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48 Months- Launched in 2000-01, the Fellow Program in Management (FPM) is a doctoral-level program of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. The program offers a unique opportunity to those who wish to hone their research talents and develop teaching skills.
- The program is designed to produce high-quality academicians, researchers, and management thinkers by providing an opportunity for interdisciplinary education and research in management. The high academically charged environment of the institute helps the scholar to develop and sharpen their intellect. The unique pedagogy and program structure of the FPM curriculum provides an enriching environment for personal and professional growth.
- The doctoral program aims to admit individuals with exceptional academic background, high motivation, discipline, and potential to become excellent researchers at an international level. Research scholars are expected to join from diverse disciplines ranging from social sciences and humanities to physical sciences and engineering.
- Through the rigorous academic program, the scholar becomes part of one of the nine research areas through the acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical aspects of the area. Such activity allows close interaction with faculty members, who provide the intellectual stimulation and help develop the scholar's research interests and professional goals.
- During first year of the programme the scholars acquire knowledge of the discipline and functional areas of management and general management. The FPM scholars, irrespective of their area of specialization, take a compulsory set of courses in the first year. At the end of the first year, the scholars undergo a summer placement/summer research assignment under the advice/guidance of their Academic Advisor.
The FPM scholars who already hold a one/two/three year full-time classroom based PGDM from any of the IIMs/WMP of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale or an equivalent 3.0 in 4.0 point scale and corresponding letter grade `B' would be exempted from the first year course work including the summer work and would be admitted directly to II year (herby called 'exempt scholars.
However, sentient area may recommend additional first year courses for FPM candidates in the exempted category if area members feel that the candidate(s) requires additional inputs in a core discipline.
During second year of the programme the scholars acquire in-depth knowledge of the area of specialization and related fields. In addition, scholars take the FPM compulsory courses, which are specially designed to provide teaching and research skills, and to develop integrated learning. During the second year of the programme, the scholars have to choose a dissertation topic to work on which may subsequently lead them to formulate their thesis proposal.
Eligibility Criteria
The ideal applicants for the Fellow Programme are those who possess a strong academic background, preferably with professional experience, and intellectual curiosity and discipline needed for scholarship in management.
The applicants for the programme must have one of the following qualifications obtained from any of the universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, or an equivalent qualification from an institution approved by AICTE.
- A Masters' Degree or it's equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate marks
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent grade point average
- Any professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA and CS with a minimum 55% aggregate marks.
- In addition, all the applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in all their public examinations starting with the secondary level. Work experience in industry or academics, though not mandatory, will be given due credit in the selection process. The work experience as full-time executives or as management teachers in an organization/institution (AICTE approved) of repute is only considered as a valid experience.
- However, for specialization in Agri-Business Management following is the eligibility criteria
- A Masters' degree or it's equivalent in Agribusiness Management or any discipline of Agricultural and Allied Sciences with minimum 55% aggregate marks.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural / Food / Biotechnology and Allied Engineering with 60% marks or equivalent grade point average Age Limit
- Applicants must not be more than 55 years as on 30th June 2018
Admission Details
- Applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria stated above are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) held by the IIMs. Alternatively, those who have a valid GATE/GRE/GMAT or JRF/SRF(UGC/CSIR/ICAR) score/certificate can also apply in the relevant area of specialization. Scores of any of these examinations including CAT has taken during the last two years will be considered valid.
- Applicants already holding a one/two/three year-full-time classroom-based PGDM from any of the IIM/WMP of IIM Lucknow with a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale or an equivalent 3.0 in 4.0 point scale and a corresponding letter grade B are exempted from taking one of the exams listed above, and can apply directly through the prescribed Application Form. Such applicants are also eligible to get a waiver of the first year coursework and can directly join the second year of the programme.
- The applicants short-listed on the basis of their academic record and performance in the competitive examinations mentioned above will be called to Lucknow for a personal interview for final selection in April and the successful applicants will receive offers by mid-May.
- Admission to the programme is open to overseas applicants including NRIs and foreign nationals. Their admission will be based on GMAT/GRE scores obtained within previous one year.
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