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.

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

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:   How much does an MBA from SP Jain (SPJIMR) cost?
A: 

The total fee for PGDM and PGDM Business Management at SPJIMR is INR 22.50 lakh. The fee includes tuition and basic hostel/ accommodation. Aspirants who are shortlisted for admission have to confirm their seat by paying the course fee. The fee is subject to revision.

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:   How many CAT mock tests to practice to score 99 percentile?
A: 
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:   How important is it to have a good academic profile for IIM admission through CAT?
A: 

Having a good academic profile for IIM admission is very critical. The top 6 IIMs lay a lot of emphasis on Class 10 and Class 12 score for selection of candidates for WAT-PI round. The academic profile is evaluated again at the time of preparation of final merit list. It has been seen in the past that some candidates despite having 99+ percentile, were not selected for PI round due to low score in Class 12.

The academic profile is assessed for academic as well as gender diversity. Which means a candidate who studied Arts in Class 12 may be selected for PI with lower marks than a candidate who studied Science in Class 12.

Candidates aiming for IIMs must know that while the importance of academic profile is very important for top IIMs, it is moderately important for rest of the IIMs. For, other top MBA colleges, overall profile matters more than academic score. So, if you do not have superlative scores in Class 10 and 12, build a good profile with work experience and extra curricular activities to increase your chances of selection.

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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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 

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Graduation with at least 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA

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

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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: 

CourseApplication Fee
PGDM/ GMPINR 2,000
PGPM INR 3,000
PGPDM/ FPM INR 1,000
PGEMP INR 1,200

Note: This is taken from the official sources. It can change.

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SPJIMR offer post graduate courses in the field of management such as: 

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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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