Frequently Asked Questions about Admissions
All you wanted to know, but didn't know whom to ask!
Q- When was the Institute set up?
Answer: The Institute was set up in 1995.
Q- What is the eligibility criteria for two year full time PGDM Programme?
Answer:
- Recognized Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration in any discipline from any Indian or Accredited foreign University with at least 50% marks.
- Candidates appearing for a qualifying examination can also apply subject to submission of proof of requisite qualification by October 31, 2010.
Q- Is the programme recognized?
Answer: Fortune Institute’s PGDM is recognized by AICTE, Ministry
of HRD, Govt. of India.
Q- Is the programme accredited?
Answer: The programe is accredited by National Board of Accredition (NBA) also recognized as equivalent to MBA by AICTE.
Q- Where is the campus located?
Answer: Strategically located in Vasant Vihar in South Delhi in
close proximity to Airport.
Q- Is the programme affiliated to any university?
Answer: No, the institute is not affiliated to any university.
We are an autonomous institution approved and accredited by AICTE.
Q- What is the total intake of the Programme?
Answer: The total intake is 120 for Full Time PGDM programme.
Q- How can one apply for Fortune Institute?
Answer: Eligible candidates appearing in CAT/MAT will apply in separate prescribed application form of Fortune Institute available from the Institute against cash/ demand draft. The prescribed form can also be downloaded from the website.
Q- What is the cost of the form?
Answer: Rs. 1000/- in cash or Rs. 1050/-DD/Pay Order in favour of Fortune Institute of International Business, payable at New Delhi.
Q- What is the Selection Process?
Answer: On the basis of CAT/MAT score, academic qualification, experience and other academic or professional achievements applicants are short-listed for Group Discussion and Personal Interview to be conducted at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Patna and/ or Lucknow. On the basis of performance in GD/PI and written test, final selection is made.
Q- Is there any Company Sponsored Category?
Answer: A certificate from sponsoring organization is required to be attached to the application form. Eligibility and selection process is same as above.
Q- Is there any Management Quota?
Answer: No, there is no quota / reservations for any category. Admission is on the Merit of CAT/MAT score and various other parameters like Educational performance, GD/PI, Work experience etc.
Q- Will candidates with Engineering background be given preference?
Answer: Yes, candidates with Engineering background will be given preference.
Q- Will candidates with work experience be given preference?
Answer: Yes, candidates with work experience will be given preference.
Q- Does the Institute provide Bank Loan assistance?
Answer: Yes, Fortune Institute provides the necessary documents and other details required by the Bank for obtaining Educational Loan.
Q- Is there any hostel facility available?
Answer: Yes, Hostel facilities are available separately for both boys and girls on request.
Q- Does the Institute provide Placement assistance?
Answer: We have a full-fledged placement cell which provides placement assistance to the students. Fortune Institute has consistently been achieving 100% placement since inception in top domestic and multinational organizations.
Q- What is the age limit to apply at Fortune Institute?
Answer: There is no age limit to apply.
Q- Does the institute have internet access?
Answer: We have internet facility connected with RF line providing instant access in real time.
Q- Is the campus Wi-Fi?
Answer: The Institute is Wi-Fi enabled and also password secured.
Q- How is Fortune Institute different from other B-Schools?
Answer:
- Unique curriculum with majors in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, International Trade & Operations, Information Technology and Operations Management with International Business perspective;
- First Private Sector Business School with focus on International Business;
- Approved by the AICTE;
- Accredited by National Board of Accredition (NBA);
- Recognized as equivalent to MBA by AICTE;
- Rated as A+ Institute by Dalal Street and included in India's top 100 B-Schools by Business India;
- Conferred with Best School for Academic Inputs in International Business Award by Dewang Mehta Business School Awards as part of Asia Brand Summit 2008;
- Well-placed and active alumni network;
- Consistent and excellent placement records;
- Multi-dimensional industry interaction;
- Excellent faculty team dedicated to teaching, research, training and consultancy with a robust blend of academic and industry exposure;
- Conduct of courses by international faculty of repute;
- Practical exposure through in-program visits to major business destinations in India/ Singapore/China/ Dubai/Europe/US;
- Strategic collaboration with renowned international management institutions for student and faculty exchange;
- State-of-the-art campus with wi-fi facility located in the heart of South Delhi;
Q- What specializations are being offered in the Full Time PGDM Programme?
Answer: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Trade & Operations, Information Technology & Operations Management with International Business perspective.
Q- How does Fortune Institute groom is students into successful management executives?
Answer:
- Updated Course Curriculum in-line with developments in Technology, geo politics, culture and international environment.
- Emphasis on group work and team building.
- Analytical skill development through Written Analysis and communication.
- Emphasis on learning through application.
- Field visits to reputed business organizations in and around Delhi and other important commercial port cities in the country for practical orientation of students.
- Summer Training of around 6 to 8 weeks in reputed business organizations.
- Students' participation in seminars / co-curricular activities.
- Personality development of students through specially designed modules.
- Special focus on soft skill development, strategy orientation and emphasis on ethical
behaviour at personal and corporate level.
- In programme visit to Indian Port/Singapore/China/Dubai/Europe.
Q- Can I learn any foreign languages?
Answer: Yes, students have the facility to learn Foreign language (any one of German, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese) as optional course.
Q- Do you provide laptops?
Answer: Yes, the students of PGDM Full Time two year programe will be given free lap-tops.
