FPM seeks individuals who aspire to align the relevance of research with essential rigour. Key factors considered are the applicant’s academic qualifications, work experience, profile, motivation, recommendations and fit with the institute’s research profile and its mission.

Disclaimer: Admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is strictly based on merit. SPJIMR does not have any quota, management or otherwise. The assessment of an applicant is on the basis of his/her profile, the qualifying entrance scores, and the interview process. SPJIMR communicates directly with all the shortlisted candidates. SPJIMR never appoints an intermediary (whether an individual or organisation) under any circumstance to approach any candidate with claims of confirmed admission, for a fee or otherwise. SPJIMR strongly recommends that you do not get involved in such transactions.

Note: As per the AICTE Notification (F.no. 1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019), all admission-related grievances will be looked into by the institute’s Grievance Redressal Committee (grc@spjimr.org) and the Ombudsperson appointed as per this notification.

Important timelines

FPM 2024 – Key Dates
FPM Admission Process Date
FPM Application window opens Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Application Deadline Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Research Aptitude Test (RAT online exam) Saturday, March 23, 2024
Interview Dates Monday, April 1, 2024-  Thursday, April 25, 2024
Result Announcement 1st week of May 2024
Batch Inauguration & Commencement Thursday, June 6, 2024

Eligibility

  • First class in Master’s degree or an integrated Master’s degree in any discipline, or professional qualifications, such as CA, ICWA, or CS, with a minimum of 60% marks.
  • Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks.
  • Higher secondary schooling with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Candidates with no work experience are also eligible to apply as long as they have the motivation and background to pursue a rigorous research programme.
  • Candidates with significant work experience (over ten years) are also welcome as long as they have the motivation and background to pursue a rigorous research programme.

Application process

Details to be submitted with the application form:

  • Academic grades for class X, XII, Graduate and Postgraduate Degree.
  • A Statement of Purpose (SOP) stating the motivation to pursue the programme.
  • An indication and elaboration of Research interests (Research Proposal).
  • Three letters of recommendation, including at least one academic recommendation.
  • The application processing fee of INR 1000 is to be paid through credit card/debit card or net banking. This application fee is non-refundable.

Selection process

The FPM selection process at SPJIMR encourages bright aspirants with the right fit and motivation to join the programme.

  • The process begins with reviewing the application forms and Research Proposal.
  • The shortlisting panel considers academic qualifications, work experience, profile, motivation, recommendations and fit with the institute’s research profile and its mission.
  • The shortlisted applicants go through a two-stage interview process – Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interviews.
  • The Research Aptitude Test consists of two parts – General Aptitude and Research Aptitude.
  • Our distinguished panel conducts the Personal Interviews.
  • Provisional admission letters are issued to the selected candidates.

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