SPJIMR opens PGDM 2026 applications based on CAT, GMAT scores; no quota or management seats

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has started the application process for admission to its postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM) and postgraduate diploma in business management (PGDM-BM) programmes for the academic year 2026-28. The institute clarified that the admissions are strictly merit-based, and do not have any quota or management seats.

The selection process for both the programmes involves profile assessment, entrance scores, and interview round. The institute warned applicants of agents and intermediaries claiming to guarantee admission.

The SPJIMR PGDM registration deadline is November 28. Candidates can submit their preferred programme choices in a single form on the official website, https://pgdmadmissions.spjimr.org, by paying an application fee of Rs 2,000.

The total intake capacity for the PGDM (BM) programme is 120 seats.

For the PGDM programme, a total of 240 seats has been allocated for Indian nationals, and an additional 36 seats for international students have been approved by the Government of India through AICTE. Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for these 36 seats.

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SPJIMR PGDM Admission 2026: Eligibility

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university will be eligible to apply for the PG diploma programmes. Although work experience is not mandatory, the university encouraged freshers and professionals with up to five years of experience to apply.

Applicants should have a valid score in either Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) — held between January 2023 to December 10, 2025. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply.

SPJIMR accreditation, placement report

Those opting for PGDM will be allowed to choose two specialisations from finance, information management, marketing, and operations and supply chain. While PGDM (BM) learners will gain a holistic understanding of general management, tailoring their course mix to suit their career aspirations.

SPJIMR is a globally recognised institution, which has ‘triple crown’ accreditation – EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA – and is also ranked 20th in the NIRF management ranking by the ministry of education (MoE).

As per the SPJIMR placement reports, the average salary stood at Rs 32 lakh per annum and highest was Rs 89 lakh per annum.