Faculty of Management Studies

What Faculty of Management Studies does

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) is a constituent faculty of the University of Delhi, established in 1954 by Prof. A. Dasgupta as a three-year part-time Post Graduate Management Programme for executives. Today it operates as one of India's premier public business schools under Dean Prof. A. Venkat Raman, delivering six core programmes: a two-year full-time residential MBA, two evening MBA variants (MBA-Executive and MBA-Executive HCA) for working professionals, a Doctoral Programme across operations, IT, organizational behavior, marketing, strategy, finance, and economics, a six-month General Management Programme for Defence Officers delivered with the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, and customized Management Development Programs for corporate clients.

The institution's core technology is case-based and classroom-delivered management education, supplemented by student exchange programs with London School of Economics and HEC Paris, corporate competitions, and thought-leadership events including the National Conference on Disruptive Technologies and Business Resilience and the Unnayan annual business conclave (500+ attendees). Curriculum is undergoing updates for an AI-integrated economy, evidenced by specialized roles in AI, ESG, and digital advisory commanding 15-20% salary premiums in placements.

FMS runs on a non-commercial public-sector revenue model. Primary funding flows come through University of Delhi allocations (Government of India) and student tuition, with the Management Science Association (MSA) charging ₹52,000 per student annually for student activities. Supplementary revenue streams include customized executive education contracts with organizations such as the Taj Group of Hotels, GAIL Ltd., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and the Department of Posts, plus the Ministry of Defence partnership for transitioning armed forces officers. Admissions run through CAT scores, written ability tests, and personal interviews for full-time MBA programs, with placement in two phases (lateral and main) and a 100% placement record for the Class of 2026, where management consulting accounted for 35-40% of offers.

Name

Faculty of Management Studies

Legal name

Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Website

https://fms.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, is a public business school founded in 1954 offering MBA, executive, doctoral, and defence-officer management programs, serving students via CAT-based admissions and corporate/government clients via customized executive education under Dean Prof. A. Venkat Raman.

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Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Management education programs
• MBA degree programs
• Executive education
• Doctoral management research
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. MBA Full-Time Tuition: Annual tuition and fee revenue from full-time MBA students. The MSA (Management Science Association) fee is ₹52,000 per student annually, which funds student activities and comprehensive experience.
2. Executive Education and Management Development Programs: Customized management development programs conducted for corporate clients including Taj Group of Hotels, GAIL Ltd., Department of Posts, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and other government and private sector organizations.
3. General Management Programme for Defence Officers: Six-month business management course conducted in partnership with Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence for Indian Armed Forces officers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, is an Indian business school offering six core academic programs: a two-year full-time residential MBA, two evening MBA variants for working professionals (MBA-Executive and MBA-Executive HCA), a doctoral research programme, a six-month General Management Programme for Defence Officers, and customized Management Development Programs for corporate and government clients. Admission is primarily through CAT scores for full-time programs, with executive education delivered to organizational clients.

Product overview

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, operates as an educational institution offering a portfolio of management education programs. The core offerings consist of six distinct programs: MBA Full-Time (a two-year residential program), MBA-Executive Evening Programme (for working professionals), MBA-Executive HCA Evening Programme (modular design), Doctoral Programme (research-focused), General Management Programme for Defence Officers (a six-month reskilling program in partnership with Ministry of Defence), and Management Development (customized executive education for corporate clients). Additionally, FMS organizes the National Conference on Disruptive Technologies and Business Resilience as an academic initiative. These programs collectively address the full spectrum of management education from foundational degree programs to specialized executive training and doctoral research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• MBA Full-Time A two-year full-time residential MBA program providing comprehensive management education with specializations in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and strategy. Intended for recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking management education and career advancement in corporate roles; admission through CAT score, written ability test, and personal interview.
• MBA-Executive (Evening Programme) A two-year evening MBA program designed for working professionals, offering flexible scheduling while maintaining rigorous academic standards with a modular course structure across four semesters. Intended for employed mid-career professionals seeking part-time management education to enhance leadership capabilities and advance within their organizations.
• MBA-Executive HCA (Evening Programme) A two-year evening MBA program with a modular design divided into four semesters, providing a strong conceptual foundation in management with academic flexibility for students to tailor their MBA experience. Intended for working professionals who want to pursue management education while continuing employment.
• Doctoral Programme A research-focused doctoral program with major areas including Operations Management, Information Technology, Organizational Behavior, HRM, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Accounting, and Economics. Intended for scholars pursuing advanced research in management disciplines.
• General Management Programme for Defence Officers A six-month intensive business management course conducted in partnership with the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, designed to transition armed forces officers into the corporate sector through a 24-week curriculum. Intended for serving and retired Indian Armed Forces officers nominated by the Ministry of Defence.
• Management Development (Executive Education) Customized management development programs and executive education for corporate clients, covering topics such as strategic management, finance, marketing, leadership, and operations across various industry sectors. Past clients include Taj Group of Hotels, GAIL Ltd., Department of Posts, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement rate achieved for Class of 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• London School of Economics (LSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMS has an exchange program partnership with LSE allowing students to study abroad at one of the world's leading institutions. Students like Gauri Dhaksharaj Shetty (Batch of 2025) and Priyal Maurya (Batch of 2025) have attended LSE programs. The partnership provides international academic exposure and networking opportunities.
• HEC PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMS maintains an exchange program with HEC Paris, a prestigious French business school. Student Anshuman Gupta (Batch of 2024) attended HEC Paris, gaining insights into changing business landscapes and sustainable business practices. The partnership offers students global perspective and European business education.
• Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMS has a strategic partnership with the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence to conduct the General Management Programme for Defence Officers. This six-month program helps armed forces officers transition to civilian corporate roles, leveraging FMS's academic expertise and the officers' leadership capabilities.
• Taj Group of HotelsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTaj Group of Hotels has utilized FMS Management Development Programs for executive training, including programs on 'People Skills in Hospitality Management'. This partnership represents corporate training engagement.
• GAIL Ltd.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) has engaged FMS for management development programs, contributing to executive capability building in the energy sector.
• Delhi Metro Rail CorporationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelhi Metro Rail Corporation has partnered with FMS for management development programs, including specific training initiatives for their executives.
• Department of Posts, Government of IndiaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDepartment of Posts has engaged FMS for management development programs including 'Emerging Marketing Challenges for Indian Post Offices in Today's Global Economy', helping modernize postal services through executive education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon: Premier North India-based B-school offering PGDM, executive, and management development programs. Direct competitor for Delhi-NCR CAT applicants and corporate executive education clients.
• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A): India's top-ranked public business school offering flagship two-year PGP (MBA-equivalent), executive education, and doctoral programs. Most direct peer to FMS by program structure, placement model, and government-linked positioning.
• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B): Premier Indian public B-school with comparable two-year MBA, executive education, and doctoral programs. Directly competes with FMS for top CAT scorers and recruiter mindshare.
• Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C): One of the original IIMs, offering MBA, executive, and doctoral programs with similar placement-driven value proposition. Competes with FMS for consulting and finance placements.
• XLRI Jamshedpur: One of India's oldest private B-schools offering flagship two-year PGDM (MBA-equivalent), executive education, and doctoral programs. Comparable to FMS on program mix and recruiter base.
• SPJIMR Mumbai: Top-ranked Indian B-school offering PGDM and executive programs with similarly strong placement outcomes. Cited alongside FMS as having achieved 100% placement for Class of 2026.
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT): Delhi-based public B-school specializing in international business with MBA, executive, and doctoral programs. Direct competitor for Delhi-NCR MBA applicants and government trade-related training mandates.
• NMIMS Mumbai: Large private university offering MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral programs across multiple campuses. Competes with FMS for MBA applicants and corporate executive education, particularly in Mumbai's financial services sector.

Broad incumbents

• Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad: Premium one-year MBA program targeting experienced professionals with strong executive education and global partnerships (MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Wharton). Represents the high-fee private B-school benchmark FMS competes against for top talent.

Emerging players

• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Private B-school offering one-year and two-year PGDM programs with strong analytics/AI focus. Represents the tech-forward, edtech-adjacent competition threatening traditional pedagogy-led schools like FMS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fms_delhi
• Facebookfacebook.com/FMSDelhi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fmsalumni
• Instagraminstagram.com/fmsdelhi/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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