MDI Gurgaon has opened applications for its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) for the year 2026. This programme is like a PhD, offering a chance for higher studies and research in management. Students who join can receive a monthly stipend of **₹60,000** and other financial support. The last date to submit applications is **February 28, 2026**.
Key Details of MDI Gurgaon FPM 2026
| Programme Name | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) |
| Type of Programme | Doctoral (like a PhD) |
| Institute | Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon |
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2026 |
| Admission Through | CAT / GMAT / GRE / UGC-JRF / GATE scores |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹60,000 |
| Annual Contingency Grant | ₹1.5 lakh |
| Conference Grant | ₹4 lakh |
| International Research Funding | Up to **₹2.5 lakh** |
Who Can Apply for FPM 2026?
To apply for the FPM programme, you must meet certain academic requirements:
- You need at least **60% marks** in your Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor’s degree, and Master’s degree in any subject.
- Or, you need at least **60% marks** in a five-year integrated Master’s degree, which you completed after Class 12.
- Or, you need a Bachelor’s degree with **60% marks**, along with a professional qualification like CA (Chartered Accountant), CMA (Cost and Management Accountant), or CS (Company Secretary) with at least **50% marks**.
Age Limits for FPM:
- For the **Residential FPM** track, your age must be 50 years or less.
- For the **Non-Residential FPM** track, you must be at least 35 years old. You also need to have at least **10 years of work experience** in a management position, ideally at a senior level.
Financial Help for FPM Students
MDI Gurgaon offers good financial support to students joining the FPM programme. This includes:
- A monthly stipend of **₹60,000** to cover your living expenses.
- An annual grant of **₹1.5 lakh** for other necessary expenses.
- A grant of **₹4 lakh** to help you attend academic conferences, both in India and abroad.
- Financial support for international research, up to **₹2.5 lakh**.
Residential vs. Non-Residential Tracks
The FPM programme has two different options for students:
- The **Residential FPM** track is for candidates who want to build careers in academics and research. This means they aim to become teachers or researchers at business schools, universities, and research centres. These students typically live on the MDI campus.
- The **Non-Residential FPM** track is designed for people who are already working professionals or senior executives. This track focuses on practical research and consulting, especially in important areas like sustainability and management using new technologies.
Areas of Study for Research
FPM students at MDI Gurgaon can choose to research in many different management fields. These include:
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Public Policy
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Information Management
- Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Business Communication
How to Get Selected: Required Test Scores
To apply for the FPM programme, you must have valid scores from one of the following national-level entrance examinations:
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
- GRE (Graduate Record Examinations)
- UGC-JRF (UGC Junior Research Fellowship)
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
It is important that your test scores are still valid on the application closing date, which is **February 28, 2026**.
MDI Gurgaon welcomes applications from students from various backgrounds. This includes encouraging applications from different genders, persons with disabilities (PwD), economically weaker sections (EWS), and those from both rural and urban areas.
