How was your FMS, Delhi interview experience?

One of my friends appeared in the FMS interview this year and converted the call. The interview was offline and on the FMS campus. There were two panelists. The interview started with an introduction. Next, he was given an extempore topic - Novelty. Following the extempore, there were a few questions based on his IT background and his SOP. There were general questions like - ‘Why MBA? As there are many CXOs who aren’t MBAs.’ The interview was around 15 mins. Overall, it was a pleasant experience for him.

Does ISB have a brand value better than that of XLRI, FMS, or IIM L?

The brand value of ISB and XLRI, FMS, IIM L can’t be compared. ISB is known for its executive PGP while XLRI, FMS, and IIM L are reputed for their two-year-long MBA progran. These are some of the top-rated B-Schools in the country and have long-standing legacies. ISB has a huge batch size of around 800. Due to the huge batch size students face problems getting decent opportunities through campus placements.The ROI isn’t that good. The total course fee for PGPM is around INR 36.3 lakhs. While the average CTC is around 34.07 LPA, according to the recent highlights of ISB placements.

What CAT percentile do I require to get calls from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS and MDI Gurgaon?

For GEM, the CAT percentiles required to get an interview call from IIM Blackis, FMS, SP Jain, JBIMS, and MDI Gurgaon are ABC and FMS: Both institutes required nothing less than 99.5. Those who get admission at a lesser percentile, usually don’t belong to the GEM category. There are many who don’t even get a call with 99.3. So to stay on the safer side, go for nothing less than 99.5. IIM Indore and Kozhikode: Both the institutes require percentiles around 97.5 for an interview call SPJIMR: This Institute has unique selection criteria under which CAT is given less value and calls are issued on the basis of the candidate's profile. The CAT percentile required in this case is less than the normal if you have a good academic profile along with work experience, MDI: This institute issues calls around the 96% mark. It’s important to know that these figures are based on trends and not on actual data so you will find exceptions everywhere. Moreover, it’s better you don’t waste time analyzing the CAT cutoff and start preparing for the same.

How one should prepare for getting admission in FMS Delhi?

FMS is a good option with the best ROI, low fees, and more seats. FMS gives a call to the candidates based on their CAT score, irrespective of their past academics score. Most IIM dropouts opt for this college. The table below shows the criteria for admission into FMS also their respective weightage Criteria Weightage CAT score 50% Academics score 20% SOP 10% Personal Interview 15% Extempore 5% Now let’s discuss these criteria individually and also how to prepare for each of them. CAT: The CAT score accounts for the maximum which is 50% of the marks required for admission. This means with a high percentile (99+) you can easily increase your chances of getting a call irrespective of your past academic performance. The CAT exam has three sections. VARC (40% weightage): Reading essays and newspapers like The Hindu is a good way to enhance your verbal ability. LRDI (30% weightage): The main key to cracking this section is to pick an easy set. This can be achieved only after constant practice. By calculating fast you can attempt more sets. If you can solve 3 sets out of 6 sets, you will touch the 99 percentile. QUANT: Cover all the basics possible. Understand the theory and don’t just learn formulas Academic Score: This score constitutes 20% of the total composite score required for admission. Anything above 75% in 10 and 12 will get you 20%. But above 60 and below 75 will get you 5% only. SOP: The SOP or Statement Of Purpose clarifies your motives for your admission. It accounts for 10% of the composite score. You will have to write about your work experiences and why you are willing to pursue an MBA. Be clear in your goals and you are good to go. Personal Interview: This constitutes 15% of the composite score. Things that you will be questioned about include your graduation subjects, current affairs, internships, and your previous courses. Answer every question confidently as this is the first interaction with your professors and the impression will last a long time. Extempore: The weightage for this is 5%. This aims at analyzing your spontaneity, and knowledge on general topics and checks how you can organize your thoughts on the spot. Practice daily on social, and economical topics and try to know about different domains and speak on these topics for 3–4 minutes. From the CAT center to the final round, what matters the most are your English skills. How well you comprehend in the exam, think in extempore and speak when interviewed. So enhancing your English skills will take you a long way.

Is it a better choice for choosing FMS Delhi over IIM A or IIM B when compared to placement salary?

There is no question at all if you are optimising for salary in the short term. On average, you would earn more at IIM Ahmedabad and Bangalore than at FMS. In the long run, it will be much more dependent on you and a little bit on the profile you want to work in. However, ceteris paribus and on average IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore will earn more or as much as an FMS grad. Choose A or B if you want to maximise your placement salary. Whether you should optimise for placement salary is a different question, and the answer depends on what you want to do with your life.

Is it a better choice for choosing FMS, Delhi over IIM-B and IIM-C?

No, choosing FMS Delhi over IIMB or IIMC is definitely not a good decision as you will be missing out on so many opportunities. Some of them include Student exchange programs: The top 3 IIMS have student exchange programs wherein almost 30% of the batch spends one term at a European B School. Also, IIM Calcutta is a part of CEMS. 25 students from IIMC are offered the most coveted CEMS MiM degree. Placements: Without any doubt, the top IIMs have the best placement drives than any other B school in India. All the major companies like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and AT Kearney visit the campus and hire 50+ students every year. Even if the same companies visit FMS M, the roles offered are different. Also despite being good for marketing, the biggest giants in FMCG don’t visit the campus regularly. So top jobs are offered at IIM ABC and FMS misses out on this opportunity. Campus Life: With no hostel facility, FMS Delhi has non-existent campus life. Meanwhile, all the other IIMs have beautiful campuses, excellent infrastructure, and hostel facilities. Brand name: Without any doubt, IIMs have a bigger brand name than FMS. ROI: ROI or Return on Investment is higher for IIMs than FMS in the long run. Although due to the payment of loans initially, ROI will seem less than FMS(low fees), that’s not the case. IIMs provide better opportunities, global recognition, and an alumni base that add to the ROI value. You won’t lose anything from joining IIMS over FMS.

Is NITIE the same level in terms of placement like FMS?

NITIE Mumbai placement is almost on the same level as FMS. Here are the 2022 placement highlights of NITIE and FMS. Institute NITIE Mumbai FMS Average CTC INR 25.41 LPA INR 32.4 LPA Highest CTC INR 49 LPA INR 58 LPA Major recruiters Amazon, KPMG, Deloitte Paytm, Boston Consulting Group, Nykaa As per the placement statistics of both the institutes, there’s a slight difference in the major sectors participating in placement drive and the job roles offered.

Which is better: the IIMA or the FMS?

Rather than asking which is better IIMA or FMS you should be asking what is better for you. My friend is an IIM Ahmedabad pass out. She had got offers from IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, and FMS as well. Yet she chose IIMA because it was her dream college. One year into IIMA she realized some major shortcomings. The case pedagogy here is overhyped and not at par with global B Schools. The professors don’t teach you much, but rather keep you busy through assignments and quizzes. No practical learning of concepts as the curriculum was very obsolete in today’s world of business. The only significant feature here is its excellent placement. This is also the reason why it attracts so much crowd. But this fantasy is also short-lived. As soon as you land a job, you have to start paying back the excessive loan for years. For instance, you land a package with CTC 20 LPA. The in-hand salary would be around 1 lakh and the EMI standing at the end of every month would be 50000. After reducing EMI and personal expenses you get little for yourself for several years despite your hard work. Despite graduating you will be stuck in the same life for years. Now considering FMS it has the following merits that make it a tad bit better than IIM Ahmedabad Very low fees in comparison to IIM Ahmedabad Since you don’t have to take a loan you feel a sense of freedom to take up the course of your choice. Your batchmates from FMS will be enjoying life, and fulfilling their dreams and you will be still stuck in the same circle of paying back loans. So the brand value is just not enough. I don’t think spending 20 lakhs on any Indian B School is worth it.

What is it like being in FMS Delhi?

Being in FMS Delhi is fun, tiring, exhausting, and thrilling all at once. The baggage of memories and emotions you will carry from here is huge. It will be a rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs. You will feel extremely intimidated by the exceptionally talented crowd despite your work experience and 100 percentile in CAT. The initial year is very exhausting as you have to work on your academics as well as presentations on complex subjects in Finance, strategy, capital markets, marketing, supply chain, HR & IT. If this is not enough you will also have to prepare for the summer placements alongside. Your expectations will face a terrible downfall here as you won’t be able to be at par with the curriculum like you thought you would. You will face tough competition while you are struggling with your mediocre academic performance. Your peers will be taking part in internships, National level case competitions, making amazing presentations, and getting scholarships while you are still struggling to adapt to the rigor. Seeing others that are better and way ahead of you will rob you of your feeling of entitlement and humble you at once. You will stop taking things for granted and start making the most out of your 2 years. You will receive help from faculty and seniors when you are in dire need of assistance. FMS faculty is very cooperative and friendly. Lastly, you will have a lot of memories and nostalgia to carry with you throughout the rest of your life.

What is the minimum percentile required to get a call from FMS, Delhi?

FMS Delhi registration will start soon and will continue till the second week of December 2022. As per the FMS Delhi 2023 admission, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of scores obtained in CAT 2022. The CAT score required for getting a call from FMS Delhi is mostly 99 percentile. After this shortlisted candidates will have to appear for GD-PI and extempore. If you are a GEM (General Engineer Male) you will have to face the maximum hurdles. You will need a minimum of 99.3+ percentile along with 95+ percentile in the VARC section. If you are a GEF(General Engineer Female) then you will get an additional 3% once you are through the interview round. But the overall target to get a call remains the same for everyone i.e.99+ percentile.

FMS Delhi Cutoff: CAT Percentile Cutoff, MBA, EMBA, PhD, Category Wise

Q: Can I get FMS with 95 percentile?

A call from FMS Delhi is possible with 95+ percentile, but CAT carries substantial weightage. Candidates are therefore advised to target at least 98+ percentile. FMS interviews are also of very short duration.

Q: Are FMS application forms out for 2023-25 admissions?

The FMS Delhi application form for the 2023-2025 admission cycle was released online. Eligible candidates could submit it according to the examination schedule.

FMS Delhi CAT cutoff usually remains at 98.3 percentile. The institute uses separate cutoffs at different selection stages. CAT percentile alone determines the first interview shortlist, while the final merit list considers CAT percentile, interview performance, past academics, SOP discussion and extempore.

For interview shortlisting, FMS Delhi prepares a category-wise composite score using CAT percentile and gender diversity points. Past academics and work experience are not considered at this stage. VARC carries 40% weightage, while DI/LR and QA carry 30% each. Female candidates receive 5 additional points, and an overall CAT percentile of 98.5+ is generally considered competitive.

Table of Content

FMS Delhi MBA CAT Cutoff 2022
FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2023
FMS Delhi MBA Seats and Reservation 2023
FMS Delhi Executive MBA Program Admissions 2023
FMS Delhi Admission Stories
FMS Delhi Cutoff 2023: Important Dates
FMS Delhi MBA Admission Process
FMS Delhi MBA Selection Process 2023
How FMS Delhi Calculates Composite Score
FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2023: CAT Section Wise Weightage
Top B-Schools CAT Cutoff 2023
FMS Delhi Previous Year Cutoffs
FMS Delhi FAQs

FMS Delhi MBA CAT Cutoff 2022

For the 2022 - 2024 batch, the category-wise FMS Delhi composite cutoff and shortlist details were as follows:

Category	Number of Seats	Number of Shortlisted Candidates	Composite Score
General	101	707	53.851
SC	37	259	32.452
ST	19	133	24.257
OBC	69	483	39.991
EWS	25	175	40.576
PWD1	12	84	20.943
CW1 - CW5	12	15CW2: 08CW3: 17CW4: 08CW5: 11CW6: 25	All Candidates
Total	287	1966	-

FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2023

The category-wise lists of provisionally selected candidates for the MBA (Full Time) 2022 batch are provided below.

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12th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates	General Category	OBC Category	SC Category	EWS Category	-	-	-	-	-
11th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates	General Category	OBC Category	SC Category	EWS Category	-	-	-	-	-
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7th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates MBA (Full Time) 2022	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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List of Waitlisted candidates MBA (Full -Time) 2022	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

FMS Delhi MBA Seats and Reservation 2023

The MBA programme has a total of 299 seats. The reservation details for the 2023 - 2025 MBA programme are listed below.

Categories	Reservation
General	101
SC	37
ST	19
OBC	69
EWS	25
PW	12
CW	12
FS	12
WT	6
WNT	6

Admissions are made against the total seats available in the programme.

FMS Delhi Executive MBA Program Admissions 2023

The category-wise shortlist information for the FMS Delhi Executive MBA programme is given below.

7th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates MBA Executive 2022	General Category	OBC Category	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
6th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates MBA Executive 2022	-	OBC Category	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
5th List of Provisionally Selected Candidates MBA Executive 2022	General Category	OBC Category	-	-	-	CW Category	-	-	-
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2nd List of Provisionally Selected Candidates MBA Executive 2022	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
List of Provisionally Selected candidates MBA Executive 2022	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
List of Waitlisted candidates MBA Executive 2022	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

FMS Delhi Admission Stories

Name	CAT Percentage	Work Experience	Graduation score	Link
Shruti Kumari	97.97	1 in Newton Tutorials Pvt. Ltd. as a lecturer of JEE Mains and JEE Advanced aspirants.	75.5	Read More
Aditya Bartakke	98.49	Fresher	7.06	Read More
Nihal Shahare	94.56	Fresher	5.79	Read More
Akash Nand	99	Samsung R&D- 3 Years Sterlite Power- 3 Years	80.7	Read More
Deep Vaghasiya	98.04	Fresher	6.5	Read More

FMS Delhi Cutoff 2023: Important Dates

The important dates related to the FMS Delhi cutoff 2023 are shown below.

Event	Dates
EMBA HCA Interview Schedule	April 2023
Announcement of Shortlist for PI Round	March 2023, Second Week
PI Round	April 2023, Second Week
Announcement of Final Result	May 2023, First Week
Commencement of Course	July 2023, First Week

FMS Delhi MBA Admission Process

The FMS Delhi MBA admission process includes CAT-based shortlisting followed by the institute's subsequent selection stages.

FMS Delhi MBA Selection Process 2023

Candidate selection begins with CAT performance and is followed by GDPI and extempore.

Admission to the FMS MBA programme is based on four selection components with the following weightage:

Parameters	Weightage
CAT 2022 Score	50 %
Marks obtained in Class X	10 %
Marks obtained in Class XII	10 %
Discussion on Statement of Purpose	10 %
Extempore	5 %
Personal Interview	15 %

How FMS Delhi Calculates Composite Score

The composite score is derived from the CAT sections using the weightage given below.

Sections	Weightage
VARC	40%
DI/ LR	30%
QA	30%

FMS Delhi calculates the composite score using the following formula:

Composite Score= ?(Score in section * Weightage)/ Max Marks for the section (Round off upto 3 decimal places)

For example, one candidate scored 49.83 in Verbal, 41.47 in DILR and 34.13 in QA. The maximum marks for these sections were 72, 60 and 66, respectively. The composite score was calculated as [ (49.83*0.4) / 72 ] + [ (41.47*0.3) / 60 ] + [ (34.13*0.3) / 66 ] = 0.639319, or 63.932 after rounding to 3 decimal places. For a female candidate, the score would be 63.932 + 5 = 68.931. This candidate received an interview call from FMS Delhi.

FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2023: CAT Section Wise Weightage

For candidates shortlisted for the online personal interview, final admission is determined using the following criteria and weightage:

Parameters	Weights
CAT Scores	50%
Class X Scores	5% ( for 60%-75%) 10%( for 75%-100%)
Class XII Scores	5% ( for 60%-75%) 10%( for 75%-100%)
Discussion on statement of purpose	10%
Extempore	5%
Personal Interview	15%

Keynote: Female candidates appearing for the PI receive an additional 5 marks.

Top B-Schools CAT Cutoff 2023

College	Minimum Expected CAT Cutoff	Maximum Expected CAT Cutoff
IIM Ahmedabad	99	100
IIM Bangalore	99	100
IIM Calcutta	99	99
IIM Kozhikode	98	99
IIM Lucknow	98	99
IIM Indore	97	98
FMS Delhi	98	99
SPJIMR	97	98
MDI Gurgaon	96	99

FMS Delhi Previous Year Cutoffs

FMS Delhi uses category-wise composite scores for its cutoff. The calculation assigns 40%, 30% and 30% weightage to VARC, DI/LR and QA scores, respectively, as provided by the CAT Centre.

FMS Delhi MBA Cut off 2021 and 2022

Category	Composite Score
General	49.363
SC	28.393
ST	19.767
OBC	35.384
EWS	37.399
PWD1, PWD2, PWD3, PWD4, PWD5, PWD6	19.750
CW1, CW2, CW3, CW4, CW5	N.A
CW6	37.670

FMS Delhi MBA Cutoff 2019 and 2020

Category	Overall Cutoff (2019 and 2020)	Composite Score
General	98.18	52.986
OBC	90.07	33.859
SC	82.19	31.462
ST	58.10	22.697
PH1	85.94	28.223
PH2	2.68	01.319
PH3	57.99	07.636
CW1	11.00	04.205
CW2	9.29	07.239
CW3	26.23	02.238

FMS Delhi FAQs

Ques. Can I get into FMS with 98 CAT Percentile?

Ans. For General category students, the FMS Delhi admission cutoff is generally between 98 and 99 overall percentile. Reserved category candidates may have a cutoff of 90 or below. Strong academic records can also improve the chance of being shortlisted.

Ques. What is the expected CAT cutoff for Admission to FMS Delhi?

Ans. Based on previous records, the FMS Delhi admission shortlist may require a composite score between 52-55. The overall CAT profile is stated as 99.

Ques. Can I get FMS with 95 percentile?

Ans. A call from FMS Delhi is possible with 95+ percentile, but CAT carries substantial weightage. Candidates are therefore advised to target at least 98+ percentile. FMS interviews are also of very short duration.

Ques. Does FMS Delhi have a sectional cutoff?

Ans. During the last three years, FMS Delhi has also considered sectional CAT scores according to the weight assigned to each section. Based on the previous pattern, a candidate with a high sectional percentile of 97+ in CAT 2022 may be shortlisted under the FMS Delhi cutoff and sectional weightage criteria.

Ques. Are FMS application forms out for 2023-25 admissions?

Ans. The FMS Delhi application form for the 2023-2025 admission cycle was released online. Eligible candidates could submit it according to the examination schedule.

Ques. How do FMS Delhi select students for its admission process?

Ans. FMS Delhi selects students using composite scores based on 30, 30 and 40 percent weightage for QA, DI & LR, and VA RC, respectively.

Ques. Does FMS Delhi also accept CMAT scores?

Ans. No. FMS Delhi does not accept CMAT or XAT scores for this admission. Shortlisting is based only on CAT and GMAT scores.

Ques. Does FMS Delhi have its own exam?

Ans. FMS Delhi accepts CAT and GMAT scores, but it conducts the FMS Entrance Test for admission to its Executive MBA programmes.

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Criteria	Weightage
CAT score	50%
Academics score	20%
SOP	10%
Personal Interview	15%
Extempore	5%

Institute	NITIE Mumbai	FMS
Average CTC	INR 25.41 LPA	INR 32.4 LPA
Highest CTC	INR 49 LPA	INR 58 LPA
Major recruiters	Amazon, KPMG, Deloitte	Paytm, Boston Consulting Group, Nykaa

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