S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai

For the MBA Executive programme at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) in Pune, a minimum of one year of full-time work experience is required. In contrast, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme at S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) does not mandate prior work experience. Applicants with less than five years of work experience, including fresh graduates, are eligible to apply. Given that you have less than one year of work experience, you meet the eligibility criteria for SPJIMR's PGDM program. However, for SIBM's MBA Executive program, you would need to acquire at least one year of full-time work experience before applying.It's important to note that while work experience may not be mandatory for certain programs, it can enhance your application and provide valuable insights during your studies. 

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at SPJIMR Bombay must score a minimum 85 percentile to get a call for personal interview round. The aforementioned cut off is for general category candidates. SPJIMR Bombay is well known for its flagship MBA course which is offered in five different specialisations. The total seat intake for at SP Jain Bombay is 880 and the final shortlisting is done based CAT/ XAT percentile, academics, performance in the interview round, work experience. The institute requires a total investment of INR 950,000 - INR 2,400,000 and gives a return of approx INR 24 LPA. For more details about SPJIMR MBA course, click here.