FMS Delhi teaches a 2-year, full-time MBA on the University of Delhi North Campus. The seat comes through CAT and 314 seats are filled every year. The full course fee is INR 2.43 Lakhs, paid in four semester parts, and it is the reason this MBA is known for its payback. Collegedunia places it #6 among MBA colleges in 2026. Students are picked on a composite score built from the CAT section scores, an Extempore, a statement of purpose talk and an interview. The Class of 2026 was placed at an average of INR 32.27 LPA, with a median of INR 29.59 LPA, and 287 of its 307 students took a job.
FMS Delhi MBA Fees
You pay the fee semester by semester, four times in all. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. A University of Delhi hostel seat, if you get one, adds a monthly charge on top.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition and academic fee
INR 2.43 Lakhs
INR 60,818 a semester, 4 semesters
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
DU hostel and mess
INR 1 Lakh
INR 5,000 a month, 10 months a year
Total, no hostel
INR 2.43 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 3.43 Lakhs
Full course
FMS Delhi MBA Admission Dates
Admission for the 2026-28 batch is closed: the final merit list came out on 21 Apr 2026 and classes started in Jul 2026. The next batch is picked on CAT 2026, so the form to watch opens in the last quarter of 2026.
Event
Date
Status
FMS application, last date to apply
28 Nov 2025
Over
CAT 2025 exam
30 Nov 2025
Over
CAT 2025 result and score card
Dec 2025
Over
Shortlist for the Extempore and PI round
Feb 2026
Over
Extempore, SOP talk and interview
13 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026
Over
Final merit list and waitlist
21 Apr 2026
Over
Admission fee payment and seat acceptance
May 2026
Over
Document check and enrolment
Jun 2026
Over
Classes start
Jul 2026
Over
FMS Delhi MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree of at least three years with 50% marks and a valid CAT score. There is no age limit and no work experience is needed.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree of three years or more
Marks
50% in the degree, 45% for SC, ST, PwD and CW
Exam
A valid CAT score with the section minimums FMS sets
Final year students
You may apply, but the degree must be finished before you join
Age and work experience
No age limit, no work experience needed
FMS Delhi MBA Admission Process
The whole route is CAT, then the FMS form, then a composite score, then one day of speaking and an interview. The mistake that costs the most seats is waiting for the CAT result before filling the FMS form.
Step
What you do
1. Write CAT
One paper in November; FMS reads the same score card
2. Fill the FMS form
Apply online before the last date, which falls before the exam
3. Clear the composite score
FMS weights your CAT sections and calls you if you are above the category score
4. Extempore, SOP talk and interview
You speak on a topic, discuss your statement of purpose and face the panel
5. Merit list and fee
Class 10 and Class 12 marks are added; pay the first part to keep the seat
FMS Delhi MBA Cutoff
These are the composite scores that got an interview call. Every category call score fell this year, so the older number is the safer target to aim at.
Category
Call score, 2026-28 batch
Call score, 2025-27 batch
General
46.74
51.10
EWS
37.03
40.80
OBC-NCL
35.19
39.16
SC
29.37
31.89
ST
23.14
23.42
PwD
24.25
27.03
FMS Delhi MBA Placements
Consulting, sales and marketing, finance and general management take most of this batch. Recruiters come on campus in the second year and the summer internship happens at the end of year one.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 32.27 LPA, Class of 2026
Median pay
INR 29.59 LPA
Highest offer
INR 1.1 Crore
Students placed
287 of 307, or 93.5%
Recruiters
119 companies on campus
Top sectors
Consulting 32%, sales and marketing 26%
FMS Delhi MBA Scholarships
There is no big merit waiver here because the fee is already low. The help that exists is for the toppers of the year and for reserved category students.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
OPJEMS Scholarship
First ten toppers of the year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
NTPC Scholarship
SC, ST and PwD students of the full-time MBA
INR 4,000
PwD fee waiver
Students with a PwD certificate
INR 2.43 Lakhs
FMS Delhi MBA Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the college on fees, placements and student reviews. FMS does not send data to NIRF, so it does not sit on that list.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2026
#6
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2025
#7
The Week MBA ranking
2024
#5
IIRF government B-school
2024
#2
NIRF Management
2025
Does not take part
FMS Delhi MBA Seats and Intake
The batch is built from sanctioned seats plus supernumerary seats, which are kept for foreign nationals, orphans and other groups the University of Delhi lists.
Seat type
Seats
Sanctioned seats
251
Supernumerary seats
63
Total a year
314
FMS Delhi MBA Hostel and Campus
FMS has no hostel of its own. You may apply for a University of Delhi hostel, but the seats are few, so most students rent a room near the campus.
Item
Detail
Own hostel
None; FMS students apply to University of Delhi hostels
Who gets a room first
Outstation SC, ST and PwD students
Monthly hostel charge
About INR 5,000 a month in the men's hostels
Campus
North Campus, University of Delhi
Should you pick the MBA at FMS Delhi?
This course suits students who want a Delhi MBA that pays for itself and can sort out a room in the city on their own.
Pick it if:
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
You are a woman applying this year: FMS adds 5 marks to your composite score at the shortlist stage.
Your family can pay in parts only: the fee is split across four semesters, so nothing falls due in one go.
You read faster than you calculate: FMS gives the verbal part of CAT more weight than the other two parts.
Skip it if:
You need a hostel room from day one: FMS has no hostel of its own and University of Delhi rooms go first to outstation SC, ST and PwD students.
You plan to apply only after your CAT score is out: the FMS form shut on 28 Nov 2025, two days before the exam.
You are counting on last year's closing score: the General call score fell by more than four points in one year, so it is not a fixed target.
You want a campus with grounds and a mess: FMS teaches from one block on the North Campus, not from a walled campus of its own.
Counsellor's advice
If your composite score clears the General call by a clear margin, put FMS at the top of your list, because no other seat at this pay level costs so little. If you are short of it, keep a second college above it and book your interview practice anyway.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree of at least three years, in any subject, from a recognised university.
Marks: 50% in the degree for General, EWS and OBC-NCL. 45% for SC, ST, PwD and CW (children of war widows).
Exam: A valid CAT score. FMS reads your three section scores, not the overall percentile alone.
Final year students: You can apply while in the last year, but the degree must be finished before you join.
Age and work: No upper age limit, and work experience carries no weight in the merit score.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write CAT: The exam is in November. FMS reads the same score card, so there is no separate FMS exam.
Fill the FMS form: Apply online on the FMS site. The form shuts before the exam, not after the result.
Clear the call score: FMS builds a composite score from your CAT sections and calls you if you are above your category score.
Speak and interview: One sitting covers the Extempore, the SOP (statement of purpose) talk and the panel interview.
Take the seat: Class 10 and Class 12 marks are added to the final score. Pay the first part of the fee by the date in the offer or you lose the seat.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
These are the official 2026 dates for the batch that has joined. Tap 2027 for the next batch.
The 2027 FMS calendar is not out yet. The CAT 2026 dates are official and the FMS steps are estimates based on 2026.
Over
28 Nov 2025
FMS application, last date to apply
The last date was pushed from 26 Nov 2025 to 28 Nov 2025 because the portal was busy.
Over
30 Nov 2025
CAT 2025 exam
One paper in three sittings. Your section scores decide the FMS call.
Over
Dec 2025
CAT 2025 result and score card
The score card is the only paper FMS reads at the first stage.
Over
Feb 2026
Shortlist for the Extempore and PI round
Only students above their category call score got the letter.
Over
13 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026
Extempore, SOP talk and interview
All three were done in one sitting for each student.
Over
21 Apr 2026
Final merit list and waitlist
Selected students had to accept the offer online.
Over
May 2026
Admission fee payment and seat acceptance
You lost the seat if the first part of the fee was not paid inside the window in the offer.
Over
Jun 2026
Document check and enrolment
Degree, mark sheets and category papers had to be shown in original.
Over
Jul 2026
Classes start
The 2026-28 batch started on the North Campus.
Confirmed
3 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 registration, last date to apply
The form closes at 5 pm on 15 Sep 2026 and there is no late window.
Tentative
Nov 2026
FMS application, last date to apply
Expected to shut before the exam again, as it did for this batch.
Confirmed
29 Nov 2026
CAT 2026 exam
The date is fixed by the exam body and the admit card comes about three weeks before.
Tentative
Dec 2026
CAT 2026 result and score card
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Shortlist for the Extempore and PI round
Expected about six weeks after the result.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Extempore, SOP talk and interview
Expected to take about a week, as it did this year.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Final merit list and waitlist
Expected within days of the last interview.
Tentative
May 2027
Admission fee payment and seat acceptance
Expected to be a short window, so keep the money ready.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Document check and enrolment
Expected before the session starts.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: FMS Delhi admission notice and the CAT 2026 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
FMS Delhi MBA Fees 2026
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add a University of Delhi hostel seat.
Tuition and academic fee
Per semester × 4, INR 60,818 a semester
INR 2.43 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel and mess
DU hostel and mess
Per month × 20, INR 5,000 a month, charged for 10 months a year
INR 1 Lakh
Total course fee
INR 2.43 Lakhs
2 years · tuition and academic fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.43 Lakhs
2 years · tuition and academic fee plus hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,097
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1328%
average pay INR 32.27 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,783
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
941%
average pay INR 32.27 LPA vs the full fee
Source: FMS Delhi fee notice for the 2026-28 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a call from FMS Delhi?
Pick your category. The numbers are the composite score cutoff ranges FMS used to send interview calls: this year's call score first, last year's tougher one above it.
Category
General category
51.11 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
46.74 to 51.10: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 46.74: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
EWS category
40.81 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
37.03 to 40.80: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 37.03: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
OBC-NCL category
39.17 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
35.19 to 39.16: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 35.19: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
SC category
31.90 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
29.37 to 31.89: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 29.37: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
ST category
23.43 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
23.14 to 23.42: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 23.14: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
PwD category
27.04 and above: yes, you get the call. This score cleared the shortlist in both years.
24.25 to 27.03: you clear this year's call score, not last year's. Start your interview practice now.
Below 24.25: no call this year. A better verbal score is the fastest way up.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The call score fell in every category this year. Take the older, higher number as your safe target, because one easy year does not lower the bar for the next one.
FMS Delhi MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Rank in the merit list
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip on the card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
OPJEMS Scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
O.P. Jindal Group
Paid once for the course to the first ten toppers of the year.
Who qualifies: first ten toppers of the yearApply in Sep, when the scheme opens
Not eligible on your answers
NTPC Scholarship
INR 4,000
NTPC Limited
Paid for two years to SC, ST and PwD students of the full-time MBA.
Who qualifies: SC, ST or PwD categoryApply after you join
Not eligible on your answers
PwD fee waiver
INR 2.43 Lakhs
University of Delhi
PwD students pay a token amount a semester instead of the course fee.
Who qualifies: a PwD certificateApply with your admission form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.5 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 93,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.43 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.54 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 89,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 4,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.39 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.43 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
FMS Delhi MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to FMS Delhi. Blue marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats.
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FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies
New Delhi
Compared with
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Gurugram
Compared with
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi
New Delhi
Compared with
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Indore
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.43 Lakhs
tuition and academic fee
INR 28.16 Lakhs
INR 25.73 Lakhs more
INR 21.92 Lakhs
INR 19.49 Lakhs more
INR 12.4 Lakhs
INR 9.97 Lakhs more
INR 25.15 Lakhs
INR 22.72 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch placed
INR 32.27 LPA
Class of 2026
INR 29.5 LPA
INR 2.77 LPA less, Class of 2026
INR 31.30 LPA
INR 0.97 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 23.4 LPA
INR 8.87 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 29.57 LPA
INR 2.7 LPA less, Class of 2025
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
93.5%
Class of 2026
100%
7 points higher
Not published
100%
7 points higher
100%
7 points higher
SeatsMBA seats a year
314
sanctioned and supernumerary
Not published
240
74 fewer
Not published
478
164 more
ROIaverage pay against the full fee
1328%
on INR 32.27 LPA
105%
1223 points lower
143%
1185 points lower
189%
1139 points lower
118%
1210 points lower
In short
MDI Gurgaon places its whole batch and pays close to this, but the course costs about twelve times more. If FMS calls you, take this seat and keep MDI Gurgaon below it in your list.
In short
IIFT Delhi pays almost as much and is the stronger pick for trade and export roles. If that is the field you want, take IIFT Delhi; for any other role this seat costs far less for the same pay.
In short
DMS IIT Delhi charges about five times this fee and pays about nine lakhs less a year. If FMS gives you a call, prepare hard for it and treat DMS IIT Delhi as the backup.
In short
IIM Indore has a bigger batch and a wider alumni network at ten times the fee. If both call you and money is tight, this seat is the safer choice.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on FMS Delhi MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the FMS Delhi MBA?▾
Write CAT, then fill the FMS form before its last date, which falls before the exam. FMS builds a composite score from your section scores and calls you for the Extempore and the interview. Class 10 and Class 12 marks are added at the final stage.
What is the full fee for the two-year MBA?▾
The full course fee is INR 2.43 Lakhs, paid in four semester parts. A University of Delhi hostel seat adds about INR 1 Lakh over the course. The fee block above shows both totals.
What score do I need for an interview call?▾
The General call came at a composite score of 46.74 for this batch and 51.10 for the batch before. The checker above shows the range for every category.
Does FMS Delhi give a hostel to MBA students?▾
FMS has no hostel of its own. You can apply for a University of Delhi hostel, but the seats are few and go first to outstation SC, ST and PwD students. Most students rent a room near the campus.
What is the average package of the last batch?▾
The Class of 2026 was placed at an average of INR 32.27 LPA and a median of INR 29.59 LPA. 287 of 307 students took a job and the highest offer was INR 1.1 Crore.
Do women get extra marks in the shortlist?▾
Yes. FMS adds 5 marks to the composite score of women candidates at the shortlist stage. It does not change the interview or the final merit rules.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
The calculator above lists the schemes this course takes: an award for the top ten of the year, an award for SC, ST and PwD students, and the PwD fee waiver. Answer its two questions to see your net fee.
Do I need work experience to apply?▾
No. Fresh graduates join every year and work experience carries no weight in the merit score. A three-year bachelor's degree with 50% marks is enough, 45% for SC, ST, PwD and CW candidates.
The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, offers a highly affordable MBA program with total fees ranging from approximately INR 1.92 to 3 lakhs for the entire two-year course. This cost-effectiveness makes it one of the most economically viable top-tier MBA programs in India, especially compared to other prestigious institutions where fees can go up to INR 24 lakhs. The program includes semester fees of about INR 45,000 to 55,500, a Management Science Association fee of around INR 30,000 to 50,000 per year, and examination fees of INR 1,700 per semester.
Additional living expenses in Delhi may add INR 2.5 to 5 lakhs. Despite its low fees, FMS offers an outstanding return on investment, with average placement packages between INR 25 to 34.2 lakhs per annum. The highest package for 2022 was INR 58.8 lakhs. Summer internships also see 100% placement, with average stipends around INR 3.06 lakhs and a highest of INR 5 lakh. FMS provides scholarships based on merit and need, supported by entities like the Aditya Birla Group and OP Jindal, and financial assistance for economically weaker sections.
The faculty is highly experienced, ensuring personalized attention with a 1:8 faculty-to-student ratio, enhancing learning through industry engagement and case-driven teaching. The placement process is effectively managed and student-driven, attracting top companies like Amazon and Microsoft. FMS is renowned for its excellent placement opportunities, high ROI, and scholarship options, making it a leading choice for MBA candidates in India.
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FMS Delhi: 1 Answered Question
What is the difference if I choose FMS (Delhi), JBIMS (Mumbai) or SJSOM-IIT Bombay over IIM-B, SPJIMR and other such institutes that charge hefty for MBA courses?
Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Choosing a B-school can be a tricky decision especially when it comes to ROI. I understand that ROI is one of the most important factors when it comes to MBA courses since funding your education with loans come with its own set of challenges. But the institutes that you have mentioned above certainly surpass the challenges since they belong to the tier 1 category.
You might come across articles and blogs stating that FMS or JBIMS do not provide a typical MBA environment but for me, that discussion does not even make sense. What is an MBA environment after all? You spent 2 years of your life at the campus and wish to land a good job. FMS, JBIMS, and IIT Bombay all three have good market reputations, they home the best candidates and charge minimal fees. So, if ROI is even a little bit of a concern for you, go for these colleges without any second thought or regret.
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