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How do I get into FMS Delhi? What are the prerequisites except for the CAT score?
Earlier, FMS did not take past academics into consideration. But now it does. The admission at FMS Delhi is a 3-step process
- Applying online on the website after the CAT exam
- Checking mail for an interview to appear for it
- Checking the official website for the final merit list
The MBA and Ph.D. programs require the CAT exam as a requisite whereas the Executive MBA does not require any kind of exam.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation
Duration: 2 years
Selection criteria: The prerequisites apart from CAT scores are Academic Score, Statement of Purpose, and Personal Interview.
The weightage given to the above criteria is as follows
CAT: 50%
Academic Score of Class 10th: 10%
Academic Score of Class 12th: 10%
Discussion on Statement of Purpose: 10%
Extempore: 5%
Personal Interview: 15%
An additional 5 marks will be awarded to the Women Candidates who appear for the Interview.
What is the real average domestic package of FMS Delhi?
I will recommend you stop focusing on the average packages of any Institute be it FMS, IITs, or IIMs. This is because average packages are quite misleading. Two main reasons are
- It includes the average of all the students placed or eligible to be placed and not all of the students. Students who fail to graduate on time are not included in the calculation as they are not eligible for placement. So if you include all the students (placed + non-placed due to whatever reasons), the average will be much lower.
- Very high packages of only a few students increase the average. For instance, out of 3 students, one gets a package of INR 30 LPA whereas the other two get a package of only INR 3 LPA, so the average would total to 12 LPA. This average looks decent although the majority of students got extremely low packages.
Because of these reasons, I deem the average packages to be very misleading and should not be considered to determine the worth of a college.
I have 51% in graduation and 65 and 67% respectively in 10th and 12th, what are the chances of getting a top 4 IIM's and FMS Delhi?
FMS Delhi gives 50% weightage to the CAT score, which maximum weightage is given to the verbal section of the CAT. Class 10th and 12th are given 10% weightage each. If your 10th and 12th score is 60-75%, then you will receive a 5% score, and if it is more than 75%, then you will receive a 10% score.
Your 10th and 12th score is low, but you can still make up things in the CAT exam, especially in the verbal section and your interview and SOP discussion, interviews at FMS has been given a weightage of 15%. Your graduation percentage is just above the cut-off of 50%, which might create problems for you in admissions, but yes, miracles do happen.
If you score well in your CAT and interviews, there are chances. For other IIMs, the criteria remain somehow similar. All of them gives priority to CAT score and interviews.
I got 49 and 70 in 10th and 12th respectively and 7.5 out 10 CGPA in grads. How much do I have to score to get into FMS Delhi?
According to the eligibility criteria, you must have completed a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks at the graduation level (SC/ST: Passing marks; OBC/PWD/CW: 45% weightage as per university rules) or equivalent CGPA.
It doesn’t mention anything about the 10th and 12th marks for being eligible for admission, but there is a weightage of
- Marks obtained in Class X - 10% weightage (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above: 10%)
- Marks obtained in Class XII - 10% (60% and above but less than 75%: 5%, 75% and above 10%)
So, you will need to perform really well in the SOP, Extempore, and PI along with the CAT exam to stand a chance for admission.
Is IIFT Delhi equal to FMS?
Not at all. IIFT Delhi is not equal to FMS. Despite sharing a geographical location, both institutes have established very different standards and are leaders in their respective fields.
FMS is known for its ROI because the total course fee is only INR 1.92 lakhs and the average placement is INR 26.20 lakhs per year. You won't have to worry about EMIs and will have more financial freedom after completing your MBA.
On the contrary, if you want to specialize in international business, IIFT is the place to be. FMS will give you a general management degree, and your electives will determine what you specialize in, whereas the entire IIFT program is geared toward International Business. FMS lacks infrastructure, which is shared by all DU colleges. IIFT, on the other hand, has a superior infrastructure.
During the IIFT Delhi MBA IB placements 2022, the average package offered was INR 25.16 LPA. Previously, the average packages offered during the 2020 and 2021 IIFT Delhi MBA IB placements were INR 20.48 LPA and INR 21.08 LPA, respectively. As previously stated, FMS, Delhi has an average package of INR 26.20 LPA.
Finally, it comes down to your personal preferences and the institute(s) to which you were admitted. If given the opportunity, there is no reason not to attend either of these two institutions.
How did you get into MBA in FMS Delhi?
I will narrate to you the experience of my sister who thought she could never make it into FMS. But she tried anyway and as luck would have it she made it!
In 2016 my sister did not fill FMS application form as she thought she wouldn’t be accepted. With a percentile of 96.54, she got into MDI. Soon after she got interested in consulting, she rejected MDI and with little hope fill the application form for FMS the next year. With a CAT percentile of 99.21, she received an interview call. Almost all the other candidates had a better percentile than her. Yet she did not give up and went into the interview room with full confidence and a positive attitude. Amazingly she ranked 3rd out of 1010 candidates for GD/PI/Extempore Rounds. After a waitlist, she finally made it into FMS Delhi.
Once admitted she never took this opportunity for granted and made the best out of her MBA years. So never give up even before trying!
How is the placement in FMS Delhi for MBA students? Which sector of management FMS excels at?
FMS Delhi maintains a stable placement record over years. Students receive lucrative salary packages every year. The institute has released the final report of the 2022 placement drive.
|
Particulars |
Placement Statistics |
|
Number of students participated |
269 |
|
Number of students placed |
257 |
|
Number of Offers |
262 |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 58 LPA |
|
Average CTC |
INR 34.2 LPA |
Some major companies that visited the campus for recruitment are Boston Consulting Group, Nykaa, Paytm, Adobe, Adani Group, BYJU’s. Recruiters came from various domains. The domain-wise placement statistics are as follows
|
Domains |
Campus Offers |
Job Roles Offered |
Top Recruiters |
|
Sales & Marketing |
25 |
Consumer Electronics, Retail, E-commerce etc |
Adani, BYJU’s, Amazon etc |
|
Finance |
30 |
Front End Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Wealth Management etc |
American Express, HCL, Axis Bank etc |
|
Consulting / General Management / Strategy |
76 |
Real Estate Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategy Technology Consulting etc |
Accenture Strategy, IBM, KPMG etc |
Consulting/General Management was the top recruiting domain. IT and Operations also was one of the major recruiting domains with around 61 offers.
How much does the graduation score effect in placements (summer and final) of IIMs (IIM C in precise) and FMS, Delhi? Will 68% in UG will be a hurdle for me in placements?
Let’s consider the effect of graduation scores in summer and final placements separately.
Summer Placements:
During these placements, the recruiters don’t have your MBA profile to judge you. So they have to take your graduation score, past academics, and other criteria into consideration. The summer placements are largely based on what the candidate has achieved till the time he joined his/her MBA program. This is exactly why placement committees request that students utilize the time before joining the institute to improve their resumes. You can upscale yourself with work experience, your education, your extra-curricular activities, etc.
Final Placements:
During these placements, the students are almost about to complete their MBA. This means their profile has improved through various on and off-campus opportunities. These opportunities include research projects, work on industry projects, and summer internships. So now your CGPA in your MBA program and performance in these activities carry more importance than your undergraduate CGPA.
So we can say graduation scores matter in summer placements but not much in final placements.
How difficult is it to get into FMS Delhi?
Getting into FMS Delhi is not easy as it is one of the best B Schools in India with limited seats and excessive competition due to its great ROI. The extremely low fee MBA program of 2 years is coveted by many so you have to earn your seat.
Also, this institute is the best choice for those who have below-average past academic records. This is because past academics carry less weight in the selection process of FMS.
FMS Delhi MBA Weightage for Final Selection
|
Criteria |
Weightage |
|
CAT 2021 Scores |
50% |
|
Academic Score of Class 10th |
10% |
|
Academic Score of Class 12th |
10% |
|
Discussion on Statement of Purpose |
10% |
|
Extempore |
5% |
|
Personal Interview |
15% |
An additional 5 marks will be awarded to the Women Candidates who appear for the Interview. Looking at the criteria we can say that little weightage is given to past academic scores (10%) while maximum weightage is given to CAT scores. No weightage is given to graduation scores at all. This means around 80% of your application score is still under your control. Some more tips to increase your chances of getting into FMS are
- Focus primarily on scoring maximum CAT scores
- Prepare questions regarding your academic background
- Clear reasons for your decision to pursue an MBA
- Go through current affairs
- Practice your speaking skills
All this will help you get into FMS Delhi.
IIM Indore vs FMS. Which one should I choose?
Do not compare FMS to IIM Indore just because it is an IIM; this is a mistake. The positions available at FMS are much better than those at IIM I. Furthermore, FMS completely dominates the field when it comes to the ideal batch size. A small batch size ensures that more candidates see the process of more companies without missing out on any opportunities, even though the roles are limited at all campuses.
- IIM Indore's well-known alumni may be alluring, but roles are typically a better metric to use when assessing a university.
- The ROI is the next significant matrix to evaluate.
- Campus Life is an additional factor to take into account.
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