FIIB Courses 2026-27: PGDM, PGDM-FM, FPM, EFPM Fees, Eligibility and Duration
What can you study at Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), New Delhi? Not a long list, honestly, and that's kind of the point. The two big ones are the 2-year full-time PGDM and the PGDM in Financial Management (PGDM-FM).
Then there's the research side. FPM is the full-time doctoral programme, EFPM is the part-time one for working people, and Executive Education covers short courses. You won't find BBA, B.Com or a regular MBA degree on FIIB's official list.
Below we go through each FIIB course: what you study, who it suits, eligibility, fees and the jobs it can lead to.
FIIB Admission 2026-27: What's Open
Quick facts for the PGDM and PGDM-FM intake.
- Eligibility: 3-year bachelor's with 50% or equal CGPA.
- Exams: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA; NMAT and SNAP only with another AICTE-approved test.
- Final-year students can apply; graduation proof due by October 2026 (2026-28 intake).
- Selection: AI-based assessments and faculty-industry interaction.
- Application fee: Rs 1,500.
Admissions phone: +91 74283 44339.
FIIB PGDM Specialisation Areas
The FIIB PGDM covers these areas.
- Marketing
- Finance
- OB and HR
- Operations
- Business Analytics
- International Business and Strategy
The elective list can change by batch.
FIIB Programme Families
FIIB's official list:
- Postgraduate Management: PGDM, PGDM-FM
- Doctoral: FPM (full-time), EFPM (part-time)
- Executive Education
A PGP in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (with IBM) is named on portals; fee not found.
FIIB Courses, Duration, Eligibility and Fees 2026-27
Every FIIB programme in one table.
| Course | Level / Format | Duration | Eligibility | Fee (reported) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM | Postgraduate, full-time | 2 years | Bachelor's 50% + accepted exam | Rs 12,85,000 + Rs 20,000 deposit |
| PGDM-FM | Postgraduate, full-time | 2 years | Same as PGDM | Rs 12,85,000 + Rs 20,000 deposit |
| FPM | Doctoral, full-time | 3 years (3-4 on some portals) | Programme-specific; research proposal and interview | About Rs 4,50,000 (Rs 6 lakh also shown) |
| EFPM | Doctoral, part-time | Confirm | Work experience, research potential, interview | About Rs 6,00,000 |
| Executive Education | Short courses | Varies | Course-specific | Varies |
The PGDM fee is shown for the 2027 intake on FIIB's site and for 2026-28 on portals. Confirm for your batch.
PGDM vs PGDM-FM at FIIB
The two full-time courses compared.
| Point | PGDM | PGDM-FM |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Broad management | Finance |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years |
| Areas | Marketing, finance, HR, operations, analytics, strategy | Corporate finance, markets, valuation, risk, banking, FinTech |
| Fee | Rs 12,85,000 | Rs 12,85,000 |
| Suits | Freshers and those exploring | Students set on finance careers |
Both share the same eligibility and selection process.
FIIB Courses Explained
Jump to your programme:
FIIB PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
FIIB's broad 2-year management programme.
Not sure yet which side of business you like? The FIIB PGDM is made for that. You get the basics of everything first, marketing, finance, operations, OB and HR, then business analytics and data-led decisions, and on top of that strategy, communication, teamwork and leadership.
A lot of it happens outside the lecture hall. Cases, projects, internships (corporate and social), live projects and industry immersions. Freshers fit in fine, and so do people who've worked a bit.
You need a 3-year bachelor's with 50% or equal CGPA plus a score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT or ATMA. Listed fee is Rs 12,85,000 plus a Rs 20,000 refundable deposit.
- Duration: 2 years, full-time
- Specialisations: Marketing, Finance, OB and HR, Operations, Business Analytics, IB and Strategy
- Corporate and Social Internship Programmes
- Fee: Rs 12,85,000
FIIB PGDM-FM (Financial Management)
A 2-year PGDM with a heavy finance tilt.
If you already know finance is your thing, PGDM-FM makes more sense. FIIB mixes management subjects with corporate finance, financial markets, financial analysis and modelling, valuation and risk. Banking, investment and wealth management, financial analytics and FinTech come in too.
You'll work with data and tech to read financial numbers, and there are case studies, simulations and industry exposure along the way.
Jobs it can lead to: financial analyst, corporate finance, banking, investment and wealth management, risk, financial consulting, valuation and FinTech. Possibilities, not promises.
- Duration: 2 years, full-time
- Same eligibility as PGDM
- Fee: Rs 12,85,000
- Careers: BFSI, valuation, risk, FinTech
FIIB FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)
Full-time doctoral research in management.
FPM is for people who want to do serious research and maybe teach later. It needs a long interest in one management topic, a lot of self-study and close supervision.
FIIB's 2026 research proposal document describes a 3-year programme. Portals show the fee at about Rs 4,50,000 plus a Rs 20,000 deposit, though Rs 6 lakh also turns up. Funding or stipend details are in the FPM proposal material.
- Full-time doctoral
- About 3 years
- Research proposal and interview
FIIB EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management)
A part-time doctorate for working professionals.
Working and want a doctorate? EFPM lets you link your job experience to management research. Expect an application, a research aptitude test where it applies, shortlisting and a personal interview.
For the October 2026 cohort, FIIB's page lists about Rs 6,00,000 in total (Rs 1,50,000 a year) plus a Rs 20,000 refundable deposit. An older listing shows Rs 4.5 lakh.
- Part-time, executive format
- Fee: about Rs 6,00,000
- Rs 1,50,000 a year
FIIB Executive Education
Short courses for working people and companies.
This isn't one fixed course. Duration, format, eligibility, fee and certificate all depend on what's running at the time.
Check the current Executive Education page for course titles, dates and whether it's open to individuals or only to companies.
- Course-specific
- Open to professionals and organisations
Practical Learning in FIIB Courses
Things built into the PGDM.
Corporate and Social Internship Programmes
CIP and SIP give real work exposure; FIIB says 300+ corporate partners took part.
- Corporate internship
- Social internship
- Live projects
AI Employability Lab and FIIB Honors Programs
A portal says the fee includes access to the AI Employability Lab, digital learning resources and the FIIB Honors Programs.
- AI-enabled learning
- Simulations
- Certificate programmes
FIIB Rankings and Accreditation
FIIB announced AACSB accreditation in November 2025. Portals quote IIRF 2025 at 75 or 78, India Today 2025 at 81 and Outlook 2025 at 118, but none of these was matched to the original table. No NIRF rank is confirmed.
How to Apply for FIIB Courses
- Pick your programme: PGDM, PGDM-FM, FPM, EFPM or Executive Education.
- Open the official FIIB page for that intake and check eligibility and dates.
- Register on the admissions portal and pay the Rs 1,500 fee.
- Complete the AI-based assessments and faculty-industry interaction (PGDM/PGDM-FM).
- For FPM/EFPM, prepare a research proposal or statement of purpose.
- Read the offer, fee schedule, scholarship terms and refund policy before paying.
FIIB Eligibility at a Glance
| Programme | Eligibility | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM | 3-year bachelor's, 50% or equal CGPA; final-year can apply (proof by October 2026) | Exam rules and document list |
| PGDM-FM | Same as PGDM | Any intake-specific change |
| FPM | Programme-specific | PG qualification, proposal, interview, fellowship |
| EFPM | Programme-specific | Work experience, schedule, fee |
| Executive Education | Course-specific | Prerequisites and certificate |
FIIB Placements for PGDM and PGDM-FM
| Label | Text |
|---|---|
| Placement rate | 96% for the 2024-26 batch |
| Highest package accepted | Rs 20 LPA |
| Average, top 20% | Rs 14 LPA (not the whole batch) |
| Companies | 130+ |
| Corporate connections | 500+ |
How to Choose the Right FIIB Course
- Want to try different business areas first? Go for PGDM.
- Finance, banking, investment or financial analytics on your mind? PGDM-FM.
- Full-time research and an academic career? FPM.
- Experienced and want a part-time doctorate? EFPM.
- Just need a short skill boost? Executive Education.
PGDM is a diploma, not a university MBA degree. FIIB says it's recognised as equal to an MBA; check the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
PGDM, PGDM-FM, FPM, EFPM and Executive Education.
PGDM is a diploma and MBA is a degree. FIIB says its PGDM is recognised as equal to an MBA.
PGDM is broad management; PGDM-FM goes deep into finance.
Two years, full-time.
Marketing, Finance, OB and HR, Operations, Business Analytics, and International Business and Strategy.
Rs 12,85,000 plus a Rs 20,000 refundable deposit.
Yes; for 2026-28, graduation proof was due by October 2026.
CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA; NMAT and SNAP only with another AICTE-approved test.
Not on its official programme list.
About Rs 4,50,000 on most portals; Rs 6 lakh also appears.
About Rs 6,00,000, or Rs 1,50,000 a year, plus a Rs 20,000 deposit.
No. Placement figures describe a batch, not a promise.