IIM Indore offers a 4-year FPM (Fellow Program in Management). Candidates with a Master’s Degree are eligible to apply for the program. FPM Students will receive a Grant / Stipend of INR 30,000 per month. The proposed intake for FPM is 34. 

Course Name Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
Intake 34
Stipend
  • INR 30,000 per month during their Course Work
  • INR 35,000 per month after clearing Area Comprehensive Examinations
Duration 4 Years
Selection Criteria
  • Master’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average OR
  • Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average OR
  • Professional qualifications CA, ICWA, CS (with at least 50% marks) along with a B.Com/ Degree (with at least 60% marks) OR
  • 5-Year integrated Master’s degree program in any discipline, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average OR
  • First Class/ equivalent Bachelor’s degree (4 year/8 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 or equivalent.
  • Students in their Final Year of Examinations.
Admission Criteria CAT / GMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF Scores + Academic Scores + Personal Interview + Statement of Purpose

IIM Indore FPM Admission Dates 2025

Events Dates (Tentative)
Last date for Submission of Online Application February 15, 2025
Personal Interview  March - April 2025
Commencement of Class July 2025

IIM Indore FPM Specializations

IIM Indore offers PhD program in the following specializations:

  1. Communication
  2. Economics
  3. Finance & Accounting
  4. Information Systems (Information Systems Management, Emerging Technologies, Data Science/ Analytics)
  5. Marketing Management
  6. Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques (Operations Management, Operations Research, Statistics & Mathematics)
  7. Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
  8. Strategic Management (Strategic Management, International Business & Entrepreneurship)

How to Apply?

  • Visit official website of IIM Indore: iimidr.ac.in
  • Open admission section of PhD program
  • Click on “Apply Now”
  • Fill up the application with Personal details, Educational qualification, Standard test score details, Employment history & References, Academic Achievements, and Statement of Purpose. (As applicable)
  • Pay application fee and submit the application.

Documents Required:

  • Class X & XII Marksheet and Certificate
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Master’s or PGD certificate and marksheet (If applicable)
  • Standard test scorecard (CAT/ GMAT / GATE / GRE / JRF)
  • Employment History & References document proof
  • Statement of Purpose

IIM Indore PhD Stipend/ Financial Support

IIM Indore offers Fellowship to PhD students covering academic, conference, and living expenses of the fellow during FPM academic years.

  • Fellowship stipend: IIM Indore offers a monthly stipend of INR 30000 during course work. After clearing Area Comprehensive Examination (ACE), It is increased to INR 35000.
  • Contingency grant: For four years, IIM Indore offered NR 25000 per annum for supporting expenses related to research equipment.
  • Institute offers a subsidizes expenses of INR 30000 per year after the second year for presenting papers in National Conferences.
  • Institute offers INR 2.0 Lakhs for attending maximum two international conferences, International Doctoral Colloquium or International Professional Development Workshop.

IIM Indore PhD FAQs

Ques. Is the PhD Program at IIM Indore very difficult? 

Ans. Yes since the FPM/PHD course of IIM Indore requires the candidate to have high academic rigor and integrity. It has stringent requirements at every stage of the modules. The candidates who are unable to meet the requirements are asked to resign from the programme.

Ques. Do I need to pay fees for IIM Indore PhD?

Ans. Yes, short-listed candidates are required to deposit fees of INR 50,000 as a commitment fee towards the institution. This fee has to be paid at the time of acceptance of the offer letter via a demand draft drawn on a nationalized bank favoring IIM Indore payable at Indore. There are concessions in the fee amount for the reserved candidates. Read More: IIM Indore Courses & Fees

Ques. Does PhD from IIM Indore is considered equivalent to a Ph.D.?

Ans. Yes, the PhD course at IIM Indore is equivalent to doctorate degrees based on the structure of the course. The institute is in the process of getting it distinguished as a recognized equivalent to Ph.D. from the Association of Indian Universities.

Ques. What is the duration of PhD at IIM indore IIM Indore? 

Ans. Candidates should be able to finish the course in 3.5 to 4 years. The maximum duration within which a candidate is supposed to complete the degree is 6 years. On successful completion, the participant is conferred the title "Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management Indore" at the annual convocation of the Institute.

Ques. What is the stipend for PhD students at IIM Indore?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides a contingency grant of INR 25,000 per annum for the period of four years. This grant can be used for supporting the research efforts and is subject to the norms of the programme