FMS Entrance Test ::: Delhi University...

The FMS exam is the management entrance exam conducted by New Delhi-based Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University. FMS, set up in 1954, is one of the pioneers of management education in India and its entrance exam is one the oldest one. It is generally held on the second Sunday of January every year. For instance, the exam date for academic year 08 is January 13.
But why does FMS conduct a separate exam? Prof JK Mitra, director of FMS, says, “FMS is a pioneer in management entrance testing. Our entrance test is a benchmark in India.”

FMS pattern
According to FMS, in the past the pattern of the exam included Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Language Comprehension, Analytical Sbility and Environmental Sensitivity. There were a total of 175 questions in FMS exam in 2007. The duration of the exam was 120 minutes.
Comparing the FMS with CAT, Prof Mitra says, “The FMS entrance test is different from others in its approach. We believe that management programmes should be open to students of all backgrounds, not just students with engineering education. So our exam is more holistic.”
According to Career Launcher, “The FMS paper in 2007came up with the standard pattern of 175 questions but the difficulty level was much higher than the previous year. Quantitative section was full of questions on algebra, complex numbers, logarithms, mensuration and coordinate geometry, which could have perplexed you in case you were not comfortable with them. The Reading Comprehension and English Usage sections were difficult, while the two sets on Data Interpretation were sitters. Verbal Logic was easy. The questions in Analytical and Mathematical Reasoning section were tough to say the least.”
Way to FMS

To apply for FMS, interested candidates can get FMS admission forms and submit the duly filled forms by November end. Students who have secured 50% marks with Arts, Commerce or Social Sciences, 55% with a Science background, 60% with Mathematics or Statistics, and 60% with Medicine, Engineering or Technology can apply for FMS.
For students from outside India, submission of GMAT scores is mandatory. There are only 130 seats for Indian students and 13 seats for foreign students in FMS.
On the basis of their performance in the test, applicants will be called for an interview, an extempore and a group discussion.