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SPJIMR Mumbai Opens PGDM Admission 2026; Check Fees, Placements, CAT Cut Offs for Top Ranked, Triple Accredited B-school

SPJIMR Mumbai has opened admission 2026 process for its two-year full-time programmes: PGDM and PGDM (BM). SPJIMR Mumbai is ranked No. 3 in India and No. 35 globally in the Financial Times MiM 2025 Rankings, and among the elite “Triple Crown” accredited B-schools. SPJIMR follows a differentiated admission process with emphasis on candidate profile and not just CAT scores. Read this detailed article to check SPJIMR Placements, Fees, Seats, Cut Offs, how to apply for SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Admission 2026.

SPJIMR Mumbai Opens PGDM Admission 2026

Table of Contents
1. SPJIMR Mumbai: Key Highlights & USPs
2. SPJIMR PGDM Programs
3. SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Fees 
4. SPJIMR PGDM Intake
5. SPJIMR Batch Profile
6. SPJIMR Placements 2025
7. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 Process 
8. SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM BM Admission 2026 Process 
9. How to Apply for SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026?
10. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026: Important Dates

1. SPJIMR Mumbai: Key Highlights & USPs
Before we discuss the admission process, here are the key reasons why SPJIMR Mumbai is one of the top B-schools in India. 

1.1 Top Ranked B-School: The PGDM program at SPJIMR has consistently been ranked amongst the top B-schools in the country. In the GoI NIRF Ranking 2025 Management SPJIMR is Ranked #20 among top 125 B-schools. In MBAUniverse.com B-School Rankings 2025, SPJIMR is ranked # 4 among top B-schools. SPJIMR is Ranked No. 3 Business School in India and no. 35 in world by Financial Times MiM 2025 Ranking. 

1.2 International Accreditation: SPJIMR has earned prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditations by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing it among the top 1% of global business schools. 

1.3 SPJIMR MBA Fees is Lower than other Top B-Schools: SPJIMR Fees for 2 year PGDM program is Rs. 26.50 lakhs which is lower than the fees of IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, MDI Gurgaon and other top B-schools.

1.4 SPJIMR Placements at par with top IIMs: SPJIMR has a consistent record of high placements. SPJIMR achieved 100% placements in 2025 for its largest-ever 2023-25 batch of 336 participants with high average salary of Rs. 32 lakhs per annum. The highest package was Rs. 89 lakhs per annum. Consulting, FMCG, General Management, BFSI, and Tech were the top recruiting sectors in SPJIMR Placements 2025. 

1.5 Unique Holistic Pedagogy: SPJIMR has a host of pioneering non-classroom activities like Abhyudaya, DOCC (Development of Corporate Citizenship), ADMAP (Assessment and Development of Managerial and Administrative Potential), PG LAB and Science of Spirituality. With its participant centric approach, SPJIMR strives to provide a superior learning experience by encouraging team work and facilitating experiential learning.

1.6 Distinguished Alumni: SPJIMR has a long list of super achievers as its alumni including many women achievers. Mahesh Madhavan, Global CEO of Bacardi, Debjani Ghosh, Former President of NASSCOM, Olympian and National Badminton Champion Dipankar Bhattacharjee, and Deepak Iyer, President of Mondelez International, India are only some of the SPJIMR distinguished alumni. Read More on SPJIMR Alumni Achievers

1.7 Global Immersion: SPJIMR offers 3 weeks Global Immersion (GFT) to its students at World’s Top Business Schools. 

1.8 SPJIMR Full Time Residential Programs 
SPJIMR offers wide range of AICTE approved management programmes. Key full time residential MBA equivalent programs are:

Programme NameDurationWork Experience RequiredApplication Status
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)2 years0–5 yearsOpen | Apply Now
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM BM)2 years2 years    0–5 yearsOpen | Apply Now
SPJIMR Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM)18 monthsMinimum 3 yearsClosed 
SPJIMR Global Management Programme (GMP)18 monthsNot mandatoryClosed 

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2. SPJIMR PGDM Programs
SPJIMR Mumbai offers two full-time residential PGDM programmes: 

  • SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
  • SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM BM)

Both are two-year programmes designed for candidates with 0–5 years of work experience. The programmes will begin in June 2026. Read more details in the article below. 

3. SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Fees 
SPJIMR PGDM and PGDM (BM) Fees for 2 years PGDM programme is Rs. 26.50 lakhs. This fee includes tuition fee and basic hostel/ accommodation. The Global Fast Track (GFT) and International Exchange is an optional component of the PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes. Please note that the fees mentioned above do not include the expenses associated with these components. 

SPJIMR Mumbai Scholarships
The main objective of SPJIMR Mumbai Scholarships financial assistance and scholarship is to provide monetary assistance to the meritorious and needy PGDM participants. The scholarship is made available after the programme commences. 

4. SPJIMR PGDM Intake
SPJIMR has small batch size to impart quality education. Program wise SPJIMR seats for the PGDM batch are shared below.

Programme SPJIMR SeatsComments
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) 240 +36 Supernumerary seats (Total 276)Additional 36 Supernumerary seats are for OCI/PIO, children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries and Foreign Nationals
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM BM)120Seats increased from earlier 60

 

5. SPJIMR Batch Profile
SPJIMR PGDM and PGDM (BM) batches have attracted participants from different parts of the country, representing 23 states and 100 cities and towns. In terms of gender representation, the PGDM program comprises 67% males and 33% females. Key highlights of the SPJIMR batch profile are as below:

Gender ratioPercentage of Students
Male67%
Female34%
Total Students# 242

Academic Diversity of the Batch
The Batch comprises of participants across industries and expertise such as engineering, banking & insurance, accounting, taxation & finance, economics, commerce, law, architecture, business and management, mass communication, philosophy, literature, and biological sciences.

Graduation Academic StreamPercentage of Students
Engg53%
Non Engg47%

Batch Work experience
84% of the SPJIMR PGDM Batch has work experience in the range of 1 to 5 years and rest are freshers as below:

Work Ex/ FreshersPercentage of Students
Freshers16%
Work Exp84%

The Batch comprises of classical dancers, music lovers, You Tubers, sports persons, artists, painters, writers, bloggers, mountaineers, CSR participants among others.

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6. SPJIMR Placements 2025
SPJIMR achieved 100% placements 2025 for its largest-ever 2023-25 batch of 336 participants with high average salary of Rs. 32 lakhs per annum. The highest package was Rs. 81 lakhs per annum. Consulting, FMCG, General Management, BFSI, and Tech were the top recruiting sectors in SPJIMR Placements 2025. 86 companies, including 27 first-time recruiters, participated in SPJIMR Placements 2025.

SPJIMR Placements 2025 Highlights: 

  • Batch size: 336
  • Participating companies: 86 (27 first-time recruiters)
  • Pre-placement offers: 162 (48% of the batch)
  • Average salary: Rs. 32 LPA
  • Median salary: Rs. 30.50 LPA
  • Highest domestic salary: Rs. 81 LPA
  • Highest international salary: Rs. 89 LPA
  • Key placement highlights
  • 5% of offers ≥ Rs. 40 LPA
  • 53% of offers ≥ Rs. 30 LPA
  • 90% of offers ≥ Rs. 25 LPA
  • Autumn internship highlights
  • Participating companies: 75 (40% new recruiters)
  • Average stipend (two months): Rs. 3,15,000
  • Median stipend (two months): Rs. 3,10,000
  • Maximum stipend (two months): Rs. 4,80,000

SPJIMR Placements 2025: Sector insights
a) Consulting: Leading the placements, consulting firms extended offers to 40% of the batch. Recruiters included Accenture Strategy, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, EY Parthenon, Infosys Consulting, KPMG, PwC, and Praxis Global Alliance, as well as niche supply chain consulting firms like Miebach, Optum and NRI Consulting. Accenture Technology extended marketing technology consulting offers.
b) FMCG: Constituting 33% of the marketing cohort, top FMCG firms such as Hindustan Unilever, P&G, Nestlé, ITC, Marico, Godrej Consumer Products and Mondelez made significant offers.
c) BFSI: Banks, investment banks, and buy-side firms recruited 30% of the finance cohort, with names such as O3 Capital, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Kotak Mahindra Group, DBS, ICICI Prudential, Aequitas, Pinpoint Asset Management, IIFL Finance and Motilal Oswal.
d) Tech: 36% of the Information Management specialisation secured roles in firms such as American Express, BookMyShow, Darwinbox, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Intuit, MakeMyTrip, Microsoft, Paytm and Play Simple Games. A notable 50% increase in product management offers was observed compared to the previous year.
e) General Management: 15% of the batch received offers in General Management roles from the Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra MLP, RPG, Reliance, Tata Administrative Services, and Zomato. This year, we also featured business development offers from top recruiters like Google and JSW One.
f) E-commerce and quick commerce: Ten percent of the class was hired by the e-commerce and quick commerce companies like Amazon, Purplle, and Zomato. 

The manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate sectors, including Johnson & Johnson, AMNS, Godrej Properties, and PI, employed about 6% of the participants. 

The SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Process for PGDM and PGDM BM programs is very similar with a few minor changes. 

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7. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 Process 
Let’s first discuss the admission process for SPJIMR PGDM program. 

While applying to SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 PGDM, the applicant is required to select from one of four specializations offered: Finance, Information Management & Analytics, Marketing and Operations & Supply Chain. The applicant will need to state two preferences. Academic, Work Experience and other requirements for SPJIMR PGDM admissions are as follows. 

7.1 SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Eligibility 2026 

  • Academic Eligibility: Applicants must possess a strong and consistent academic background. Performance in 10th grade, 12th grade and every year of graduation are considered in the selection process. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA awarded by any recognized university. Applicants in the last year of degree and those who have completed the degree but are awaiting results can also apply.
  • Work Experience: Work experience is not mandatory for this programme. Graduates with no work experience and those with less than five years of work experience can apply. Relevant work experience after graduation will be considered. Proof of work experience such as offer letter, salary slips and the experience letter will have to be provided.

7.2 SPJIMR CAT Cut Offs for PGDM Admission
Applicants must meet minimum sectional and overall percentile cut-offs in CAT 2025, GMAT, or GMAT Focus Edition to qualify. The table below outlines the required scores for each entrance test.

Entrance TestSectionalOverall
CAT 2025Verbal Ability and Reading ComprehensionData Interpretation and Logical ReasoningQuantitative Ability 
CAT Percentile75757585
GMAT
(Jan 01, 2023 to
Dec 10, 2025)
VerbalQuantitative--
GMAT Percentile7575-85
GMAT Focus Edition
(Nov 2023– Dec 10,
2025)
VerbalQuantitativeData Insights-
GMAT Percentile75757585

**Only scores for tests taken in-person (test centers) will be accepted for GMAT/GMAT focus edition.

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7.3 SPJIMR Application Process 2026 
To apply for SPJIMR PGDM programme, applicants must fill the form on the online admissions portal by November 28, 2025. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 Fees is INR 2000. Application fees payment if applied to both programmes together is Rs 3000.

7.4 SPJIMR PGDM Selection Process 2026
SPJIMR PGDM selection process includes in-depth interview round. The applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their profiles. They should also meet the qualifying scores in at least one of the entrance exams. The profiles are scored and the applicants are sorted into two groups: Profile based (Phase 1) and Profile-cum-score based (Phase 2).

Profile based Shortlisting (Phase 1)
The shortlist is based on an applicant’s profile considering the following factors:

  • Consistency of academic record
  • Relevance of work experience for the specialization chosen
  • Versatility and achievements

It should be noted that meeting the minimum eligibility cutoff in entrance exams (CAT 85 Percentile) is required to appear for the interview.

Profile-cum-score based Shortlisting (Phase 2)
This phase is held after the availability of CAT exam scores. Applicants in this phase are called for interviews on the basis of their profile as given above, along with their performance in the entrance tests. Detailed information related to the interview process/requirements will be shared with the shortlisted applicants after the shortlists are declared.

Selection List
The selection list is based on a composite score, which takes into account the applicant’s profile, academic record, entrance test scores (CAT/GMAT), relevance of work experience (if any) and performance in the two rounds of group interviews.

It should be noted that SPJIMR does not allow deferment of an admission offer to subsequent years.

8. SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM BM Admission 2026 Process 
Let’s now understand the SPJIMR Mumbai admission process for PGDM BM program. 

The main difference between the admission process for two programs is that when applying to SPJIMR PGDM BM Admission, the applicant is not required to select specializations. 

SPJIMR PGDM BM Admission Eligibility 2025 is same as PGDM program. The only difference is that while PGDM program prefers some work experience CAT Cut off and other details for both programs remain the same (to justify the selection of specialization), the PGDM BM program doesn’t have any work experience. 

9. How to Apply for SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026?
To apply for the SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Admission 2026 and PGDM (BM) admission 2026, applicants must fill the SPJIMR Mumbai Application Form 2026. Applicants have the opportunity to apply for admission to both the PGDM programmes through the same form.  

The fee for SPJIMR admission application is Rs. 2000/- for one PGDM programme and Rs. 3000/- for two PGDM and PGDM-BM programmes. 

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SPJIMR Application Process 2026: Step by Step Guide
The step-by-step process to fill application form is as below: 
Step-1: Register
Visit SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 website. Fill up the basic details like your name and contact details and click on ‘Register.’ You will get a verification mail which you need to verify. On completion of this step, the SPJIMR Mumbai Application Form 2026 will open and you should fill it.

SPJIMR Admission 2026

Step-2: Application Form 
After registration and verification, you will get the Page which is duly updated with your action and submission. You need to click on Apply Now on this page to proceed further 
Step-3: Choose the Program
You need to choose the program that you are applying for. If you are applying for more than one program, enter the names of the programs chosen by you along with specialization opted. SPJIMR asks for your choice of preferred specializations at the application stage. Click on Save and next to proceed further.
Step-4: Enter your Personal Details & Upload Photograph
On the next page, you need to enter all your personal details like name, date of birth, age, mobile number, address and have to upload the photograph of requisite size. Check and get satisfied after filling up the relevant information. Click on Save & Next to go to next page of SPJIMR Application Form.
Step-5: Fill in Academic Details
On this page you are required to fill in your academic details from class 10 onwards. You should gather all the relevant documents like Marks sheet, certificates, degrees to complete this page. After completion, click on save and next to proceed further on the next page.

Step-6: Academic Achievements 
If you have been honoured with academic achievements and awards, you should mention them here. You can enter maximum 3 achievements. This will add to your profile and you may become a preferred candidate for selection at SPJIMR Mumbai since it has a profile based shortlisting criteria.

Step-7: Fill in CAT/GMAT Details
Here you have to click on the exam you have taken or are taking. If you have the exam score with you should enter it, if not, you will be allowed to update it after you get the score. 

Step-8: Fill in Your Family Details
The next page needs you to fill your family details including Father’s and Mother’s details, contact details, family annual income
Step-9: State your Specific Distinctiveness, Medical History
This page is very important as here you need to write the things about yourself. Also, you need to fill in your medical history 
Step-10: Upload Documents
While the important details about you have been completed in earlier pages, this page requires you to upload your mark sheets/certificates/degrees from class 10 onwards. Also, you need to upload your Work Experience documents, if you have work experience.
Step-11: Declaration
You need to declare that all the information that you have filled in the application form is correct. Also, you should enter your name. While your application form is complete, you have to proceed to the next page to make payment of the SPJIMR Application fees
Step-12: Make Payment
The SPJIMR Mumbai admission 2026 fees is Rs. 2,000 for applying to either PGDM or PGDM (BM). If applying to both programmes together, the fee is Rs. 3,000. You should make payment of the fees online. Your application form will be treat as successfully submitted only after you make payment of the application fees online. 

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10. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026: Important Dates
Here are the key dates for Application process for SPJIMR Mumbai including last date to apply for SPJIMR Admission 2026.

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2025 TimelineImportant Dates
SPJIMR Application start dateSeptember 15, 2025
SPJIMR Last Date to ApplyNovember 25, 2025

While applicants may not have their entrance test scores at the time of submitting the application form, SPJIMR will re-open all submitted applications for applicants to add their CAT and GMAT scores after the results are declared for CAT.

In summary, SPJIMR Mumbai is one of the Top B-schools in India with Placements at par with top IIMs. SPJIMR Admission 2026 is open. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026 last date to apply is November 25, 2025. SPJIMR CAT Cut-Off is 85%ile only. SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Criteria is given the article below. Read complete details on how to apply for SPJIMR admission 2026 in the above article and apply now.

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