SPJIMR Admission 2026: Eligibility, Fees, Ranking & Placement

SPJIMR offers excellent placements to the students with the highest package offered being INR 89 LPA. The average package for PGDM was INR 32 LPA with top companies like Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, and HUL visiting the campus. Most students get placed in finance, consulting, marketing, and tech roles. The campus is modern, well-equipped and is known for its strong industry links, global exposure, and focus on values. It is a great choice for students who want a successful career in management.

About University: SPJIMR is a top business school in Mumbai offering programs in management, entrepreneurship, and social impact. The campus is green and peaceful, with students coming from all over India. The faculty is experienced and helpful as SPJIMR focuses on values and leadership. Many students get good jobs after graduation, and the school also runs a global exchange program. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research helps students grow both personally and professionally in their careers.  

SPJIMR Key Highlights

SPJIMR Admission Process 2026

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research admission process starts with an online application, after which the candidates are shortlisted based on entrance scores and profile. Shortlisted students are then required to attend interviews and group tasks. The detailed selection process of various courses is mentioned below:

PGDM and  PGDM: Business Management Selection Process-  The selection of candidates is based on the performance of candidates in below factors.

• Academic background: A strong and consistent performance in 10th grade, 12th grade and every year of graduation.
• Work experience: Relevance of work experience for the chosen specialisation.
• Entrance scores: Meeting the minimum eligibility cutoff in CAT and GMAT is mandatory.
• Versatility and achievements: Endeavours in diverse fields of interest and noteworthy past achievements.

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

Interviews of shortlisted applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis.

GMP  Selection Process

• The selection process is based on the applicants’ consistent academic records, entrance scores, profiles, and work experience, amongst other things.
• The final results of the interviews are released a few days after the interview process.

The selection process takes around half a day and it comprises the following:

• Test of reasoning
• Group discussion
• Personal interview

It also accepts test scores of the Executive Assessment (EA), administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

PGPGM Selection Process: The selection process gives importance to the students work experience, managerial aptitude, as well as maturity, values and achievements. The focus of the selection process will be on the following:

• Admission test score
• Case analysis score
• Personal Interview
• Past academic record
• Applicant profile, achievements, and work experience

Valid test scores of MAT /GMAT / CAT/ ATMA/CMAT/XAT from over the last three years are acceptable. 

PGPFMB Selection Process

• Selection of the students for PGPFMB is based on three parameters the Candidate, their mentor, and their business.
• Each parameter comprises further criteria to assess the applicant's suitability for the programme and their business acumen, the nature of the business and its potential.

PGPDM Selection Process 

• Applicants are shortlisted based on their profiles and the information provided in the application form.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited for an online personal interview with the faculty of SPJIMR.
• Selection for the PGPDM programme is based on the performance of the students in the interview.

Fellowship Programme in Management Selection Process

• The process starts with reviewing the application forms and research proposals of the candidates.
• The shortlisting is done on the basis of academic qualifications, work experience, profile, motivation, recommendations, and fit with the institute’s research profile and mission.
• Shortlisted applicants will then be called for in-person interviews at the SPJIMR’s Mumbai campus.
• Provisional admission letters will then be issued to the selected candidates.

SPJIMR Courses Offered 2026

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research has a top three courses, which are most sought after by the students looking to study, are PGDM, PGPM and PGPDM. PGDM at SPJIMR is a two-year full-time residential program designed for fresh graduates and early professionals who want to build strong careers in management. The course starts with a foundation module from Harvard Business School and includes immersive experiences like PGLab, Abhyudaya, and DoCC. Students are also given an option to choose a major and minor specialisations in the second year. The program also includes a corporate internship and a Global Fast Track module at top international B-schools, which helps students grow as socially aware and industry-ready leaders.

Post Graduate Program in Management is an 18-month full-time program for working professionals with at least three years of experience. It starts with an online module which is then followed by a residential phase and ends with industry and international immersion. Students can choose one major and two concentration areas, as the course is designed to help professionals switch careers or move into leadership roles. It includes live projects, guest lectures, and mentorship from alumni, focusing on practical learning and strong industry connections.

PGPDM at SPJIMR is a one-year modular program for people working in the social sector. It is meant for professionals from NGOs, CSR teams, and social enterprises. The course is divided into six contact periods, with some sessions held on campus while others are held in online mode. It teaches management skills that can be applied to social change and development work as students work on real-life projects and assignments during the off-contact periods. The program is internationally accredited and helps build leaders who want to make a difference in society.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research  Courses Fees

Note: For the FPM (PhD) programme, the tuition fee is waived for the students.*

SPJIMR Cut-off

SPJIMR has different cutoffs for each course and it depends upon factors like the difficulty of the exam and, number of students who have appeared for the exam. For the PGDM and PGDM-BM programs, the CAT and GMAT cutoff is usually around 85 percentile. Sectional cutoffs are also important for the candidates with a minimum of 75 percentile in each section. For PGPM, the cutoff is similar, but the applicants are required to have certain work experience. The GMP program accepts CAT, GMAT, and GRE scores and looks at the overall profile of the candidate. Executive programs like PGEMP and PGPFMB do not need national test scores but have their own internal assessments. The FPM program needs strong academic scores and a valid scorecard of tests like CAT, GMAT, or UGC-JRF. Cutoffs may vary slightly each year.

Expected Cutoff Table of Popular Courses

Note: SPJIMR also accepts GMAT scores for PGDM and PGPM programs. The GMAT cutoff is typically around 85 percentile, with similar sectional cutoffs (Verbal, Quant, Data Insights ≥ 75 percentile). SPJIMR offers profile-based and merit-based calls. While the official cutoff remains 85 percentile, profile-based calls may be extended to candidates with slightly lower scores if they have exceptional academic or professional backgrounds

SPJIMR Ranking 

Over the past five years, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has consistently ranked among India’s top management institutes in the NIRF rankings. In 2024 and 2023, the SPJIMR secured the 20th position in the Management category with scores of 60.97 and 60.9, respectively. In 2022 it was ranked at 21 place while in 2021 it was placed at 19th rank. The institute achieved its highest recent rank in 2020 at 18th with a score of 56.93. These rankings reflect SPJIMR’s strong academic reputation, industry engagement, and societal impact, with scores typically ranging between 60 and 65 across key NIRF parameters.

SPJIMR  Placement 

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research has a very strong placement record and in 2025, all 336 students were placed successfully. The average salary offered to them was INR 32 lakh per year with top companies like BCG, Microsoft, HUL, and HSBC visiting the campus. This year around 48 per cent of the batch received pre-placement offers, with many students getting roles in consulting, FMCG, BFSI, and tech sectors. The highest domestic salary offered was around INR 81 lakh, and the highest international salary offered was INR 89 lakh. 

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