SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai

To apply for the SPJIMR PGDM Admission, applicants must fill the form on the SPJIMR online admissions portal with application fee of Rs.2000. A common application form is introduced to apply for PGDM and PGDM (BM) admission.  

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission Process for 2 years full time PGDM program is designed keeping in mind that best talent should join the institute. SPJIMR’s selection process assesses not only intellectual readiness in terms of academics but also considers emotional readiness, work experience, extra-curricular activities and aptitude that are aligned with the Institute’s mission of influencing managerial practice and promoting 
values-based growth. SPJIMR Admission process is divided into four parts – Application submission & Taking CAT/GMAT exam; Shortlisting, PI round and final selection as below:

Step-1: Application: Register and Apply for CAT/GMAT exam and separately Apply for SPJIMR Admission online

Step-2: Shortlisting:  SPJIMR follows unique shortlisting process. The applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their profiles and they are also expected to meet the qualifying scores in the entrance exam. The profiles are scored and the applicants are sorted into two groups: Profile based and Profile-cum-score based. SPJIMR Mumbai gives higher emphasis on other quality parameters in its admission process than merely on entrance exam scores. The shortlist will be based on Consistency of academic record; Relevance of work experience for the chosen specialization; Versatility and achievements.  SPJIMR cut off for shortlisting based on CAT, GMAT score is as below:

Step-3: PI Round: The Applicants shortlisted based on their profile will be called for an early interview. Early interviews are convenient as it avoids overlapping with other interview calls during the admissions season. 
Step-4: Final selection: Final merit list will be based on Performance in PI round and on various factors such as-Academic background, Work experience, Entrance scores, Versatility and achievements.

You should apply online with CAT and GMAT scores for PGPM admission with application fees of Rs.2000/-

• Submit online application
• Candidates will be Shortlisted on the basis of the minimum eligibility criteria and details in the application form
• Call for interviews is sent for shortlisted candidates
• Personal Interview: Each candidate will go through at least two rounds of interviews in addition to the above. The first round of interview is to understand the link between candidates’s chosen area of specialization and their work experience. The second round of interview is to understand the candidate’s overall fit with the PGPM programme and with SPJIMR’s values and culture. The process seeks to delve in to the candidate’s future goals, personality aspects, and communication skills. 
• Final merit list is declared
• Selected candidates are required to make payment of fees

Candidates need to apply online with an application fee of Rs.1200

SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, desire and potential to learn, as well as maturity, ethics and values. The selection process takes around half a day and it comprises of:

• Test of Reasoning
• Personal Interview
• Final Selection is based on Test of Reasoning, Profile, Personal Interview among other components

Apply online on SPJIMR Admission portal with an application fees of Rs.1200

• After submission of Application form, SPJIMR selection process will have following components:
• SPJIMR selection process lays considerable emphasis on the ability of the candidate to put in time and effort for this programme, his/her managerial aptitude as well as maturity, ethics and values.
• SPJIMR also accepts test scores of Executive Assessment (EA), administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). If you have a valid EA score, you can skip the test of reasoning mentioned in the above process. Please submit your score to the admissions team at the time of application
• The selection process takes around half a day and comprises of Test of Reasoning; Group discussion; Personal Interview
• On the basis of above components final merit list will be prepared and admission offer will be released
• Candidates need to accept the admission offer and pay the fees

Candidates should apply online with non refundable application fees of Rs.1000

The FPM selection process at SPJIMR encourages bright aspirants with the right fit and motivation to join the programme.

• The process begins with reviewing the application forms and Research Proposal.
• The shortlisting panel considers academic qualifications, work experience, profile, motivation, recommendations and fit with the institute’s research profile and its mission.
• The shortlisted applicants go through a two-stage interview process – Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interviews.
• The Research Aptitude Test consists of two parts – General Aptitude and Research Aptitude.
• SPJIMR panel conducts the Personal Interviews.
• Provisional admission letters are issued to the selected candidates.