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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT (FPM)
Praxis Business School offers
A program for Industry Professionals,
Academicians and Post Graduates.
Academicians and Post Graduates.
WHY PRAXIS FOR FPM?
FLEXIBLE, AICTE-APPROVED PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS:
The FPM is a part-time doctoral-level program designed for industry professionals, academicians, and researchers. It is approved by AICTE and offers flexibility in duration (3–5 years) to accommodate working individuals.
STRUCTURED CURRICULUM AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
The program requires completion of 30 credits through coursework and seminars within 3 years (extendable by 1 year). It includes foundational modules like Research Methodology, Managerial Statistics, General and Stream-specific courses, followed by research and thesis phases.
STRONG RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM AND GUIDANCE:
Participants are assigned one or two internal research guides and must undergo regular progress reviews. Research areas span across Marketing, Finance, HR, Economics, Operations, and Data Science, supported by a diverse team of qualified faculty members.
RESEARCH AREAS
INDUSTRY-ALIGNED SPECIALIZATIONS
- Marketing
- OB & HR
- Operations
- Finance
- Economics
- Data Science
Praxis Business School Campus
Address :
Bakrahat Road, Rasapunja, 24 Parganas South, Kolkata, 700104 (WB)
Social Info :
RESEARCH GUIDES
Dr. Prithwis Mukerjee
B.Tech (IIT KGP),
M.S & Ph.D (University of Texas at Dallas)
Business Analytics Area
Dr. Subhasis Dasgupta
B.Tech (NIT), MBA (IBS), Ph.D (RK University)
Business Analytics Area
Dr. Sourav Saha
B.Tech (CSE), PGDBA, Fellow (IIM C)
Business Analytics Area
Dr. Arunava Dalal
B.E in Mechanical Engineering (NIT Durgapur),
PGDM (Symbiosis Pune), Ph.D (UEM Kolkata),
UGC-NET
Marketing Area
Dr. Ridhi Agarwala
PGDM (IIM Kozhikode); Ph.D (IIM C)
Marketing Area
Dr. Abhijit Biswas
MBA-Gold Medallist, M.Com, UGC NET,
CMA-USA, FRM, Ph.D.
Finance Area
Dr. Sweta Tiwari
MBA (Bhavan's Institute), FPM (IMI)
Finance Area
Dr. Sayantani Roy Choudhury
Ph.D, MPhil, M. Sc (Calcutta University), PGDBA,
UGC-NET
Economics & Statistics Area
Dr. Kankana Mukhopadhyay
B.Sc (H) (Calcutta University), MCA (IGNOU),
MBA & Ph.D (IIEST, Shibpur)
Human Resources Area
Dr. Ratna Sinha
MBA, Fellow XLRI
Human Resources Area
ELIGIBILITY
- Master's with at least 55% marks.
- 4-year Bachelor’s (BTech/ Hons. with Research) with 75% marks.
- Equivalent international degrees (with AIU equivalence)
CURRICULUM
A. Credit Requirement:
Candidates must complete 30 credits through coursework and seminars.
B. Course and Seminar Details:
Stream-specific courses and seminars will be finalized based on recommendations by the candidate’s Guide(s) and the Research Advisory Committee, approved by the Director.
C. Timeline for Credit Completion:
- Credits must be earned within three years from admission.
- Extension up to one additional year may be approved with progress review every six months.
D. Credit Courses
| Module | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | FP01 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| FP02 | Managerial Statistics | 3 | |
| FP03 | General Management | 3 | |
| FP04 | System Approach to Management | 3 | |
| Module 2 | FP05 | 3 Stream-specific Courses (3 credits each) | 9 |
| FP06 | Credit Seminar (General) | 3 | |
| Module 3 | FP07 | Credit Seminar (Specific) | 3 |
| FP08 | Review Paper based on Thesis Topic Literature | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | ||
DURATION
- Minimum: 3 Years
- Maximum: 5 Years
- Extension upon approval
PROGRAM JOURNEY
| Year | Month | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | September | Admission into Doctoral Program |
| Year 1 | September – March | Module 1 (FP01 to FP04) |
| Year 1 | April – September | Module 2 (3 Courses of FP05 and FP06) |
| Year 1 | October (Expected) | End of Coursework + Comprehensive Qualifying Examination |
| Year 2 | October | Doctoral Registration |
| Year 2 | October – March | Module 3 (FP07, FP08) |
| Years 2–5 | Continuous | Thesis Phase: Pre-Submission Seminar, Research Progress |
| Final Year (Years 3–5) | Thesis Submission |
Note: Maximum 2-year extension possible with Director’s discretion.
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
- Assigned 1–2 internal research guides.
- Pre-registration Seminar + Formal registration.
- Regular progress seminars mandatory.
- Thesis submission:
- After minimum 2 years post-registration.
- Pre-Synopsis Seminar → Synopsis → Thesis.
- Evaluation by two external examiners (Indian and Foreign).
- Final Viva-Voce Examination
FEES
The total fee for the 4-year Fellowship Program has been structured as follows:
- ₹150,000/year for the 1st and 2nd years
- ₹50,000/year for the 3rd and 4th years
AWARD
Upon successful completion, Fellows are awarded the title: “Fellow in Management”
(Thesis title will appear on the certificate.)
APPLY NOW
Application Fee INR 1000/-
FAQ
Eligibility
Yes, under the following conditions:
- NET and SLET qualifiers get an exam waiver.
- For GMAT score> 600 get an exam waiver
- GATE, CAT, XAT qualifiers with scores> 75% get an exam waiver
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Yes. Alumni receive a concession of ₹50,000 – they don’t need to pay the 4th-year fee.
Application Process
August 10, 2026.
August 17, 2026.
August 23, 2026.
It includes an online MCQ test on research aptitude and an interview (offline if possible,
else online).
Program Structure
Yes, with one in-person campus immersion of 5 days.
Four compulsory courses – two in the first three months and two in the next three.
First week of August (for exams, seminar presentation, and registration).
The following steps have to be followed:
- One re-exam is allowed per paper (₹5000 per paper)
- After that, re-registration is required.
- No refund for dropouts.
Fee breakup is given below:
- ₹ 150,000 per year for the 1st and 2nd years.
- ₹ 50,000 per year for the 3rd and 4th years.