SPJIMR MBA Admission 2026 through CAT Score: Selection Criteria, Cut Off, Last Date to Apply

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SPJIMR MBA admission is based on CAT exam scores and other MBA entrance exams. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers profile-based admissions and score-based admissions. Read below to know CAT cut-offs, profile-based shortlisting, selection criteria, fees, etc.

SPJIMR MBA admission is based on CAT exam scores and other MBA entrance exams. Read below to know CAT cut offs, profile based shortlisting, selection criteria, fees, etc.

SPJMIR MBA Admission Criteria

SPJMIR MBA Admission Criteria 2025

SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2025: SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai, is one of the premium and top B Schools in India which offer the PGDM, MBA course. The institute is ranked 20 by the NIRF 2025 ranking under the management category. The SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers postgraduate and doctoral level courses such as PGDM, PGPM, PGPEM, etc. in the Management stream.

SPJIMR MBA admissions are based on CAT 2025 scores and other MBA entrance exams such as GMAT, MAT, etc. CAT result 2025 has been released on December 24, 2025. The SPJIMR PGDM admission is also based on the academic performance, work experience, performance in group discussions and SP Jain interview process. SPJIMR offers two routes for MBA admissions, i.e. profile based call and score based call for the CAT candidates. Read the article below to know all about the SPJIMR MBA admission through CAT, selection criteria, SP Jain MBA eligibility, SPJIMR CAT cut off, etc.

Also Read: IIM CAT 2025 result out; check live updates

Table of contents
  • SP Jain MBA Eligibility Criteria
  • SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT 2025
  • SPJIMR CAT Cut Off 2025
  • SPJIMR MBA Admissions 2025: Profile-Based Shortlisting vs Score-Based Shortlisting
  • SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2025: Final Selection Parameters

SP Jain MBA Eligibility Criteria

The following is the SP Jain MBA eligibility criteria for the MBA/PGDM course:

  • Student should have scored 50% aggregate in graduation from a recognized university.
  • The student must hold a minimum of five years of work experience.
  • The student should have a valid CAT or GMAT score.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the CAT exam cutoff required to get admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.

  • General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
  • NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
  • ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
  • PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow?
A: 
The CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow is usually around 97-99 percentile. The two courses - PGP Agri-Business Management (ABM) and PGP Sustainable Management (some) are extremely popular among MBA aspirants who wish to make a career in these areas. The institute also offers PGP programme. The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 90 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST and PwD candidates, it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow PGP course. General category: 85 VARC 85 DILR 85 Quantitative Aptitude 90 (Overall) NC-OBC category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) EWS category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) SC category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall) ST category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) Click here for detailed IIM Lucknow admission and selection criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-lucknow-shortlist-admission-criteria-blogId-18509.
Q:   What is the minimum CAT cut off for IIM ABC?
A: 

Minimum qualifying cut off for IIM Ahmedabad is 95 percentile whereas for IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, it is 85. However final cut offs for these three top IIMs are between 99 to 100 percentile.

SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research through CAT 2025 scores should apply at the official SPJIMR website in addition to CAT 2025 registration. Follow the steps mentioned below to know the SPJIMR MBA admission process through CAT:

Step 1: Register and Apply at the SPJIMR Website

Candidates interested in the PGDM course at SPJIMR must register on the official website by filling out an online application form at www.spjimr.org. Candidates need to complete the SPJIMR application process by paying the application fee online using a credit card, debit card, internet banking, etc. Check the table below to know the course-wise SPJIMR application fee:

Course

Application Fee

PGDM

INR 2,000

Online PGDM

INR 1,500

FPM

INR 1,000

Executive PGP

INR 1,200

Step 2: Appear for the CAT Exam

Students should take the CAT 2025 exam for admission to the SPJIMR MBA programme. They should have a good academic record and valid work experience to be considered for admission. CAT 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025. 

Step 3: SPJIMR Admission Criteria

The SPJIMR admission criteria is based on CAT cutoff, performance in Personal Interview and work experience. The final selection at SPJIMR is based on the student's profile, including academic background and achievements, extracurricular activities and PI performance. Students who appear for the exam have to meet the SPJIMR CAT cut off to be eligible for further selection rounds. 

Step 4: Appear for GD/PI/WAT rounds

Students who take the CAT exam and match the CAT 2025 cutoff for SPJIMR have to appear for the next selection rounds, i.e. Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Written Ability Test. The overall performance in these rounds and CAT will be considered for final admissions.

Step 5: Document Verifying and Fee Payment

Once the selection rounds are complete and the student is selected, he/she need to visit the institute to get the documents verified. Once the documents are verified, aspirants need to pay the SPJIMR admission fee to secure the seat.

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SPJIMR CAT Cut Off 2025

CAT 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025, and now the results have been released. Take a look at the table below to know the CAT percentile cutoff trends and expected SPJIMR CAT exam cut off:

Section

2025 (Expected)

2024

Overall

85

85

Quantitative Aptitude

85

85

VARC

85

85

DILR

85

85

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the average number of CAT 100 percentilers every year?
A: 

On an average, about 10-15 CAT aspirants score 100 percentile. Given below is the data of CAT 100 percentilers of last 4 years:

Exam year

CAT 100 percentilers

State wise numbers

CAT 2025

12

1- Uttar Pradesh

1- Karnataka 

1- Maharashtra

3- Delhi

2- Haryana 

2- Gujarat

1- Jharkhand

1- Odisha

CAT 2024

14

1- Andhra Pradesh
2- Delhi
1- Haryana
1-Kerala
5- Maharashtra
1- Odisha
1- Rajasthan
2- Telangana

CAT 2023

14

1 – Andhra Pradesh
1 - Delhi
1 – Gujarat
1 – Jammu & Kashmir
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
4 – Maharashtra
1 – Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
1 - Uttar Pradesh

CAT 2022

11

2 - Delhi

1 - Gujarat

1 - Haryana

1 - Kerala

1 - Madhya Pradesh

2 - Maharashtra

2 - Telangana

1 - Uttar Pradesh

 

Q:   Is it difficult to get admission in SP Jain Institute of Management for PGDM course?
A: 

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.

Q:   Which MBA colleges are available with 70 percentile in CAT?
A: 
A good number of private MBA colleges accept CAT score of 70 percentile in CAT. We have listed some of the colleges in which admission is possible with 70 percentile. Amity University AIMS Institutes (AIMS), Bangalore Amrita School of Business - Bangalore Acharya Bangalore B-School Asian Business School (ABS), Noida Amrita School of Business, Kochi Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), Kolkata Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Christ Institute of Management, Pune Doon Business School (DBS), Dehradun Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning In Management, Kolkata FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi International Institute of Business Studies, Noida International School of Business and Media (ISB&M) Bangalore JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida Lotus Business School, Pune Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar MATS University, Raipur IIKM Business School, Calicut IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi For full list, click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-70-to-80-percentile-blogId-11956.

SPJIMR MBA Admissions 2025: Profile-Based Shortlisting vs Score-Based Shortlisting

  • Profile-Based Call: The institute offers profile-based calls for the aspirants before the announcement of CAT results. If the candidate holds a strong academic record, good work experience and leadership benchmark, the chances of getting a profile-based call from SPJIMR are high. The institute considers a good academic score, qualification, extracurricular activities, etc.
  • Score-Based Call: These are offered to the candidates who appeared for CAT, and after the results are announced.

The candidates in both groups have to go through the interview process.

SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2025: Final Selection Parameters

Check the table below to know the selection parameters for SPJIMR MBA Admission 2025:

Parameter

Weightage

CAT 2025 Score

30% to 35%

Academic Performance

15% to 20%

Work Experience

10% to 15%

Personal Interview

25% to 30%

Diversity, Leadership

10% to 15%

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