Frequently asked questions (FAQs)| Blended PGDM

SPJIMR PGDM Online admission process.

  • What is the eligibility criteria for the Blended PGDM programme?

    • Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% of marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
    • The degree awarded by an institute/university should be recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
    • Candidates with relevant work experience and additional qualifications shall be given preference.

  • What will be the programme fee?

    The fee for the Blended PGDM is ₹ 8 lakhs.

  • Is it necessary to have work experience to apply for the programme?

    Work experience, though preferred, is not mandatory for this programme.

  • What is the total intake of the Blended PGDM programme?

    200 seats

  • Do I need to indicate an area of specialisation while applying for the programme?

    No. The programme offers a choice of three micro-specialisations in the second year.

  • What are the class timings?

    Days Sessions Timings in IST
    Monday / Friday (Optional) Tutorials/guest sessions 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Tuesday and Thursday Live session 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Saturday Live sessions 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Sunday Live sessions 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

  • What would be the study load per week?

    The study load would be 20-25 hours/week.

  • Is attendance compulsory for all the courses?

    Yes, attendance is compulsory for all courses for an enriched learning experience.

  • In case I miss sessions, will a penalty be levied?

    Depending on the number of sessions missed, penalty will be levied as per the programme guidelines.

  • What happens in case I miss a session?

    Recordings of the session will be duly provided.

  • What is the description of the diploma awarded to me?

    Participants are awarded the prestigious Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), delivered online with campus immersions, conferred under the authority of SPJIMR’s Academic Council.

  • Does the programme offer any specialisations?

    Yes. The programme offers a choice of three micro-specialisations in the second year.

  • Which exam scores are eligible for admissions?

    Duly completed application will require the candidates to update information about the entrance test taken or he/she will take the SBAT (SPJIMR – Blended PGDM admission test). Valid test scores – CAT (2025), XAT (2026), CMAT (2026), GMAT (2023 onwards). The complete test result document needs to be submitted with the application form

  • How do I pay my application fees?

    The application fees can be paid online.

  • During online payment the amount was deducted from my bank account but the transaction Id was not generated and I am not able to submit the form. What should I do?

    You will have to reach out to us at admissions.blendedpgdm@spjimr.org with the payment details.

  • Who should I contact If I have a question regarding the status of the application?

    You can write to admissions@timesgroup.com to know the status of your application and the schedule of group interviews.

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