Loading course comparison...
Compare M.Plan and FPM: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
FPM graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 17.8 L vs ₹ 9.8 L for M.Plan).
M.Plan is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.9 L vs ₹ 23.9 L for FPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.2 L.
One year of average salary for M.Plan covers about 2.5× its average fees, compared with 0.7× for FPM.
M.Plan admits via GATE, CEED and 2 more; FPM admits via CAT, UGC NET and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
M.Plan leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.9 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.5×). FPM has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 17.8 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.1 L - ₹ 15.6 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.6 L - ₹ 12.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 15.5 K - ₹ 7.7 L
Top Recruiters
—
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 17.8 L
Median Salary
₹ 30.8 L
Average Fees
₹ 22.0 K - ₹ 47.6 L
Top Recruiters
—
For M.Plan, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, CEED, UGC NET, KIITEE. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For FPM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, UGC NET, GATE, XAT, GRE, GMAT, ATMA, CSIR NET, AIMA MAT, CMAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Plan shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹4,08,000 – ₹15,60,000) than FPM (₹17,80,000).
M.Plan has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹15,467 – ₹7,65,000) than FPM (₹22,000 – ₹47,60,000).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.Plan and 4 years for FPM.
