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Elevate Your Career with Advanced Knowledge: The FPM Doctoral Program
Approved by the AICTE, Government of India, the Fellow Program in Management (FPM) at Chetana’s Institute of Management is a prestigious four-year doctoral program. Designed to move beyond purely theoretical models, this rigorous research journey equips aspiring scholars with advanced domain knowledge driving impactful, real-world applications and paving the way for distinguished academic and corporate careers.
Working Executives
Program in Management (FPM) enables working executives to integrate advanced research with strategic leadership without interrupting their careers.
In an era defined by AI, digital transformation, and rapidly evolving business models, leadership demands more than experience and intuition. Senior executives must develop the ability to analyse complex business problems systematically, generate evidence-based insights, and make decisions grounded in rigorous research.
The Program transforms the workplace into a dynamic research ecosystem, allowing participants to investigate real organisational challenges while continuing in their leadership roles. By applying robust research methodologies to live business issues, executives create actionable knowledge that informs strategy, drives innovation, and strengthens organisational competitiveness.
Beyond consuming industry reports and management frameworks, participants learn to generate original knowledge, influence strategic decisions, shape organisational policy, and contribute to management thought leadership. The FPM equips executives to bridge the gap between academic rigour and managerial practice, enabling them to lead with analytical depth, intellectual credibility, and sustainable impact.
Aspiring Management Faculty
Professionals holding master’s degrees in diverse disciplines such as Engineering, Commerce, Technology, Law, or the Medical Sciences frequently aspire to transition into management academia. Chetana’s AICTE-approved FPM serves as the definitive research-driven bridge for this pivot. The Program is structured to establish rigorous academic credentials, deepen managerial domain knowledge, and prepare scholars for distinguished careers in higher education, while seamlessly aligning with the national Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) requirements for faculty progression.
Government Officials
As public administration undergoes rapid digital and socio-economic transformation, modern governance demands more than administrative precedent it requires empirical rigor. Chetana’s AICTE-approved FPM is designed for civil servants, PSU executives, and government officers seeking to transition from executing legacy policies to authoring data-driven governance frameworks. Treating active public sector challenges as a live research laboratory, the Program equips officials with advanced analytics, systematic research methodologies, and AI integration capabilities, building the intellectual authority required for senior policy advisory roles, state think tanks, and large-scale public sector leadership.
For over three decades, Chetana's Institute of Management & Research (CIMR) has been committed to developing responsible leaders, fostering academic excellence, and creating meaningful industry engagement. The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) builds on this legacy by offering a research ecosystem that combines academic rigour with practical relevance.
Academic Excellence and Research Mentorship
Benefit from the guidance of experienced faculty members, dedicated research supervisors, and a collaborative academic environment that nurtures high-quality, impactful research.
Industry-Relevant Research
Conduct research that addresses contemporary business and management challenges, enabling participants to generate insights that influence organisational strategy, policy, and management practice.
Executive-Friendly Learning Model
The programme is designed for working professionals through a thoughtfully structured blend of online and on-campus engagement, allowing scholars to pursue doctoral research while continuing their professional careers.
Strategic Location in India's Financial Capital
Located in the heart of Mumbai with excellent connectivity to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and major business districts, CIMR provides easy access for executives and opportunities for industry interaction.
World-Class Learning Resources
Access comprehensive digital library resources, leading national and international research databases, journals, and academic support services that facilitate high-quality research from both campus and remote locations.
Strong Industry Connect
Leverage Chetana's extensive network of industry leaders, corporate partners, alumni, and academic collaborators to undertake research that is both academically rigorous and managerially relevant.
A Legacy of Leadership Development
At CIMR, research is viewed as a catalyst for innovation, organisational transformation, and societal impact. The FPM prepares scholars not only to earn a doctoral qualification but also to become thought leaders, consultants, educators, and strategic decision-makers capable of shaping the future of management.
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources (HR)
• Operations
• General Management
Applicants are requested to fill out the admission form attached in the FPM Section and attach all relevant supporting documents.
Admission Eligibility of Students
A. Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering and Technology/ Management/ Economics/ Social Science/ Biological Science/ Pure Science/ Commerce/ Humanities with FIRST CLASS shall be considered for admission to Fellow Program.
B. Those appearing for their final examination in the respective discipline can also apply. Such students if selected shall be provisionally admitted provided they complete all requirements in obtaining their Master’s Degree before 30th September of the year of admission. The admission of these candidates shall remain provisional until they produce the mark sheet proving that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The deadline for submitting the final year mark sheet is 31 December 2024.
C. Application Procedure
The application shall be made in the prescribed form available with the Institution. Attested copies of all the necessary Certificates and testimonials are to be attached with the applications. The candidate must submit an abstract of about 5000 words on the area of research interest (tentative research proposal) along with his/ her application.
D. Selection Criteria
Selection for the Fellow Program in the Institutions approved by AICTE for the Fellow Program shall be on the basis of the following criteria:
1. Academic Qualification & Work Experience.
2. Research Proposal.
3. Personal Interview.
For any query call, 022-62157836, between 9:30 to 5:00 on Weekdays Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m on Saturdays or leave your detail, we will contact you.
FPM-Incharge:
Dr. Mrinali Tikare
Mobile: 9820493668
Email: fpm@cimr.in