SPJIMR Admission Dates 2027

Admission to the SPJIMR PGDM and PGDM (Business Management) 2027-29 batch will use CAT or GMAT scores. The form window is expected to open in mid-September 2026 and end by the end of November 2026. Shortlisted students will attend interviews in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Delhi in January and February 2027.

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The SPJIMR PGPM Class of 2027 is an 18-month management programme for experienced professionals. Applications are open, the final application deadline is 15 September 2026, and interviews are held on a rolling basis after students submit their forms.

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SPJIMR Courses and Fees

SPJIMR offers 12+ management programs across full-time residential study, executive education, doctoral learning, and certificate courses. Fees begin at INR 75,000 for the Certificate Course in Ladies in Family Enterprise and go up to INR 49 Lakhs for the Global Management Program (GMP).

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• PGDM and PGDM (Business Management): These are among the few major Indian management programmes where the total programme fee includes basic hostel accommodation.
• PGPFMB: This programme focuses on family business leadership, governance, and succession planning.
• Program Portfolio: As a Triple Crown-accredited institute, SPJIMR runs programmes for students, entrepreneurs, executives, and working professionals.

SPJIMR Admission Process

SPJIMR selects PGDM and PGDM (BM) students through two stages. First, candidates are shortlisted either by profile or by profile plus score. Then they appear for in-person interviews. The institute checks academic record, work experience, entrance test performance, achievements, and the overall strength of the profile. CAT and GMAT are accepted for the full-time PGDM programmes.

PGDM and PGDM (BM)

• Eligibility: Students need a bachelor’s degree in any stream with at least 50 percent aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised university.
• Work experience: Work experience is not compulsory. Fresh graduates and working professionals can both apply.
• Entrance exams: A valid CAT or GMAT score is needed. Domestic applicants must have at least 75 percentile in each section and 85 percentile overall in CAT. International applicants must have at least 65 percentile in each section and 75 percentile overall. Clearing the minimum cutoff does not ensure a shortlist.
• Application: PGDM and PGDM (BM) use one common form. The application fee changes by cycle and should be checked from the latest admission notice.
• Selection stages: The shortlist is prepared through a profile-based or profile-cum-score-based method, followed by two rounds of in-person interviews in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Delhi.

Note: SPJIMR gives strong weight to the full profile, including academics, achievements, leadership potential, and work experience. CAT scores matter, but the institute does not select students only by percentile.

PGPM

• Eligibility: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent marks and at least three years of full-time work experience after graduation.
• Entrance exams: A valid CAT or GMAT score is required.
• Selection: PGPM admissions are rolling. Applications are reviewed after submission, and shortlisted applicants are called for interviews during the admission cycle.

PGPFMB and Executive Programs

• PGPFMB is for applicants from family-managed businesses. It requires a bachelor’s degree and a family business background.
• Global Management Program (GMP) and Post Graduate Executive Management Program (PGEMP) are designed for working professionals and senior executives. Selection mainly uses profile review and interviews, and entrance exam scores are not mandatory for these programmes.
• Certificate and short-duration programmes usually do not need entrance exams, but eligibility differs by programme.

SPJIMR Placements

SPJIMR completed placements for the combined PGDM and PGDM (BM) Class of 2026 with a 100 percent placement rate. The batch received an average CTC of INR 33.75 LPA and a median CTC of INR 32.85 LPA. The results were independently audited under the IPRS framework. The recruitment process had 80 participating companies, including several first-time recruiters.

Placement Highlights

• Recruiters came from consulting, FMCG, BFSI, technology, and consumer sectors. Consulting recruiters included McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, and Kearney.

For the PGPM Class of 2024-25, the average CTC stood at INR 24.40 LPA, while the highest reported CTC was INR 50 LPA. The programme also reported a 119 percent average salary increase over pre-programme compensation, showing its focus on experienced professionals who want career movement and faster growth.

SPJIMR Rankings

SPJIMR appears in leading Indian management rankings and in two Financial Times global ranking lists. In NIRF Management, it has stayed at rank 20 out of 125 for 2023, 2024, and 2025, which keeps it within the top 16 percent of ranked management institutes.

Note: The Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) Rankings 2025 placed SPJIMR at #35 globally for its PGDM program, the highest position among Indian institutes in that list for two straight years. The FT Global MBA Rankings 2026 listed the PGPM program for the first time at #74 globally.

SPJIMR Scholarships

SPJIMR provides financial support options for PGDM and PGDM (BM) students. Both schemes are considered after students join the programme, and applications are generally called during the July cycle after classes begin.

Note:

• The Merit Cum Means Based Financial Assistance scheme supports tuition fees after checking financial condition, academic performance, and overall conduct. A selected panel reviews applications and decides the assistance amount.
• The Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) Scholarship supports students who need financial help and gives a fixed amount of INR 5 Lakhs per recipient. Every year, two scholarships are given: one to a first-year PGDM/PGDM (BM) student and one to a second-year student.
• SPJIMR is a private autonomous institute, so it does not follow government-mandated category-based fee waiver rules. Financial help is offered through institute-backed and partner-backed scholarship routes based on eligibility criteria.

SPJIMR Campus and Infrastructure

• SPJIMR is located in Andheri West, Mumbai, and its campus covers 45 acres within the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan campus.
• The location gives access to metro and railway routes within 5 minutes, while both Mumbai airports are 20-25 minutes away.
• The institute uses Mumbai as an extended classroom through live projects, company visits, and industry interactions.
• Academic spaces include modern infrastructure such as hybrid classrooms, non-hybrid classrooms, seminar halls, and tutorial rooms.
• The campus has a dedicated Design Thinking Lab with IoT kits, programming benches, 3D printers, and laser cutters.
• The library has more than 29,000 books, 30,000+ eBooks, and 8,000+ digital resources, including management literature.
• Full-time programmes are fully residential, with single, double, and triple-sharing hostel rooms.
• Residential students get on-call medical support.
• Food options include two cafeterias, two bistros, executive dining, and a night canteen.
• Sports facilities include cricket, basketball, football, and volleyball courts.
• The campus has a fully equipped gym, fitness facilities, and certified yoga instructors.
• Separate spaces are available for student activities, cultural events, and community engagement.
• The botanical garden has 250 plant species and 72 bird species, along with a lake and green areas.
• The Cultural Centre and YogKutir support wellness and cultural activities.
• The institute hosts SPrint, one of India’s largest B-school sports festivals, to support student participation and teamwork.
• The campus also has facilities for industry interactions, workshops, seminars, and collaborative learning.

SPJIMR vs MDI Gurgaon vs IIFT Delhi

SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and IIFT Delhi are major Indian management institutes that draw students from the same competitive CAT applicant pool. They differ in programme design, specialisation strengths, recruiter mix, accreditation, campus location, and return on investment.

• SPJIMR is strong among private management institutes, especially for consulting, FMCG, BFSI, and leadership roles. Its profile-based admissions process, specialisation-led curriculum, and Triple Crown accreditation through AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS add to its global recognition.
• MDI Gurgaon gains from its Delhi-NCR corporate location and has long-standing strengths in general management, HR, marketing, consulting, and corporate leadership roles. Its location supports strong industry interaction.
• IIFT Delhi is widely known for International Business and trade-related careers. Its background in foreign trade education, focused curriculum, and alumni base make it suitable for students interested in global business, exports, imports, and international supply-chain roles.

Overall Comparison

• Choose SPJIMR Mumbai if you want stronger recent placement outcomes, consulting/FMCG opportunities, a holistic admission process, and global accreditation exposure.
• Choose MDI Gurgaon if Delhi-NCR corporate access, general management paths, and established leadership programmes matter more to you.
• Choose IIFT Delhi if your target is international business, trade, and global markets.

Note: Rankings, placement data, and fees change every year. NIRF rankings and placement statistics should be checked with the latest official releases before final publication.