SPJIMR's eleven months PGPM programme is the first full-time post graduate programme in India to have received the MBA accreditation by AMBA. Other programmes of SPJIMR that have received AMBA accreditation include PGDM and EMP. The Association of MBAs,(AMBA) London, U.K is an international impartial accrediting authority on postgraduate business education and represents the highest standard of achievement earned by the best programmes in the world after a rigorous assessment process. With AMBA accreditation, SPJIMR joins the family of 158 programmes in 72 countries and has earned international credibility and status. The award would serve as a benchmark for students, employers and academicians to make informed decision in the present complex and crowded MBA market.

Prof. Prem Chandrani who spearheaded the accreditation process for SPJIMR remarked that "AMBA accreditation has brought global recognition for SPJIMR programmes and reinforces its philosophy towards innovation in postgraduate management education.

On receiving AMBA accreditation, Dr. M.L. Shrikant, Hon. Dean, SPJIMR remarked "AMBA accreditation is an acknowledgement of our commitment to academic excellence and is a stepping stone towards our global journey."