IIM Bangalore FPM 2019 – The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) is the doctoral programme of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). The FPM at IIMB is recognized as a rigorous research programme in all areas of business management and public policy. The programme is committed to training individuals to excel in their chosen areas of research through publication-quality work of international standards. Candidates can check complete details regarding IIM Bangalore FPM 2019 Admission like Application process, Eligibility, Selection process from the article below.
Areas of Specializations
FPM Students specialize in one of the following areas:
- Decision Sciences
- Economics & Social Sciences
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources Management
- Production & Operations Management
- Public Policy
- Strategy
IIM Bangalore FPM 2019
Candidates who are going to apply for IIM Bangalore FPM 2019 Admission must follow the admission schedule provided below.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of application form | 14 Jan 2019 (5:00 PM) |
| Date of IIMB Test | 03 Feb 2019 |
| Date of IIMB Interviews | 29 & 30 Mar 2019 |
| Programme Registration | 10 Jun 2019 |
IIM Bangalore FPM Application Form 2019
When the application process starts candidates will be able to apply online on the official website. Please note that candidates can apply to a maximum of two areas of specialization. Candidates are also advised must ensure their eligibility before going to apply online.
Apply Online: Click here to fill the application form online for IIM Bangalore FPM 2019.
Application Fee: This year the application fee (Non-Refundable) is:
- Rs. 500/- for candidates applying with either of GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) score
- Rs. 1500/- for candidates opting to take the IIMB Test.
Shortlist for Interview
Candidates who will be shortlisted for the interview will be announced by IIM Bangalore. Candidates can check the shortlist for the interview from the official website OR through the link that will be provided below.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have
- A Master’s Degree (bachelor’s degree obtained in 10+2+3 pattern, followed by a master’s degree ) or a 5 year Integrated Master’s Degree (obtained after completing higher secondary schooling in 10+2 pattern) in any discipline, with at least 55* # percent marks in the bachelor’s as well in the master’s degrees.
- A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 50* # percent marks (OR)
- A 4 year / 8 Semesters Bachelor’s degree (10+2+4 pattern) with at least 60* # percent marks.
To check Area wise Admission Process – Click Here
Test Scores
Candidates require a valid test score, from any one of the acceptable tests for the area(s) of specialization they are applying to, as shown in the following table.
| Area of Specialization | Acceptable Test Scores |
| Decision Sciences | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test |
| Entrepreneurship | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE |
| Finance & Accounting | GMAT, GRE, CAT, JRF (NET), GATE |
| Marketing | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test |
| Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET) |
| Production & Operations Management | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test |
| Public Policy | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), IIMB Test |
| Strategy | GMAT, GRE, CAT, IIMB Test |
| Economics & Social Sciences | GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, IIMB Test |
Except for those opting for IIMB Test, all other candidates should mandatorily provide the test score, which should be valid as on January 14, 2019, while submitting the application
Selection Procedure
Based on the information provided by the applicants, candidates will be shortlisted (on the recommendation of the respective areas) and called to Bangalore for an area specific written test and / or interview (see FPM2019 Area wise Admission Process for details).
Sample Question Paper
The IIMB Test consists of questions that evaluate a candidates quantitative, verbal, logical and data interpretive abilities. Duration of the test will be 120 mins. A set of sample questions that illustrate the nature of the test is provided along with the guidelines. Candidates may please note that actual questions may or may not be of the same pattern.
For More details about IIM Bangalore FPM 2019 Admission check – Official Notification.
Official website: www.iimb.ac.in
