Candidates willing to pursue FPM should have a Master's degree or its equivalent in any discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) or a BE/B.Tech degree or its equivalent with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) are also eligible to apply for the programme.
FPM candidates are exempted from taking XAT if they submit their GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC JRF (research) results. Those who have done their PGP from XLRI, any IIM, MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, or XIM Bhubaneswar with a CQPI of at least 6.00 or equivalent will also be exempted from appearing in the XAT.
The final selection however is made after a personal interview.