MDI FPM Admission 2026: The Management Development Institute Gurgaon (MDI Gurgaon) opens application for its full time FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) [FPM Equivalent to PhD] and Part time FPM programme for the batch 2026. ~~The last date to apply is Feb 28, 2026, 5 PM.~~ Now the extended date to apply is Mar 18, 2026

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FPM scholars have to complete the course work in nine months (three terms).

The scholarship will be Rs. 60000/month. In addition, a total contingency grant of Rs.80000 (Rupees Eighty Thousand Only) and conference grant of total Rs.250000 (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) shall also be provided to FPM scholars to support their field work, books purchase, research paper presentations etc.
Conference grants of total Rs.4,00,000 (Rupees Four Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) shall also be provided to FPM scholars to support their field work, books purchase, research paper presentations etc.

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FPM Offered in Two Tracks; FPM (Residential) & FPM (Non-Residential)

MDI is looking for candidates with a consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments and a strong desire to contribute to knowledge creation and dissemination in the field of management.

MDI FPM ~ PhD Admission Eligibility

A master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division) or equivalent grade point average recognized by AICTE /AIU with a Bachelor’s degree / equivalent qualification after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2).
Five-year integrated Master’s Degree Programme in any discipline with at least 60% marks (with first division), obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2).
A minimum of 50% marks in 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent CGPA along with Master’s degree with 60% (with first division).

MDI FPM ~ PhD Admission Selection Process

Candidates are required to take Standard Tests like CAT/ GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE. Candidates are required to apply through Standard Tests like CAT/GMAT/GRE/ UGC-JRF/GATE, scores valid as on the last date of application. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview either online or offline in February 2026 (tentatively) at MDI Gurgaon.

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Candidates have to make an online payment of Rs. 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousand Only) inclusive of 18% GST using Credit/Debit card/Net Banking.

About MDI Gurgaon: With a rich history and legacy spanning 50 years, MDI is accredited by AMBA and AACSB, and has the distinction of being the first internationally accredited Indian B-School. Located in the business hub of Gurgaon, it is one of the oldest management institutes in the country which was established just after XLRI, FMS Delhi, IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad and IIFT Delhi and consistently ranks among the top 5-7 B Schools of the country in terms of popularity.

As per NIRF Ranking 2025, MDI Gurgaon ranks 9th in the overall management institute rankings while 1st in private B Schools rankings.