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FMS Delhi — Faculty of Management Studies 2026

India's best MBA value: ₹55,000 total fees, ₹32 LPA average placement, CAT 99+ percentile cutoff. FMS Delhi is ranked #13 nationally (NIRF) and consistently places in India's top MBA colleges for ROI.

#13
NIRF Rank 2024
Management
₹55K
Total MBA Fees
2-year programme
₹32 LPA
Avg Placement 2024
100% placed
₹75 LPA
Highest Package
2024 batch
99+ %ile
CAT Cutoff
General category
222
Seats
MBA + MBA(MS)

What is FMS Delhi?

FMS Delhi (Faculty of Management Studies) is a premier business school within the University of Delhi, established in 1954. It offers a 2-year MBA programme with just 222 seats at ₹55,000 total fees — making it India's most affordable top-10 MBA. FMS Delhi requires CAT 99+ percentile for admission and delivers ₹32 LPA average placement with recruiters including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG, HUL, and Google.

FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise

CategoryShortlist CutoffTypical Admit CutoffSeats
General / UR99+ %ile99.5+ %ile~111
OBC-NCL97+ %ile98+ %ile~60
SC90+ %ile93+ %ile~33
ST85+ %ile87+ %ile~17
EWS97+ %ile98+ %ile~22
PWD85+ %ile86+ %ile~6

* 2026 estimates based on 2021–2025 trends. Actual cutoffs declared after CAT 2025 results (January 2026).

FMS Delhi MBA Fees 2026 — Complete Breakdown

Programme Fees (2 years)

Tuition Fee₹10,000/yr₹20,000
Development Fee₹5,000/yr₹10,000
Examination Fee₹2,500/yr₹5,000
Library & Other₹10,000/yr₹20,000
Total Programme~₹55,000

Living Expenses (Optional)

On-campus Hostel₹40K–60K/yr
Mess/Food₹25K–35K/yr
Transport₹10K–15K/yr
Books & Material₹8K–12K/yr
Total Living (2 yr)~₹1.7L–2.5L
ROI Comparison: FMS Delhi MBA at ₹55K total fees vs MDI Gurgaon at ₹22.5L — FMS ROI is 400× better (₹32 LPA avg vs ₹26 LPA avg). FMS is the only top-15 B-school globally where total fees are under ₹1 lakh.

FMS Delhi Placement 2024 — Sector-wise

₹32.14 LPA
Average CTC
₹28 LPA
Median CTC
₹75 LPA
Highest CTC
100%
Placement Rate
120+
Companies Visited
28% batch
Dream Offers (40+L)
SectorAvg Package RangeTop Recruiters
Consulting₹28–45 LPAMcKinsey, BCG, Bain, EY-Parthenon
Finance / IB₹25–50 LPAGoldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Deutsche, HSBC
FMCG & Retail₹18–32 LPAHUL, ITC, Nestle, P&G, Marico
Tech / Product₹20–40 LPAGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart
General Mgmt₹15–28 LPAReliance, Tata, Mahindra, L&T

FMS Delhi MBA Admission Process 2026

1

Appear for CAT 2025

Register at iimcat.ac.in (August 2025). Exam in November 2025. Target 99+ percentile overall. Strong performance in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) is critical at FMS — the composite score weights VA heavily. FMS does not use sectional cutoffs like IIMs.

2

Apply to FMS Delhi

FMS Delhi applications open at admission.uod.ac.in in January 2026 (after CAT results). Application fee: ₹2,000 for General/OBC, ₹1,000 for SC/ST. Fill academic details carefully — 10th, 12th, and graduation marks all count in the composite score formula.

3

Shortlisting by Composite Score

FMS shortlists ~1,500 candidates for GD-PI using: CAT score (55% weight) + Class 10 (10%) + Class 12 (10%) + Graduation (25%). Work experience adds points but is NOT mandatory — fresher students with strong academics regularly make the shortlist.

4

Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI)

GD-PI held at FMS Delhi campus (North Delhi, University Enclave) in February–March 2026. GD topics are typically current affairs, business cases, or abstract topics. PI is 15–20 minutes: current affairs, subject expertise, career goals, stress questions. Former GD topics: 'India's startup ecosystem post-2025', 'CAT should test soft skills'.

5

Final Merit List & Joining

Final FMS merit list released in April 2026. Wait-list movement is significant — 2025 wait-list moved 80+ positions in General category. Accept offer within 10 days. FMS classes begin July 2026. On-campus hostel allocation by lottery — apply early.

FMS Delhi FAQ 2026

What is FMS Delhi CAT cutoff 2026?›
FMS Delhi CAT 2026 cutoff (estimated): General/UR — 99+ percentile for shortlisting, final admission typically requires 99.5+ percentile after GDPI. OBC-NCL — 97+ percentile. SC — 90+ percentile. ST — 85+ percentile. PWD — 85+ percentile. FMS also considers Class 10, Class 12, and graduation marks (composite score). Work experience is valued but not mandatory. In 2024, the lowest CAT score admitted in General category was 99.1 percentile.
What are the total MBA fees at FMS Delhi?›
FMS Delhi MBA total fees (2-year programme, 2026 batch): ₹55,000 total for the entire 2-year MBA — making it India's most affordable top-ranked MBA. Breakdown: Tuition ₹10,000/year, Development fee ₹5,000/year, Examination fee ₹2,500/year, Other charges ₹15,000/year approximately. Hostel fee (optional): ₹40,000–60,000/year on campus. This compares with MDI Gurgaon at ₹22.5L and IIM-A at ₹25L for the same 2-year MBA.
What is the FMS Delhi placement average 2024?›
FMS Delhi Placement 2024: Average CTC ₹32.14 LPA, Median CTC ₹28 LPA, Highest CTC ₹75 LPA. 100% placement with 222 students placed. Top sectors: Consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain hired 35+ students), Finance (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan), FMCG (HUL, ITC, P&G). Dream offers (₹40+ LPA) extended to 28% of the batch. FMS placement is consistently #1 among Delhi MBA colleges and Top 5 nationally.
What is the FMS Delhi MBA admission process 2026?›
FMS Delhi MBA 2026 admission steps: (1) Appear for CAT 2025 (November 2025) — target 99+ percentile. (2) Apply via DU MBA admission portal admission.uod.ac.in in January 2026 — application fee ₹2,000. (3) Shortlisting based on composite score (CAT 55% + 10th 10% + 12th 10% + Graduation 25%). (4) Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview (PI) at FMS Delhi campus — February-March 2026. (5) Final merit list in April 2026. Classes begin July 2026.
Is FMS Delhi better than IIM Calcutta?›
FMS Delhi vs IIM Calcutta comparison: IIM-C ranks higher (NIRF #4 vs FMS #13) and has ₹34 LPA average (vs FMS ₹32 LPA). IIM-C fees: ₹27L total (vs FMS ₹55K). CAT cutoff: Both require 99+ percentile. IIM-C has a longer, more established alumni network globally. However, FMS delivers comparable placement at 500× better ROI — most Finance/Consulting professionals who get both offers choose IIM-C for IB, but FMS for those optimizing ROI. FMS has a slight edge in government/PSU finance roles.
Does FMS Delhi offer MBA in Finance or Marketing?›
FMS Delhi does not have fixed specializations like IIMs. Instead, FMS offers an integrated MBA with electives chosen in Year 2. Popular elective tracks: Finance (50+ students choose Finance electives — Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Derivatives), Marketing (Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour), Consulting (Strategy, Operations, Analytics). The programme is generalist in Year 1 and specialization-driven in Year 2. FMS also offers MBA (Management of Services) — MS track with 54 seats.

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