Question 1

Does SPJIMR accept CAT scores?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SPJIMR accepts CAT scores for admission into the PGDM program.

Question 2

What is the minimum cut-off for SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

The CAT and GMAT cut-off for SPJIMR PGDM admission is 85 percentile.

Question 3

Can we apply to SPJIMR without CAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the candidates who have not appeared for CAT can also apply to SPJIMR, if they have appeared for GMAT.

Question 4

Which exams are accepted by SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR accepts CAT and GMAT for admission into the PGDM program.

Question 5

How are placements at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025placement drive at SPJIMR, a total of 86 companies participated in the placement drive and offered jobs to 336 students. 90% of the students received offers of salary higher than INR 25 LPA and the average package recorded was INR 32LPA.

Question 6

What is the salary of SPJIMR MBA?

Accepted Answer

The average salary of SPJIMR is INR 32LPA as recorded in the 2025placements.

Question 7

What is the highest package of SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025placement drive at SPJIMR, the highest package stood at INR 89 LPA.

Question 8

What is the fee for SPJIMR MBA?

Accepted Answer

The fee for the SPJIMR PGDM program is INR 22,50,000 for 2 years, which includes tuition fees and fees for basichostel accommodations.

Question 9

How many seats are there in SPJIMR MBA?

Accepted Answer

There are around 240 seats for the PGDM program and 120 seats for PGDM-BM at SPJIMR.

Question 10

Is it necessary for the PGDM students to stay in the SPJIMR hostel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PGDM is a 2-year residential program, thus it is mandatory for the students to stay in the hostel.

Question 11

Can I change my PGDM specialization after I join the program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

In the first year, the students will study all the functional areas of management, providing a holistic perspective of general management. The 2nd year wil deal with specialization courses and the students will be given an option to change their specialization, at the end of the first year. This will be on the candidates performance, merit, and faculty panel decision.

Question 12

Does SPJIMR offer a scholarship to PGDM students?

Accepted Answer

The institute offers financial assistance to candidates based on the assessment of need, academic performance, and conduct.

Question 13

Are there any special accommodation arrangements for married students at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR provides hostel accommodation to all participants, but there is no provision for housing for partners of married participants.

Question 14

What is the PGPM program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

PGPM program at SPJIMR is on-campus residential module for 12 months (online module for 2 months), followed by 4 months of Industry and International Immersion. This course is for candidates with at least three years of work experience and strong domain expertise. The course will help participants to move to more expansive roles in general management.

Question 15

What is the certificate awarded after completion of the PGPM program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

After completion of the PGPM program, the candidates are awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Administration (PGDM-BA).

Question 16

What does the PGPM program prepare the candidates for?

Accepted Answer

The PGPM program at SPJIMR prepares the candidates to lead larger teams and take up wider responsibilities in business. The PGPM participant grows as a manager with broader knowledge, skills, and the attitude to take on larger roles.

Question 17

What are the eligibility criteria and specializationsfor the PGPM program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

The eligibility for the PGPM program is a Bachelors degree with 50% marks and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Specialization available for PGPM areMarketing, Finance, Operation Supply and Chain, Information Management, Business Analytics and General Management Track.

Question 18

What is the validity of exams accepted for the PGPM program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR accepted CAT and GMAT for PGPM admissions. Scores for GMAT should be taken between September 30, 2020-September 30, 2025or CAT scores for year2022, 2023and 2024.

Question 19

What are the facilities available for the PGPM students on campus?

Accepted Answer

The PGPM students get a fully wifi-enabled campus and state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The accommodations offered to PGPM students are spacious and hygienic and air-conditioned. The campus infrastructure includes a library & reading room, dining facilities, a gym, and other recreational facilities like sports grounds, walking tracks, and a music room. Medical and health care services such as doctor on call, doctor on campus, and emergency ambulance facilities are also available.

Question 20

Does SPJIMR offer placement services to PGPM students?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SPJIMR offers placement services to PGPM students and also provides support in both preparing the students for placements as well as soliciting the participation of companies for the campus placement process. Placements typically begin in September and go on till December. The highest package offered in 2025 was INR 52 LPA while, the average packagewas INR 23.88 LPA.

Question 21

Is placement service also available for students who have enrolled during the sabbatical?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Placement services are provided to students who have enrolled during a sabbatical as well.

Question 22

Can PGPM students at SPJIMR get financial aid?

Accepted Answer

Various banks provide loans based on the offer letter given by SPJIMR and some banks offer schemes to provide educational loans without collateral.

Question 23

What is a GMP program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

GMP refers to the Global Management Programme (GMP). The 6 months of this program will be at SPJIMR and the rest will be completed at a leading international partner school in Europe, the UK, or the US. The course is designed for participants aspiring to global careers. The course prepares the participants to lead international businesses by providing them with the necessary global perspectives and management skills.

Question 24

What is the duration of GMP at the partner school after completing the curriculum at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

The duration of the program can vary from 18 to 24 months, depending on the selected international partner school.

Question 25

Do GMP students have to stay on the SPJIMR campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GMP is a full-time residential program, so the participants have to stay on campus at SPJIMR, Mumbai for six months before moving on to study at their respective international schools.

Question 26

Who can apply for the GMP program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

The candidates who have completed graduation with 55% marks or above and have valid scores in GRE/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT are eligible to apply for the GMP program

Question 27

Whichschools have partnered with SPJIMR as international partnered school?

Accepted Answer

Listed below are the international partnered schoolfor the GMP program at SPJIMR:Brandeis International Business School - Brandeis University, Boston, USARobert H. Smith School of Business - University of Maryland, College Park, USAStevens School of Business - Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USAUniversity of Miami, College of Engineering - University of Miami, USAUSC Marshall School of Business - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USAAston Business School - Aston University, Birmingham, UKISEG School of Management - Universit Catholique de Lille, Lille/Paris, FranceEBS Business School - EBS Universitt, Oestrich-Winkel, GermanyNyenrode Business Universiteit - Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Amsterdam, TheNetherlandsEuropean Business School - Reutlingen University

Question 28

What are the advantages ofSPJIMR GMP Partner Schools?

Accepted Answer

GMP is a prestigious programme that collaborates with top-ranked B-schools worldwide,providing students with multiple advantages. Some of the advantages are listed below:STEM designated programmes offered by our US partner schools, including two years ofOptional Practical TrainingOpportunity to learnA2 Level French, German, and Dutch languages.Master Thesis or Internship intertwined with the completion of the degreeAverage packages ranging from USD 85,000 to USD 120,000 per annum in the USUp to 50% scholarship opportunities through SPJIMRsGMP

Question 29

How many recruiters participated in SPJIMR Placement2025?

Accepted Answer

In the placement drive of 2025, 86 companies visited SPJIMR for final placements, out of which 27 were first-time recruiters. Further, 101 companies participated in SPJIMR summer internship placements of 2025, where34 were first-time recruiters.

Question 30

How are the autumn internship placements at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR has now transitioned to summer internships. Instead of autumn internship placements, the PGDM batch of 2024-26 participated in the first summer internshipcycle of the institute in 2025. 101 companies participated, and 34 were new recruiters. The batch received 45 PPOs. The highest stipend offered was INR 3.5 lakhs per month. More than 50% of the batch secured an average stipend of INR 1.96 lakhs per month. 28% of the batch was placed in FMCG/FMCD companies, making it the top-performing domain in the summer placements. Some of the recruiters were Apple, Google,Kearney, Maersk, JP Morgan Chase, Qualcomm, Nestle, P&G, HUL, Mahindra GMC, Snapchat, etc.

Question 31

What was the highest package of SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR secured the highest package of INR 81 LPA for the PGDM batch of 2025. However, the highest package offered to the PGDM (BM) batch in 2025 final placements was INR 89 LPA. Compared to 2024, the highest package has increased by approximately 9.88% in 2025.The increase was INR 8 LPA, from INR 81 LPA in 2024 to INR 89 LPA in 2025.

Question 32

What kinds of companies or industry sectors participated in SPJIMR Placement2025?

Accepted Answer

In the placement session of 2025, including summer placements, SPJIMR sawparticipation from companies across multiple domains,including Consulting, FMCD/FMCG, E-Commerce, BFSI, Manufacturing, Pharma & Healthcare, IT/ITES, etc. The sector-wise distribution of the companies is provided in the table below:Domains/SectorsCompany PercentageFinal Placements 2025Summer Placements 2025Consulting35%22%FMCG/FMCD18%28%BFSI15%12%E-Commerce8%6%IT/ITES,Conglomerates8% Each8% EachPharma & Healthcare3%6%IB/PE-5%Manufacturing & Others5%4%

Question 33

What is the year-wise trend of the highestpackages secured by SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

The year-wise trend of the highest packages offered at SPJIMR Placements over the years are provided below along with an analysis of percentage change:YearHighest PackagePercentage Change2025INR 89 LPAApprox. 9.88% Increase2024INR 81 LPAApprox. 4.01% Increase2023INR 77.88 LPAApprox. 46.48% Increase2022INR 53.16 LPAApprox. 13.95% Increase2021INR 46.65 LPAN/ASPJIMR has seen a consistent increase in the highest package offered over the years. The placement trends show an increase of 4-14%. The major jump was from INR 53.16 LPA received in 2022 to INR 77.88 LPA secured in 2023, showing anincrease of approximately 46.48%. In conclusion, SPJIMR Placements had a positive placement trend for highest packages over the years.

Question 34

What has been the top-performing domain in SPJIMR placements over the years?

Accepted Answer

In the final placements of 2025,the emerging domain was Consulting, which recruited 37% of the PGDM batch at SPJIMR. Over the years, Consulting, BFSI, and FMCG/FMCD have been the top performing domains. The year-wise sector participation at SPJIMR placements is mentioned below:YearSector Distribution (%)ConsultingFMCG/FMCD202537%17%202435%25%202332%35%202238%22%202136%21%

Question 35

What is the overall rank achieved by SPJIMR in 2024?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR has secured 3th rank among private MBA colleges in IIRF 2024rankings.

Question 36

What is the ranking of SPJIMR by Financial Times?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR has secured Financial Times Masters in Management (MIM) Rankings (World) in 2021 to be at 39th position. Moreover, Financial Times Masters in Management (MIM) Rankings (India) for the year 2021 has been at number 2.

Question 37

What is NIRF ranking achieved by SPJIMR in the latest year?

Accepted Answer

SPJIMR has secured 20th rank during NIRF rankings 2024.

Question 38

What are the parameters that decide the overall NIRF ranking of SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

Parameters that decide overall NIRF ranking of SPJIMR include Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research & Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity and Peer Perception.

Question 39

What has been the overall score obtained in Outlook ranking 2021 by SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

An overall score of 91.03 has been obtained by SPJIMR in Outlook ranking 2021.

Question 40

What is the PG Diploma fees at SPJIMR?

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Question 41

What is the eligibility criteria for GMP at SPJIMR?

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Question 42

What is the GMP fees at SPJIMR?

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Question 43

What is the eligibility criteria for PG Program at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

Question 44

What is the PG Program fees at SPJIMR?

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Question 45

What is the hostel fee at SPJIMR?

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Question 46

How many courses are offered at SPJIMR? Also what are the popular courses at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

Question 47

Is it compulsory to stay in a hostel in SP Jain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, mostly all programs like MBA etc. at SPJIMR are fully residential programs. So, it is compulsory to stay in SPJIMR hostels.

Question 48

Does SP Jain provide accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SPJIMR provides its own accommodation for students. Hostels have majorly all facilities including, canteen, sports, common rooms etc. for students well being.

Question 49

Are parents allowed to stay in hostels at SPJIMR?

Accepted Answer

Students parents / guardians are allowed as visitors in SPJIMR campuses and not as hostellers. Visitor rooms are built in separately for ensuring parents / guardians comfort during the stay.

Question 50

What are the basic facilities available at SPJIMR hostels?

Accepted Answer

The basic facilities at SPJIMR hostels include mess and cafeteria, sports facilities, common rooms, water filters and coolers, coffee vending machines and so on.

Question 51

Is there a pure drinking water facility at SPJIMR hostels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are water filters and coolers embedded in the SPJIMR hostel premises for students to have portable drinking water.

Question 52

What sports facilities are available at SPJIMR hostels?

Accepted Answer

Sports like Basketball, football, volleyball, along with jogging tracks, swimming pool etc. are also available in SPJIMR hostel premises.

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