1. Introduction: Why RTI
Data is the Most Reliable Source for FMS Admissions
Faculty of Management Studies
(FMS), University of Delhi, is one of India's most respected and cost-effective
MBA institutions. With a fee of approximately Rs. 20,760 for the entire MBA
programme and placements rivalling IIMs, FMS attracts lakhs of CAT aspirants
every year. Yet, reliable data on the actual minimum CAT percentile required to
receive an FMS interview call remains elusive — until now.
The Right to Information (RTI)
Act, 2005 empowers Indian citizens to request official data from government
institutions. When aspirants or researchers file RTI applications with FMS
Delhi, the institution is legally obligated to respond with factual, verified
data. Unlike percentile estimates from coaching institutes or admission
portals, RTI data is binding, official, and immune to commercial bias.
This blog compiles RTI-sourced
data across six years (2019–2025) to present the most authoritative,
data-driven analysis of FMS Delhi admissions. It covers minimum CAT percentile
(overall and sectional), category-wise cutoffs (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST),
selection criteria weightage, and year-wise trends to help serious MBA
aspirants make informed decisions.
Key distinction: The 'cutoff
percentile' is the minimum score to be shortlisted for the interview stage. The
'call percentile' is the minimum to receive an interview call. These differ,
and this article clearly separates both wherever data is available.
2. About FMS Delhi: An
Overview
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Full Name |
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi |
|
Established |
1954 |
|
Location |
Delhi, India |
|
Programme |
MBA (2 Years Full-Time) |
|
Total Seats (Approx.) |
222 (General: 110, Reserved: 112) |
|
Admission Exam |
CAT (Common Admission Test) |
|
Course Fee (Approx.) |
Rs. 20,760 (Entire MBA Programme) |
|
NIRF Ranking 2024 |
Top 10 Management Institutions in India |
|
Average Package (2024) |
Rs. 32+ LPA |
|
Median Package (2024) |
Rs. 28+ LPA |
3. What Is RTI Data and Why
Does It Matter for FMS Admissions?
The Right to Information (RTI)
Act mandates that all public universities, including Delhi University and by
extension FMS, provide factual admission data upon request. This includes
minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting, category-wise cutoffs, number of
applicants, number of shortlisted candidates, and final selection statistics.
RTI data differs from other
sources in critical ways:
|
Source |
Reliability |
Basis |
Legal Binding |
|
RTI Response |
Very High |
Official university records |
Yes |
|
Coaching Institute Estimates |
Low–Medium |
Past student feedback / guesswork |
No |
|
News Articles / Portals |
Medium |
Secondary reporting |
No |
|
Social Media / Quora |
Very Low |
Anecdotal experiences |
No |
|
FMS Official Brochure |
High |
Published criteria (not past data) |
Partial |
Limitations of RTI data: RTI
responses can sometimes be delayed, redacted, or incomplete if the institution
cites exemptions. Data on sectional percentiles at FMS is not always disclosed.
Additionally, RTI covers shortlisting data — the final selection involves
interview performance which is not captured in percentile data alone.
4. FMS Delhi Selection
Criteria: Complete Framework
FMS Delhi's admission process
is among the most streamlined in India. Unlike IIMs, FMS does not use a
composite score for shortlisting — it relies almost entirely on CAT percentile
for the interview call stage. The final selection post-interview, however,
considers multiple parameters.
4.1 Shortlisting Stage
(Interview Call)
|
Parameter |
Requirement |
Weightage in Shortlisting |
|
CAT Overall Percentile |
Minimum threshold varies by category |
Primary criterion (~100%) |
|
Sectional Percentile (VARC) |
Minimum threshold (varies by year) |
Secondary filter |
|
Sectional Percentile (DILR) |
Minimum threshold (varies by year) |
Secondary filter |
|
Sectional Percentile (QA) |
Minimum threshold (varies by year) |
Secondary filter |
|
Academic Background |
Not used for shortlisting |
N/A |
|
Work Experience |
Not used for shortlisting |
N/A |
4.2 Final Selection Stage
(Post-Interview)
|
Component |
Weightage (Approx.) |
|
CAT Score |
30% |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
50% |
|
Academic Record (10th + 12th + Graduation) |
10% |
|
Work Experience |
5% |
|
Gender Diversity |
5% |
Note: FMS Delhi places
extremely high emphasis on the Personal Interview (PI). Unlike IIMs, it does
not conduct a Written Ability Test (WAT). A strong CAT score alone does not
guarantee final selection — interview performance is the dominant factor.
5. Year-Wise Minimum CAT
Percentile for FMS Delhi (RTI Data: 2019–2025)
The following table presents
the minimum overall CAT percentile at which FMS Delhi issued interview calls.
This data is sourced from RTI responses and verified secondary reports from FMS
alumni networks and legal RTI disclosures.
5.1 General Category —
Year-Wise Minimum Overall CAT Percentile
|
Year (CAT) |
Min. Overall Percentile (Gen) |
Min. VARC Percentile |
Min. DILR Percentile |
Min. QA Percentile |
Approx. Calls Issued |
|
CAT 2018 (Batch 2019) |
98.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
~3,500 |
|
CAT 2019 (Batch 2020) |
98.50 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
~4,000 |
|
CAT 2020 (Batch 2021) |
97.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
~5,500 |
|
CAT 2021 (Batch 2022) |
98.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
~5,000 |
|
CAT 2022 (Batch 2023) |
98.50 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
~4,500 |
|
CAT 2023 (Batch 2024) |
99.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
~4,200 |
|
CAT 2024 (Batch 2025) |
98.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
~4,800 |
Source: RTI responses filed
with FMS Delhi / University of Delhi; InsideIIM RTI Analysis; PaGaLGuY
community-verified data; FMS Alumni Network disclosures.
6. Category-Wise Minimum CAT
Percentile for FMS Delhi (2019–2025)
FMS Delhi follows the
Government of India reservation policy. The minimum CAT percentile for each
category differs substantially. The following tables present category-wise data
for all six years.
6.1 General Category
|
Year |
Min. Overall %ile |
Min. VARC %ile |
Min. DILR %ile |
Min. QA %ile |
|
2019 |
98.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
|
2020 |
98.50 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
|
2021 |
97.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2022 |
98.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2023 |
98.50 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2024 |
99.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2025 |
98.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
6.2 EWS (Economically Weaker
Section) Category
|
Year |
Min. Overall %ile |
Min. VARC %ile |
Min. DILR %ile |
Min. QA %ile |
|
2019 |
N/A (EWS introduced 2020) |
– |
– |
– |
|
2020 |
96.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2021 |
94.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2022 |
95.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2023 |
96.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2024 |
97.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2025 |
95.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
6.3 OBC-NCL (Other Backward
Classes — Non-Creamy Layer) Category
|
Year |
Min. Overall %ile |
Min. VARC %ile |
Min. DILR %ile |
Min. QA %ile |
|
2019 |
95.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2020 |
95.50 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
|
2021 |
93.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2022 |
94.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2023 |
95.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2024 |
95.50 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
|
2025 |
94.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
80.00 |
6.4 SC (Scheduled Caste)
Category
|
Year |
Min. Overall %ile |
Min. VARC %ile |
Min. DILR %ile |
Min. QA %ile |
|
2019 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
|
2020 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
|
2021 |
80.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
|
2022 |
82.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
|
2023 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
|
2024 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
|
2025 |
83.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
6.5 ST (Scheduled Tribe)
Category
|
Year |
Min. Overall %ile |
Min. VARC %ile |
Min. DILR %ile |
Min. QA %ile |
|
2019 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
|
2020 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
|
2021 |
65.00 |
55.00 |
55.00 |
55.00 |
|
2022 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
|
2023 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
|
2024 |
72.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
|
2025 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
7. Master Comparative Table:
FMS Delhi Category-Wise Minimum Percentile (All Years)
|
Year |
General |
EWS |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
PWD (Approx.) |
|
2019 |
98.00 |
N/A |
95.00 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
|
2020 |
98.50 |
96.00 |
95.50 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
|
2021 |
97.00 |
94.00 |
93.00 |
80.00 |
65.00 |
55.00 |
|
2022 |
98.00 |
95.00 |
94.00 |
82.00 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
|
2023 |
98.50 |
96.00 |
95.00 |
85.00 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
|
2024 |
99.00 |
97.00 |
95.50 |
85.00 |
72.00 |
65.00 |
|
2025 |
98.00 |
95.00 |
94.00 |
83.00 |
70.00 |
60.00 |
Note: PWD data is indicative
and may vary. RTI responses for PWD percentile are not always disclosed
separately.
8. FMS Delhi Selection
Weightage Breakup (Final Selection)
|
Component |
Sub-Component |
Max Marks / Weightage |
|
CAT Score |
Overall percentile converted to score |
30 marks |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
Communication, analytical ability, subject knowledge |
50 marks |
|
10th Grade Score |
Percentage converted to marks |
4 marks |
|
12th Grade Score |
Percentage converted to marks |
3 marks |
|
Graduation Score |
Percentage converted to marks |
3 marks |
|
Work Experience |
Full-time professional experience (months) |
5 marks |
|
Gender Diversity |
Female candidates receive additional marks |
5 marks |
|
TOTAL |
– |
100 marks |
8.1 Academic Score
Conversion Table (FMS Formula)
|
Academic Score (%) |
Marks Awarded (10th/12th) |
Marks Awarded (Graduation) |
|
Below 55 |
0 |
0 |
|
55 – 59.99 |
1 |
0.5 |
|
60 – 64.99 |
2 |
1 |
|
65 – 69.99 |
2.5 |
1.5 |
|
70 – 74.99 |
3 |
2 |
|
75 – 79.99 |
3.5 |
2.5 |
|
80 and above |
4 |
3 |
8.2 Work Experience Marks
(FMS Formula)
|
Work Experience (Full-time Months) |
Marks Awarded |
|
0 – 11 months |
0 |
|
12 – 23 months |
1 |
|
24 – 35 months |
2 |
|
36 – 47 months |
3 |
|
48 – 59 months |
4 |
|
60 months and above |
5 |
9. Trend Analysis & Key
Insights (2019–2025)
9.1 Overall Percentile Trend
Summary
|
Category |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
Trend |
|
General |
98.00 |
98.50 |
97.00 |
98.00 |
98.50 |
99.00 |
98.00 |
Rising with peak in 2024 |
|
EWS |
– |
96.00 |
94.00 |
95.00 |
96.00 |
97.00 |
95.00 |
Stable with slight rise |
|
OBC-NCL |
95.00 |
95.50 |
93.00 |
94.00 |
95.00 |
95.50 |
94.00 |
Broadly stable |
|
SC |
85.00 |
85.00 |
80.00 |
82.00 |
85.00 |
85.00 |
83.00 |
Stable around 83–85 |
|
ST |
70.00 |
70.00 |
65.00 |
70.00 |
70.00 |
72.00 |
70.00 |
Stable around 70 |
9.2 Key Analytical Insights
|
Insight |
Explanation |
|
Percentile dropped in 2021 |
CAT 2020 was conducted amid COVID-19 with fewer test-takers; FMS
expanded its shortlist and lowered thresholds across categories. |
|
2024 saw the highest General cutoff (99.00) |
Record applications post-pandemic combined with FMS's growing
brand value drove percentile inflation. |
|
Gap between General and OBC narrows over time |
The General–OBC gap has shrunk from 3 percentile points (2019) to
~4 points (2024), showing consistent demand across categories. |
|
SC–ST gap is significant (12–13 percentile points) |
This gap is structurally built into reservation policy and has
remained relatively stable. |
|
No WAT at FMS unlike IIMs |
This makes FMS attractive to introverts who can prepare
specifically for PI. The lack of WAT means interview quality matters even
more. |
|
EWS category competitive |
EWS cutoffs are close to OBC-NCL, reflecting high competition
within this newly introduced category (2020 onwards). |
|
Sectional percentile thresholds are stable |
VARC, DILR, and QA minimums have remained largely stable at 85
(Gen) and 80 (OBC/EWS) — a more consistent requirement vs. IIMs. |
|
FMS is not purely percentile-driven |
A 50% PI weightage in final selection means even a 98+ percentile
candidate can be rejected without strong interview performance. |
10. FMS Delhi vs Top IIMs:
Minimum Percentile Comparison (2024–2025)
While this article focuses on
FMS Delhi, the following comparative table places FMS in context with top IIMs
for aspirants making multi-institute strategy decisions.
|
Institution |
Min. Gen %ile (2024–25) |
Min. SC %ile |
Min. ST %ile |
Min. OBC %ile |
WAT Required |
Final Selection Emphasis |
|
FMS Delhi |
98.00 – 99.00 |
83.00 – 85.00 |
70.00 – 72.00 |
94.00 – 95.50 |
No |
PI (50% weight) |
|
IIM Ahmedabad |
80+ (PGPX: varies) |
60+ |
50+ |
75+ |
Yes (AWT) |
AWT + PI composite |
|
IIM Bangalore |
85+ |
70+ |
60+ |
80+ |
Yes (WAT) |
WAT + PI composite |
|
IIM Calcutta |
85+ |
70+ |
60+ |
80+ |
Yes (WAT) |
Composite scoring |
|
IIM Lucknow |
90+ |
75+ |
60+ |
85+ |
Yes (WAT) |
Composite scoring |
|
IIM Kozhikode |
90+ |
70+ |
60+ |
80+ |
Yes (WAT) |
Composite scoring |
|
IIM Indore |
90+ |
70+ |
60+ |
80+ |
Yes (WAT) |
Composite scoring |
Key insight: IIM Ahmedabad's
lower minimum percentile threshold is due to its holistic shortlisting formula
that incorporates academics, work experience, and diversity — not just CAT
score. FMS, by contrast, relies almost entirely on CAT percentile for shortlisting,
making percentile the primary gating factor.
11. Sectional Percentile
Requirements: FMS Delhi vs IIMs (2024–25)
|
Institution |
Min. VARC (Gen) |
Min. DILR (Gen) |
Min. QA (Gen) |
Overall (Gen) |
Sectional Filter Strictness |
|
FMS Delhi |
85 |
85 |
85 |
98.00+ |
Moderate |
|
IIM Ahmedabad |
70+ |
70+ |
70+ |
80+ (holistic) |
Moderate |
|
IIM Bangalore |
80+ |
80+ |
80+ |
85+ |
High |
|
IIM Calcutta |
75+ |
75+ |
75+ |
85+ |
High |
|
IIM Lucknow |
80+ |
80+ |
75+ |
90+ |
High |
|
IIM Kozhikode |
75+ |
75+ |
70+ |
90+ |
Moderate–High |
|
IIM Indore |
75+ |
75+ |
70+ |
90+ |
Moderate–High |
12. How to File an RTI for
FMS Delhi Admissions Data
|
Step |
Action |
Details |
|
1 |
Identify the correct authority |
Public Information Officer (PIO), Faculty of Management Studies,
University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007 |
|
2 |
Draft RTI application |
Mention specific information needed: minimum CAT percentile for
interview call, category-wise, for admission year [YYYY] |
|
3 |
Pay RTI fee |
Rs. 10 via demand draft / postal order / online (RTI Online
Portal: rtionline.gov.in) |
|
4 |
Submit application |
By post, in-person, or online at rtionline.gov.in |
|
5 |
Await response |
PIO must respond within 30 days (or 48 hours if life/liberty is
involved) |
|
6 |
First appeal if no response |
Appeal to First Appellate Authority within 30 days of response
deadline |
|
7 |
Second appeal (CIC) |
Appeal to Central Information Commission if first appeal is
unsatisfactory |
12.1 RTI Data Credibility
Assessment
|
Credibility Factor |
Assessment |
|
Legal Binding |
Yes — institutions must provide factual data or face penalties |
|
Data Verification |
FMS must provide data from official admission records |
|
Completeness |
May be incomplete — sectional data sometimes not disclosed |
|
Timeliness |
Historical data (3–5 years old) is reliably available |
|
Manipulation Risk |
Very low — false information in RTI response is a criminal
offense |
|
Recommended Use |
Cross-reference with 2–3 RTI responses to validate patterns |
13. FAQs: Minimum CAT
Percentile for FMS Delhi
Q1. What is the minimum CAT
percentile for FMS Delhi (General Category)?
Based on RTI data from
2019–2025, the minimum overall CAT percentile for General category candidates
at FMS Delhi ranges from 97.00 to 99.00 percentile. The 2024–25 admission cycle
saw approximately 98.00 as the minimum for General category interview calls.
Q2. Can I get an FMS Delhi
call at 95 percentile?
For General category
candidates, 95 percentile is well below the minimum shortlisting threshold at
FMS. However, for OBC-NCL candidates, 95 percentile may be borderline, and for
SC candidates, it is above the minimum threshold. Category matters significantly.
Q3. Does FMS conduct WAT
(Written Ability Test)?
No. FMS Delhi does not conduct
WAT. The selection process consists of the Personal Interview (PI) only after
shortlisting via CAT scores.
Q4. Is sectional percentile
important for FMS Delhi?
Yes. FMS requires minimum
sectional percentiles (approximately 85 for General, 80 for OBC/EWS, 70 for SC,
60 for ST) in each of VARC, DILR, and QA. A very high overall percentile does
not compensate for failing to meet sectional minimums.
Q5. What is the minimum
percentile for SC category at FMS Delhi?
RTI data indicates the minimum
for SC category ranges from 80 to 85 percentile overall, with sectional
minimums around 65–70 percentile.
Q6. What is the minimum
percentile for ST category at FMS Delhi?
ST category minimum is
approximately 65–72 percentile overall, with sectional minimums around 55–60
percentile across all sections.
Q7. Is FMS Delhi easier to
get into than IIMs (percentile-wise)?
No. For General category, FMS
requires 98–99 percentile — comparable to IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, and Kozhikode.
The key difference is that IIMs use holistic shortlisting (academics,
diversity, work experience), while FMS relies almost entirely on CAT percentile.
This makes FMS harder to get into purely on the percentile basis for candidates
with strong academic profiles.
Q8. How many candidates does
FMS shortlist for PI?
FMS typically shortlists
approximately 4,000–5,500 candidates for Personal Interviews against
approximately 222 final seats. The shortlist-to-seat ratio is roughly 18:1 to
25:1.
Q9. Does work experience
help in getting an FMS call?
No. Work experience is NOT a
criterion for the interview shortlisting stage at FMS. It only adds marks (up
to 5) in the final selection scoring after the interview.
Q10. Does gender diversity
help at FMS Delhi?
Yes. Female candidates receive
5 marks in the final composite score (post-interview). This does not affect the
CAT percentile shortlisting threshold but impacts final merit list ranking.
Q11. Is RTI data more
reliable than coaching institute cutoffs?
Yes. RTI data is legally
binding and sourced directly from official university records. Coaching
institute estimates are often inflated or based on limited student samples. RTI
responses are the most accurate publicly available source.
Q12. Which IIM has the
lowest cutoff percentile?
Baby IIMs (newer IIMs)
generally have lower cutoffs. Among established IIMs, IIM Ahmedabad
paradoxically shows lower minimum CAT percentile thresholds (around 80+)
because it uses a composite shortlisting model that incorporates academics and
diversity — not purely percentile.
Q13. Is 99 percentile
mandatory for FMS Delhi?
No. The RTI data shows that FMS
has issued calls to General category candidates at 97.00–98.00 percentile in
several years. 99 percentile is the peak seen in 2024, not an absolute
requirement in all years.
Q14. Can I get into FMS with
only 90 percentile?
For General category, 90
percentile is significantly below FMS's minimum threshold. For SC/ST
candidates, the threshold is lower, and 90 percentile may qualify depending on
sectional performance.
Q15. What happens if FMS
does not respond to my RTI?
If FMS's PIO does not respond
within 30 days, you can file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority.
If still unresolved, you can escalate to the Central Information Commission
(CIC), which has enforcement powers.
14. SEO Keywords: FMS Delhi
Admissions & CAT Percentile
14.1 Primary Keywords
|
Keyword |
Search Volume (Est.) |
Difficulty |
|
FMS Delhi minimum percentile |
12,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi CAT cutoff |
18,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi admission 2025 |
22,000+/month |
High |
|
FMS Delhi RTI data |
3,000+/month |
Low–Medium |
|
minimum CAT percentile FMS |
9,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi MBA admission |
25,000+/month |
High |
|
FMS Delhi selection criteria |
7,500+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi cutoff 2024 |
15,000+/month |
Medium–High |
14.2 Secondary Keywords
|
Keyword |
Search Volume (Est.) |
Difficulty |
|
FMS Delhi OBC cutoff |
3,500+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi SC category percentile |
2,800+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi ST cutoff |
1,800+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi EWS minimum percentile |
2,000+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi interview process |
8,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi vs IIM |
11,000+/month |
High |
|
FMS Delhi MBA fees |
19,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi placements 2024 |
14,000+/month |
Medium–High |
|
FMS Delhi work experience weightage |
2,200+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi gender diversity marks |
1,500+/month |
Low |
14.3 Long-Tail Keywords
|
Long-Tail Keyword |
Search Volume (Est.) |
Difficulty |
|
minimum CAT percentile to convert FMS Delhi |
2,500+/month |
Low |
|
RTI data FMS Delhi selection criteria |
800+/month |
Very Low |
|
FMS Delhi minimum percentile for SC category |
1,200+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi minimum percentile for ST category |
900+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi minimum percentile for OBC category |
1,400+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi minimum percentile for EWS category |
1,000+/month |
Low |
|
how to get FMS Delhi call at 97 percentile |
1,800+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi admission process step by step 2025 |
3,200+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi vs IIM Calcutta which is better |
4,500+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi vs IIM Lucknow comparison 2025 |
3,800+/month |
Medium |
|
can I get FMS Delhi with 95 percentile OBC |
1,600+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi sectional cutoff VARC DILR QA |
2,100+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi RTI application process |
700+/month |
Very Low |
|
FMS Delhi year wise cutoff trend analysis |
1,100+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi personal interview weightage |
2,800+/month |
Low–Medium |
|
FMS Delhi MBA without work experience 2025 |
3,400+/month |
Low–Medium |
|
FMS Delhi CAT 2024 minimum score |
4,000+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi category wise cutoff table |
1,900+/month |
Low |
|
lowest percentile to get into FMS Delhi |
2,600+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi interview call 2025 expected cutoff |
5,500+/month |
Medium |
|
Faculty of Management Studies Delhi minimum percentile |
2,200+/month |
Low |
|
is 98 percentile enough for FMS Delhi general |
1,800+/month |
Low |
|
FMS Delhi MBA 2025 selection process explained |
3,100+/month |
Medium |
|
FMS Delhi RTI based admission data |
600+/month |
Very Low |
|
FMS Delhi admission without WAT |
1,400+/month |
Low |
14.4 What People Search on
the Internet About FMS Delhi Admissions
|
Search Query Type |
Sample Queries |
Frequency |
|
Cutoff inquiries |
FMS Delhi cutoff 2024 / FMS Delhi expected cutoff 2025 / FMS
minimum percentile |
Very High |
|
Category-specific queries |
FMS Delhi OBC cutoff / FMS SC percentile / FMS EWS minimum |
High |
|
Comparison queries |
FMS vs IIM A / FMS vs MDI Gurgaon / FMS vs XLRI |
High |
|
Process queries |
FMS admission process / FMS PI round / FMS selection criteria |
High |
|
Fee & ROI queries |
FMS fees / FMS placement salary / FMS Delhi ROI vs IIM |
Very High |
|
RTI-specific queries |
FMS RTI data / FMS official cutoff RTI / reliable FMS cutoff
source |
Medium |
|
Sectional queries |
FMS sectional cutoff / FMS VARC minimum / FMS QA percentile |
Medium |
|
Trend queries |
FMS cutoff trend last 5 years / FMS percentile rising or falling |
Medium |
|
Eligibility queries |
Can I get FMS at 97 percentile / FMS eligibility for freshers |
High |
|
Diversity queries |
FMS female candidates advantage / FMS diversity marks |
Medium |
15. Conclusion
Faculty of Management Studies
(FMS), University of Delhi, remains one of India's most sought-after MBA
destinations — offering world-class education at a fraction of IIM fees. RTI
data across 2019–2025 confirms that FMS is highly competitive: General category
aspirants need 98–99 percentile overall, with additional sectional thresholds
of 85 percentile each in VARC, DILR, and QA.
The data reveals clear trends:
cutoffs dipped during COVID (2020–21), peaked in 2024, and have stabilized
around 98+ for General. Category-wise, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need 94–97
percentile, SC candidates need 80–85, and ST candidates need 65–72. These are
the most reliable figures available from official RTI disclosures.
Critically, FMS's heavy PI
weightage (50%) means the percentile is only the first gatekeeper. Aspirants
must prepare rigorously for the Personal Interview to convert their
shortlisting into a final offer. Combined with its unparalleled fee-to-package
ratio, FMS Delhi continues to offer one of the best returns on investment in
Indian management education.
Disclaimer: This article is
based on RTI responses, alumni-verified data, and publicly available admission
statistics. While every effort has been made for accuracy, aspirants are
advised to verify current year data through official FMS notifications and
their own RTI applications.
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