SPJIMR PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses & Fees 2026

MICA and S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, MICA is a better option since the total tuition fee for MICA is INR 2,300,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai is INR 950,000 - INR 2,400,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

SPJIMR shortlists candidates for its flagship programme i.e. PGDM based on their profiles. The profiles are evaluated, and the applicants are sorted into two groups: Profile-based and Profile-cum-Score-based. In the first phase, candidates shortlisted based on their profile are called for a Personal Interview (PI). However, the second phase is held after the availability of entrance test scores. That means, the institute accepts entrance exam scores as well for admission. The accepted entrance exam for PGDM is CAT/ GMAT. For admission to FPM, aspirants need to appear for Research Aptitude Test followed by a personal interview round. The institute shortlists candidates for admission to GMP based on scores of the candidates in CAT, GMAT, GRE, etc. 

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. The selection for GMP programme is based on CAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. followed by PI.

Aspirants who have completed UG degree or are a fresh graduate from any education stream enrolled in any college and are comfortable with English can apply for Graduate Certificte Programme in Entrepreneurship (CGPE) at SPJIMR. It is suggested that aspirants must have completed a minimum of one semester or six months in an UG college to be eligible for GCPE programme.

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research selects candidates for Global Management Programme based on their scores in CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE, etc. The final selection of the aspirants is based on:

• Academic record 

• Work experience

• LoR, SoP and video essays are part of the partner school application process 

• SPJIMR and its international partner schools jointlys shortlist candidates who fulfilling the specified eligibility criteria of both schools 
• Interviews for selected candidates is conducted on a rolling basis 

Yes, work experience is mandatory for admission to the Executive MBA programme at SPJIMR Mumbai. For admission to the PGEMP, a minimum work experience of five years after a Bachelor's degree is required. Diploma holders with a ten-year of experience can also apply for admission to the postgraduate course offered by the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. In general the admission to MBA is based on CAT scores. Do go through the CAT exam pattern, study CAT preparation stratergy and CAT syllabus.

SP Jain (SPJIMR) is a well-equipped college with all the modern amenities. The college has a canteen, conference hall, and provides various other facilities to students. The college has a big library with a vast collection of over 28,800 books and around more than 30,000 ebooks. The college's library even has a reading room with free Wi-Fi facility and the library also has a LAN internet facility. The college also provides transportation and several other facilities to students.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers various postgraduate, certificate, and Diploma courses in the stream of Business and Management. The fee for the courses vary from each other. Below mentioned is the fee range for various courses at SPJIMR Mumbai:

PGDM: INR 22.50 lakh

PGPM: INR 21 lakh

PGEMP: INR 9.95 lakh

 

S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research faculty have received several awards including Case Centre’s Outstanding Case Writer Award, Ivey Publishing Best Seller Awards 2023,  and others. S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research faculty are well-experienced and are well trained to teach postgraduate and undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds and areas of interest. SP Jain (SPJIMR) also invites various famous personalities for guest lectures and also conducts various workshops for students and teachers.

The max. package offered at SPJIMR Mumbai during the recent placements stood at 89 LPA for the PGDM Class of 2025. In addition to this, the average  & median packages stood at 32 LPA  & 30.5 LPA, respectively. SPJIMR Mumbai invites eminent recruiters for placements including BCG, Accenture Strategy &Deloitte.

Candidates seeking admission must have a percentile equal or above the CAT cutoff. Mentioned below are the minimum CAT 2024 cutoff required by candidates for SPJIMR PGDM admission:

Entrance Test	Cutoff
CAT	85

SP Jain (SPJIMR) provides 100% placement assistance to students. The average and the highest package offered during the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research PGDM placements 2023 stood at INR 33.02 LPA and INR 77.88 LPA, respectively. Apart from this, 47% of the batch received PPOs and also 42 new recruiters visited the campus during SP Jain PGDM placements 2023. Hence, placements at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research are good. The top companies taking part in the placement drive at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research are Marico, Mondelez, Nestle, and others.

SPJIMR offers 100% placements to its students. The highest package offered during the recent placements at SPJIMR was INR 89 LPA. The average package for MBA at SPJIMR was recorded at INR 32 LPA. SPJIMR Mumbai is frequently visited by prominent companies such as Castrol, Kearney, Colgate – Palmolive, KPMG, and others.

The median package offered over the past three years during SPJIMR PGDM placements is presented below:

Particulars	PGDM Placement Statistics (2023)	PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)	PGDM Placement Statistics (2025)
Median package	INR 32.89 LPA	INR 31.5 LPA	INR 30.5 LPA

NIRF has ranked SPJIMR under the 'Management' category from past two years. Below is the NIRF rankings 2022 and 2023 for SPJIMR:

The mode of application is online. Check below the steps to apply for SPJIMR admissions:

Step 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 of INR 2,000 for PGDM.

Step 6: Submit the application form.

The minimum eligibility requirement for PGDM is graduation. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission. Below is detailed eligibility for SPJIMR PGDM programme:

• Candidates need to complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate for both PGDM courses.
• Final year graduation students can also apply.
• Aspirants must hold a minimum of five-year relevant work experience for PGDM in Business Management programme.

Candidates must pass master's degree or a Post Graduate Diploma in Management or an equivalent qualification with at least 60% aggregate or a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy/Medicine or equivalent with at least 60% marks to apply for FPM. Other professional qualifications such as CA/ICWA/CS with a Bachelor's degree and at least 55% marks are also considered for FPM programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, candidates must also pass a Research Aptitude Test or have a valid score in GATE, CAT, UGC-JRF, etc. for admission to FPM programme.