BIMTECH Fellow Programme in Management 2026

Admissions Open: Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) & Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) – 2026

The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida, invites applications for its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) for the 2026 intake.

Both programmes are approved by AICTE (Ministry of Education, Government of India) and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to a Ph.D. degree of an Indian University

About the Programmes

Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)

• A full-time, residential doctoral programme
• Designed to groom future faculty members, academic researchers, and policy analysts
• Scholars receive monthly scholarships and research grants
• Strong mentoring model with close faculty–scholar collaboration

Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM)

• A doctoral-level programme for working executives
• Modular coursework (21 days across 4 modules)
• Coursework waiver (conditional) for CA / CS / ICWA
• Ideal for careers in academia, consulting, and applied research

Areas of Research

Applicants may choose from the following broad areas:

• Business Communication
• Economics & International Business
• Finance, Insurance & Risk Management
• Information Technology
• Marketing & Retail
• OB & HR
• Operations & Decision Sciences
• Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & CSR

Research Infrastructure & Support

BIMTECH provides one of the strongest research ecosystems among private business schools in India:

• Databases: Scopus, Bloomberg, CMIE Prowess, Harvard Business Publishing, Case Centre
• Software: SPSS, EViews, SmartPLS, Turnitin
• Library Resources: 1+ lakh books, 6,000+ journals, 33,000+ theses
• International academic collaborations and exchange opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

FPM / EFPM Applicants must have:

• Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent)
• OR 5-year Integrated Master’s degree
• OR Qualified CA / CS / ICWA with B.Com
• EFPM applicants: Minimum 5 years of managerial/teaching experience
• Maximum age for FPM: 45 years

Selection Process

• BIMTECH Entrance Test (exempted for CAT / GMAT / UGC-NET holders)
• Research Proposal Evaluation
• Personal Interview

Admissions are strictly merit-based

Important Dates – Admission Cycle 2026

• Applications Open: 15 November 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 14 February 2026
• Entrance Test & Interview: 29 March 2026
• Result Declaration: 06 April 2026
• Programme Commencement: 05 July 2026

Programme information:

https://www.bimtech.ac.in/fellow-program

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online at:

🔗 https://fpm.admissions.bimtech.ac.in/

Application Fee: INR 3,000 (adjusted against admission fee if selected)

Contact Information

Centre for Research

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

📧 chairperson.dp@bimtech.ac.in

📞 +91-120-6843000 | Toll Free: 1800 5723 999

🌐 www.bimtech.ac.in

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