FELLOW PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT (FPM)

1. Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering/ Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with FIRST CLASS will be considered for admission to the Fellowship Programme.
2. Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. Such students if selected will be provisionally admitted provided they complete all requirements for obtaining their master’s degree.
3. The admission of these candidates will remain provisional until they produce the mark sheet to satisfy the eligibility criteria.

Stated amount: 30,000 Programme Fee

1. The fee for the FPM (2021-25) is Rs. 8,37,555 (Rupees eight lakh thirty seven thousand five hundred fifty five only) from which Rs. 6,29,055 (Rupees six lakh twenty nine thousand and fifty five only) will be waived off.
2. After waiving off, the fee for the programme will be Rs. 2,08,500 (Rupees two lakh eight thousand and five hundred only) which has to be paid by the student in 12 different instalments. This fee includes costs of tuition, library, basic teaching material, examination and use of computer laboratory, cost of admission form, refundable caution money and one time alumni fee. Fellowship Fellowship support (tuition-fee waiver and stipend) is available for selected candidates which covers stipend, contingency grants and tuition fee waiver. The costs of library, basic teaching material, examination and use of computer laboratory are deducted from the candidates’ stipend as per the norms of the Institute. In addition, the fellowship candidates will also need to pay Rs. 1,000 towards admission form and Rs. 10,000 as refundable caution money. Stipend & Contingency Grant
3. Selected students will be given a stipend that starts at Rs. 25,000 per month for the first two years, and goes up to Rs. 30,000 per month depending on the candidate’s academic progress in the third and fourth year.
4. In addition, deserving candidates can avail contingency grants of up to Rs. 30,000 in the first year of study, and up to Rs. 20,000 per year for subsequent three years. These grants can be used for buying books and personal computers, field research, and for attending academic conferences.
5. The stipend and contingency grants are given as per the norms of the Institute for four years of study, and can be extended for up to one more year if the candidate demonstrates satisfactory progress in thesis research. Additional Financial Support for Candidates Additional financial support is available to students during their thesis phase, in the form of extra funds up to Rs. 30,000 for field research (if needed). Candidates will also be eligible for research grants of the Institute, to pursue field visits/ contribute in academic research events, besides Teaching Assistantship. Financial Grant to attend International/National Conferences (Domestic)
6. The Institute also provides financial support to candidates to attend national/international conferences within India from third year onwards.
7. Every FPM student in his/her 3rd and 4th year will be supported with up to rupees fifty thousand (Rs. 50,000 only) to present research paper(s). This grant includes conference’s registration fees (if any), travel expense, local transport, room and board. The number of fellowships is subject to availability for more please visit the

The fellowship candidates will need to pay Rs. 1,000 towards the admission form. Applicants can download application form available on institute’s official website and can make online payment of Rs. 1,000/- as the application fee. Documents required:

1. Prescribed Application Form with No Objection certificate from employer (if employed).
2. Research Proposal.
3. Attested copies of certificates and gradesheets (10th to Post-graduation).
4. Statement of Purpose. Other Requirements: Attach duly attested copies of the following certificates and score sheets:
5. Mark sheets of your Class X and Class XII examinations.
6. Mark sheets of your undergraduate degree for each year (First year, Second year, Third year, Fourth Year) and final mark sheet.
7. Mark sheets of your Post Graduate degree for each year (First year, Second year) and final mark sheet. If you are a final year student and yet to obtain your final year mark sheet, please send a duly attested copy of this mark sheet as soon as it becomes available.
8. No-Objection Certificate from Employer, if employed.
9. Sponsorship Certificate from Sponsoring Institution/Organisation.
10. Certified copies of school and university degree certificates.​​​​​​​

The selection of the candidate in the FPM course is based on the Entrepreneurship Research Aptitude Test (ERAT) of EDII, and the following criteria:

1. Academic qualification and work experience.
2. Tentative research proposal and its presentation.
3. Personal interview. The decision of the Institute’s FPM Selection Committee regarding admission shall be final. Communication will be sent only to the selected candidates. The Institute will not entertain any queries or correspondence in respect of those not selected. Other Info Duration of the Programme Students are expected to complete the program within four years. However, under special circumstances, extension of one more year may be granted without any financial aid. Boards & Lodging
4. Participants selected for the FPM programme shall be provided single-room accommodation on Campus.
5. Limited married students accommodation is available and shall be allotted on a first-come- first-served basis.
6. Student will be charged a nominal rent in accordance with institute’s norms.
7. The meal charges will be separate and payable by the candidates as per the rates decided by the institute’s administration. Areas of Specialisation The course promotes rigorous and inter-disciplinary research in major areas of Entrepreneurship including:
8. Entrepreneurship Education and Research.
9. Innovation, Incubation, Clusters, and Technology Entrepreneurship.
10. Social Entrepreneurship.
11. Corporate Entrepreneurship.
12. Entrepreneurial Finance and Control.
13. Entrepreneurial Marketing.
14. Organisation Behaviour and Human Resources.
15. Minority, Tribal, and Dalit Entrepreneurship.
16. Enterprise Creation and Growth.
17. Family Business Management.
18. Law, Policy and Governance.
19. International Entrepreneurship.