SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai Admission Process

SPJIMR offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), a full-time residential Program for 2 years duration. This course is deemed equivalent to an MBA degree. 

Eligibility: 

• Candidates must have a minimum of 50% in bachelor’s degree.
• Work experience is not compulsory, but freshers as well as professionals with less than 5 years work experience can apply.
• Valid CAT or GMAT score.

SPJIMR PGDM / PGDM-BM Important Dates 

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for PGDM Selection

• Candidates are shortlisted based on profile.
• Candidates must have a minimum qualifying score in CAT/GMAT.
• Interviews Shortlist: Institutes shortlist the first section of candidates for the first interview process. The criteria for shortlisting process are:

1. Consistency of academic record
   1. Relevance of work experience for the specialisation
2. Versatility and achievements 

Note: Performance in 10th, 12th grade and every year of graduation considered in academic record.

• Second Phase Shortlists: After submission of entrance test score by the shortlisted candidates, they are called for a second PI round based on profile as well as performance in the entrance test.
• Selection List: After interview, institute declares selection list on merit basis as per composite score of the candidates. The composite score includes parameters such as:

1. Applicant’s profile
2. Academic record
3. Entrance test scores (CAT/ GMAT)
4. Relevance of work experience (if any) 
5. Two rounds group interviews Performance

The table below outlines the cutoff for the PGDM/PGDM-BM program.

SPJIMR PGDM How to Apply?

• Visit SP Jain Institute of Management & Research website.
• Check Admission section
• Click on PGDM “Apply Now”
• Register with valid email ID, personal details, current state and phone number
• Fill the application form with CAT/GMAT score, and academic background details
• Pay application fee of INR 1500
• Submit

PGPM program at SP Jain Institute of Management & Research , Mumbai is 15 months including 3 months online learning. The course includes Functional courses and Individual growth in management fundamentals.

SPJIMR PGPM Eligibility

• Candidates with 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree are eligible.
• Must have minimum 5 years of work experience. 
• Candidates with CAT (2021, 2022 & 2023) and GMAT (Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023) are eligible.

Note: 

• Candidates need to submit work experience and entrance score card copy.
• 10th, 12th grade and every year of graduation Performance considered in academic record.

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for PGPM Selection

• Candidates are selected based on their profile.
• Candidates profile is evaluated based on factors such as :

1. Academic record
2. Relevance of work experience in specialisation applied for.
3. Versatility & Achievements

• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

SP Jain PGPM Important Dates 

SPJIMR PGPM How to Apply?

• Visit Admission section of SPJIMR portal
• Click on PGPM “Apply Now”
• Register with valid personal details.
• Verify given information.
• Fill up the form with necessary information.
• Upload documents such as marksheets, work experience proof, and Entrance score card within given deadlines.
• Pay INR 1500 as application fee through online payment mode.
• Submit the application

SPJIMR provides Global Management Program (GMP) partners with 3 B-Schools in Europe and US, respectively. In the course, the Master thesis and internships are intertwined for better corporate acceptance. GMP is a 6 months course at SPJIMR followed by 6 – 18 months in partner schools.

SPJIMR GMP Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55% marks. 
• Candidates in the final year of Bachelor’s can apply. 
• Minimum valid score of GMAT/GRE/ CAT/XAT
• For candidates without valid GMAT/GRE/ CAT/XAT, can apply for GMP as a deferred candidate.
• Freshers and Work experience candidates are eligible. 
• It is necessary to fill up online applications in both SP Jain and partners schools for the GMP program.

Note: For Robert Smith School of Business language proficiency is required. 

(a) IELTS score: Minimum 7

(b) TOEFL score: Minimum 100

SPJIMR GMP Important Dates 2025

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for GMP Selection

• Candidates need to submit an application form in SPLIMR and partners schools for the GMP program.
• The application form is time-consuming due to several stages such as psychometric questions, video interviews, and letter of recommendations.
• Both SP Jain and partner schools go through the application details and call candidates for an interview, if eligible.
• Interview round is the initial scrutiny of the GMP admission.
• Interview is held at SP Jain, Mumbai campus, where partner schools representatives remain present.
• Both schools jointly declared the selection list of candidates for GMP admission.
• Finally, once, admission is offered to the candidates, the track of GMP courses will be clear to them.

SPJIMR GMP Cut off

The minimum GMAT/GRE/XAT/CAT score required to be eligible for GMP program is given below:

SPJIMR GMP Admission:  How to Apply?

• Visit SPJIMR portal.
• Click on “Admission”
• Select GMP Program “Apply Now”
• Register with Mobile number and email Id
• Verify the information
• Fill application form with required information.
• Also fill applications for Partner schools.
• Pay application form fee with SPJIMR application.
• Submit online form of SPJIMR and partner schools

Note: Candidates only need to pay application fee with SPJIMR application.

PGMPW is offered exclusively for women candidates who have a career break for more than 1 year. This is a fully residential program at SPJIMR Mumbai campus for 11 months.

SPJIMR PGMPW Eligibility

• Candidates must have a minimum 4 years of work experience.
• Must have more than 1 year of career break.
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is mandatory.
• Valid GMAT/NMAT/CAT/XAT score

SPJIMR PGMPW Important Dates

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for PGMPW Selection

• Selection process is designed to evaluate the readiness of the candidate to return to corporate career.
• The selection process assess the following abilities in the candidates:

1. Desire to learn
2. Leadership potential
3. Value sensitivity
4. Academic ability
5. Emotional maturity

• Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on minimum eligibility requirement.
• Candidates will have to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP) before the interview.
• SoP must highlight reasons for PGMPW application and alignment of long term goals with reasons.
• Candidates need to appear in group interview, and personal interview.
• Final selected candidates will be communicated directed by SPJIMR through mail.
• It is followed by offer acceptance and registration fee payment by the selected candidates.
• Lastly, candidates need to pay first installment of the program, along with documents.

SPJIMR PGMPW Admission: How to Apply?

• Visit SPJIMR official website.
• Click on Admission
• Next tab on “Apply Now” below PGMPW
• Complete application form registration with mail id and phone number.
• Verify the details.
• Fill up the application form with academic and work experience details.
• Pay application form fees.
• Submit the application form.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, along with at least 5 years of work experience, are eligible to apply for the PGPGM program. The admission process consists of three stages:

• Admission Test: Acceptable scores include CAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, or XAT (taken within the last 3 years) or a GMAT score (from the last 5 years).
• Case Analysis
• Interview

SPJIMR PGPGM Important Dates

SPJIMR PGPGM Selection Criteria

Selection for the PGPGM program is based on a combination of factors, including performance in the admission test, case analysis, work experience, interview, and past academic records.

SPJIMR PGPGM Admission: Application Process

Candidates interested in the PGPGM program can apply through the official SPJIMR website. The application process involves filling out the online form, uploading the required documents, and paying an application fee of INR 1,500.

Documents Required:

• Test Scores: A valid admission test score.
• Employment Proof: Includes relieving letters from previous employers and offer/promotion letters from the current employer.
• Educational Proof: Marksheets and passing certificates for Class X, Class XII, graduation, and post-graduation (if applicable).

PGEMP offers 5 batch admission in a year that is offered in modular format for 21 months. The program is accredited by AMBA UK.

SPJIMR PGEMP Eligibility

• Middle-senior management executives with minimum 5 years work experience are eligible.
• Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in Bachelors’ and all major exams.
• Candidates with Diploma degree must have minimum 10 years work experience.
• Candidates must have company support providing time-off for contact session classes.
• Candidates’ company must appoint a senior manager as Mentor.
• May or may not sponsor the fee.

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for PGEMP Selection

The selection process is held in Mumbai campus including: 

1. Test of Reasoning
2. Group discussion
3. Personal Interview

Note: Applicants from partner companies, the admission process will be considered through the HR Department of respective company.

SPJIMR PGEMP How to Apply?

•  Visit SPJIMR Admission section
• Check PGEMP Admission details through “Read More”
• Click on “Apply Now”
• Register and Verify personal information
• Fill up application form with academic, work experience, and company details
• Pay application fee of INR 1200
• Submit the application form within the deadline.

Document Required:

• Work experience proof.
• Sponsorship/forwarding letter from respective employers.
• Marksheets and certificates of X, XII, Graduation, and Post Graduation
• Application fee receipt

SPJIMR also offers a full time Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) in various disciplines of management. The duration of FPM courses is 4 years. 

SPJIMR FPM Eligibility

• Candidates must have Master’s degree in any stream with minimum 55% marks and Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks.
• Candidates with 4 or 5 years integrated Master’s degree in any discipline are eligible with minimum 55% marks.
• Candidates with professional qualification such as CA, ICWA, CS must have minimum 55% marks.
• Must have minimum 50% marks in 10+2 examination.
• Valid GMAT/GRE/CAT/NET(Management paper)/MAT/XAT/PET score
• Preferable 3 year work experience with relevant specialisation will be considered.
• Candidates with significant work experience for more than 10 year are also eligible.

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria for FPM Selection

• The shortlisting panel of SPJIMR look in following factors while shortlisting applicants:

1. Academic qualifications
2. Work experience
3. Profile,
4. Motivation
5. Recommendations 
6. Fit with the institute’s research profile and its mission

• All shortlisted candidates need to appear in compulsory Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interview.
• Based on RAT and PI performance, the final selection list is declared.

SPJIMR FPM Admission: How to Apply?

• Candidates will have to fill up an online application form at SPJIMR portal.
• FPM resume must include qualifying course grades.
• Must provide valid GMAT/GRE/CAT/NET Mgt./MAT/XAT score
• Need to submit SoP for stating the reason for aspiring to pursue the course.
• Indicate and elaborate research interest.
• 3 Recommendation Letters are mandatory among which one must be academic recommendation.
• Submit the form with online payment of INR 500.