SPJIMR Admission 2018: Profile based short-list to be announced early January

SPJIMR Mumbai is a top ranked B-school which has successfully competed with IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta and XLRI in academic excellence, peer learning, pedagogy, faculty quality and high placements.
Admission process at SPJIMR is comprised of two short-listing criteria Profile Based and exam score cum profile based. The application deadline at SPJIMR is now closed as the last date to apply was on November 24, 2017.
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SPJIMR has two distinct parameters to shortlist candidates for the PI round. The first one is the Profile based short-listing and second one is the exam score based short-listing where profile also plays an important role but is announced after the declaration of CAT and XAT results.

Now SPJIMR is all set to announce the first shortlist for the applicants to admission for PGDM 2018-20 batch on the basis of their profile and will provide them opportunity to attend early interviews which begin on January 22, 2018.
The next shortlist of the applicants will be based on their CAT 2017 and XAT 2018 exam scores apart from taking into account their profile. To understand and help the candidates seeking admission in SPJIMR Mumbai about how the candidates are shortlisted basis their profile, MBAUniverse.com approached the PGDM Associate Programme Head Prof. Bindu Kulkarni to find out more about the profile based short-listing process, its key criteria and how the process is advantageous for the students.

The excerpts on the process and benefits of Profile based short-listing shared by Prof. Kulkarni are given below:
Two phases of assessment at SPJIMR
Short-listing happens in two phases at SPJIMR. In both phases short listing is done basis profiles, the criteria do not change.

Phase-1
In the first phase applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their profiles alone. They are also expected to meet the qualifying scores in at least one of the entrance exams as a qualifier to be eligible for interviews. Applicants shortlisted in the first list are called for an early interview.
Phase-2
The second phase is held after the availability of entrance test scores. Applicants in this phase are called for interviews on basis of their profile, along with their performance in the entrance tests.
Key criteria to shortlist candidates on the basis of profile
Profiles are shortlisted on the following basis

Consistency of academic record
Relevance of work experience for the specialization
Versatility & Achievements.

Profiles are shortlisted basis various factors such as consistency of academic record and relevance of work experience for the chosen specialization. Versatility as well as achievements outside of academics is considered.
Both intellectual readiness (academics) and emotional readiness are key factors assessed. Emotional readiness includes work experience, extra-curricular activities and aptitude for and befitting the Institutes mission of promoting value-based leadership.

When applying, MBA aspirants need to keep in mind that we look for aspirants who are grounded; team oriented and have the desire to make a difference.
Profile based short listing advantageous for the candidates
Early interviews are convenient for students because it avoids overlapping with other interview calls during the admissions season.
To the Institute, it gives an opportunity to stagger interviews and ensure that the interview process remains robust.
A candidate who has a strong profile but has not done very well in the entrance exam also gets a chance to appear for the interview process if he/she is shortlisted and has a score which is higher than qualifying scores.
Minimum score mandatory
Meeting the minimum cut off for the entrance test scores is a mandatory requirement for the interview process if shortlisted. The final selection depends on the candidates composite score.

Important Facts about SPJIMR
Important dates & timelines
SPJIMR Mumbai has already announced the PI schedule for Profile based shortlisted candidates (Phase-1) and for exam based shortlisted candidates (Phase-2). Important dates are as under:
City
Interview (PI) dates

Mumbai (Phase-1)
Jan 22 to 25, 2018

New Delhi
Feb 6 to 9, 2018

Bengaluru
Feb 14 to 16, 2018

Kolkata
Feb 14 to 16, 2018

Mumbai (Phase-2)
Feb 20 to 23, 2018

Choice of 2 Specializations at Application stage
An applicant needs to state two preferences (first and second preference) at the time of submitting application for admission to SPJIMR. The four specialisations offered are: Finance, Information Management, Marketing Management and Operations & Supply Chain.

High Placements at par with IIMs, XLRI
SPJIMR Mumbai has a high placement record with top recruiters participating in the placement year after year. Placement 2017 in SPJIMR Mumbai has remained a great success. Average Salary in the 2017 placements shot up to Rs. 20.90 lakhs while the highest salary went up to Rs.39.50 lakhs. This puts SPJIMR Mumbai among the top 5 B-schools who have grabbed the highest placements. The Average placement in 2017 at IIM Calcutta was Rs.20 lakhs and at XLRI Jamshedpur it was Rs. 19.21 lakhs.

SPJIMR, Mumbai has risen to the top of B-school rankings and reputation. With its innovative pedagogy and deep industry connect in a fiercely competitive Indian B-school marketplace, where elite institutions are competing for attracting the best student talent, SPJIMR stands out as second to none. SPJIMR will consider CAT 2017, XAT 2018 and GMAT (GMAT exam given until 31st Dec 2017) scores for admission to its flagship PGDM 2018-20 programme.

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