Admission
SPJIMR Admissions Summary 2025
Admissions to SPJIMR's programs for 2025 are primarily based on entrance examinations. For its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), the institute administers its own Research Aptitude Test. Additionally, for its flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), SPJIMR accepts CAT or GMAT scores.
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research provides a range of postgraduate and doctoral programmes, including PGDM, PGPM, PGPEM, among others, all within the management domain. Admissions are also open for the Global Management Programme (GMP) scheduled to begin in January 2026. Applicants can submit their forms through the official SPJIMR admission portal.
Step-by-Step SPJIMR Admission Process:
1. Online Application:
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Prospective students must register and complete the application through SPJIMR’s official admission website.
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A non-refundable application fee is required during submission.
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Candidates must upload relevant documents such as academic records and work experience certificates (if applicable).
2. Profile Shortlisting:
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Candidates are shortlisted based on an overall evaluation of their profiles, which includes academic records, professional background, and personal achievements.
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Applicants must also meet the minimum required scores in entrance exams like CAT or GMAT.
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The institute values well-rounded profiles that reflect diverse experiences and accomplishments beyond academics.
3. Final Selection:
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Shortlisted individuals are invited to participate in a personal interview round.
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For programmes like PGDM and PGDM-BM, selection is done using either a profile-based or a combined profile and score-based method.
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The final decision is made after evaluating the candidate’s overall profile, entrance exam performance, and their interview interaction.
SPJIMR Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025
SP Jain Institute grants admission to most of its programmes based on scores obtained in national-level entrance exams. For courses like PGDM and PGPM, the institute considers CAT or GMAT results followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round. For its Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), the selection is based on a specially conducted aptitude test.
Applicants aiming for postgraduate programmes must have successfully completed their undergraduate degree. Below is a summary of popular courses at SPJIMR, including their eligibility conditions and selection procedures:-
| Programme | Eligibility Requirements | Selection Process |
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| PGDM | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks and at least 5 years of full-time work experience | CAT/GMAT scores, Personal Interview, Academic Record, Versatility, and Noteworthy Accomplishments |
| PGPM | Graduation with at least 50% marks along with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience | CAT/GMAT scores, Personal Interview, Evaluation of Academic Background |
| FPM | First-class Master’s degree or an integrated Master’s in any stream, or professional qualifications (CA/ICWA/CS) with minimum 60% marks | Research Aptitude Test, Personal Interview |
| Executive PGP | Diploma holders with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR graduates with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience | Assessment of Academic History, Career Goals, Individual Traits |
| GMPB | Bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognized institution | Scores in GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT/GRE |
SPJIMR Admission: Accepted Entrance Tests
| Programme | Accepted Entrance Exams |
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| PGDM | CAT or GMAT |
| PGDM – Business Management | CAT or GMAT |
| PGPM | CAT or GMAT |
| GMP | GRE, GMAT, CAT, XAT, or NMAT |
| PGMPW | GMAT, NMAT, CAT, or XAT |
| PGEMP | SPJIMR's in-house Test of Reasoning |
| PGPGM | CAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, XAT, or GMAT |
| Executive Programme in Business Management (EP-BM) | SPJIMR’s Test of Reasoning |
| FPM | GMAT, GRE, CAT, UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, or GATE |
For detailed information about all course admissions, please visit the official SPJIMR's website.
