on the North Campus, offering modern facilities for academic pursuits.

  • The campus hosts various events and activities to enhance students' learning experiences and has a strong placement record with top companies.
  • FMS Delhi provides scholarships to support students financially. Overall, FMS Delhi's campus offers a conducive environment for academic growth, industry exposure, and student development within the prestigious University of Delhi setting. 

Read More: How to Start the Preparation for AT 2024

FMS Delhi Ranking 2024 

Ranking Body 

Year 

Rank 

Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 

2024 

2nd Best B-School (Govt) 

Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 

2023 

5th Best B-School (Govt) 

Business Today

2023 

8th among the Top B-Schools 

Outlook-ICARE 

2022 

9th India’s Top Government MBA Colleges 

FMS Delhi MBA CAT Cutoff 

The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)—Delhi will have differing CAT percentile cutoffs for its MBA program in 2023, depending on the applicant's category. 

  • General: 98.7 
  • EWS: 92.2 
  • OBC: 75.0 
  • SC: 65.0 
  • ST: 55.0 

Hostel Accommodation at FMS Delhi

Non-Delhi students of full-time MBA programmes of FMS Delhi can apply for accommodation in the following University of Delhi hostels:

For Female:

  • University Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • International Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • Northeast Council Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • Meghdoot Hostel, North Campus

For Male:

  • V.K.R.V. Rao Hostel, North Campus
  • D.S. Kothari Hostel, North Campus
  • Gwyer Hall, North Campus •International Students’ House, North Campus
  • Mansarovar Hostel, North Campus •Post-Graduate Men’s Hostel, North Campus
  • Jubilee Hall, North Campus

Learn More: Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Scores

SuperGrads CAT 2023 Toppers

SuperGrads CAT 2023 Toppers

Students Activities at FMS Delhi

  1. Management Science Association
  2. Alumni Relations Society
  3. The Consulting Club
  4. The Cultural Society
  5. The Finance Society
  6. FMS Scholastic Council
  7. The Systems Society
  8. Entrepreneurship Cell
  9. Fiesta
  10. The HR & OB Society
  11. The Sports Society
  12. The Marketing Society

Prominent Alumni at FMS Delhi

Finance

  • Ajay Mahajan- Group Executive President, IDFC Bank
  • Manish Kohli- Managing Director, Global Head of Commercial Cards, Citi Bank
  • Porush Singh- Sr. VP Products , Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Mastercard Worldwide
  • Ranu Vohra- Managing Director and CEO, Avendus Capital
  • Sandeep Narayan- Assistant Vice President, Citi Commercial Bank, Citibank India

Consulting & General Management

  • Abhijeet Shetty- Principal, BCG
  • Amit Ganeriwalla- Partner and Director, BCG
  • Anjani Kumar- Senior Director, Monitor Deloitte
  • B.V. Sriraman- Managing Director, Accenture Management Consulting •Chandan Joshi, Partner, Global Emerging Markets Leader, Consumer Products & Retail, EY

Sales & Marketing

  • Akhil Chandra- Global Category Director, RB
  • Anupam Vasude- Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel
  • Geetu Verma- Regional Cluster VP South Asia - Foods, Unilever
  • Himanshu Khanna- Director Sales & Marketing, Indian Sub-Continent, Beam Suntory
  • Meghna Apparao- Global Marketing Director, HUL

Operations, IT & E-Commerce

  • Adarsh K Menon- Vice President, Electronics & Auto, Flipkart
  • Amandeep Lohan- Category Leader, Amazon
  • Amit Mohan- Co-founder, Healthpedia
  • Arpanarghya Saha- Senior Director - Digital - Online Marketplace, Snapdeal
  • Ashutosh Tripathi- Principal Group Program Manager, Microsof

Read More: CAT 2024 Preparation Strategy

Conclusion 

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) at the University of Delhi is a prestigious business school known for its academic excellence, rich history, and outstanding placement records.

FMS Delhi has maintained a top-5 ranking among MBA colleges in India and holds the 9th position among all Indian Business Schools in the Business Today 2022 rankings.

The institute offers a two-year full-time MBA program along with other specialized programs like MBA Executive and MBA Executive (Health Care). FMS Delhi boasts a perfect 100% placement rate for its MBA class of 2023, with notable recruiters offering high salary packages. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CAT exam open to international students?

Can I take the CAT exam with an existing degree?

How many times can I take the CAT exam?

Is there any age limit to appear for the CAT exam?

What important topics should I focus on while preparing for the CAT exam?

What is the syllabus for the Common Admission Test (CAT)?

How many sections are there in the CAT exam?

MBA at FMS Delhi: Admission Process 2024, Fees, Eligibility, Placements & More

Author : Akanksha

April 12, 2024

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Overview: FMS Delhi, a renowned institution for management studies in India, has recently announced the results of the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round for shortlisted candidates. The new session for the full-time MBA program is expected to begin in the first week of July.

Let's discuss about FMS Delhi's MBA admission in full detail in this blog!

Read More: Whether Appearing for CAT 2024 without Preparation is a Good Idea

About FMS Delhi

  • Faculty of Management Studies (FMS, Delhi), one of the oldest B-Schools in the country, was started as a part of the Delhi School of Economics and has grown to be a full-fledged management institute.
  • It has been contributing to the industry, businesses, government and social sector at par with leading business schools as it has been a part of the University system.
  • In 1967, FMS Delhi launched its full time MBA program to promote research and training of trainers.

Academic Programs Offered by FMS Delhi

  1. MBA (Full time) Programme
  2. MBA Executive Programme
  3. MBA Executive (Health Care Administration) Programme

 CAT Online Coaching

 CAT Online Coaching

*Note: In this blog we will be only looking at the details of full time MBA.

Learn More: CAT Exam 2024 Study Plan

FMS Delhi Highlights 

Particulars Details 
FMS Full Form Faculty of Management Studies
Affiliated University University of Delhi
Programs Offered  MBA
MBA Executive
MBA Executive (Healthcare Administration) 
Admission Entrance Exam Common Admission Test (CAT)
FMS Delhi MBA Selection Criteria
  1. CAT Score
  2. Marks obtained in Class X
  3. Marks obtained in Class XII
  4. Discussion on Statement of Purpose
  5. Extempore
  6. Personal Interview
Fees  FMS Delhi MBA Fees: Rs. 200,000 
Seat Intake 251
Placements 2023  Highest Package- Rs. 1.23 Crore Per Annum
Average Package- Rs. 34.10 LPA 
NIRF Ranking 2023  Ranked #11 among top 200 Universities 
Application Fees  MS Delhi Application Fees: Rs. 1000 
Infrastructure  Fully Wi-Fi enabled campuses in North and South Campuses with access to Live Databases, Online Journals, and Bloomberg terminal. Air-conditioned library with over 40,000 Books and Journals. Dedicated computer center for students 

FMS Delhi Eligibility Criteria for MBA Programme

  • You must have pursued a Bachelor’s Degree programme after your XII with at least 50% marks at graduation level for the unreserved category (SC/ST: Passing Marks; OBC Non-Creamy/EWS/PWD/CW: 45% as per University Rules) or equivalent CGPA.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination of Bachelor’s Degree may also apply. 

Learn More: How to Crack CAT 2024 in First Attempt

FMS Delhi Course Admission Criteria

1. Appearing for CAT Entrance Exam- You are required to appear for CAT exam to be eligible for FMS Delhi course admission for MBA. Applicants who have not taken CAT 2022 will not be considered for admission.

2. Announcement of Candidates shortlisted for GD + PI Round

3. Final Results

FMS Delhi Application Process 

To enroll in FMS Delhi, aspirants must complete an online application and registration process on the institute's official website. Aspirants should select the appropriate course and complete the application form. To better understand the process, kindly follow the guidelines below: 

  1. Click the link provided to access the institute's official website.
  2. Next, select the desired course by clicking on "Apply Now".
  3. Complete the enrollment form, providing all the required details, and then click on "Register."
  4. Review the registration details and proceed to the fee payment section, where you must pay an application fee of Rs. 1,000 (for the General category) or Rs. 350 (for ST, SC, and PwD categories).

FMS Delhi MBA Selection Procedure 

Candidates who have been shortlisted must undergo the interview process. Enrollment in the MBA Full-Time Program will be based on the following criteria and weightage system.

Stage 1: Registration for FMS Delhi 

Candidates who have appeared for CAT must register for the admission process of FMS Delhi within the given deadline. 

Stage 2: Shortlisting for the Interview Process 

A weighted score will be calculated based on the following criteria: 

  • VARC: 40% 
  • DILR: 30% 
  • QA: 30% 

During the interview shortlisting process, an additional five marks will be added to the weighted score for women candidates. 

Stage 3: Final Selection 

Check Out: Career and Jobs after CAT Exam

Weight System at FMS Delhi for MBA Programme

Components  Weightage 
Weighted CAT Score  50% 
Marks achieved in Class 10  10% (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above: 10%) 
Marks achieved in Class 12  10% (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above 10%)
Discussion on Statement of Purpose  10% 
Extempore  5% 
Personal Interview  15% 

 CAT Online Coaching

 CAT Online Coaching

Check: Can You Crack CAT 2024 in 6 Months

FMS Delhi: Category-wise Reservation Criteria 

Faculty of Management Studies offers the category-wise seats under each course.As per existing guidelines, the reservations in MBA Full Time 2024-25 programme are as under:

Category  MBA 
Sanctioned Seats 251
General  101 
SC  37 
ST  19 
OBC  69 
EWS  25 
PWD  12

FMS Delhi Fee Structure 

The total tuition fees of FMS Delhi for MBA is currently approximately Rs.50,000 for MBA programme, per each semester.

FMS Delhi Placements: Year-wise Comparison 

We have highlighted the placements data of FMS Delhi MBA 2023 as compared with 2022 in the following table: 

Particulars  MBA Placements 2022  MBA Placements 2023 
Highest Package  INR 58 LPA  INR 123 LPA 
Average Package  INR 32.4 LPA  INR 34.1 LPA 
Median Package  INR 30 LPA  INR 31 LPA 

Learn More: Total Number of Attempts in CAT Exam

FMS Delhi Placements: Recruiters 

Among the top recruiters that arrived on campus, here are some of the companies: 

Recruiters 
Deloitte  KPMG  AON 
Zomato  HDFC Bank  Morgan Stanley 
Adani  Amazon  O3 Capital 
Nestle  Ernst & Young  Microsoft 

FMS Delhi Scholarship 

Scholarship Name  Description  Eligibility 
OPJEMS Scholarship  Awarded annually to 100 students from premier engineering and management institutions. - INR 1,50,000 per student for management students.  First 10 toppers from each year nominated for scholarship test. - Selection based on entrance exam ranking and academic performance. 
Aditya Birla Scholarship   Covers a large part of academic fees and some tuition fees for management students. - Top 20 students based on entrance exam rankings eligible to apply.  Students must be among the top 20 based on entrance exam rankings. - Application through the Dean. 
NTPC Scholarship  Aims to empower students from diverse backgrounds. - Monthly stipend of Rs 4,000 for two years for eligible students  Enrolled in full-time MBA or PGDM programs specializing in General Management, HR, or Finance. - Successful completion of first-year exams without re-tests 
Central Government Scholarships  Various schemes available for MBA students, including those for SC/ST students.  Eligibility criteria as per specific government scholarship schemes 

FMS Delhi Campus 

FMS at the University of Delhi is on the North Campus, offering modern facilities for academic pursuits.

  • The campus hosts various events and activities to enhance students' learning experiences and has a strong placement record with top companies.
  • FMS Delhi provides scholarships to support students financially. Overall, FMS Delhi's campus offers a conducive environment for academic growth, industry exposure, and student development within the prestigious University of Delhi setting. 

Read More: How to Start the Preparation for AT 2024

FMS Delhi Ranking 2024 

Ranking Body 

Year 

Rank 

Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 

2024 

2nd Best B-School (Govt) 

Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 

2023 

5th Best B-School (Govt) 

Business Today

2023 

8th among the Top B-Schools 

Outlook-ICARE 

2022 

9th India’s Top Government MBA Colleges 

FMS Delhi MBA CAT Cutoff 

The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)—Delhi will have differing CAT percentile cutoffs for its MBA program in 2023, depending on the applicant's category. 

  • General: 98.7 
  • EWS: 92.2 
  • OBC: 75.0 
  • SC: 65.0 
  • ST: 55.0 

Hostel Accommodation at FMS Delhi

Non-Delhi students of full-time MBA programmes of FMS Delhi can apply for accommodation in the following University of Delhi hostels:

For Female:

  • University Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • International Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • Northeast Council Hostel for Women, North Campus
  • Meghdoot Hostel, North Campus

For Male:

  • V.K.R.V. Rao Hostel, North Campus
  • D.S. Kothari Hostel, North Campus
  • Gwyer Hall, North Campus •International Students’ House, North Campus
  • Mansarovar Hostel, North Campus •Post-Graduate Men’s Hostel, North Campus
  • Jubilee Hall, North Campus

Learn More: Colleges Accepting CAT Exam Scores

SuperGrads CAT 2023 Toppers

SuperGrads CAT 2023 Toppers

Students Activities at FMS Delhi

  1. Management Science Association
  2. Alumni Relations Society
  3. The Consulting Club
  4. The Cultural Society
  5. The Finance Society
  6. FMS Scholastic Council
  7. The Systems Society
  8. Entrepreneurship Cell
  9. Fiesta
  10. The HR & OB Society
  11. The Sports Society
  12. The Marketing Society

Prominent Alumni at FMS Delhi

Finance

  • Ajay Mahajan- Group Executive President, IDFC Bank
  • Manish Kohli- Managing Director, Global Head of Commercial Cards, Citi Bank
  • Porush Singh- Sr. VP Products , Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Mastercard Worldwide
  • Ranu Vohra- Managing Director and CEO, Avendus Capital
  • Sandeep Narayan- Assistant Vice President, Citi Commercial Bank, Citibank India

Consulting & General Management

  • Abhijeet Shetty- Principal, BCG
  • Amit Ganeriwalla- Partner and Director, BCG
  • Anjani Kumar- Senior Director, Monitor Deloitte
  • B.V. Sriraman- Managing Director, Accenture Management Consulting •Chandan Joshi, Partner, Global Emerging Markets Leader, Consumer Products & Retail, EY

Sales & Marketing

  • Akhil Chandra- Global Category Director, RB
  • Anupam Vasude- Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel
  • Geetu Verma- Regional Cluster VP South Asia - Foods, Unilever
  • Himanshu Khanna- Director Sales & Marketing, Indian Sub-Continent, Beam Suntory
  • Meghna Apparao- Global Marketing Director, HUL

Operations, IT & E-Commerce

  • Adarsh K Menon- Vice President, Electronics & Auto, Flipkart
  • Amandeep Lohan- Category Leader, Amazon
  • Amit Mohan- Co-founder, Healthpedia
  • Arpanarghya Saha- Senior Director - Digital - Online Marketplace, Snapdeal
  • Ashutosh Tripathi- Principal Group Program Manager, Microsof

Read More: CAT 2024 Preparation Strategy

Conclusion 

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) at the University of Delhi is a prestigious business school known for its academic excellence, rich history, and outstanding placement records.

FMS Delhi has maintained a top-5 ranking among MBA colleges in India and holds the 9th position among all Indian Business Schools in the Business Today 2022 rankings.

The institute offers a two-year full-time MBA program along with other specialized programs like MBA Executive and MBA Executive (Health Care). FMS Delhi boasts a perfect 100% placement rate for its MBA class of 2023, with notable recruiters offering high salary packages. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CAT exam open to international students?

Can I take the CAT exam with an existing degree?

How many times can I take the CAT exam?

Is there any age limit to appear for the CAT exam?

What important topics should I focus on while preparing for the CAT exam?

What is the syllabus for the Common Admission Test (CAT)?

How many sections are there in the CAT exam?

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