XISS Ranchi Begins FPM Admission 2026; Apply till Feb 28 @xiss.ac.in

XISS Ranchi has opened admissions for its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) for the 2026 session, and the last date to apply is February 28, 2026. The institute will conduct the XISS Entrance Test (XET) on March 7, 2026, followed by the tentative Personal Interview round from March 20 to 21, 2026. Candidates must review essential dates, eligibility conditions, and the updated fee structure before applying.

XISS Ranchi FPM 2026 Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can apply for the XISS Ranchi FPM 2026 programme if they hold a First-Class Master’s degree in fields such as Engineering, Technology, Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pure Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities.

Those with a Master’s degree securing 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), candidates with a five-year or four-year integrated Master’s degree meeting the same marks criteria, or professionals holding CA, ICWA, or CS qualifications with the required percentage are also eligible.

Final-year Master’s students may apply as well, provided they complete their degree requirements by September 30, 2026, and submit their final mark sheet by December 31, 2026. There is no age limit, working professionals can apply, and the programme offers a total of 10 seats.

How is the XISS FPM 2026 Selection Process Conducted?

To be shortlisted, candidates need a valid score in one of the following:

• CAT/XAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR
• OR XISS Entrance Test (XET)

Scores from 01 December 2024 onwards will be accepted. The XET will be held online in March 2026. After the written stage:

1. Academic documents are verified.
2. Candidates must present a 15-minute research proposal.
3. Personal Interview follows.

Final selection is based on academic profile, competitive exam scores, and performance in the research presentation and interview. Results will be announced on April 6, 2026.

XISS Ranchi FPM 2026 Fee Structure

Documents Required for XISS FPM 2026 Admission

Candidates shortlisted for counselling must keep the following ready:

• Master’s Degree certificates and mark sheets
• Competitive exam scorecard (CAT/XAT/GATE/GRE/GMAT/UGC-NET/JRF/CSIR)
• Research Proposal draft
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Photo ID proof
• Recent passport-size photographs

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