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SPJIMR: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
SPJIMR’s 2027-29 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 85 overall and 75 in each section for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 20 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGDM fee is ₹24,86,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹32,85,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about SPJIMR at a glance?
| Full name | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) |
| Location | Mumbai, MaharashtraMore MBA colleges in Mumbai |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, GMAT |
| Specialisations listed | Finance, Information Management & Analytics, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 20, score 62.06Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Published GMAT figure, General (2027-29) | 85GMAT basis; not a CAT percentile.Source: SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Applications open | 16 Sep 2026Source: SPJIMR press release: applications open for PGDM and PGDM (BM) 2027-29· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Application deadline | 27 Nov 20262027-29 batch; CAT 2026 or GMAT (taken 1 Jan 2024 - 10 Dec 2026, in-person only). Application fee INR 2,500 (INR 4,000 for PGDM + PGDM (BM) together). Programme starts June 2027. Cutoffs listed are minimum qualifying percentiles.Source: SPJIMR press release: applications open for PGDM and PGDM (BM) 2027-29· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does SPJIMR require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2027-29 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 90 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 85 · 75 / 75 / 75 | Not published |
| EWS | Not published | Not published |
| NC-OBC | Not published | Not published |
| SC | Not published | Not published |
| ST | Not published | Not published |
Policy batch 2027-29. Source: SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Published as a shortlisting minimum.
How does SPJIMR select students?
Stage 1: Application and profile scoring
Applicants choose two specialisation preferences. Profiles scored on consistency of academic record (10th, 12th, every year of graduation), relevance of work experience to chosen specialisation, versatility and achievements.
Stage 2: Shortlisting for interviews (two phases)
Phase 1: profile-based shortlist (must still meet minimum CAT/GMAT qualifying score). Phase 2: profile-cum-score shortlist after entrance test results.
Stage 3: Two rounds of group interviews
Details shared with shortlisted applicants.
Stage 4: Final selection on composite score
Composite of profile, academic record, entrance test score (CAT/GMAT), relevance of work experience (if any) and performance in the two interview rounds. Weights not published.
Source: SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)· last verified 11 Nov 2026
What does SPJIMR cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹24,86,000Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Fee for Indian participants; includes tuition fee and basic hostel/accommodation. Indicative and subject to revision. Optional Global Fast Track and International Exchange components not included. International participants: INR 33.32 lakh.Source: SPJIMR PGDM fees & scholarships· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 240 seatsBatch 2027-29 PGDM seats for Indian applicants per official eligibility document; additional 36 supernumerary seats for OCI/PIO/children of Indian workers in Gulf/foreign nationals (max 276). Separate PGDM (BM) programme has 120 seats.Source: SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹32,85,000 per year2024-26 batch final placements (Class of 2026). Combined PGDM + PGDM (BM) Class of 2026: 356 participants, 100% placed; highest CTC INR 75 LPA; 80 companies; 46% PPOs. Official press release dated 12 Dec 2025; no separate PGDM-only figure and no audit reference stated.Source: SPJIMR press release: 100% final placements, PGDM & PGDM (BM) Class of 2026· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for SPJIMR?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, SPJIMR's 2027-29 admission policy sets a minimum of 85 overall and 75 in each section. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does SPJIMR accept?
SPJIMR's official admission documents list CAT and GMAT for its PGDM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGDM at SPJIMR?
SPJIMR states a total programme fee of ₹24,86,000 (₹24.86 lakh). Fee for the 2027-29 batch. Fee for Indian participants; includes tuition fee and basic hostel/accommodation. Indicative and subject to revision. Optional Global Fast Track and International Exchange components not included. International participants: INR 33.32 lakh.
What is the median salary at SPJIMR?
₹32,85,000 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is SPJIMR's NIRF ranking?
SPJIMR is ranked 20 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 62.06 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with SPJIMR.
- SPJIMR PGDM fees & scholarships (2027)
- SPJIMR PGDM Batch 2027-29 eligibility (domestic)
- SPJIMR press release: 100% final placements, PGDM & PGDM (BM) Class of 2026 (2026)
- SPJIMR press release: applications open for PGDM and PGDM (BM) 2027-29
- India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education) (2025)
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