THE FELLOW PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT (FPM) brings together individuals from myriad cultural, educational and professional backgrounds, who are interested in a fulfilling career in academia.

Eligibility

ISB aims to bring together individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, nationalities and educational experiences.

The common denominators are superior academic credentials and a consistent display of intellectual prowess. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. To be eligible, candidates must hold a university degree from an accredited academic institution. Applicants typically should have an 4 year undergraduate degree or a 3 year undergraduate and postgraduate degree or equivalent in areas such as business, economics, engineering, computer sciences, mathematics, physics or the arts.

Irrespective of the field of study, applicants must possess a strong academic record and display creativity, self-motivation and ingenuity in their prior academic and work experience. Moreover, applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a research and teaching career in academia.

Above all, candidates need to possess both the ability to engage in high quality research and the commitment to be an academician at an international level.

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of outstanding intellectual ability, motivation, faculty recommendations and personal characteristics required for an international academic career. There is no particular requirement concerning fields of study at the undergraduate level, but standard postgraduate entry tests (GMAT / GRE / CAT / JRF) will be used to assess general ability and, if necessary, proficiency in English.

Test Requirements

All applicants are required to take one of the following tests before submitting their application. Applications will not be considered without a valid test score.

Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, USA

OR

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) administered by Pearson VUE, Bloomington, USA

OR

Common Admission Test (CAT)  / JRF qualified score report of UGC NET

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted online

A complete application must include:

  1. Photograph
  2. Statement of Purpose
  3. Certified copies of all university degrees/diplomas
  4. Official transcripts of grades
  5. A valid GMAT / GRE / CAT  / JRF qualified score report of UGC NET
  6. TOEFL score report (for applicants whose language of instruction at the undergraduate level is not English)
  7. Three letters of recommendation from faculty or scholars on the applicant’s academic ability and potential for research and teaching
  8. Application fee: INR 3,000 (to be paid as per the guidelines in the online form)

Application Timelines

Please note the following details for admission to the Programme commencing in August 2025.

S.NO

DESCRIPTION

DATE

1

Application Opens

September 16, 2024

2

Application Closes

January 31, 2025

3

FPM Interviews

March, 2025

4

FPM Offers

April, 2025

5

Programme Commences

Mid-August, 2025

Following the submission of the complete application, the shortlisted  candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the admissions process.

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Fellow Programme in Management

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM IST to 04:00 PM IST