Question 1

Is FOSTIIMA Business School AICTE-approved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FOSTIIMA's flagship two-year, full-time PGDM programme is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Question 2

What is the total PGDM fee at FOSTIIMA Business School?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How many PGDM seats does FOSTIIMA offer?

Accepted Answer

Multiple third-party portals report an AICTE-approved intake of 360 seats (with one review citing an approved range of 360-420); the exact current-year approved intake should be verified against the latest AICTE approval letter, which is linked from FOSTIIMA's own website.

Question 4

Which entrance exams does FOSTIIMA accept for PGDM admission?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the popular specializations?

Accepted Answer

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM),  Executive PGDM / Executive Certificate Programs

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ABP News - 8th National Education Awards 2017	'Outstanding B-School in North India' (award, not a numeric rank)
T.I.M.E. / BhaskarLakshya (North India B-Schools)	6th among Top B-Schools in North India, per the official website
Collegedunia (Management, 2025)	102nd, per third-party portal Collegedunia
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