IMT Hyderabad FPM : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaEstd 2011

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Total fees

INR 1.68 Lakhs

4 years, hostel estimate, no tuition

Monthly stipend

INR 50,000

paid to you for up to 4 years

Minimum marks

60%

in your Master's degree

Research proposal

1,000 words

sent with the form

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to the stipend 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and test you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without the deposit 07Will you get a call?Check your marks and test against the rules 08Scholarships and stipendWhat the institute pays you and when it stops 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About IMT Hyderabad FPM

IMT Hyderabad offers the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a four-year, full-time doctoral course on its Hyderabad campus. It trains you for teaching, research and consulting. The institute is #72 in NIRF Management 2025 and #100 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025. No tuition fee is listed, and the hostel and meals estimate for the course is INR 1.68 Lakhs. You get a stipend of INR 50,000 a month, which is INR 6 LPA, for up to 4 years. You apply with a CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE score, or a UGC NET pass. A research proposal and an interview decide the offer. There are 20 seats and no campus placement.

IMT Hyderabad FPM Fees

The total fees with the deposit is INR 1.91 Lakhs, while the fees without it is INR 1.68 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 0, as the institute lists no tuition fee for FPM scholars. The INR 1.68 Lakhs is the institute's own estimate for hostel stay and meals. You pay the INR 23,000 deposit once, and INR 15,000 of it comes back when you leave. The stipend is meant to cover these costs.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 0	Not charged to FPM scholars
Hostel and meals estimate	INR 1.68 Lakhs	Full course, the institute's estimate
Security deposit	INR 23,000	One time, INR 15,000 of it comes back
Total, no deposit	INR 1.68 Lakhs	Full course
Total with deposit	INR 1.91 Lakhs	Full course

IMT Hyderabad FPM Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch is in class, and the 2027 form is expected in Mar 2027. These dates are estimates based on 2026, when the form opened on 7 Mar 2026. Classes for the 2027 batch are expected to start in Jun 2027. Watch for the Phase 1 last date, because Phase 2 is the last chance.

Event	Date	Status
FPM application form opens	Mar 2027	Tentative
Phase 1 last date to apply	Apr 2027	Tentative
Phase 1 interview on campus	Apr 2027	Tentative
Phase 1 result and offer	Apr 2027	Tentative
Phase 2 last date to apply	May 2027	Tentative
Phase 2 interview and result	May 2027	Tentative
Offer acceptance and deposit	Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start with the preparatory course	Jun 2027	Tentative

IMT Hyderabad FPM Eligibility

You need a Master's degree in any subject with at least 60% marks. A five-year integrated Master's with 60% also counts, and so does a degree with CA, CMA or CS. You also need a CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE score from 1 Jan 2020 or later, or a UGC NET pass. If you are in the final year, you can join once your college confirms you have finished.

Requirement	What you need
Master's degree	Any subject, at least 60% marks
Other routes	Five-year integrated Master's with 60%, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS
Test	CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE score from 1 Jan 2020 or later
UGC NET	A pass is enough to apply
Final-year students	Can join; the Master's papers are due by 31 Dec of the joining year

IMT Hyderabad FPM Admission Process

The process has four steps: the online form, the research proposal, the interview and the offer. You send a research proposal of about 1,000 words with the form. The institute shortlists students and calls them to the campus for the interview. If you miss a phase's last date, you have to wait for the next phase.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply online in Phase 1 or Phase 2
2. Send the proposal	About 1,000 words on your research area
3. Attend the interview	Come to the Hyderabad campus if you are shortlisted
4. Accept the offer	Accept by the date on your offer letter and report in June

IMT Hyderabad FPM Cutoff

IMT Hyderabad does not publish a cutoff score for FPM. The fixed rules are 60% in your Master's and a test score from 1 Jan 2020 or later. Beyond these rules, the interview panel decides, so your proposal matters as much as your score.

Rule	What counts
Master's marks	60% or more
Test score	CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE, taken on or after 1 Jan 2020
UGC NET	A pass is enough to apply
Research proposal	About 1,000 words in your area

IMT Hyderabad FPM Placements

The FPM has no campus placement, so there is no average pay figure. Instead you get INR 50,000 a month, which is INR 6 LPA, for up to 4 years. The stipend stops if you take a job before then. The course trains you for teaching, research and consulting roles.

Metric	Value
Monthly stipend	INR 50,000
Stipend in a year	INR 6 LPA
Stipend period	Up to 4 years, or until you join a job
Campus placement	Not offered for FPM
Roles the course trains for	Teaching, research and consulting

IMT Hyderabad FPM Scholarships

The stipend of INR 50,000 a month is the main support, and it adds up to INR 24 Lakhs over 4 years. The institute also gives full-time scholars a modest room on campus. You lose the stipend when you join a job.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
IMT Hyderabad FPM stipend	Full-time scholars who are not in a job	INR 50,000 a month, INR 24 Lakhs over 4 years
Campus room	Full-time scholars; no family rooms	A modest room, no amount published

IMT Hyderabad FPM Ranking

IMT Hyderabad is #72 in NIRF Management 2025, up from #97 in 2024. It is #100 in Collegedunia's Management ranking 2025. NIRF ranks on the data the institute sends every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Management ranking	2025	#100
NIRF Management	2025	#72
NIRF Management	2024	#97

IMT Hyderabad FPM Course Structure

Year 1 has 45 credits of core management and research methods, and Year 2 has 36 credits in your area. You write the comprehensive exam within 3 months of the last Year 2 term. Years 3 and 4 go to your thesis.

Year	What you study
Before Year 1	A 4-week preparatory course in Jun and Jul
Year 1	Core management, research methods and data science, 45 credits
Year 2	Case writing, a review paper and area courses, 36 credits
Years 3 and 4	Your thesis, after the comprehensive exam

IMT Hyderabad FPM Hostel and Campus

Full-time scholars get a modest room on the 30-acre campus. There is no family housing for married scholars. The campus is 15 minutes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Item	Detail
Room	A modest room for full-time scholars
Family housing	Not given
Campus	30 acres, with hostels and dining halls
Location	15 minutes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Should you pick FPM at IMT Hyderabad?

This course suits students who want to teach or do research in management and can live on campus for four years.

Pick it if:

You want to teach in a business school: the course trains you to teach and research, and Year 2 teaches you how to teach management.

You cannot pay a fee for four years: no tuition fee is listed, and you get INR 50,000 a month for up to 4 years.

You want a college that is moving up: NIRF placed it #72 in 2025, up from #97 in 2024.

You want to study how companies use data: the analytics area teaches machine learning, big data and text analytics to its scholars.

Skip it if:

You want a corporate job with a big package: the FPM has no campus placement, and the course is built for teaching and research.

You are married and want your family with you: the institute gives scholars a modest room but no family housing.

You plan to keep your job while you study: the stipend stops when you join a job, so plan to leave your job before you join.

You want a large group of fellow scholars: the batch has 20 seats, so you study with a small group.

Counsellor's advice

If you want to teach or do research, apply in Phase 1 with a strong proposal. If you need a corporate job soon, pick a course with campus placement.

FPM Eligibility▾

Master's marks: A Master's degree in any subject with at least 60% marks.

Other routes: A five-year integrated Master's with 60%, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS.

Test score: CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE, taken on or after 1 Jan 2020. A UGC NET pass also works.

Final-year students: You can join if your college confirms by 30 Sep that you have finished. Marksheets are due by 31 Dec.

FPM Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Apply online when the form opens in March. There are two phases.

Send a proposal: Add a research proposal of about 1,000 words in your area.

Attend the interview: Shortlisted students come to the Hyderabad campus in April or May.

Accept the offer: Results come about two weeks after each interview. Accept by the date on your letter.

Report on campus: Join the 4-week preparatory course in June with your original papers.

FPM Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Mar 2027

FPM application form opens

Expected in March, as the 2026 form opened on 7 Mar 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Phase 1 last date to apply

Phase 1 closed on 7 Apr 2026 last year. Send your proposal with the form.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Phase 1 interview on campus

Only shortlisted students are called to Hyderabad.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Phase 1 result and offer

The 2026 Phase 1 result was due on 30 Apr 2026.

Tentative

May 2027

Phase 2 last date to apply

The last chance to apply; it closed on 10 May 2026 last year.

Tentative

May 2027

Phase 2 interview on campus

Last year's Phase 2 interviews were set for 20 May 2026.

Tentative

May 2027

Phase 2 result and offer

Expected by the end of May, as in 2026.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Offer acceptance and deposit

Accept by the date on your offer letter, or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your Master's marksheets and your test score card.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start with the preparatory course

A 4-week course in Jun and Jul comes before Term I.

Source: IMT Hyderabad FPM admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

IMT Hyderabad FPM Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the security deposit.

Tuition fee

Full course, as published: no tuition fee is listed for FPM scholars

INR 0

Hostel and meals estimate

Full course, as published: the institute's estimate for boarding and lodging

INR 1.68 Lakhs

Add the security deposit

Security deposit

One time, INR 15,000 of it comes back when you leave; ask if it applies to FPM

INR 23,000

Total course fee

INR 1.68 Lakhs

4 years · hostel and meals estimate, no tuition fee

Total course fee

INR 1.91 Lakhs

4 years · hostel and meals estimate + security deposit

Education loan EMI

INR 2,833

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Monthly stipend

INR 50,000

paid to you for up to 4 years

Education loan EMI

INR 3,220

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Monthly stipend

INR 50,000

paid to you for up to 4 years

Source: IMT Hyderabad FPM page, mandatory disclosure and refund policy. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get an FPM call from IMT Hyderabad?

Pick your degree and your test. There is no published cutoff score; these are the rules to apply.

Your degree

60% or moreCA, CMA or CSBelow 60%

Your test

Valid test scoreUGC NET passNeither yet

Yes, you can apply.

You meet both rules. Send a strong research proposal of about 1,000 words, because the interview decides the offer.

Yes, you can apply.

You meet both rules. Send a strong research proposal of about 1,000 words, because the interview decides the offer.

Almost there.

Your degree clears the bar. Take CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE, or clear UGC NET, before the Phase 2 last date.

Yes, you can apply.

You meet both rules. Send a strong research proposal of about 1,000 words, because the interview decides the offer.

Yes, you can apply.

You meet both rules. Send a strong research proposal of about 1,000 words, because the interview decides the offer.

Almost there.

Your degree clears the bar. Take CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE, or clear UGC NET, before the Phase 2 last date.

Not yet.

The rule is at least 60% in your Master's, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS. Below that, the form is not accepted.

Not yet.

The rule is at least 60% in your Master's, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS. Below that, the form is not accepted.

Not yet.

The rule is at least 60% in your Master's, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS. Below that, the form is not accepted.

EDITOR'S NOTE

No score guarantees a seat here. The panel reads your proposal and meets you, so a clear research question counts as much as your test score.

IMT Hyderabad FPM Scholarship Calculator

Answer one question to see what the stipend covers. Confirm the final amount with the institute.

Will you keep a paid job?

No, full timeYes, I will

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

The stipend stops when a scholar joins a job, so a paid job blocks it.

IMT Hyderabad FPM stipend

INR 1.68 Lakhs

IMT Hyderabad

It pays INR 50,000 a month for up to 4 years and is meant to cover all costs, so it covers the hostel estimate in full.

Who qualifies: full-time scholars who are not in a jobApply by Apr 2027, with the FPM form

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the FPM office whether you can study while you keep your job.

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.68 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 0

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 1.68 Lakhs

IMT Hyderabad FPM vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to IMT Hyderabad. The cream box marks the better number in each row: a higher stipend, a better NIRF rank, a lower minimum mark.

Compare with

GIM GoaIMI DelhiFORE DelhiBIMTECH

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Institute of Management Technology Hyderabad

Hyderabad

Compared with

Goa Institute of Management

Goa

Compared with

International Management Institute New Delhi

New Delhi

Compared with

FORE School of Management

New Delhi

Compared with

Birla Institute of Management Technology

Greater Noida

Stipend, years 1 and 2per month

INR 50,000

flat for 4 years

INR 62,000

INR 12,000 more

INR 65,000

INR 15,000 more

INR 56,550

INR 6,550 more

INR 50,000

Same stipend

Stipend, years 3 and 4per month

INR 50,000

flat for 4 years

INR 62,000

INR 12,000 more

INR 65,000

INR 15,000 more

INR 68,250

INR 18,250 more

INR 55,000

INR 5,000 more

Stipend yearsthe most it is paid

or until you join a job

Same length

Not published

Same length

Minimum marksin the Master's degree

60%

any subject

60%

Same minimum

Not published

60%

Same minimum

NIRF Managementrank in 2025

#72

up from #97

#43

29 places higher

#40

32 places higher

#59

13 places higher

#61

11 places higher

In short

GIM Goa pays INR 12,000 more a month and ranks higher in NIRF, with the same 60% rule. If both offer you a seat, pick GIM Goa unless IMT Hyderabad's faculty fits your research area better.

In short

IMI Delhi pays INR 15,000 more a month and ranks higher in NIRF. If both offer you a seat, IMI Delhi pays more; pick IMT Hyderabad if you want to stay in Hyderabad or its faculty suits your area.

In short

FORE Delhi pays more in every year and ranks higher in NIRF. If money decides, pick FORE Delhi; if IMT Hyderabad's faculty fits your research area better, the gap in the first two years is small.

In short

BIMTECH pays the same in the first two years and INR 5,000 more a month later. If both offer you a seat, compare the faculty in your research area first, because the money is close.

Stipends can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on IMT Hyderabad FPM

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the FPM at IMT Hyderabad worth it if I want to teach?▾

Yes, if teaching or research is your goal. The course trains you for both, no tuition fee is listed, and you get INR 50,000 a month for up to 4 years. Year 2 even has a course on how to teach management. Read the faculty list in your area before you apply, because your guide shapes your thesis.

Should I pick the FPM here if I want a corporate job?▾

No, not if a corporate job is your main goal. The FPM has no campus placement, and the course is built for teaching, research and consulting. If you want a job with a package soon, pick a course that has campus placement, and keep the FPM for later.

What job will I get after the FPM?▾

Most doors it opens are in teaching and research. The course trains you to teach in business schools, do research and take on consulting work. There is no campus placement and no published pay figure, so plan your job search through your guide, conferences and the papers you publish.

Is the stipend enough to live on?▾

For a single scholar, it is meant to be. The institute pays INR 50,000 a month, which is INR 6 LPA, and says it covers all costs. You also get a modest room on campus. If you have a family to support, work out your monthly costs first, because no family housing is given.

Can I keep my job and still take the FPM?▾

Not with the stipend. The stipend stops when you join a job, and the course is full-time and residential. If you cannot leave your job, ask the FPM office in writing before you apply, and compare it with a part-time doctoral course.

Should I apply in Phase 1 or wait for Phase 2?▾

Apply in Phase 1 if your proposal and test score are ready. Phase 1 closed on 7 Apr 2026 and Phase 2 on 10 May 2026, and Phase 2 is the last chance. Waiting only helps if you still need a test score or a better proposal.

Who should skip the FPM at IMT Hyderabad?▾

Skip it if you want a corporate job soon, need family housing, or plan to keep your job. The course has no campus placement, gives only a modest room, and stops the stipend once you take a job. It also suits you less if you want a large group of fellow scholars, since there are 20 seats.

Is my research area right for this course?▾

It is, if it fits one of the seven areas. They are economics, strategy, marketing, finance and accounting, organisation behaviour and HR, operations, and IT and analytics. Name your area in the proposal, because the offer letter fixes it, and a change later needs the FPM committee's approval.

Is a 60% Master's with a UGC NET pass enough to get a seat?▾

It is enough to apply, not to get a seat. The rules are 60% in your Master's and a valid test score or a UGC NET pass. The panel then reads your proposal and interviews you, so put your time into a clear research question.

How do I get admission to the FPM?▾

Apply online in Phase 1 or Phase 2 with a research proposal of about 1,000 words. If you are shortlisted, you come to the Hyderabad campus for the interview. Accept the offer by the date on your letter, then report for the preparatory course in June.

What is the full cost of the FPM?▾

No tuition fee is listed for FPM scholars. The institute's hostel and meals estimate is INR 1.68 Lakhs, and INR 1.91 Lakhs with the security deposit. The stipend is meant to cover these costs, so check the fee block above and ask the office which parts apply to you.

What marks and test do I need to apply?▾

You need a Master's degree with at least 60% marks, or a degree with CA, CMA or CS. You also need a CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or GATE score from 1 Jan 2020 or later, or a UGC NET pass. Use the checker above to see where you stand.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 18, 2026

IMT Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question

I am considering BIMtech vs IMT Hyderabad, both for a full-time, flagship PGDM course. In which one should I reserve a seat for the time being?

Swetha ChillaPGDM- Marketing from Institute of Management Technology ,Ghaziabad (2018)

IMT Hyderabad is better as it is the youngest member of the IMT group and it is situated in this city which is booming with regards to IT, marketing, and finance.

The location acts as a huge advantage as it is just 30 minutes away from the main city and 7 to 10 minutes away from the international airport.
The faculties are great with more than 80% of them having a Ph.D. in their respective fields.
Some also have approximately 7 to 10 years of industry experience.
As a part of the pedagogy, amazing Harvard cases are discussed.

The best thing offered by the college is a 14 to 16-week internship which is a huge duration for industry exposure under the guidance of teachers.

Category	BIMTECH	IMT Hyderabad
Total Fee	9 lakh	12.03 lakh
Companies Visited	ICICI, Infosys, IDFC, etc.	Walmart, KPMG, Deloitte, etc.
Highest Package	23 LPA	17.33 LPA
Average Package	15 LPA	10.1 LPA

Pursuing an MBA is hectic but it is also fun with all the clubs and committees around. There are a lot of events now and then and it gives you a lot of exposure as well. It delivers a holistic education to you. Therefore, it can be concluded that if you are admitted to IMT, you will have loads of opportunities to improve your skills.

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