S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai Andheri West Answered Questions

SP Jain Institute of Management accepts CAT score for offering admission to PGDM programme. As per the past year CAT percentile, the overall CAT percentile went down from 92 to 85 in 2023. Hence, aspirants with 95-96 percentile have a good chance of getting admission in PGDM programme. CAT sectional percentile was same in past three-years. It was 50 for each section. Hence, aspirants with 95-96 CAT percentile can get a call from the instiute.

Yes, it is possible to get into SP Jain School of Global Management's MBA programme without work experience. According to a post on Shiksha, it is possible to get into the MBA programme at the Dubai campus without work experience. However, the eligibility criteria and admission process may vary for different campuses and programmes. It is recommended to check the specific admission requirements for the programme you are interested in on the official SP Jain Global website or by contacting their admissions office directly.

The criteria for SPJIMR admission varies course-wise. Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility for admission to any of the UG or PG programmes. Below is SPJIMR eligibility criteria for top courses:Course NameCommon EligibilityPGDMGraduation with at least 50% aggregateMinimum 5 years of work experiencePGPMGraduation with at least 50% aggregateMinimum 3 years of work experienceFPMFirst-class Master’s degree, or an integrated first-class Master’s degree in any discipline, or professional qualifications such as CA, ICWA, or CS, with a minimum of 60% aggregateExecutive PGPDiploma holders with 10 years of experienceMinimum experience of 5 years after graduation

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research admission is primarily entrance-based. Candidates are first required to register for the programme of their choice. Once the registration is done, the institute shortlists candidates for admission. SP Jain shortlists candidates for PGDM/ PGPM programmes based on CAT/ GMAT scores followed by a personal interview round. Besides, the final selection is based on academic background, versatility and achievements, entrance exam and PI. For FPM, admission is based on the Research Aptitude Test followed by PI.

Getting admission into SP Jain PGDM programme requires candidates to follow some steps.The first step is to register for the PGDM programme by paying an application fee of INR 2,000.Second step is evaluation of entrance exam score. Candidates need to qualify CAT/ GMAT for admission to PGDM. Selected candidates are further called for a personal interview round. Candidates can check out CAT preparation tips to score well in exam. The final selection is based on academic performance, work experience, entrance exam score of the candidates.Aspirants completing all the steps can get into PGDM programme of SPJIMR. The institute follows a simple process of offering admission. However, aspirants must score decent to get admission.

FPM shortlists candidates based on their entrance exam scores and performance in the personal interview round. The process begins with reviewing the application forms and Research Proposal. The shortlisted applicants go through a two-stage interview process – Research Aptitude Test (RAT) and Personal Interviews. Research Aptitude Test consists of two parts – General Aptitude and Research Aptitude. Once selection is done, provisional admission letters are issued to the selected candidates.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research has specified the minimum criteria for taking admission in PGDM programme. Aspirants are required to qualify GMAT for admission to PGDM course. As per the previous year SPJIMR cutoff, the required overall percentile was 85 and sectional was 50. Besides, aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility criteria. Candidates need to complete Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate and must also have a minimum of five-years work experience.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers Merit Scholarship to students. Below is the criteria for Merit Scholarship:Participants who are selected for International Exchange and who fulfil preset criteria are eligible for a scholarship towards meeting expenses as exchange participants in a partner B-School of international repute can avail scholarship. The scholarship reimburses incurred expenses of return travel from India to the international business school, visa and insurance fees and lodging during the course work.Participants who rank within the top 30 of the batch based on CGPA available at the end of the first year of the programme are eligible for the Merit-Based Scholarship.

FPM or Fellow Programme in Management is a four-year AICTE approve programme offered at the doctoral level by SP Jain. Candidates can pursue the programme in full-time and part-time mode depending on their requirements. Admission to the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is strictly based on merit. 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. 

The mode of application is online for SPJIMR admission. Candidates need to pay an application fee and follow the steps mentioned below to apply for a course:CourseApplication FeePGDM/ PGPMINR 2,000Online PGDMINR 1,500FPMINR 1,000Executive PGPINR 1,200Step 1: Visit the official website of SPJIMR.Step 2: Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.Step 3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.Step 4: Login and fill out the application form.Step 5: Upload the documents and pay the application fee.Step 6: Submit the application form.