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

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% aggregate or equivalent CGPAFinal year graduation students may also applyPGPMGraduation with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPAMinimum three years of relevant, full-time work experience as of Dec 1, 2025For women with a minimum 2-year career break after completing 3 years of prior full-time work experienceExecutive PGPA Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised universityMinimum experience of full-time work experience after graduationGMPBachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised universityOnline PGDMGraduation in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPAA minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experienceFPMMaster's degree or a Post Graduate Diploma in Management or an equivalent qualification with at least 60% aggregate Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/ Medicine or equivalent with at least 60% marksOther professional qualifications such as CA/ICWA/CS with a Bachelor's degree and at least 55% marks are also considered

The mode of application is online for SPJIMR admission. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below to apply for a course: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.Step 6: Submit the application form.

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. Besides, the institute also considers scores in CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE or UGC-JRF. Once selection is done, provisional admission letters are issued to the selected candidates.

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 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. 

SP Jain considers CAT/ GMAT score for admission to PGDM programme. CAT and GMAT are both national-level entrance exams. Aspirants must follow CAT and GMAT preparation tips to score well in the entrance exam. Below are some common preparation tips that will help candidates prepare well for the exam:Check the entrance exam syllabus thoroughly and understand the exam pattern wellObtain necessary books recommended by experts and other study materialJoin online study groups on YouTube, Telegram, Quora, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.Make a monthly time-table, a weekly time-table and a daily time-tableStick to the prep strategy and the time-table for best results

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.

The application fee for SPJIMR may differ for some of the courses. Candidates are required to pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes for admission. Below is the SPJIMR application fee:CourseApplication FeePGDM/ PGPM/ GMPINR 2,000Online PGDM/ PGPGM INR 1,500CGPEINR 1,000  + 18% GST

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers Merit cum Means Scholarship to students. Below is the criteria for Merit cum Means Scholarship:The scholarship is offered to needy PGDM students of first and second year based on assessment of need, academic performance, extra-curricular activities and conductReimbursment of the tuition fee components of PGDM fee structure is offered

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.