FORE School of Management (FSM), New Delhi Admission Process

  New Delhi   AICTE, NBA, AIU, SAQS   ESTD 1981
  New Delhi   AICTE, NBA, AIU, SAQS   ESTD 1981

Admission

FORE School Admission 2024-26

Established in 1981, FORE School of Management provides PGDM and FPM programs, accredited by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) and SAQS Accreditation. Additionally, it attained the 63rd rank nationwide according to NIRF 2023. FORE students have secured a maximum salary of INR 30 LPA, and the average salary consistently rises annually. In recent years, FORE has solidified its position among the leading B-schools in New Delhi.

Admissions for the 2-year full-time PGDM Program at FORE School of Management for 2024 are determined by CAT 2023 / XAT 2024 / GMAT scores. Candidate selection considers factors such as work experience, Business Awareness, Written Ability, and performance in Personal interviews. In addition to the PGDM program, FORE School of Management provides full-time PGDM-IBM (International Business), PGDM-FM (Financial Management), PGDM-BDA (Big Data Analytics), Executive PGDM, and Fellow Program in Management (FPM).

FORE School Admission Important Dates 2024

PGDM Event Dates
Shortlist Announcement January 10, 2024
Personal Interview Process (PI) February to March 2024
Declaration of Result April 2024
Program Commencement June 2024
FPM Event Dates
Last Date of Receiving Application Form  March 04, 2024
FORE Entrance Test (FET) March 07, 2024
Research Proposal Presentation (Tentative) March 11, 2024 
Personal Interview March 15, 2024
Result Declaration  March 20, 2024
Last Date of Acceptance of Admission Offer with Admission Fee April 01, 2024
Registration & Inauguration of the Programme June/ July 2024

ADMISSION PROCESS 2024

Admission to the Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Business), Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Financial Management), and Two Year Full-Time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Big Data Analytics) involves a rigorous selection process.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  1. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The degree should be from a university incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India, an Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament, or recognised as a deemed University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956. The Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent should represent a minimum of 3 years of education after completing Higher Secondary Schooling (10+2) or its equivalent.

  2. Candidates who are in the final year of their degree programme in 2024 are eligible to apply. However, they must provide proof of having completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all subjects by Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Failing to meet this requirement will result in the cancellation of provisional admission, and no fee will be refunded.

  3. Candidates should have appeared in CAT-2023, XAT-2024, or have a valid GMAT score obtained between January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024.

Selection Criteria​​

  1. Shortlisting based on CAT/XAT/GMAT Score.
  2. Evaluation through Extempore and Personal Interview (PI).
  3. Final selection is determined by evaluating the CAT/XAT/GMAT score, performance in the Extempore and PI, academic record, and work experience.

Please note that specific selection criteria for admission to the PGDM programme at FORE School of Management in Delhi may be adjusted or modified at the discretion of the institute. The final selection criteria will be communicated to the candidates prior to the commencement of the selection process.

How to Apply

No. of Programmes Applying for

Base Price in Rs.

18% GST

All-inclusive Application Fee in Rs.

One Programme

1,500

270

1,770

Two Programmes

2,000

360

2,360

Three Programmes

2,250

405

2,655

Four Programmes

2,500

450

2,950

  • The specified fees are applicable when applying for multiple programs simultaneously within the same application form. If you apply for additional programs separately at a later stage, the full application fee for each program, as indicated in the table, will apply.

  • Candidates applying under the Company Sponsored Category should download the required format from the website and submit the Company Sponsored Certificate within the stipulated timeframe.

  • Applicants shortlisted for the “Selection Process” must thoroughly review their Application Form before participating in the selection process.

  • Company Sponsored Category: In alignment with the Indian government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative and its efforts to promote entrepreneurship among the youth, the institute offers an opportunity to candidates with entrepreneurial potential. It may select a limited number of candidates under the company-sponsored category for its various Full-Time PGDM programs. These candidates will primarily be shortlisted based on their profiles and will need to undergo a specific selection process determined by the institute. Limited seats are available in this category.

  • Profile-Based Admission: Under the profile-based selection approach, a more holistic evaluation is undertaken. Candidates with consistent academic excellence, achievements in fields such as art, culture, science, sports, and professional work, along with contributions to society, may be considered for admission to the institute’s various Full-Time PGDM programs. These candidates will primarily be shortlisted based on their profiles and will also go through a defined selection process as determined by the institute. Limited seats are available under this category.