Eligibility criteria

• Candidates with relevant work experience and additional qualifications will be given preference.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Recent graduates and professionals across early to mid-career stages.
• The degree awarded by the institute/university must be recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• Applicants must complete the online application form available on the programme partner, TimesPro, website.
• As part of the application, candidates must provide details of a valid entrance test score or opt to take the SBAT – SPJIMR Blended PGDM Admission Test.
• Accepted Test Scores: CAT 2025/2026, XAT 2026, CMAT 2026 and GMAT 2023 onwards. The complete test result document must be submitted with the application form.
• The SBAT test comprises MCQs on Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. The difficulty level is moderate, and candidates must attempt 45 questions in 60 minutes. There is no negative marking. The test is conducted by the programme partner on the TimesPro platform. Candidates will receive access to sample papers, mock tests and a guided video explaining the complete test process.
• The SBAT examination date will be communicated by the Admissions Team.

Please note: Performance in the SBAT is not the sole criterion for admission to the Blended PGDM Programme.

• All applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s profile, educational qualifications (graduation and post-graduation, if any), work experience and the consolidated test scores (exams mentioned below or SBAT).
• Based on the evaluations, the admissions team will communicate the status of the application.
• For queries, please email admissions.blendedpgdm@spjimr.org or call us at 7506544045