SP Jain Institute of Management and Research SPJIMR Mumbai — PGDM PGPM Admission 2026-27: AICTE Approval, AACSB Accreditation, Fees

SPJIMR Mumbai Admission 2026-27: Fees, Eligibility, CAT/GMAT & Placements

S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai is a leading management institute offering postgraduate management programmes for fresh graduates and experienced professionals.

The institute is located in Andheri West, Mumbai, and offers programmes including the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), PGDM (Business Management) and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM).

For students planning to apply, the most important factors are eligibility, entrance exam scores, selection process, fees and programme-specific requirements.

Important: SPJIMR admission cycles are programme- and batch-specific. The current official PGDM admission information is for the 2027–29 batch, while the PGPM is admitting for the 2027 cohort. Always check the latest official notification before applying.

SPJIMR Mumbai — Official Profile 2026-27

Particular	Details
Institute	S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
Short Name	SPJIMR
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Main Programme	PGDM
PGDM Duration	2 years
PGDM Mode	Full-time, residential
PGDM Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree with at least 50%
Entrance Exams	CAT and GMAT
Work Experience for PGDM	Not mandatory; freshers and candidates with up to 5 years can apply
PGDM Fee for Indian Participants	₹24.86 lakh*
PGPM Duration	18 months
PGPM Work Experience	Minimum 3 years
PGPM Entrance Exams	CAT and GMAT
Admission Basis	Profile, entrance score and interview
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra

*The PGDM fee is indicative and subject to revision. The official fee includes tuition and basic hostel accommodation. Optional international components are charged separately.

About SPJIMR Mumbai

SPJIMR is the management school of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. It offers management education through full-time and executive programmes.

The institute focuses on academic learning, industry exposure and experiential learning. Its admissions process also considers an applicant’s overall profile rather than relying only on an entrance test score.

For the PGDM, SPJIMR considers factors such as academic performance, work experience, entrance scores, achievements and the interview pr

Programme Structure Overview

Programme	Duration	Total Fees	Target Profile	Admission Route
PGDM — Post Graduate Diploma in Management	2 Years — 4 Terms	Rs 19 to Rs 21 Lakhs	Fresh Graduates and Early Career Professionals	CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 — GE and PI
PGPM — Post Graduate Programme in Management	1 Year	Rs 16 to Rs 18 Lakhs	Professionals — 5 plus years experience	GMAT or CAT — GE and PI
FPM — Fellow Programme in Management	4 Years	Fellowship plus Stipend	Aspiring Management Academicians	Written Test and Interview
Executive Management Programmes	3 to 12 Months	Rs 2 to Rs 8 Lakhs	Senior Corporate Professionals	Application and Interview

PGDM Term-Wise Academic Structure

Term	Focus	Core Components
Term I — Months 1 to 3	Business Foundations and Social Immersion	Abhyudaya Social Immersion — NGO and Rural Community, Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Organisational Behaviour, Business Communication, Quantitative Methods
Term II — Months 4 to 6	Core Management Disciplines	Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resources, Business Statistics, Business Law, Strategy Foundations
Term III — Months 7 to 9	Advanced Specialisation and Internship	Summer Internship 2 months — corporate, social or international. Specialisation electives — Finance Marketing Operations HR Information Management Business Design
Term IV — Months 10 to 24	Advanced Electives and Final Placement	Advanced Specialisation Electives, Live Projects, Business Simulation, Industry Mentorship, Final Placement Preparation and Campus Recruitment Process

Eligibility and Admission Process 2026-27

Candidates applying for the PGDM must meet the academic and entrance-test requirements specified by SPJIMR.

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• The degree must be from a recognised university.
• Candidates must have at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Final-year undergraduate students can also apply.
• Work experience is not mandatory.
• Fresh graduates are eligible.
• Candidates with up to five years of work experience can apply.

SPJIMR also evaluates candidates on their overall profile, including academic performance, achievements and work experience where applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

Parameter	PGDM Requirement	PGPM Requirement
Minimum Qualification	Graduation — any discipline — from recognised university	Graduation — any discipline — from recognised university
Minimum Graduation Marks	50 percent aggregate — or equivalent CGPA	50 percent aggregate — or equivalent CGPA
Work Experience	Not mandatory — but preferred — diversity candidates with unique background considered	Minimum 5 years — post-graduation full time work experience — mandatory
Entrance Examination	CAT 2025 — November 2025 — or XAT 2026 — January 2026	GMAT score — or CAT 2025 — for domestic candidates
CAT Percentile Expectation	85 percentile and above overall — strong sectional scores VARC DILR QA required for shortlisting	GMAT 650 and above preferred — or equivalent CAT percentile
Selection Process	Group Exercise GE and Personal Interview PI — held February to March 2026 in Mumbai and other cities	Group Exercise GE and Personal Interview PI — Mumbai campus
Final Selection Criteria	CAT XAT percentile, Academic profile, Work experience, Diversity, GE and PI performance, Personal achievement	GMAT score, Work experience quality, Academic profile, GE and PI performance

SPJIMR Entrance Exam 2026

SPJIMR accepts CAT and GMAT scores for its PGDM admission process. Candidates must meet the applicable qualifying requirements in an accepted examination.

CAT for SPJIMR

For the previous published PGDM admission cycle, SPJIMR specified an 85 percentile overall qualifying cutoff, along with 75 percentile sectional requirements for CAT. However, this should not be treated as the guaranteed cutoff for every future batch.

A qualifying score is only one part of the admission process. SPJIMR also evaluates the candidate’s profile and interview performance.

GMAT for SPJIMR

SPJIMR also accepts GMAT scores.

The accepted GMAT test dates and score requirements can change for each admission cycle. Therefore, candidates should check the current admission notification before submitting their scores.

Step-by-Step SPJIMR PGDM Admission Process 2026

• Step 1: Appear for CAT 2025 — Indian Institute of Management Joint Admission Test — November 2025 — register at iimcat.ac.in. Alternatively appear for XAT 2026 — Xavier Aptitude Test — January 2026 — register at xatonline.in. Target CAT percentile of 85 and above with strong VARC, DILR and QA sectional scores for SPJIMR shortlisting
• Step 2: Apply on SPJIMR official website at spjimr.org — PGDM applications typically open October to January — pay application fee and submit academic profile, work experience, essays and references as required by SPJIMR admission committee
• Step 3: Receive SPJIMR shortlist — typically February 2026 — based on CAT or XAT percentile, academic profile, work experience diversity and other non-academic achievements
• Step 4: Attend SPJIMR Group Exercise GE and Personal Interview PI — held at Mumbai and other designated cities — February to March 2026 — GE tests collaborative problem-solving and team dynamics — PI tests career clarity, self awareness and domain knowledge
• Step 5: Receive PGDM offer letter — typically March to April 2026 — accept offer by paying first instalment fees within deadline specified by SPJIMR admissions office
• Step 6: Complete remaining fee payment instalments — join PGDM 2026-28 batch — classes typically commence June 2026 at SPJIMR Andheri West Mumbai campus

Documents Required for SPJIMR Admission

Document	Purpose
CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 Scorecard	SPJIMR shortlisting — percentile basis
Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate	Academic background verification
Class 12 Marksheet	Secondary education academic profile
Graduation Marksheet — All Years	Minimum 50 percent aggregate eligibility
Graduation Degree Certificate	Educational qualification proof
Work Experience Certificate — if applicable	Employment history — mandatory for PGPM — valued for PGDM
Personal Essays as per SPJIMR Format	SPJIMR application evaluation — career goals and personal statement
Letters of Recommendation — LOR	Academic or professional referee assessment — as required by SPJIMR
Aadhaar Card and Passport Photographs	Identity verification and SPJIMR enrollment
GMAT Scorecard — PGPM or International	For PGPM candidates and international applicants — GMAT preferred over CAT

Fee Structure — SPJIMR Mumbai 2026-27

The current official fee for Indian PGDM participants is ₹24.86 lakh.

This fee includes:

• Tuition fee
• Basic hostel/accommodation

The fee is indicative and may be revised by the institute.

Optional components such as the Global Fast Track (GFT) and international exchange are not included in the standard fee.

SPJIMR PGDM Fee Structure

Fee Component	Details
PGDM Fee	₹24.86 lakh*
Tuition	Included
Basic Hostel/Accommodation	Included
Global Fast Track	Optional
International Exchange	Optional
Fee Status	Indicative and subject to revision

*For Indian participants, according to the current official SPJIMR fee information.

Placement and Career Scope After PGDM from SPJIMR Mumbai

SPJIMR’s full-time management programmes provide opportunities to participate in campus recruitment.

However, placement figures can change every year. Therefore, salary and placement data should always be linked to the specific official placement report or graduating batch.

Instead of using an estimated salary range, candidates should evaluate:

• Placement percentage
• Median salary
• Average salary
• Highest salary
• Recruiter participation
• Sector-wise opportunities
• Function-wise opportunities
• Internship opportunities

This gives a more realistic picture of career outcomes.

Key Career Pathways After PGDM from SPJIMR Mumbai

• Management Consulting: McKinsey and Company, Boston Consulting Group BCG, Bain and Company — among the most prestigious career pathways for SPJIMR PGDM graduates — starting salary Rs 25 to Rs 45 LPA. Check our Management Consulting Career Guide 2026
• Investment Banking and Finance: Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, HDFC Bank investment banking division — excellent for Finance specialization PGDM graduates. Check our Investment Banking Career Guide 2026
• FMCG Marketing and Brand Management: Hindustan Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Asian Paints, Nestle — brand management, product management and marketing strategy roles — Rs 20 to Rs 35 LPA. Check our FMCG Marketing Career Guide 2026
• Technology Management — Amazon Google: Product management, business strategy, digital transformation and technology consulting roles — Rs 25 to Rs 50 LPA plus ESOPs. Check our Product Management Career Guide 2026
• Entrepreneurship and Social Impact: SPJIMR’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and DESI social enterprise programme prepare graduates for startup founding, impact investing and social entrepreneurship careers
• Higher Studies after PGDM: FPM at SPJIMR or PhD at global universities — IIM, IIT, ISB or international institutions — for aspiring management academics and researchers. Check our UGC NET 2026 Guide for management faculty eligibility
• CAT for MBA at IIM: After work experience — pursue MBA at IIM Ahmedabad IIM Calcutta or IIM Bangalore. Check our CAT 2026 Complete Guide
• GMAT for Global MBA: Harvard Business School, Wharton, INSEAD, London Business School — global MBA after SPJIMR PGDM and work experience. Check our GMAT 2026 Complete Guide

FAQs — SPJIMR Mumbai 2026-27

Q1. What programmes does SPJIMR Mumbai offer?

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research SPJIMR Mumbai offers PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) — 2 years, PGPM (Post Graduate Programme in Management) — 1 year for experienced professionals, FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) — doctoral research — 4 years and Executive Management programmes. PGDM specialisations include Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resources, Information Management and Business Design. Furthermore, all PGDM and PGPM programmes are AICTE approved — equivalent to MBA for employment — and AACSB accredited ensuring global recognition for international career opportunities.

Q2. What is the CAT cutoff and admission process for SPJIMR Mumbai 2026?

SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM admission 2026 requires CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 score — typically 85 percentile and above overall with strong sectional VARC DILR QA scores. Apply at spjimr.org — applications open October to January. After shortlisting attend Group Exercise GE and Personal Interview PI at SPJIMR Mumbai campus or other cities — February to March 2026. Final selection considers CAT percentile, academic profile, work experience, diversity and GE PI performance. Appear for CAT 2025 at iimcat.ac.in.

Q3. What are the fees and placement at SPJIMR Mumbai 2026?

SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM total programme fees are Rs 19 to Rs 21 lakhs for 2 years — inclusive of tuition, residential, meals, library and activity charges. Average PGDM placement salary is Rs 28 to Rs 30 LPA — highest domestic salary Rs 62 to Rs 70 LPA. Furthermore, the placement return on investment significantly exceeds total programme investment. Education loans available from SBI, HDFC, Axis, ICICI and Kotak at concessional MBA loan rates. SPJIMR also offers need-based scholarship for deserving candidates. Verify exact 2026-27 fees at spjimr.org.

Q4. Is SPJIMR Mumbai AACSB accredited and what is its ranking?

Yes. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research SPJIMR Mumbai holds AACSB International accreditation — the highest global standard for business school quality held by less than 5 percent of B-schools worldwide including Harvard Business School, Wharton and INSEAD. SPJIMR is consistently ranked among top 10 B-schools in India — NIRF Management 2024 and Business Today Best B-Schools 2024. Moreover, AICTE approval ensures PGDM and PGPM are equivalent to MBA for all employment, government and private sector recognition across India and internationally. For free guidance on SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM PGPM FPM admission 2026-27, CAT preparation and management career planning, contact Wing Educations today.     Also explore: Top MBA Colleges in Mumbai 2026-27 | Top MBA Colleges in India 2026-27 | CAT 2026 Complete Guide | XAT 2026 Complete Guide | GMAT 2026 Complete Guide | UGC NET 2026 Guide | Management Consulting Career Guide 2026 | Investment Banking Career Guide 2026 | FMCG Marketing Career Guide 2026 | Product Management Career Guide 2026