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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.

SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2027: SPJIMR MBA admission 2027 is based on entrance exam scores, academic performance, work experience, and performance in selection rounds. SPJIMR, Mumbai, offers management programmes, PGDM, PGDM in Business Management (BM), PGPM, and the Global Management Programme (GMP).

For its flagship SPJIMR PGDM admission, it accepts CAT exam and GMAT scores. The institute considers candidates through profile-based and profile-cum-score-based shortlisting. Candidates with a strong academic record, relevant achievements, and a well-rounded profile may be considered for profile-based shortlisting.

The institute also evaluates candidates through a Personal Interview (PI). The estimated CAT cutoff for the PGDM programme has been around the 85 percentile. Read this article to know more about SPJIMR MBA admission 2027.

Table of contents

SP Jain MBA Eligibility Criteria
SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT
SPJIMR CAT Cut Off
SPJIMR MBA Admissions 2027: Profile-Based Shortlisting vs Score-Based Shortlisting
SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2027: 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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the difference between qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off?

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.

Q: How many CAT mock tests to practice to score 99 percentile?

Experts recommend that aspirants must practice at least 40 CAT mock tests to score above 99 percentile well in the exam. Most of the CAT test takers take up to 50 mock tests of various types and difficulty level. CAT toppers in previous years have practiced even up to 80 mock tests during their preparation. However, candidates must decide the number of CAT mock tests depending on their control and confidence on topics as the exam day comes closer. Mock tests are the best way to judge your performance viz. The important topics of CAT. The more one practices CAT mock tests, the more accurate they get in solving questions from all subjects. It is very important to know which formula to apply to which type question to solve the problem accurately. Mock tests help candidates in this aspect which is why practicing mock tests is most important in CAT preparation.

Q: Which IIMs accept the CAT score of 85 percentile?

There are a very few IIMs which have CAT cutoff of 85 percentile. These are IIM Nagpur, IIM Amritsar and IIM Bodh Gaya. Since these IIMs have been launched in the last decade, the cut offs are low for admission to MBA/PGP courses. Reserved category students can apply with 85 percentile in most of the IIMs as the cut off for them is much lower in comparison to General category candidates.

Q: What is the average number of CAT 100 percentilers every year?

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

SPJIMR MBA Admission Through CAT

Candidates seeking admission to SPJIMR for the 2027 academic session must complete the institute's application process and meet the requirements for their selected programme. Candidates applying to the flagship PGDM programme can use CAT 2026 or a valid GMAT score.

The CAT registration is separate from the SPJIMR application process. Candidates should check both the institute's admission page and the official CAT website for the latest deadlines and instructions.

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 2026 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. 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 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

Take a look at the table below to know the CAT percentile cutoff trends and expected SPJIMR CAT exam cut off:

Section	2026 (Expected)
Overall	85
Quantitative Aptitude	85
VARC	85
DILR	85

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the qualifying CAT cutoffs for all the IIMs?

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of Iims for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI are listed below. Candidates who MET the qualifying CAT cut off, were eligible for What-PI round. These qualifying CAT cut offs are for General Category. The cut offs for Reserved category students are lower:

IIM Ahmedabad: 95 percentile
IIM Bangalore: 85 percentile
IIM Calcutta: 85 percentile
IIM Lucknow: 90 percentile
IIM Kozhikode: 85 percentile
IIM Indore: 90 percentile
IIM Udaipur: 93 percentile
IIM Shillong: 75 percentile
IIM Trichy: 93 percentile
IIM Visakhapatnam: 80 percentile
IIM Rohtak: 95 percentile
1IIM Nagpur: 85 percentile
IIM Jammu: 93 percentile
IIM Ranchi: 90 percentile
IIM Sirmaur: 92 percentile
IIM Bodhgaya: 93 percentile
IIM Sambalpur: 93 percentile
IIM Kashipur: 94 percentile
IIM Raipur: 93 percentile
IIM Amritsar: 90 percentile

For complete details of IIM selection and admission process read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-shortlist-selection-admission-criteria-blogId-18787.

Q: How many question should I solve for 99 percentile in CAT exam?

To get 99 percentile and above, candidates must attempt 40-45 out of 68 questions in CAT, with maximum accuracy.

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 80 percentile in CAT?

There are quite a few MBA colleges who accept CAT score of 80 percentile and above for admission. The admission process for these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . Fore School of Management Goa Institute of Management International Management Institute, Delhi Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Praxis Business School, Kolkata Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research, Bangalore Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research TA Pai Management Institute Trinity College for Management and Technology, Ghaziabad Click on this link for more: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-80-to-90-percentile-blogId-11981.

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 70 percentile in CAT?

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 2027: Profile-Based Shortlisting vs Score-Based Shortlisting

Profile-Based Shortlisting

Under profile-based shortlisting, SPJIMR evaluates candidates on their overall profile before entrance exam scores become available for the relevant selection stage. The institute considers factors such as academic performance, work experience, versatility, and achievements.

Candidates with a strong profile may receive an interview invitation during this stage. However, profile-based shortlisting does not mean that candidates can skip the entrance exam requirement.
Profile-Cum-Score-Based Shortlisting

Under profile-cum-score-based shortlisting, SPJIMR considers the candidate's profile along with the applicable entrance exam score. Academic performance, work experience, achievements, and entrance exam results may all influence the shortlisting decision.

Candidates shortlisted through this route must also complete the required selection rounds.

SPJIMR MBA Admission Criteria 2027: Final Selection Parameters

Check the table below to know the selection parameters for SPJIMR MBA Admission 2027:

Parameter	Weightage
CAT 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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What is the SPJIMR NIRF Ranking 2026?

Answered a week ago

SPJIMR NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet. According to the SPJIMR NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been ranked #20 in the 'Management' category. In 2024, the institue was also ranked the same.

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What is the SPJIMR ranking for MBA?

Answered a week ago

SPJIMR ranking for MBA is out via different national and international ranking bodies. Students can check the table below to know the institue's ranking position.

Ranking Body	Ranking Position
Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) 2026	#26 globally and #2 in India
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2026	#74 globally for its PGPM programme
The Week Ranking 2025	#6
Times Ranking 2026	#3
Business Today 2026	#4

Neerja Rohatgi

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Is SPJIMR tier 1 or 2?

Answered a month ago

SPJIMR is regarded as Tier 1 Management institute of India. Business Today has been recognised SPJIMR as one of the country's top five business schools. The institute also conducts placement drive for students. It also has international collaborations to facilitate Faculty Exchange and Resource Shar

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Does SPJIMR offer scholarships for GMP students?

Answered a month ago

SPJIMR offers special scholarships to students joining GMP programme with high ROI through collaboration with international partner schools. Selected students also get collateral-free loans in partnership with various banks.

Nishtha Shukla

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How can I pay PGDM fees at SPJIMR?

Answered a month ago

Candidates can pay the PGDM fees after passing all the selection rounds of SPJIMR. The fees can be paid via any of the online payment modes. Aspirants must keep the fee receipt with them for future reference.

Nishtha Shukla

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Can I get seat in PGDM without entrance exam at SPJIMR?

Answered a month ago

No, aspirants do need have CAT or GMAT scores for admission in PGDM course of SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. Selected candidates are also called for personal interview round.

Nishtha Shukla

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Is there hostel facility at SPJIMR Mumbai?

Answered a month ago

Yes, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research does provide hostels to boys and girls pursuing a course from the institute. The hostels have single, double and triple occupancy rooms with all amenities.

Nishtha Shukla

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What is the application fees for PGDM at SPJIMR?

Answered a month ago

Candidates need to pay INR 2,000 for PGDM at SPJIMR. Aspirants need to pay the application fees via any of the online payment modes. Candidates must keep the fee receipt with them for future reference.

Nishtha Shukla

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