1. FMS DELHI OVERVIEW
The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi is one of India's most prestigious business schools, offering an unparalleled combination of world-class education and exceptional return on investment . Established in 1954 under the aegis of University of Delhi, FMS is fondly called the "Red Building of Dreams" by MBA aspirants across India .
Parameter Details
Established
1954
Affiliation
University of Delhi
Location
North Campus, Delhi University
Total MBA Seats
251
Total Fees (2 Years)
Rs.2.43 Lakhs
Average Package 2025
Rs.34.1 LPA
Highest Package
Rs.1.23 CPA
NIRF Ranking 2024
5th in Management
Exam Accepted
CAT 2025
What makes FMS Delhi truly exceptional is its ROI of over 13x - the highest among all B-schools in India . While IIMs charge Rs.25-35 lakhs, FMS delivers comparable placements at just Rs.2.43 lakhs, making it the dream destination for aspirants who want a top-tier MBA without financial burden .
2. FMS DELHI CAT CUT-OFF 2026 (EXPECTED)
For MBA admissions 2026-28, FMS Delhi will consider CAT 2025 scores . Based on historical trends and increasing competition, here are the expected cut-offs:
Category Expected CAT 2025 Percentile Expected Composite Score
General 98.5+
50-55
EWS 90-92+
40-45
OBC-NCL 96-98+
45-50
SC 88-92+
35-40
ST 85-88+
30-35
PwD 60-70+
25-30
IMPORTANT NOTE: These are safe estimates. Actual shortlisting depends on sectional balance and composite score calculation . A high overall percentile with weak sectionals may not secure a call .
3. CATEGORY-WISE CAT PERCENTILE REQUIREMENTS
FMS Delhi follows a strict category-wise admission process as per University of Delhi and Government of India reservation norms .
GENERAL CATEGORY
Expected Cut-off: 98.5-99+ percentile
Sectional Cut-off: 90+ in each section (VARC, DILR, QA)
Competition Level: Extremely High
OBC-NCL CATEGORY
SC CATEGORY
Expected Cut-off: 88-92+ percentile
Sectional Cut-off: 70+ in each section
Competition Level: Moderate
ST CATEGORY
Expected Cut-off: 85-88+ percentile
Sectional Cut-off: 65+ in each section
Competition Level: Moderate
EWS CATEGORY
PwD CATEGORY
4. FMS DELHI PREVIOUS YEAR CUT-OFFS
Understanding historical trends helps in setting realistic targets . Here's the year-wise composite score cut-off data:
COMPOSITE SCORE CUT-OFFS (LAST 5 YEARS)
Year General OBC-NCL SC ST EWS PwD
2025-27 51.10 44.50 35.20 28.50 42.80
26.50
2024-26 45.58 38.70 30.10 24.20 38.50
22.40
2023-25 44.20 37.50 28.90 23.10 37.20
21.80
2022-24 43.85 36.80 27.50 22.50 36.50
20.90
2021-23 42.50 35.20 26.80 21.80 35.00
19.50
CAT PERCENTILE CUT-OFFS (LAST 5 YEARS)
Year General OBC-NCL SC ST EWS
CAT 2024 98.5+ 96+ 90+ 85+
90+
CAT 2023 98+ 95.5+ 88+ 83+
88+
CAT 2022 97.5+ 95+ 86+ 80+
86+
CAT 2021 97+ 94+ 84+ 78+
84+
CAT 2020 96.5+ 93+ 82+ 76+
82+
TREND ANALYSIS: Cut-offs have been increasing by 0.5-1 percentile annually for General category. Plan your preparation accordingly .
5. FMS DELHI ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2026
Before applying, ensure you meet the academic requirements set by FMS Delhi:
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Category Minimum Marks in Graduation
General
50%
OBC-NCL
45%
EWS
45%
SC/ST
Pass Marks
PwD
45%
CW (Children of War Widows)
45%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree: Must be completed after a minimum of 12 years of formal schooling (10+2+3 or 10+2+4)
Final Year Students: Can apply, but must submit final marksheet at the time of admission
CGPA Conversion: Must be converted to percentage using the official conversion formula of the respective university
CAT 2025 Score: Mandatory for shortlisting and composite score calculation
No Age Limit: FMS Delhi does not have any upper age limit for MBA admissions
IMPORTANT NOTES ON ELIGIBILITY
Correspondence/distance degree holders are eligible if the degree is UGC recognized
Professional qualifications like CA, CS, ICWA are also accepted
Work experience is NOT mandatory but adds value in the interview
6. FMS DELHI SELECTION CRITERIA & WEIGHTAGE
FMS Delhi follows a two-stage selection process:
STAGE 1: SHORTLISTING FOR INTERVIEW
Shortlisting is based on CAT 2025 Composite Score calculated using weighted sectional scores:
CAT Section Weightage
VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)
40%
DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)
30%
QA (Quantitative Ability)
30%
GENDER DIVERSITY BONUS: Female candidates receive +5 marks if they appear for the interview .
STAGE 2: FINAL SELECTION WEIGHTAGE
Component Weightage Details
Weighted CAT 2025 Score 50%
VARC 40%, DILR 30%, QA 30%
Class X Marks 10%
Full marks for 75%+; 5% for 60-74.99%
Class XII Marks 10%
Full marks for 75%+; 5% for 60-74.99%
Statement of Purpose (SOP) 10%
Written submission evaluated during PI
Extempore 5%
1-2 minute impromptu speech on random topic
Personal Interview (PI) 15%
20-25 minute interview
ACADEMIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Percentage in Class X/XII Weight Awarded
75% and above
Full 10%
60% to 74.99%
5%
Below 60%
Proportional reduction
KEY INSIGHT: FMS gives equal weightage to all candidates with 75%+ in both Class X and XII . This levels the playing field for students with average school performance who excel in CAT .
7. CAT COMPOSITE SCORE CALCULATION
Understanding how FMS calculates composite score is crucial for strategizing your CAT preparation:
FORMULA Composite Score = (VARC Scaled Score x 0.40) + (DILR Scaled Score x 0.30) + (QA Scaled Score x 0.30)
EXAMPLE CALCULATION
Section Your Score Scaled Score (out of 100) Weightage Weighted Score
VARC 65/72 90.28 40%
36.11
DILR 45/60 75.00 30%
22.50
QA 55/66 83.33 30%
25.00
TOTAL
83.61
WHY VARC MATTERS MORE AT FMS Unlike most IIMs that give equal weightage to all sections, FMS gives 40% weightage to VARC . This means:
The Problem The Impact
Weak VARC score
Lower composite score despite high overall percentile
Strong VARC but weak QA
Better composite score than expected
Balanced sectional scores
Optimal composite score
STRATEGY: Focus extra effort on VARC preparation if FMS Delhi is your dream B-school .
8. FMS DELHI SEAT MATRIX 2026
Category Seats Percentage
General 102
40.6%
OBC-NCL 68
27.1%
SC 38
15.1%
ST 19
7.6%
EWS 24
9.6%
TOTAL 251
100%
SUPERNUMERARY SEATS
Category Seats
PwD (Persons with Disability)
5% of each category
Foreign Nationals
15
Sponsored Candidates
5
Kashmiri Migrants
2
Children of War Widows (CW)
2
Orphan Quota
2
NOTE: Supernumerary seats are over and above the sanctioned intake .
9. FMS DELHI FEES & ROI ANALYSIS
FEE STRUCTURE 2026-28
Component Amount (2 Years)
Tuition Fee
Rs.1,21,636
Other University Charges
Rs.1,21,364
Total University Fees
Rs.2,43,000
MSA (Student Association) Fee
Rs.1,00,000
GRAND TOTAL
Rs.3,43,000 *
*MSA fee is managed by students for events, clubs, and activities .
ROI COMPARISON: FMS DELHI VS TOP IIMS
Parameter FMS Delhi IIM Ahmedabad IIM Bangalore IIM Calcutta
Total Fees Rs.2.43 L Rs.26.5 L Rs.25.5 L
Rs.31 L
Average Package Rs.34.1 LPA Rs.35.8 LPA Rs.35.3 LPA
Rs.35.0 LPA
ROI (Package/ Fees) 14x 1.35x 1.38x
1.13x
Median Package Rs.31 LPA Rs.32 LPA Rs.31.5 LPA
Rs.30.5 LPA
WHY FMS DELHI OFFERS THE BEST ROI
Government Funding: Being under Delhi University, fees are heavily subsidized
No Hostel Compulsion: Students can opt for PGs, saving lakhs
Delhi Location: Access to industry hubs, lower living costs than Mumbai
Student-Run Campus: Lower administrative overhead
Strong Alumni Network: 70+ years of legacy in corporate India
BOTTOM LINE: Many aspirants choose FMS Delhi over IIM A/B/C offers specifically because they want a debt-free MBA with comparable career outcomes .
10. FMS DELHI PLACEMENTS 2025
FINAL PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTS (BATCH 2023-25)
Metric Value
Students Placed
269 (100%)
Highest Package
Rs.1.23 CPA
Average Package
Rs.34.1 LPA
Median Package
Rs.31 LPA
Companies Visited
120+
SECTOR-WISE PLACEMENT DISTRIBUTION
Sector Percentage Top Recruiters
Consulting 35%
Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney
Finance 28%
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HDFC
IT/Analytics 18%
Microsoft, Amazon, Google
FMCG/Consumer 12%
HUL, Nestle, P&G
Others 7%
Startups, E-commerce
SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2025 (BATCH 2024-26)
Metric Value
Average Stipend
Rs.2.68 LPA
Median Stipend
Rs.3.0 LPA
Highest Stipend
Rs.5.0 LPA
Students Placed
268 (100%)
Companies
89
TOP RECRUITERS AT FMS DELHI
Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture Strategy, Kearney
Banking/Finance: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, HDFC Bank, Nomura
FMCG: HUL, Nestle, P&G, ITC, Marico
Technology: Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Flipkart
Conglomerates: Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, Reliance
11. HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FMS DELHI SELECTION CHANCES
PROBLEM-SOLUTION APPROACH
The Challenge The Solution Expected Impact
VARC carries 40% weightage but you're weak in it Focus 40% of your prep time on RC and VA
+5-10 points in composite score
Low 10th/12th marks (below 75%) Exceptional PI and SOP performance
Can compensate up to 10% weightage
High overall CAT but weak sectionals Balance preparation across all sections
Avoid composite score penalty
No work experience Strong academic profile + clear career goals in SOP
Level playing field
Interview anxiety Mock interviews + extempore practice daily
Confident performance
MONTH-WISE PREPARATION STRATEGY
For CAT 2025 (Exam in November 2025):
Month Focus Area
Feb-Mar 2025
Concept building in QA and VARC fundamentals
Apr-May 2025
DILR sets + RC practice (2-3 passages daily)
Jun-Jul 2025
Sectional tests + mock analysis
Aug-Sep 2025
Full-length mocks (1-2 per week)
Oct-Nov 2025
Mock tests + revision + test-taking strategy
EXTEMPORE PREPARATION TIPS Since FMS is one of the few B-schools with extempore (5% weightage), practice these :
Current Affairs: Read newspapers daily
Abstract Topics: Practice speaking on random topics for 2 minutes
Structure: Opening hook -> 2-3 points -> Conclusion
Timing: Strictly 1-2 minutes, don't overrun
Confidence: Eye contact, clear voice, no fillers
SOP WRITING GUIDELINES Your Statement of Purpose should cover :
Why MBA? Clear career rationale
Why FMS Delhi? Specific reasons (ROI, location, alumni)
Short-term Goals: 3-5 year plan
Long-term Vision: 10-15 year aspiration
How FMS Fits: Connect FMS offerings to your goals
12. CONCLUSION
FMS Delhi remains the undisputed king of ROI among Indian B-schools . With fees under Rs.3 lakhs and average placements of Rs.34+ LPA, it offers what many consider impossible - a world-class MBA without financial stress . The 98.5+ percentile cut-off for General category makes it highly competitive, but remember :
FMS values VARC more than other B-schools (40% weightage)
SOP, Extempore, and PI together carry 30% weightage - almost as much as CAT
Students with average 10th/12th marks but strong CAT scores have equal opportunity
Female candidates get +5 bonus marks if they appear for interview
Whether you're a fresher aiming for consulting or an experienced professional seeking a career pivot, FMS Delhi offers the platform to transform your career without the burden of education loans . Start your preparation today, focus on balanced sectional scores, and practice extensively for the interview round . FMS Delhi could be your ticket to the "Red Building of Dreams" .
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