SPJIMR offers postgraduate management admissions mainly through scores such as CAT or GMAT, with PGDM and PGPM among its major courses. For PGDM and PGDM (BM), the total fee is INR 26.5 Lakhs, including tuition and basic hostel charges, while PGPM has a total fee of INR 22.66 Lakhs, including tuition and basic hostel charges. Applicants should target 98 percentile and above, and students with 50% marks in graduation can apply.

The institute first checks the applicant's profile and then conducts two rounds of interviews. Final admission is based on a combined review of academic record, entrance exam score, work experience, profile strength, and interview performance.

Direct Link: SPJIMR PGPDM Admission 2026

SPJIMR Admission Dates 2026

Event Date
PGPM Final Phase application deadline September 15, 2026
PGPM last date to submit entrance exam score September 30, 2026
PGPM shortlist and interview timeline June to October
PGPM Phase II admission offer End of September
PGPM Final Phase admission offer Mid-October onwards
PGPM final offers Mid-October onwards
PGPM batch commencement December
PGPGM program start date September 2026
PGEMP rolling admission status Ongoing

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Applicants can apply only once in any one admission phase of the PGPM course.

SPJIMR PG Courses Admission 2026

SPJIMR offers PGDM, PGDM (BM), PGPM, GMP, PGPGM and PGPDM at the postgraduate level. Admission uses entrance scores, work experience, essays, interviews, case study, LoR, SoP or video essays, based on the course.

Course Duration Eligibility and Entrance Exams Selection Process Total Fees Notes
PGDM/PGDM (BM) 2 years Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks, valid CAT or GMAT score, and up to 5 years of work experience, which is optional Profile-based shortlisting through academics, experience and achievements, followed by 2 rounds of interview INR 26.5 Lakhs, including tuition and basic hostel charges Shortlisting is done in 2 ways: profile-based and profile-cum-score-based
PGPM 18 months Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in any discipline, at least 3 years of relevant work experience, and valid CAT or GMAT score Overall profile review and 2 interviews conducted on a rolling basis INR 22.66 Lakhs, including tuition and basic hostel charges Applications are accepted in 3 phases, and admission is conducted on a rolling basis
GMP First semester of 6 months at the SPJIMR campus, followed by the remaining study at the partner school Graduation with 55% marks in any stream and a valid GRE, GMAT, CAT, XAT or NMAT score Profile, LoR, SoP and video essays, with joint shortlisting by SPJIMR and the partner school INR 8.7 Lakhs for the SP Jain campus, with the remaining fee varying by partner school Admission is held in 3 phases, with 2 cohorts every year in January and June, and results are released on a rolling basis
PGPGM 2 years CAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT, XAT or Admission Test score, with at least 4 years of work experience Profile review, Case Study and Interview INR 10 Lakhs Interview rounds are conducted on a rolling basis
PGPDM 1 year and 12 Months 3 years of social sector experience; course details also mention graduation with 2 year of experience Profile essay and online interview; course details also mention Personal Interview INR 1.5 Lakhs for NGOs or self-sponsored candidates to INR 3 Lakhs for corporates, international NGOs and high-income candidates No entrance exam is needed for admission

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SPJIMR PGDM Eligibility Criteria

  • Students need a bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks.
  • A valid CAT or GMAT score is needed.
  • Work experience of up to 5 years can help, but it is not compulsory.

Note: Fresh graduates and final-year graduation students can also apply.

SPJIMR PGDM Selection Criteria

SPJIMR uses profile-based and profile-cum-score-based shortlisting for PGDM. Shortlisted students must appear for two interview rounds and must also clear the CAT or GMAT cutoff.

The final admission list is prepared after checking these factors:

  • Academic record in Class 10, Class 12, and every year of graduation
  • Work experience that matches the chosen specialization
  • Entrance score, used to clear the cutoff
  • Profile strength, including achievements, versatility and experience across fields
  • Interview performance

SPJIMR does not offer direct admission. Profile-based shortlisting is not a shortcut, because CAT or GMAT, profile review and interviews are still part of the process.

The PGDM admission process can include a Written Ability Test, followed by two Group Interview rounds. The first interview round is technical, while the second round focuses on personality-based discussion. SP Jain does not have reservation as such.

SPJIMR PGPM Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with 50% marks in any discipline.
  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
  • A valid CAT or GMAT score is needed.

Note: GMAT scores from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2025, will be considered. CAT scores from the last three years will be accepted.

SPJIMR PGPM Selection Criteria

For PGPM, SPJIMR shortlists students by checking the full profile. Selected applicants are called for two rolling-basis interviews, and a few strong applicants may get offer letters before the admission process ends.

  • Academic record
  • Quality of work experience
  • Versatility and achievements
  • Interview performance

SPJIMR GMP Eligibility Criteria

GMP is a full-time international management program offered with partner management institutes in Europe, the UK, the USA and Canada. Students spend the first semester, ie, 6 months, at the SPJIMR campus and complete the remaining at the partner school.

  • Graduation with 55% marks in any stream
  • Valid GRE, GMAT, CAT, XAT or NMAT score

Note: Freshers and working professionals can both apply.

SPJIMR GMP Selection Criteria

SP Jain and the partner institute jointly check the application and profile. The interview for shortlisted students is also conducted jointly by SPJIMR and the partner school.

Final shortlisting depends on academic records, entrance scores, work experience if applicable, the candidate's profile and interview performance.

Important Note:

  • Results are declared on a rolling basis within 15-20 days of the interview process.
  • Students must complete 6 online courses from Harvard along with a foreign language course. Marks from this preparatory term must be submitted before joining the SP Jain campus.
  • LoR, SoP and video essays are included in the partner school application process.
  • Applicants can choose two different partner schools in the application form.

SPJIMR Executive Program Admission 2026

SPJIMR also offers part-time executive-level programs. Admissions are held on a rolling basis, multiple cohorts are accepted in one academic year, and no specific entrance exam is required for these programs unless mentioned in the selection process.

Courses Duration Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria Total Fees
PGEMP (Post Graduate Executive Management Programme) 21 months and 18 Months Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50% marks and 5 years of work experience Executive Assessment by GMAC or Test of Reasoning, followed by GD and PI INR 9.95 Lakhs
Diploma with 10 years of work experience
PGPGM (Post Graduate Programme in General Management) 2 Years Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in any discipline and 4 years of work experience CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, XAT or Admission Test, followed by Case Study and PI INR 10 Lakhs
PGPDM (Post Graduate Programme in Development Management) 12 Months Graduation with 2 year of experience Personal Interview INR 1.5 Lakhs to INR 3 Lakhs
PGPMBM (Post Graduate Programme in Marketing & Business Management) 13 Months Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks and 3 years of work experience Test of Reasoning and PI* Not specified

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

*CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE or NMAT scores are accepted but are not compulsory. Students may include these scores in the application for consideration.

Final shortlisting for executive programs depends on academic records, Test of Reasoning or entrance exam scores, work experience and personal interview.

SPJIMR FPM Admission 2026

SPJIMR offers FPM in full-time and part-time modes across six areas of specialisation. Admission is based on CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, UGC-JRF or the SPJIMR Research Aptitude Test, known as SPJ-RAT.

Applicants must have any one of the following qualifications:

  • Master's degree in any discipline with First Class
  • 4 or 5-year Integrated Master's degree with First Class
  • CA, ICWA or CS with at least 55% marks

Students must also meet at least one of these requirements:

  • Valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET or UGC-JRF
  • Appearance in SPJ-RAT
  • PGDM or MBA degree from institutions such as SPJIMR, IIMs, MDI, XLRI, IIT DoMs, IRMA, TISS, ISI, XIMB or FMS

Note: Applicants with no work experience or with more than 10 years of experience can also apply if they have the motivation and aptitude for a research-oriented program.

SPJIMR shortlists FPM applicants through the application form and research proposal. The panel also reviews academic background, work experience, full profile, SOP and letters of recommendation.

Shortlisted students must attend an in-person interview at the Mumbai campus. The institute covers travel cost up to III AC train fare. Final selection is based on a complete review of entrance exam scores, interview performance and overall profile.

Apply for SPJIMR Admission

Students can apply for SPJIMR programs through the official application portals. The program-wise application links and fees are listed below:

Programs Application Link Application Fees
PGDM/PGDM (BM) pgdmadmissions.spjimr.org/spjimr INR 2,000 for one program
INR 3,000 for both programs
PGPM pgpmadmissions.spjimr.org INR 2,000
GMP gmpadmissions.spjimr.org, with a separate application form for the partner school INR 2,000, with no extra fee for the partner school application
PGPGM pgpgm.spjimr.org/admopen INR 1,500
PGPDM - INR 1000
PGEMP pgemp.spjimr.org INR 1,200
PGPMBM spjimr.org/course/pgp-in-marketing-business-management/apply-now INR 1,200
FPM spjimr.org/fpm-applynow INR 1,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

SPJIMR PGDM Cutoff

Past trends show a CAT cutoff of 85 percentile for all categories in SPJIMR PGDM admission. The GMAT cutoff has been 75 percentile. These scores are not the only basis for admission, because applicants need to clear the qualifying marks and then go through profile review and interviews.

CAT and GMAT scores are used for cutoff clearance. They are not given weightage in the final shortlist.

SPJIMR Admission FAQs

Ques. Can students get SPJIMR admission through any quota?

Ans. No. SPJIMR does not admit students through management quota or any other quota. Admission is merit-based and depends on a composite review of the applicant's overall profile.

Ques. How does SPJIMR use profile-based and profile-cum-score-based shortlisting for PGDM?

Ans. After the application is submitted, SPJIMR studies the applicant's academics, work relevance, versatility and achievements. A strong profile can receive a shortlist before test scores are available, but the student must later clear the CAT or GMAT qualifying score. Other applicants are shortlisted after both profile details and entrance scores are available, which is called profile-cum-score-based shortlisting.

Ques. Is there a separate SPJIMR form for profile-based calls?

Ans. No. SPJIMR uses one common application form for profile-based and non-profile-based calls. The shortlisting takes place within the same selection cycle.

The application process follows one timeline, usually opening in mid-September and closing by late November.

Ques. Do PGDM applicants need work experience at SPJIMR?

Ans. Work experience is not compulsory for SPJIMR PGDM admission. Fresh graduates and final-year graduation students are eligible. Applicants with up to 5 years of relevant work experience may get an advantage because that experience is considered during selection.

Ques. What qualifying cutoff is used for SPJIMR PGDM?

Ans. Based on past trends, SPJIMR PGDM admission has used a CAT cutoff of 85 percentile for all categories. The GMAT cutoff has been 75 percentile. These cutoffs are qualifying marks and do not decide selection alone.

CAT or GMAT scorecards are considered for clearing the cutoff. They do not carry weightage in the final shortlist.

Ques. What happens in the SPJIMR PGDM interview rounds?

Ans. SPJIMR conducts two group interview rounds in person at the Mumbai campus. Each round includes 5-6 candidates. GI-1 is an elimination round and covers profile, academics, work experience and preferred specialisation. GI-2 is more discussion-based and focuses on ethics, personality and perception.

Ques. Why do achievements and versatility matter in SPJIMR selection?

Ans. SPJIMR looks beyond grades and test scores. It also checks achievements and versatility. Applicants with steady achievements in areas such as initiatives, entrepreneurship attempts, leadership in sports or culture, social impact work, competitions and certifications are preferred because these activities show emotional readiness and leadership potential.

Ques. What should applicants know about SPJIMR FPM admission?

Ans. SPJIMR offers FPM in full-time and part-time modes across six areas of specialisation. Admission is through CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE, UGC-NET, UGC-JRF or SPJ-RAT.

Applicants must hold any one of these qualifications:

  • Master's degree in any discipline with First Class
  • 4 or 5-year Integrated Master's degree with First Class
  • CA, ICWA or CS with at least 55% marks

They must also satisfy at least one of these conditions:

  • Valid score in CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE/UGC-NET/UGC-JRF
  • Appearance in SPJ-RAT
  • PGDM/MBA degree from institutions such as SPJIMR, IIMs, MDI, XLRI, IIT DoMs, IRMA, TISS, ISI, XIMB or FMS

Note: Students with no work experience or more than 10 years of experience can apply if they have the motivation and aptitude for research.

The institute shortlists applicants by reviewing the application form and research proposal. Academic background, work experience, overall profile, SOP and recommendation letters are also checked.

Shortlisted candidates attend an in-person interview at the Mumbai campus. SPJIMR covers travel cost up to III AC train fare. Final admission depends on entrance scores, interview performance and the overall profile.