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Compare PGPM 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.
PGPM graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 20.6 L vs ₹ 17.8 L for FPM).
FPM is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 23.9 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 4.5 L.
One year of average salary for FPM covers about 0.7× its average fees, compared with 0.4× for PGPM.
PGPM admits via CAT, GMAT and 8+ 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.
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FPM leads on lower average fees (₹ 23.9 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (0.7×). PGPM has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 20.6 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 49.9 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
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For PGPM, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, MAH MBA CET, NMAT, CUET PG, CMAT, ATMA, AIMA MAT. 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.
PGPM shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹4,00,000 – ₹37,29,000) than FPM (₹17,80,000).
FPM has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹22,000 – ₹47,60,000) than PGPM (₹49,91,340).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for PGPM and 4 years for FPM.
