One deadline, one formula, one fee. Here is everything you need before you apply.
FORE School of Management Admission 2027 closes on 15 December 2026, about seven weeks from now. For the 2027–29 PGDM batch, FORE accepts a CAT 2026, XAT 2027 or GMAT score, charges ₹23.24 lakh for its two-year full-time programmes, and selects students with a published merit formula. This guide covers dates, eligibility, fees, selection weightage and whether the fee pays off.
FORE School of Management Admission 2027 Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 15 December 2026 |
| Shortlisting (email) | 2nd week of January 2027 |
| Selection process begins | 3rd week of January 2027 |
| Final result and offer letters | 3rd week of March 2027 |
Source: FORE’s official PGDM admissions portal.
FORE’s admissions FAQ says the selection process runs in January, February and/or March, and that the institute will tell candidates about any change. FORE informs shortlisted candidates by email and SMS.
The official CAT 2026 Information Bulletin on iimcat.ac.in schedules CAT 2026 for Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions, with results likely in the first week of January 2027. That puts your score in hand just before FORE’s shortlisting.
FORE PGDM Admission 2027: Eligibility Criteria
- Degree: A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks, including a minimum of three years of study after Class 12.
- Final-year students: Candidates who appear for the final-year exam in 2027 can apply. They must show proof of graduation by 1 October 2027 and hold the 50% minimum, or FORE cancels the provisional admission.
- Entrance exam: A valid CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 score, or a GMAT score from a test taken between 1 January 2025 and 31 January 2027.
- Diploma holders: FORE states that diploma holders cannot apply to the full-time PGDM programmes.
FORE’s FAQ page still shows an older GMAT window (1 January 2024 to 31 January 2026). Follow the dates on the admission portal and PGDM page, which match the 2027–29 cycle.
FORE’s admission portal lists separate eligibility tabs for PGDM (Healthcare & Hospital Management) and PGDM (Working Professionals), so check those tabs if you target either one.
Does FORE Publish a CAT Cut-Off?
Not on its 2027–29 admission pages. FORE says shortlisting happens “on the basis of the entrance test score” and does not state a minimum percentile. Treat any exact FORE cut-off you see elsewhere as an estimate. The one hard percentile FORE publishes is for its FORElite scholarship (CAT 95 or above), covered below.
FORE School of Management Admission 2027: Programmes, Seats and Fees
| Programme | Campus | Duration | Intake | Programme Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM | New Delhi | 24 months | 360 | ₹23.24 lakh |
| PGDM (International Business) | New Delhi | 24 months | 60 | ₹23.24 lakh |
| PGDM (Financial Management) | New Delhi | 24 months | 180 | ₹23.24 lakh |
| PGDM (Big Data Analytics) | Gurugram | 24 months | 120 | ₹23.24 lakh |
| PGDM (Healthcare & Hospital Management) | Gurugram | 24 months | 30 | ₹23.24 lakh |
| PGDM (Working Professionals) | Gurugram | 18 months | 30 | ₹11.50 lakh |
What the Fee Covers
- Self-sponsored PGDM fee: ₹23,24,000. The fee includes tuition, examination fees, co-curricular activities, library, books, IT services and the complimentary International Immersion Programme.
- Company-sponsored category: ₹27,83,750 for the PGDM, with limited seats. FORE selects these candidates mainly on profile and requires a company sponsorship certificate.
- One-time registration fee: FORE lists ₹23,000 separately. It includes a ₹5,000 refundable security deposit, a ₹3,000 refundable library deposit, ₹5,000 for two years of medical and accident insurance, ₹2,500 for journal subscriptions and ₹7,500 for student activities.
- Withdrawal: FORE refunds fees according to AICTE guidelines.
Application Fee
- One programme: ₹1,500 + 18% GST = ₹1,770.
- Each additional programme: ₹500 + GST = ₹590.
- All five regular programmes: ₹3,000 + GST = ₹3,540.
- PGDM (Working Professionals) add-on: ₹500 + GST = ₹590. Applying to all six costs ₹4,130.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships and Concessions
- FORElite 95+: A 100% tuition waiver for the top 25 candidates with a CAT percentile of 95 or above. It excludes hostel, mess and other charges. Scholars must keep a CGPA of at least 7.0 and 80% attendance, pay a refundable security deposit of ₹4,64,800 (first instalment), and cannot combine it with other FORE aid.
- Regional concession: A 10% tuition waiver for students domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir and the eight North-Eastern states.
- Means-cum-merit scholarship: FORE offers support for needy students with good academic performance.
- No management quota: FORE states that admission is strictly on merit.
Education Loans
FORE points applicants to the government’s PM-Vidyalaxmi portal for education loans. The scheme offers collateral-free loans of up to ₹7.5 lakh with a 75% credit guarantee, plus a 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh for families earning up to ₹8 lakh a year. The scheme covers institutes on its eligible list, so confirm on the portal that your programme qualifies.
FORE Selection Process 2027
- Apply online on FORE’s admission portal and pay the application fee.
- Shortlisting on your CAT, XAT or GMAT score.
- Selection process with a personal interview at one of FORE’s centres: New Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kochi or Hyderabad.
- Final selection on merit, using the formula below.
- Offer and admission: accept the offer, verify documents and pay the fee.
FORE Selection Weightage for the 2027–29 Batch
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT / XAT / GMAT score | 35% |
| Personal interview | 25% |
| Past academics (Class 10: 5%, Class 12: 5%, graduation: 12%) | 22% |
| Work experience | 10% |
| Regional | 5% |
| Gender diversity | 3% |
| Total | 100% |
Of the 12% for graduation, 7% applies to every candidate based on academic performance, and an additional 5% goes to candidates with a STEM background. FORE describes these weights as proposed and reserves the right to adjust selection criteria, so recheck the FAQ before your interview.
The formula shows that the entrance score matters, but it carries only 35%. Academics, the interview and work experience together carry 57%.
How to Apply for FORE School of Management Admission 2027
- Register on the FORE admission portal with your mobile number and email.
- Verify your mobile number with the OTP.
- Fill in personal, academic and work-experience details.
- Pay the application fee.
- Upload your photograph, mark sheets and signature, then submit.
If you apply to several programmes at once, tick them all in the same form to get the lower combined fee.
Is FORE Worth the Fee? Package vs Programme Fee
FORE’s placement report for the 2024–26 batch covers 720 students. About 67% were freshers, and the average work experience was 8 months. The table compares each reported figure with the 2027–29 self-sponsored fee of ₹23.24 lakh.
| Metric (Batch 2024–26) | CTC | CTC ÷ ₹23.24 lakh fee |
|---|---|---|
| Entire batch average | ₹16.52 lakh | 0.71× |
| Median | ₹16.20 lakh | 0.70× |
| Top 50 percentile average | ₹19.25 lakh | 0.83× |
| Top 25 percentile average | ₹22.02 lakh | 0.95× |
| Top 10 percentile average | ₹23.69 lakh | 1.02× |
| Highest CTC | ₹26.45 lakh | 1.14× |
The average CTC sits below the programme fee, so payback takes more than a year of salary before tax and living costs. The comparison also mixes batches: the 2024–26 students paid the fee of their own year, which may differ from ₹23.24 lakh. Read it as a direction, not a forecast. Freshers carry no lost salary, while experienced candidates should add the income they give up.
Preparing for FORE School of Management Admission 2027
Your score drives shortlisting, and it carries the largest single weight, so treat the entrance exam as your first priority.
- CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026, about a month away, so use the remaining weeks for timed practice. Start with CATMOCK’s CAT full-length mocks.
- Solve CAT previous-year papers to learn the pattern and pacing.
- When your score arrives, use our college predictor to compare your options.
- Prepare for the interview in parallel, since it carries 25%.
Summary
- Deadline: 15 December 2026. Shortlisting follows in the 2nd week of January 2027, and the final result in the 3rd week of March 2027.
- Exams: CAT 2026 (Sunday, 29 November 2026), XAT 2027 or GMAT (test taken between 1 January 2025 and 31 January 2027).
- Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. Final-year students need proof of graduation by 1 October 2027.
- Fee: ₹23.24 lakh (self-sponsored), ₹27,83,750 (company-sponsored) and ₹11.50 lakh for Working Professionals.
- Selection: Score 35%, interview 25%, academics 22%, work experience 10%, regional 5%, gender diversity 3%.
- Scholarship: FORElite 95+ gives a 100% tuition waiver to 25 candidates with CAT 95 or above.
- Placements (2024–26): Average ₹16.52 lakh, median ₹16.20 lakh and highest ₹26.45 lakh.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for FORE School of Management Admission 2027?
The last date to apply for the 2027–29 PGDM batch is 15 December 2026.
Which exams does FORE accept for admission in 2027? FORE accepts a CAT 2026 or XAT 2027 score, or a GMAT score from a test taken between 1 January 2025 and 31 January 2027.
What is the FORE PGDM fee for 2027–29?
The self-sponsored fee is ₹23.24 lakh for the full-time two-year programmes. The company-sponsored PGDM fee is ₹27,83,750, and PGDM (Working Professionals) costs ₹11.50 lakh.
What is the FORE selection process?
FORE shortlists candidates on their entrance score, then holds a selection process with a personal interview. It makes the final selection on merit.
What weightage does FORE give to the CAT score?
FORE proposes 35% for the CAT, XAT or GMAT score, 25% for the personal interview, 22% for past academics, 10% for work experience, 5% for regional and 3% for gender diversity.
What is the FORE CAT cut-off for 2027?
FORE does not publish a minimum percentile on its 2027–29 admission pages. The only published percentile is CAT 95 or above for the FORElite scholarship.
Can final-year students apply for FORE?
Yes. Candidates appearing for the final-year exam in 2027 can apply. They must show proof of graduation by 1 October 2027 with at least 50% marks.
What is the FORE application fee?
The fee is ₹1,770 for one programme including GST, ₹590 for each additional programme, and ₹3,540 for all five regular programmes. It is non-refundable.
What is the average package at FORE?
FORE’s placement report for the 2024–26 batch shows an average CTC of ₹16.52 lakh, a median of ₹16.20 lakh and a highest CTC of ₹26.45 lakh.
Is the FORE PGDM approved by AICTE?
FORE states that its PGDM programmes are AICTE-approved. You can verify the approval on the AICTE website.
Conclusion
FORE School of Management Admission 2027 rewards early preparation: the deadline is 15 December 2026, the fee is ₹23.24 lakh, and a published formula decides the merit list. Build your score first, prepare for the interview, and check the official admission pages before you pay, because FORE can still change dates and criteria. Weigh the fee against the 2024–26 average CTC of ₹16.52 lakh before you commit.
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