SP Jain CAT Cut off 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021: Check Section-wise Cutoffs

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SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai offers various PGDM programmes in full time mode. Admission to SP Jain MBA courses is based on CAT score. SP Jain CAT cut off for PGDM, PGPM and PGDM Business Management is given below for past three years. Check here SP Jain CAT cut off.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai offers PGDM programmes. Admission is done on the basis of CAT, XAT and GMAT exam score. Being one of the top MBA colleges in India, one would imagine it to have a high CAT cut off. But it is not so. Check here SP Jain CAT cut off.

SP Jain CAT cut off

SP Jain CAT cut off

SP Jain CAT cut off is on the higher side but lower than the IIMs. Being one of the oldest and top most MBA colleges in India, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai is preferred choice among a large number of MBA aspirants. It offers various full-time, executive, part-time and certification courses in business management. The most popular being PGDM, PGPM and PGDM Business Management and Global Management Programme for which it accepts candidature from CAT test takers. Admission to these SPJIMR courses is based on CAT cut off. Check here SP Jain CAT cut off and admission process.

Table of contents
  • SP Jain CAT Cut Off
  • SP Jain CAT Cut Off: Section-Wise
  • SPJIMR Selection Criteria
  • SPJIMR cut offs: MBA Admission Process

SP Jain CAT Cut Off

Given below are the SP Jain CAT cut offs for PGDM, PGPM and PGDM Business Management for the past four years. In the past four years, the CAT cut offs have come down from 92 to 85 percentile.

Exam Year

SP Jain CAT cutoff percentile

2024

85

2023

85

2022

92

2021

92

SP Jain XAT Cut Off

SPJIMR also accepts XAT score for MBA admission. The XAT cut offs haven't changed in the last three yers. Check below previous years' XAT cut offs for SPJIMR. 

XAT exam year XAT cut offs
2024 93.5
2023 93.5
2022 93.5
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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for PGDM course at SP Jain?
A: 

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.
Q:   Who is eligible for Global Management Programme at SPJIMR?
A: 

Aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university to apply for Global Management Programme at SPJIMR. Candidates can also submit a valid GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GRE score. Both freshers and experienced are eligible to apply for this course. 

Q:   What is the CAT cutoff for SPJIMR 2024?
A: 

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research has not released the official cutoff. Based on previous year trends, CAT cutoff for 2024 stood somewhere around 85 percentile for the General (All India) category students.

Below mentioned is the CAT percentile for various SPJIMR courses.

·         Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): 85 percentile

·         Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM): 85 percentile

·         PGDM in Business Management: 85 percentile

Q:   Which entrance exam is required for PGDM at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research?
A: 

To get admission at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, students can opt for either one of the exams, ie, CAT or XAT. The institute accepts both exams for admission to the PGDM programme. 

According to the estimated cutoff for CAT, at least 85 percentile was required. On the other hand, for the XAT exam, 93.5 percentile was needed. 

Note: This is the estimated cutoff. Actual cutoff data will be different.

SP Jain CAT Cut Off: Section-Wise

Check below, SP Jain sectional cut offs for CAT.

CAT exam section

SP Jain CAT cut off

VARC

75

DILR

75

Quantitative Aptitude

75

Overall

85-90

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SPJIMR Selection Criteria

Apart from CAT/XAT or GMAT scores, candidate’s academic profile is also evaluated for selection. The following factors are evaluated for admission to SPJIMR:

  • Academic background – Good and consistent scores in 10th grade, 12th grade and every year of graduation.
  • Work experience – Relevance of work experience for preferred MBA specialization.
  • Versatility and achievements –Experience and achievements in diverse fields of interest.
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Q:   What is the eligibility for FPM at SP Jain?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Who is eligible to apply for CGPE at SPJIMR?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get into SPJIMR Mumbai with 85%?
A: 

SPJIMR Mumbai admission is given on the basis of the merit acquired in the qualifying examination & the scores obtained in the entrance examination. Candidates must get at least 50% in graduation to secure admission to SPJIMR Mumbai, along with valid entrance scores in the entrance examination (CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ ATMA). Candidates with 85% have a decent chance at getting admission to the institute.

Q:   Can I get a call from S.P Jain at 95-96 percentile in CAT?
A: 

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.

SPJIMR cut offs: MBA Admission Process

SPJIMR admission process includes filling up of the PGP application form. The SPJIMR application window opens in September and closes in November ( a day before CAT exam). CAT aspirants have to apply to the institute website within the deadline. Once the CAT result is announced, registered candidates have to fill the PI shortlist form, if they meet the SP Jain CAT cut off. Those selected for PI are invited for the same via email. Candidates who clear the PI round are shortlisted for final evaluation. Admission is offered to candidates who meet all the admission parameters – CAT cut off, high academic score, relevant work experience, ECA experience, interview performance. 

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Candidates can check below the eligibility for some of the popular courses at SPJIMR: 

Course NameCommon Eligibility
PGDM

Graduation with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

Final year graduation students may also apply 

PGPM

Graduation with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

Minimum three years of relevant, full-time work experience at the time of admission

GMP

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university

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Candidates can check below the SPJIMR application fee: 

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PGDM/ GMPINR 2,000
PGPM INR 3,000
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PGEMP INR 1,200

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Candidates can check below the total tuition fee of SPIJMR some of the courses: 

Courses 

Total Tuition Fee 

PGDM

INR 16 lakh- 26.1 lakh 

PG Diploma 

INR 11 lakh 

Certificate 

INR 25,000- 19 lakh 

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