SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT 2025: Selection Criteria, CAT Cut Off, Last Date

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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 (SPJIMR, Mumbai) is one of the premium and top B-Schools in India which offer the PGDM/MBA course. The institute is ranked 20th by the NIRF 2024 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 scores and other MBA entrance exams such as GMAT, MAT, etc. The SPJIMR PGDM admission is also based on the student’s 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 aspirants. Read the article below to know all about the SPJIMR MBA admission through CAT, selection criteria, SP Jain MBA eligibility, SPJIMR cutoff, etc.

Table of content
  • SP Jain MBA Eligibility Criteria
  • SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT 2025
  • SPJIMR MBA Admission 2025: CAT Cutoff
  • 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.

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:

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 3 years:

Exam year

CAT 100 percentilers

State wise numbers

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:   Can I get direct admission in SPJIMR?
A:

Admission to SPJIMR courses is based on merit or entrance exam scores of the candidates. For PGDM/ PGPM, candidates are required to pass CAT/ GMAT followed by a personal interview round. The selection for Online PGDM is based on a personal interview round. Candidates are required to meet the selection requirements for admission to any of the UG or PG programmes. For FPM, admission is based on the Research Aptitude Test followed by PI. Besides, admission to GMP programme is based on CAT, XAT, GMAT, GRE followed by PI round. 

Q:   Is work experience required for SPJIMR admission?
A:

Candidates must have relevant work experience to apply for admission at SPJIMR. Aspirants must have a minimum of five years of work experience to apply for PGDM in Business Management and Executive PGP programmes. A minimum of three-years of work experience is required for PGPM course. Besides, candidates must also fulfill the educational requirements to apply for admission.

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.

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.

Q:   How easy is it to survive at SPJIMR if you are from a different state or background?
A:

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research offers a welcoming atmosphere to students from diverse backgrounds. SPJIMR is one of the top MBA colleges in the country. SPJIMR Mumbai has well-trained and experienced faculty members who teach students from diverse states and backgrounds. OJAS, a highly-ranked college fest is also organised by SPJIMR to promote extra-curricular activities. Such cultural and creative activities create a welcoming space for students from diverse backgrounds.

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:   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.

Step 4: Document Verification 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.

SPJIMR MBA Admission 2025: CAT Cutoff

CAT 2025 is expected to be conducted on November 30, 2025. Take a look at the table below to know the CAT percentile cutoff trends:

Section

2024

2023

Overall

85

85

Quantitative Aptitude

85

85

VARC

85

85

DILR

85

85

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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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