SPJIMR MBA admission 2027 application opens 15 September, apply by 27 November

In short

Applications for SPJIMR's PGDM and PGDM (BM) programs for the 2027-2029 batch will open on September 15, 2026.
The application window for both programs will close on November 27, 2026.
A minimum overall CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 score of 85 percentile is required, with sectional cutoffs at 75 percentile.
The application fee is INR 2,000 for one program and INR 3,000 for applying to both PGDM and PGDM (BM).
The PGDM program has 240 seats plus 36 supernumerary seats, while the PGDM (BM) program offers 120 seats.

S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai, has commenced the application process for its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and PGDM (Business Management) programs for the 2027-2029 academic batch. Prospective candidates can submit their applications starting September 15, 2026, with the final deadline set for November 27, 2026.

SPJIMR, a member of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, aims to influence managerial practice and promote value-based growth by advancing wise innovations. The institute has earned ‘Triple Crown’ accreditations by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, and is ranked #20 in the GoI NIRF Ranking 2025 Management.

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

The admission process for the PGDM and PGDM (BM) programs is customized for both Indian and international applicants. Admission is strictly based on merit, with no quota, according to SPJIMR. The assessment considers an applicant’s profile, qualifying entrance scores, and performance in the interview process.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. While work experience is not mandatory for the PGDM program, relevant work experience after graduation, excluding internships or project work, is considered. Proof of work experience, such as offer letters, salary slips, and experience letters, must be provided.

The application fee is INR 2,000 for applying to either the PGDM or PGDM (BM) program. For those applying to both programs, the fee is INR 3,000. Payments can be made via wire transfer, net banking, or Debit/Credit Card.

Event	Date
Application opens	15th September 2026
Application closes	27th November 2026

Entrance Exam Cutoffs and Selection

Admission to the PGDM program at SPJIMR includes consideration of CAT scores. The SPJIMR CAT cutoff for PGDM Mumbai admission 2026 requires a minimum of 85 percentile overall in CAT 2025 or XAT 2026. Sectional cutoffs for CAT are set at a minimum of 75 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). For GMAT scores, an expected range of 685-700 is considered for admission.

The selection process involves two phases: profile-based shortlisting in the for starters phase and profile-cum-score based shortlisting in the second phase. Shortlisted applicants will participate in two rounds of personal interviews, conducted both online and in-person. The final selection is based on a composite score that evaluates the candidate’s profile, academic record, entrance test scores, work experience, and interview performance. SPJIMR does not permit deferment of an admission offer to subsequent years.

Exam	Expected Cutoff
CAT	85–90 percentile
Sectional	75 percentile each
GMAT	685–700

Component	Weightage
CAT/XAT Score	40-50%
Academic Record	20-25%
Work Experience	10-15%
Interview Performance (WAT+PI)	20-30%
Diversity Factors	5-10%

Program Intake and Fees

The PGDM program has an intake of 240 seats, with an additional 36 supernumerary seats allocated by AICTE for international students, including OCI/PIO, children of Indian workers in Gulf countries, and Foreign Nationals. The PGDM (Business Management) program has 120 seats, an increase from its previous intake of 60. The total program fee for the PGDM is INR 26.5 lakhs, and the program is scheduled to begin in June 2027.

SPJIMR emphasizes direct communication with shortlisted candidates and does not appoint intermediaries for admissions. All admission-related grievances are handled by the institute’s Grievance Redressal Committee (grc@spjimr.org) and Ombudsperson, as per AICTE Notification (F.no. 1-101/PGRC/AICTE/Regulation/2019).

Programme	SPJIMR Seats	Comments
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	240 +36 Supernumerary seats (Total 276)	Additional 36 Supernumerary seats are for OCI/PIO, children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries and Foreign Nationals
SPJIMR Post Graduate Diploma in Management – Business Management (PGDM BM)	120	Seats increased from earlier 60

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