PGDM Business Management (PGDM-BM)

SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Management) is a two-year, full-time residential programme with a General Management focus. SPJIMR PGDM BM is an AICTE-approved programme and admits only 120 participants. SPJIMR PGDM (BM) gives its participants the unique flexibility to choose a preferred mix of courses to align with their career goals.

SPJIMR PGDM BM programme offers flexibility to pursue General Management courses in-depth with an option to choose concentration/specialisation and electives of interest at the application stage. The rational for the selection of specializations at the application stage is that it helps to achieve segmentation at the time of admission based on differentiated need of the recruiting organizations. The Applicants develop a clear and sharp focus early in the program. 
SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM BM Batch Profile reflects a diverse and experienced cohort of 118 participants. The class comprises 76% male and 24% female students, 73.7% from B.E./B.Tech, followed by other disciplines. Notably, 98% of the participants bring 1–5 years of work experience, adding depth and industry perspective to classroom learning.

Comparing SPJIMR PGDM & PGDM BM

SPJIMR PGDM BM curriculum and programme structure offers state-of-the-art courses in business management and corporate internship opportunities. The curriculum includes a foundation module followed by functional and general management courses and Immersive Experiences (non-classroom learnings) in the first year and a selection of courses carefully selected from the different functional areas of business, in the second year.

SPJIMR PGDM BM first year curriculum aims at strengthening fundamentals of all areas of business and provides a holistic perspective of business management. The participants also develop managerial knowledge & skills through various Non-Classroom Learning initiatives (NCLs) and social internship. The second-year curriculum provides inputs in various functional areas in a balanced manner, corporate internship and Global Fast Track (GFT) programme at a globally top-ranked B-School.

SPJIMR Mumbai Scholarships are offered to support meritorious and financially needy PGDM BM participants. Each year, the Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) Scholarship awards ₹5 lakh each to two first-year and two second-year students with family incomes below ₹8 lakh. In addition, Merit-cum-Means Financial Assistance is provided annually based on academic performance, extracurricular achievements, conduct, and verified financial need, covering partial or full tuition reimbursement.

SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Business Management (BM) Admission Process is designed to admit the best talent. SPJIMR PGDM BM admission process can be divided into following stages: 

Take CAT Exam: The candidates seeking admission to SPJIMR PGDM BM programme must appear in CAT exam.
Apply to SPJIMR: Then, candidate should apply separately for SPJIMR admission. SPJIMR application process is open till Friday, November 28, 2025.

Shortlisting Round: 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. 

Personal Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interviews at different centre in India. 
Final Selection: The final selection of the candidates will be based on weightages of CAT scores, PI, Academic merit, diversity, experience, and other parameters given in the Table below.

The step-by-step process to fill SPJIMR PGDM BM application form is as below: 

Step 1 – Register on SPJIMR Website: 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 for submission.

Step 2 – Application Form Filling: 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 SPJIMR PGDM BM program. SPJIMR asks for your choice of preferred specializations at the application stage. Click on Save and next to proceed further.

Step 4 – Enter 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. 

Step 5 – Enter Academic Details: Now fill in your academic details from class 10 onwards. Keep all the relevant documents like Marks sheet, certificates, degrees etc ready to complete this page.

Step 6 -- Academic Achievements: Enter your academic achievements and awards. You can enter maximum 3 achievements.

Step 7 -- Fill in CAT/GMAT Details: Select 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 the exam. 

Step 8 – Enter Your Family Details: Submit your family details including Father’s and Mother’s details, contact details, family annual income

Step 9 -- State 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: Now 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. 

Step 12 -- Make Fees Payment: The SPJIMR Mumbai application fees is Rs. 2,000 for applying to either PGDM or PGDM (BM) and Rs. 3,000 for both programs. Once you make the fees payment online, your SPJIMR application process is complete.