How good is the FPM program in IIM Kozhikode and what are the requirements to get into it?

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Mahak Sengupta Posted On - May 20, 2023

PDGM from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (2016)

The FPM program at IIM Kozhikode is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in research and academia. It’s recommended to be less dependent on your guide and then your program will be easier. The only disadvantage is that married students get their degree first and then married accommodation. There is intense competency for married accommodations here. Here are a few pros and cons to determine the worth of IIM Kozhikode

Pros

IIM Kozhikode is surrounded by natural beauty and has a beautiful campus
You can get non-veg food outside the campus
The institute boasts of stellar placements
The institute is known for its huge emphasis on sports and excellent sports facilities.

Cons

Pathetic hostel facilities with sometimes 7 people sharing the same 2BHK in Housing block C&D.
There isn’t any A/C faculty and students have to bear the terrible heat
Lack of different mess and variety of cuisine. Most IIMs have South Indian and North Indian mess.
Because of its natural beauty, it is home to many insects and mosquitoes.
Poor faculty for some subjects with no option to change.
Unnecessary restrictions and rules imposed on students.

FPM eligibility criteria

For the IIM Kozhikode FPM program, candidates are shortlisted based on their academic performance, Qualifying examination scores, and Research Proposal. After shortlisting they are called for a Personal Interview. The minimum cut-off for the CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, and IIMB Tests is mentioned in the table below:

Category	Cutoff
General	60
NC-OBC/ EWS	55
ST/ SC/ PwD	50

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Vijay Patnayak Posted On - Sep 15, 2021

Studied at Indian Institute of Technology,Madras (IITM) (2019)

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) of IIM Kozhikode is a full-time, residential program and is a financially supported doctoral program as was once initiated by the institute.

Here is a breakdown of various vital points,

The program is renowned for its rigorous, interdisciplinary training mandated in every domain of business management.
The FPM graduates are one of the vital sources for management researchers, along the lines of faculty resources in top-notch educational domains, industries, businesses, governments, and societal advancements.
Two-thirds of the students belonging to the FPM program are now either placed at several national and international institutes.

Applicants holding an Executive PGDM from IIM Kozhikode, the applicants bearing a PGDM (full-time 2-year program) from any of the IIMs, despite their establishment, can be exempted from taking qualifying tests.

Candidates would be eligible based on their recommendations, their profile and their qualifying scores. Candidates would have to further go through a personal interview (and/or written exams) at IIM Kozhikode.