SP Jain [SPJIMR], Mumbai

Ans. Yes, SP Jain accepts CAT scores for admission into the PGDM program.

Ans. The CAT and GMAT cut-off for SP Jain PGDM admission is 85 percentile.

Ans. Yes, the candidates who have not appeared for CAT can also apply to SP Jain, if they have appeared for GMAT.

Ans. SP Jain accepts CAT and GMAT for admission into the PGDM program at SP Jain.

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive at SP Jain, a total of 63 companies participated in the placement drive and offered jobs to 237 students. 92% of the offers have a salary higher than INR 25 LPA and the average package recorded was INR 33.02 LPA. SP Jain also had international offers with the highest international offer at INR 77.88 LPA.

Ans. The average salary of SP Jain is INR 33.02 LPA as recorded in the 2023 placements.

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive at SP Jain, the highest international package stood at INR 77.88 LPA, and the highest domestic package stood at INR 67.50 LPA

Ans. The fee for the SP Jain PGDM program is INR 20,42,000 for 2 years, which includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and a global fast track.

Ans. There are around 240 seats for the PGDM program and 60 seats for PGDM-BM at SP Jain.

Ans. Yes, PGDM is a 2-year residential program, thus it is mandatory for the students to stay in the hostel.

Ans. In the first year, the students will study all the functional areas of management, providing a holistic perspective of general management. The 2nd year wil deal with specialization courses and the students will be given an option to change their specialization, at the end of the first year. This will be on the candidate’s performance, merit, and faculty panel decision.

Ans. The institute offers financial assistance to candidates based on the assessment of need, academic performance, and conduct. 

Ans. SPJIMR provides hostel accommodation to all participants, but there is no provision for housing for partners of married participants.

Ans. PGPM program at SP Jain is on-campus residential module for 12 months (online module for 2 months), followed by 4 months of Industry and International Immersion. This course is for candidates with at least three years of work experience and strong domain expertise. The course will help participants to move to more expansive roles in general management. 

Ans. After completion of the PGPM program, the candidates are awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Administration (PGDM-BA).

Ans. The PGPM program at SP Jain prepares the candidates to lead larger teams and take up wider responsibilities in business. The PGPM participant grows as a manager with broader knowledge, skills, and the attitude to take on larger roles. 

Ans. The eligibility for the PGPM program is a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Specialization available for PGPM are Marketing, Finance, Operation Supply and Chain, Information Management, Business Analytics and General Management Track.

Ans. SP Jain accepted CAT and GMAT for PGPM admissions. Scores for GMAT should be taken between October 30, 2018 - October 30, 2023 or CAT scores for year 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Ans. The PGPM students get a fully wifi-enabled campus and state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with the latest technology. The accommodations offered to PGPM students are spacious and hygienic and air-conditioned. The campus infrastructure includes a library & reading room, dining facilities, a gym, and other recreational facilities like sports grounds, walking tracks, and a music room. Medical and health care services such as doctor on call, doctor on campus, and emergency ambulance facilities are also available.

Ans. Yes. SP Jain offers placement services to PGPM students and also provides support in both preparing the students for placements as well as soliciting the participation of companies for the campus placement process. Placements typically begin in September and go on till December. The highest package being offered was INR 43.92 LPA. However, the average package for 2022 was INR 25.89 LPA.

Ans. Yes. Placement services are provided to students who have enrolled during a sabbatical as well.

Ans. Various banks provide loans based on the offer letter given by SPJIMR and some banks offer schemes to provide educational loans without collateral.

Ans. GMP refers to the Global Management Programme (GMP). The 6 months of this program will be at SP Jain and the rest will be completed at a leading international partner school in Europe, the UK, or the US. The course is designed for participants aspiring to global careers. The course prepares the participants to lead international businesses by providing them with the necessary global perspectives and management skills. 

Ans. The duration of the program can vary from 18 to 24 months, depending on the selected international partner school.

Ans. Yes. GMP is a full-time residential program, so the participants have to stay on campus at SPJIMR, Mumbai for six months before moving on to study at their respective international schools.

Ans. The candidates who have completed graduation with 55% marks or above and have valid scores in GRE/ GMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ NMAT are eligible to apply for the GMP program

Ans. Listed below are the international partnered school for the GMP program at SP Jain:

• Brandeis International Business School - Brandeis University, Boston, USA
• Robert H. Smith School of Business - University of Maryland, College Park, USA
• Stevens School of Business - Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA
• University of Miami, College of Engineering - University of Miami, USA
• USC Marshall School of Business - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
• Aston Business School - Aston University, Birmingham, UK
• IÉSEG School of Management - Université Catholique de Lille, Lille/Paris, France
• EBS Business School - EBS Universität, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
• Nyenrode Business Universiteit - Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• European Business School - Reutlingen University

Ans. GMP is a prestigious programme that collaborates with top-ranked B-schools worldwide, providing students with multiple advantages. Some of the advantages are listed below:

• STEM designated programmes offered by our US partner schools, including two years of Optional Practical Training
• Opportunity to learn A2 Level French, German, and Dutch languages.
• Master Thesis or Internship intertwined with the completion of the degree
• Average packages ranging from USD 85,000 to USD 120,000 per annum in the US
• Up to 50% scholarship opportunities through SPJIMR’s GMP