PGPM admission process

PGPM admissions follow the rolling interview process. Outstanding candidates receive an offer letter even before the closing date of admissions. Rolling admissions and early offers facilitate smooth transition from a full-time job to a full-time management programme. PGPM seeks individuals with consistent academic records, relevant professional experience, versatile achievements and diverse interests who are determined to impact positive changes in their career graphs.

Disclaimer: Admission to the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) at S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is strictly based on merit. SPJIMR does not have any quota, management or otherwise. The assessment of an applicant is on the basis of his/her profile, the qualifying entrance scores and the interview process. SPJIMR communicates directly with all the shortlisted candidates. SPJIMR never appoints an intermediary (whether an individual or organisation) under any circumstance to approach any candidate with claims of confirmed admission, for a fee or otherwise. SPJIMR strongly recommends that you do not get involved in such transactions.

Note:  As per the AICTE Notification (F.no. 1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019), all admission related grievances will be looked into by the institute’s Grievance Redressal Committee (grc@spjimr.org) and the Ombudsperson appointed as per this notification.

PGPM batch 22 admission timelines

Application stages Phase – I Phase – II Phase – III
Dates for applying online April 2, 2025 June 1, 2025 August 1, 2025
Submission of duly completed application form May 31, 2025 July 31, 2025 September 15, 2025
Shortlist and interview dates June 2025 to October 2025
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email)
Admission offers* August 2025, if applicable* End of September 2025, if applicable* Mid of October 2025 onwards*
Final offers Mid of October 2025 onwards*
Entrance exam score dates Last date to submit score: September 30, 2025
Accepted GMAT scores: September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2025
Accepted CAT scores: 2022, 2023, 2024
Batch commencement date December 1, 2025
Please note* Extended timelines will apply to those who have pending documentation/insufficiencies.
(These also include documents requested for verification, entrance test scores etc)

Note: Applicants can apply only once in any of the given admission phases. Applying in any phase does not impact your chances of securing an admission offer.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university
  • Minimum three years of relevant work experience at the time of commencement of the programme
  • GMAT and CAT scores are accepted. The GMAT Focus Edition exam scores will be accepted for PGPM Batch 22.
  • Scores for GMAT taken between September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2025.
  • It is mandatory for the applicants to submit the GMAT (Online/Offline/Focus) scores through the GMAC portal for it to be considered for application. You can use PGPM programme code: 6DQ-MJ-12 or search by name “S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research – Post Graduate Programme in Management” and select the same from the drop-down menu.
  • CAT scores for the last three years, i.e. 2022, 2023 and 2024 will be considered. Applicants are required to submit the score report copy.

Application process

● Applicants must fill the online application form on the online admission portal between April – September.
● Application processing fee is INR 2000.

*Application fee is subject to revision and is non-refundable.

Selection process

Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of their overall profiles.

Profile of the applicant is evaluated considering the following factors:

  • Academic record
  • Quality of work experience
  • Versatility and Achievements

Interviews of shortlisted applicants will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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