FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2027-29: CAT 2026 Weightage & Selection

FMS Delhi MBA Admission 2027–29: Selection Criteria, CAT 2026 Weightage & Interview Process Explained

The Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi, has released its admission criteria for the MBA Full-Time batch of 2027–2029, outlining how candidates will be shortlisted and evaluated for final admission through CAT 2026.

Unlike several B-schools that place a significant emphasis on work experience or graduation scores, FMS has specified a selection process that gives 50% weightage to CAT 2026, 20% to Class 10 and 12 marks, and 30% to the interview-stage components.

The selection process also includes an additional 5 marks for women candidates at both the shortlisting and interview stages.

Here is a breakdown of FMS Delhi's admission criteria and what they mean for MBA aspirants.

1. FMS Delhi MBA 2027–29: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the MBA Full-Time programme must have completed or be pursuing a Bachelor's degree after 12 years of formal schooling.

The minimum graduation marks required are:

Candidates appearing for their final-year Bachelor's examination can also apply, provided they expect to meet the eligibility criteria when their results are declared. They must submit their final results to FMS at the time of admission.

Candidates with CGPA scores must provide the equivalent percentage along with an official CGPA-to-percentage conversion table issued by their university or institution.

2. How FMS Delhi Will Shortlist Candidates Through CAT 2026

FMS will use a weighted CAT 2026 score for shortlisting candidates for the interview process. The three CAT sections have different weightages:

Additionally, women candidates will receive 5 extra marks for shortlisting to the interview process.

This means VARC carries the highest weight in the CAT-based shortlisting score, followed by DILR and QA.

3. FMS Delhi Final Selection Criteria 2027–29

Candidates shortlisted for the interview process will be evaluated on six components. The institute has assigned the following weightages:

In addition to these weightages, women candidates appearing for the interview will receive 5 additional marks.

How are Class 10 and Class 12 marks calculated?

FMS has specified the following score slabs for both Class 10 and Class 12:

Class 10 and Class 12 scores together account for 20% of the final selection criteria.

4. How Much Does Each CAT Section Contribute to Final Selection?

CAT 2026 accounts for 50% of the final selection score. Within this, FMS has assigned different weightages to VARC, DILR and QA.

Therefore, VARC alone contributes 20% to the overall final selection score, while DILR and QA contribute 15% each.

5. What Happens During the FMS Interview Process?

The interview-stage evaluation consists of three components:

• Discussion on Statement of Purpose (10%): Every candidate will participate in an individual discussion on their Statement of Purpose.
• Extempore (5%): Candidates will be evaluated through an individual Extempore.
• Personal Interview (15%): Each candidate will undergo an individual Personal Interview.

Together, these three components account for 30% of the final selection score.

Candidates must also produce their original certificates and mark sheets at the time of the interview. The final list of selected candidates will be declared after the selection process for all candidates has been completed.

6. FMS Delhi MBA 2027–29: Seats and Reservation

FMS has specified 251 sanctioned seats for its MBA Full-Time programme, along with supernumerary seats under different categories.

The bulletin separately lists supernumerary seats:

Reservations and relaxations will be provided according to the University of Delhi guidelines. The bulletin also specifies that at least 5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities and 5% for eligible Children/Widows of Armed Forces Personnel.

7. What FMS Delhi's Selection Criteria Mean for MBA Aspirants

Here are the key takeaways from FMS Delhi's 2027–29 admission criteria:

1. CAT remains the biggest factor: With 50% weightage, CAT 2026 performance will play a major role in both shortlisting and final selection.
2. VARC has the highest sectional weightage: It contributes 20% to the final selection score, compared with 15% each for DILR and QA.
3. Class 10 and 12 marks matter: Together, they account for 20% of the final selection score. Candidates with 75% or more in both receive the maximum weightage for these components.
4. Interview performance can make a difference: SOP discussion, Extempore and Personal Interview together account for 30% of the final score.
5. Women candidates get additional marks: FMS awards 5 extra marks at the shortlisting stage and another 5 marks to women candidates who appear for the interview.

8. FMS Delhi MBA 2027–29: Important Application Details

Candidates must register through the official FMS website: https://www.fms.edu.