FORE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, DELHI
The FORE School of Management, located in South Delhi, is currently accepting applications for its PGDM program for the academic year 2024. The institution is recognized for its focus on management education and holds the 63rd position in the NIRF 2023 rankings within the management category.
Overview of Programs
The FORE School offers a variety of management programs, including:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): A two-year full-time program with various specializations.
- Executive PGDM: A 15-month program designed for professionals with significant work experience.
- Fellow Program in Management (FPM): A doctoral program for advanced research in management.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1981 |
| Location | Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi |
| Institute Type | Non-profit |
| Approved By | AICTE |
| Courses Offered | 5+ |
| International Collaborations | Partnerships with universities in France, USA, Singapore, and Vietnam |
Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Registration | August 2024 – September 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Admit Card Download | October 2024 – November 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Exam | November 2024 |
| XAT 2025 Exam Registration | July 2024 – December 2024 |
| XAT 2025 Exam | January 2025 |
Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
| Program | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (final year students can apply) | CAT, XAT, GMAT + Extempore + PI + Work Experience |
| FPM | Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields with at least 60% marks | GATE, GRE, GMAT, UGC-NET, or FORE Entrance Test + Presentation + PI |
Application Process
Candidates can apply online through the official FORE School website. Admission is primarily based on performance in national entrance exams.
Course Fees
| Program | Duration | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM | 2 years | 16.98 Lakhs |
| Executive PGDM | 15 months | 12 Lakhs |
| FPM | 4 years | 6.84 Lakhs |
Cut-Off Scores
Entrance Exam Cut-Offs
| Exam | PGDM | PGDM – IB | PGDM – FM | PGDM – BDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | 85.75 | 79.00 | 76.00 | 60.00 |
| XAT | 86.50 | 81.00 | 77.00 | 65.00 |
| GMAT | 650 | 600 | 600 | 550 |
Placement Statistics
The FORE School of Management boasts a strong placement record. Below are the year-wise placement statistics:
| Particulars | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Package (INR LPA) | 70 | 30 | 41 | 27 | 30 | 31 |
| Average Package (INR LPA) | 16.01 | 15.1 | 14.04 | 13.91 | 13.25 | 12.95 |
| Median Salary (INR LPA) | 15 | 14 | 13.52 | 13.39 | 12.62 | 12.48 |
Top Recruiters
The following companies are among the top recruiters for the FORE School of Management graduates:
- Accenture
- Adani
- Barclays
- Capgemini
- Deloitte
- ITC Limited
- Nestle
- Nivea
- Relaxo
International Exchange Programs
FORE School of Management has established international collaborations with various universities, including:
- Rennes School of Business, France
- University of California, Riverside, USA
- Nanyang Business School, Singapore
- HCM University of Law and Economics, Vietnam
Scholarships
The school offers several scholarships based on merit and need, including:
| Program | Number of Scholarships | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM First Year | 3 (top three rankers) | Overall performance in the first year |
| PGDM (IB) First Year | 2 (top two rankers) | Overall performance in the first year |
| PGDM (FM) First Year | 2 (top two rankers) | Overall performance in the first year |
| PGDM (BDA) First Year | 1 (topper) | Overall performance in the first year |
Rankings
The rankings for FORE School of Management are as follows:
| Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| NIRF (Management) | 63 |
| IIRF | 13 (among private colleges) |
| Economic Times B-School Rankings | 43 out of 50 |
| OUTLOOK – ICARE Ranking | 18 out of 150 |
| BW Businessworld | 26 |
| Dalal Street Investment Journal | 33 out of 100 |
