PGDM · 2026 season
SPJIMR runs three programmes. The total fee for the PGDM is ₹24.86 lakh including hostel, and its 2026 average package was ₹33.6 lakh — both as published by the institute.
ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax. Fee bases differ between colleges, so check what each fee includes before comparing two.
| Programme | Duration | Total fee | Seats | Average | Shortlist cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPJIMR PGDM | 24 mo | ₹24.9L | 240 | ↓ shared | 85 |
| SPJIMR PGDM (BM) | 24 mo | ₹24.9L | 120 | ↓ shared | — |
| SPJIMR PGPM | 18 mo | ₹22.7L | 180 | ₹24.4L | — |
| PGDM and PGDM (BM) | — | — | — | ₹33.6L | — |
CAT 85 percentile overall, with 75 in each of VARC, DILR and QA
SharedGraduation with 50% and under five years of work experience. GMAT applicants need the same percentiles.
SPJIMR shortlists on profile — academic consistency, relevant work experience, versatility and achievements — and then on profile with test score.
SharedSPJIMR shortlists on profile — academic consistency, relevant work experience, versatility and achievements — and then on profile with test score. Final selection combines profile, academics, CAT or GMAT, work experience and two rounds of group interviews. It publishes no weights.
ROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax.
CAT 85 percentile overall, with 75 in each of VARC, DILR and QA
Same as PGDMSPJIMR shortlists on profile — academic consistency, relevant work experience, versatility and achievements — and then on profile with test score.
Same as PGDMROI divides the average package by the full programme fee; payback is the months of that package it takes to equal the fee, before tax.
At least three years of full-time work experience by 1 December 2026
A bachelor's degree with 50%, and a GMAT (from 30 September 2021) or CAT 2023–25 score.
SPJIMR shortlists on the overall profile and interviews on a rolling basis, in two rounds of personal and group interviews.
SPJIMR shortlists on the overall profile and interviews on a rolling basis, in two rounds of personal and group interviews. It publishes no weights.
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), established in 1981, is a leading private business school based in Mumbai. Its flagship two-year PGDM is a full-time residential programme with an intake of around 240 students. SPJIMR is known for its profile-based admissions process, strong industry exposure and relatively small batch size compared with many other top business schools.
For the 2026 placement season, the PGDM reported an average package of around ₹33.6 lakh and a highest package of ₹75 lakh, with 100% placements. The programme fee is approximately ₹24.86 lakh and includes basic hostel accommodation. SPJIMR offers specialisations in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Information Management, and Operations & Supply Chain.
Admission to the PGDM is through CAT or GMAT. SPJIMR considers not only entrance-test performance but also a candidate’s academic record, work experience, achievements and overall profile while shortlisting applicants. The latest published qualifying threshold is 85 percentile overall with 75 percentile in each section, although clearing these cutoffs does not guarantee an interview call.
The PGDM’s total fee is ₹24.86 lakh including hostel. The PGDM (BM) costs ₹24.86 lakh including hostel. The PGPM costs ₹22.66 lakh.
The PGDM and PGDM (BM) published one average package, ₹33.6 lakh, for the 2026 season. The PGPM’s average was ₹24.42 lakh for 2025.
SPJIMR lists a minimum 85 percentile to be considered for shortlisting. That is a floor; admitted candidates usually score higher.
PGDM 240, PGDM (BM) 120 and PGPM 180.
At least three years of full-time work experience by 1 December 2026. A bachelor's degree with 50%, and a GMAT (from 30 September 2021) or CAT 2023–25 score.
CAT or GMAT for the PGDM and PGDM (BM); GMAT or CAT for the PGPM.
About 100% of the 240-strong batch was placed in the 2026 season.
SPJIMR was established in 1981.
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