FOSTIIMA Business School Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Private
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Total Courses
2 Courses
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FOSTIIMA Business School - Overview
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About FOSTIIMA Business School
FOSTIIMA Business School (FBS) is a private B-school established in 2007 in Dwarka Sector 9, South-West Delhi, by friends and alumni of the 1973 batch of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) - its name is an acronym for 'Friends Of (Nineteen) Seventy Three' of IIM-A. FOSTIIMA's flagship offering is a two-year, full-time, AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has accorded equivalence to an MBA degree, and which is reported to also hold NBA accreditation.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by FOSTIIMA Business School, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
FOSTIIMA Business School Courses
2 CoursesA completed Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates per some third-party sources), plus a valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/ATMA or FOSTIIMA's own FEAT (FOSTIIMA Eligibility & Aptitude Test); final-year graduation students may also apply. Selection is through a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Executive PGDM / Executive Certificate Programs 1 specialization | ₹ 3L - 7L Check Fee Details | A completed Bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks. |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 2 specializations | ₹ 11.50L - 11.50L Check Fee Details | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates per some third-party sources), plus a valid score in CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/ATMA or FOSTIIMA's own FEAT (FOSTIIMA Eligibility & Aptitude Test); final-year graduation students may also apply. Selection is through a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). |
FOSTIIMA Business School Admissions
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Placement Statistics
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Top Recruiting Partners
Recruiter list not specified for this batch.
'Outstanding B-School in North India' (award, not a numeric rank)
ABP News - 8th National Education Awards 2017
'Institution with Best Faculty' (award, not a numeric rank), per third-party listing (Dial Education)
ASSOCHAM
Reported variously as 149th, 167th (out of 200) and 171st across different years/pages of third-party portals (Collegedunia, Shiksha, StudyRiserr) - the specific current-year Outlook rank should be verified against Outlook's own published B-School Rankings.
Outlook (Management, 2024-2026)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
ABP News - 8th National Education Awards 2017 | 'Outstanding B-School in North India' (award, not a numeric rank) |
ASSOCHAM | 'Institution with Best Faculty' (award, not a numeric rank), per third-party listing (Dial Education) |
Outlook (Management, 2024-2026) | Reported variously as 149th, 167th (out of 200) and 171st across different years/pages of third-party portals (Collegedunia, Shiksha, StudyRiserr) - the specific current-year Outlook rank should be verified against Outlook's own published B-School Rankings. |
Collegedunia (Management, 2025) | 102nd, per third-party portal Collegedunia |
T.I.M.E. / BhaskarLakshya (North India B-Schools) | 6th among Top B-Schools in North India, per the official website |
Open C-fore Survey | 'Top Business School in India for Campus Placements' (award, not a numeric rank), per third-party listing (Dial Education) |
Times B-School Survey (as reported by a third-party portal) | Graded 'BBB' band, per a third-party student review portal |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
FOSTIIMA SELECT GROUP Scholarship (merit, based on CAT/XAT percentile) | PGDM applicants with a minimum of 60% marks in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, and a CAT/XAT percentile of 75 or above, per the official admissions material. | Reported (with some variation across sources/years) as: INR 2,50,000 for 75-80 percentile; INR 2,75,000-3,00,000 for 80-85 percentile; INR 3,25,000 for 85-90 percentile; INR 4,00,000 for 90-95 percentile; and INR 4,25,000-4,50,000 for 95th percentile and above. |
Academic Scholarship | Students scoring 60% or above throughout Class 10, Class 12 and graduation, per the official admissions material. | INR 25,000 (some third-party portals report up to INR 50,000 depending on the year/source - current amount should be confirmed with FOSTIIMA admissions). |
Education Loan Facilitation (financial assistance, not a scholarship) | Available to admitted PGDM students seeking to finance tuition and hostel fees, per third-party portals. | FOSTIIMA facilitates education loans through partner banks; exact terms, empanelled banks and interest rates depend on each bank's own credit assessment and should be confirmed with FOSTIIMA admissions. |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Campus
The institute has a well-equipped campus near Dwarka Sector 9, with essential academic and student facilities, including classrooms, computer labs, Wi-Fi connectivity, and security. Infrastructure quality may vary based on student reviews.
Library
A library stocked with textbooks, reference books, management journals, periodicals, business magazines and digital/e-journal databases to support PGDM coursework, per the official website and third-party portals.
Auditorium and Seminar Facilities
An on-campus auditorium equipped with audio-visual systems used for events, seminars, cultural activities and guest lectures, per the official website and third-party portals.
Cafeteria, Sports, Medical and IT Infrastructure
A cafeteria serving hygienic meals, indoor/outdoor sports facilities, a sick-room/clinic for medical needs, air-conditioned classrooms, and round-the-clock high-speed Wi-Fi and IT infrastructure across campus, per the official website and third-party portals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FOSTIIMA was founded in 2007 by friends and alumni of the 1973 batch of IIM Ahmedabad; the institute's name is an acronym for 'Friends Of (Nineteen) Seventy Three' of IIM-A, and it remains managed on-site by IIM-A alumni, per the official website.
FOSTIIMA accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT and ATMA scores. Candidates without a valid score from these exams can appear for FOSTIIMA's own FEAT (FOSTIIMA Eligibility & Aptitude Test), followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds for all candidates.
Yes - FOSTIIMA provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls through affiliated hostel partners close to the Dwarka Sector 9 campus, with amenities including Wi-Fi, security and mess facilities, per the official website and third-party portals.
Per FOSTIIMA's own released fee circular for the 2026-28 batch, the total academic fee is INR 10.95 lakh, with an overall payable amount (including registration) of INR 11.5 lakh for the full two-year programme, payable in instalments. Third-party portals report figures ranging from roughly INR 7.75 lakh to INR 12.5 lakh depending on the year and whether hostel charges are included, so the current official fee circular should be confirmed with FOSTIIMA admissions.
PGDM - Marketing / Finance / Human Resource Management / Operations / Business Analytics / International Business, PGDM - SELECT GROUP (premium track for high CAT/XAT percentile applicants, with committed placement support)
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FOSTIIMA Business School: Overview
FOSTIIMA is distinguished by its deep IIM Ahmedabad alumni network - the institute reports 50+ IIM alumni directly contributing to its management, curriculum design and teaching, with almost the entire core, adjunct and guest faculty pool drawn from IIM/IIT graduates who bring decades of senior corporate experience across sectors such as automobiles, FMCG, IT, strategy and consulting. The institute has been recognised as an 'Outstanding B-School in North India' at the 8th National Education Awards 2017 by ABP News, and ranked 6th among Top B-Schools in North India by T.I.M.E./BhaskarLakshya, among other listings.
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