What is FORE PGDM?
FORE's PGDM is a two-year full-time programme at the New Delhi campus with a published intake of 360 students. FORE states that PGDM students can take up to two specialisation areas.
The programme fee for the 2026-28 batch is ₹23.24 lakh for the self-sponsored category. The fee includes tuition, examination, library, books and reading material, IT services, co-curricular activities and the complimentary international immersion component.
Who is eligible for FORE PGDM?
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification of at least three years after 10+2.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- For the 2026-28 cycle: CAT-2025, XAT-2026 or valid GMAT score.
- Final-year graduation students could apply subject to completing graduation with the required marks.
FORE's published FAQ states that GMAT scores taken between 1 January 2024 and 31 January 2026 were valid for the 2026-28 process.
How do you get admission to FORE PGDM?
| Stage | What FORE does |
|---|---|
| 1. Entrance score | CAT/XAT/GMAT score is used for shortlisting. |
| 2. Shortlist | Eligible applicants are shortlisted for the selection process. |
| 3. Selection process | Extempore and Personal Interview. |
| 4. Final decision | Entrance score, PI performance, academics and work experience are considered. |
The institute can add or remove selection criteria and informs candidates of the final criteria before the selection process.
What is the FORE PGDM cutoff?
FORE does not publish a single minimum CAT cutoff for final admission. The most useful official benchmark available is the median percentile of students admitted to the 2025-27 batch: 86.85 CAT percentile.
It is the median of the admitted batch, not a rule saying that 86.85 is the minimum required percentile. Students above or below it can have different outcomes because FORE also evaluates academics, work experience and the selection process.
The same brochure reports maximum CAT percentile of 96.27 and maximum XAT percentile of 97.03 for the PGDM admitted batch.
What is the FORE PGDM fee?
| Component | 2026-28 amount |
|---|---|
| Self-sponsored programme fee | ₹23,24,000 |
| Company-sponsored programme fee | ₹27,83,750 |
| One-time registration fee | ₹23,000 extra |
| Refundable security deposit | ₹5,000 |
| Refundable library security | ₹3,000 |
| Medical insurance + personal accident policy | ₹5,000 |
| Journal subscription | ₹2,500 |
| Student activities | ₹7,500 |
The ₹23.24 lakh programme fee is not the same as the ₹23,000 registration fee; the latter is payable separately. Hostel and personal living expenses are also outside the published programme fee.
What is the FORE PGDM selection weightage?
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT/XAT/GMAT | 35% |
| Personal Interview | 25% |
| Past academics | 22% |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Regional diversity | 5% |
| Gender diversity | 3% |
The academic component is split across Class X, Class XII and graduation in the published 2026-28 criteria. The STEM-background provision is included within the stated graduation academic framework.
What will you study in FORE PGDM?
FORE's PGDM allows dual specialisation. Students can combine functional areas rather than being restricted to one specialisation.
- Core management subjects followed by elective/specialisation courses.
- Case-based and outcome-oriented learning.
- Industry interaction through guest lectures, live projects and mentoring.
- Summer Internship Programme of about 8 weeks.
- International Immersion Programme included as a complimentary component.
What can you expect from FORE PGDM placements?
The 2023-25 final placement report covered 466 students across the four main PGDM programmes and recorded 138 corporate partners, including 45 new recruiters. Reported average CTC was ₹16.4 lakh, median ₹15.2 lakh and highest ₹29 lakh.
Open the FORE placements page for sector and recruiter details.
FORE PGDM FAQs
Is 50% graduation enough for FORE PGDM?
It satisfies the published academic eligibility. It does not by itself guarantee a shortlist or admission because the entrance score and selection criteria also matter.
Can I apply to all four PGDM programmes?
Yes. FORE's 2026 application fee for four programmes together was ₹3,000 plus 18% GST.
Does FORE PGDM have only one specialisation?
No. FORE states that PGDM students can specialise in up to two areas.
Is the ₹23.24 lakh fee inclusive of international immersion?
Yes. FORE's 2026 brochure states that the programme fee includes the complimentary International Immersion Programme.