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Admissions

Here we aim to help out prospective students with their queries. For all official news about admissions, please visit the college website. The link is present on our “Do Visit” section on the right hand side of the screen.

For starters – prospective students for PGPM’10 can check the admissions calendar below. Please note that this is just to serve you as a guide and is not to be taken as an official version.

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Some Pointers

You need five years of work experience to apply for this course.
You can apply via a valid CAT or GMAT score.

Raise your queries in the comments section down below.

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68 Responses

on November 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm Raam

I am working in Singapore.I am interested in joining 1 Year MBA and I would like to know The fee structure and admission requirements.I hope your goodselves will provide me with the required details to join your MBA.

Thank You
on November 29, 2008 at 6:26 pm on.ali

@Raam,

Are you looking for 1 year MBA from SPJIMR or MBA in general.

Fee structure for SP Jain’s 1 year PGPM course is Rs 5.53 lakhs.

Admission criteria:
- 5 years workex.
- Any of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores
- Shortlist and 2 Interviews
on January 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm San

Hi,

First of all, nice to see a blog helping out the enthusiatic entrants straight from the people doing it.

I came to know that there is an aptitude test conducted by SPJIMR, which is another way of taking an entrance into 1 year MBA. Is it so? if so plz let me know the date. i am looking forward to go along with admission this year(PGPM 2010).

it would be helpful if you could provide any other related info.

Thanks in advance for the anticipation.
on January 28, 2009 at 9:39 am Vivek

@ San

there is no such test. The entry criteria is either GMAT or XAT/CAT.

stay tuned to the blog. you can see the admission details here.
on January 28, 2009 at 12:24 pm San

Thanks vivek,

But to clarify what is “SPJain Aptitude Test” about then…is it specific to any other course offered by SPJIMR? i saw some blogs saying “can take SPJAT as an alternate for CAT/MAT” plz clarify..
on January 28, 2009 at 12:30 pm San

And regarding PGPM2010 calender, is it like by March2009(tentative – application start date) one should be having a CAT/GMAT score by that time ?
on January 28, 2009 at 8:23 pm Ashish B

@San

SPJAT is for SP Jain Dubai campus. For the 1yr PGPM course CAT/XAT/GMAT scores are accepted by the institute.

PGPM’10 admission calendar will be out soon. Details are being worked out. Keep visiting the blog for more upto date information about the program and the admission calendar

regards
on January 29, 2009 at 10:10 am San

For PGPM’10, By the time the application process starts is it required to have CAT/XAT/GMAT scores ?

Thx n rgds
on February 3, 2009 at 11:49 am on.ali

@San

Submission of Application does not mandate CAT/XAT/GMAT scores.

You have the option of updating them at a later point of time.
on February 8, 2009 at 7:10 pm Priyanka

Hi,

I would like to know that with 3.5(IT) years of experience by Dec’09, a score of 740+ in GMAT and good academics give me slight chances of getting short listed for PGPM- 2010? Is the 5years+ wrk ex mandatory for selection or the other attributes of the application can override the criteria?

~Thanks in advance
on February 8, 2009 at 7:57 pm Vivek

@ Priyanka

Congrats on your good GMAT score. I suggest you wait for the official release from the institue regarding the acceptance criteria. As far as I know, 3.5 years maybe slightly low. In our batch the lowest work experience is around 4.5 years if I recollect. Once the next admission details are released, you could submit your query to the college and check if you are eligible to apply. Hope this answers your query.
on February 17, 2009 at 11:28 am Neha

Hi,

For Jan10 course, I would apply with XAT 09 score (XAT held on 4 Jan 09).
I have 97.2 percentile but my Quants percentile is 74.8.Does Mumbai campus considers sectional cutoff for one Year MBA as well?
Further I would have a work ex of 4 years and 3 months by Dec09 in IT industry.Does it meet the shortlisting critirea?The shortlisting criteria of SP jain has always been a mystery
on February 18, 2009 at 2:33 am Ashish Sharma

Hi Neha,

Part of the answer of your question lies in Vivek’s reply. In our batch min exp is 4.5 years and also the avg. exp has been rising continuously since previous three years. But yes we never know, case to case basis can always be considered in spjimr. There is no harm in giving it a try.

As vivek mentioned, once the admission details for 2010 batch is released, things will be more clear.

Regarding XAT score, I think you have a great score and to my knowledge sectional cut off doesn’t make that much od a diff. We have guys in our batch with around 65-70 %ile in one of the sections.

Hope this answers your queries.

Thanks,
Ashish
on February 21, 2009 at 6:11 am Mohit

Hi all ,

Whats is so different about this course than the regular MBA at S P JAIN ….? (PGPM vs PGDM)
Genuine replies appreciated….
on February 21, 2009 at 3:39 pm Vivek

Mohit,

As our marketing prof asks us in a very pertinent way – “Who are you” and “what is your expectation from the course?”

If you need the right answers, ask the right questions.
on February 23, 2009 at 1:06 am jaspalbhatia

Hi Mohit,

Please be more specific. ..Like what type of career u r looking after MBA as it depends on many factors like in which field u r working and for how many years …

PGPM is a regular course of S P jain…Please be more specific what u want to know.. ….This would help us to guide u in better way..
on February 26, 2009 at 8:16 pm Karri

Hi folks,

Could any of you share some details on the cutoff scores for candidates who applied through GMAT the previous year 2008-2009?

I intend to evaluate my profile based on the feedback and consider if I would require to retake the GMAT in case I am falling short of the average scores required.

Thanks
on February 28, 2009 at 10:40 pm jaspalbhatia

Hi Karri,

SPJIMR considers many things other than GMAT score like Extra curricular activities,past academics,contribution to soceity,previous industry experience.
there are chances that u can get call even with GMAT score as low as 600……. there are no cutoff scores as such as far as my knowledge goes…
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on March 10, 2009 at 9:38 pm Madhuri

Hi!

I have work-ex of 9 + years in good MNCs and I have engineering background. But, my GMAT score is not very good (650). Also, I have taken a break (due to some personnel reasons).Would this be considered as a negative point?

thanks,
Madhuri
on March 10, 2009 at 10:26 pm Vivek

Hi Madhuri

First, GMAT score of 650 is not bad at all. We have people with close to 600 scores but they still got selected as their overall profile was great. 9+ years of experience is another feather in your cap. You have not mentioned your domain though.

There is one girl in our class too who had taken a break in her career due to personal reasons. It would not be a major point against you. So relax and apply when the dates are announced.
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on March 21, 2009 at 9:25 am pgpm

Hi,

Why does the application form at spjain ask for the category (st/sc/obc). are they following reservations?
on March 21, 2009 at 10:47 am Vivek

hi

Could you please email admissionspgpm at spjimr.org and check this? We will also seek clarity on this.
on March 22, 2009 at 12:54 pm Raj

Hi,

Thanks for this initiative.

I have 5 years of experience in software product development.

I have decent acads and pretty good extra curriculars. Heavily into music and writing. Have state level accolades in music, sports and technical paper presentations.

Few years back I scored 99+ percentile in CAT and applied for the 2 years program in SP Jain, but did not receieve a call. I was pretty shocked because given my percentile and well rounded profile, I honestly expected a call.

Later I read an interview with the dean of the institute where he said that SP Jain has certain minimum expectations in all parameters like acads, exp, extra curriculars etc and if someone does not meet the minimum criteria in even one, he or she would never recieve a call.

I have around 80%, 70% and 69% in 10th, 12th and BE respectively. Maybe these modest percentages might be the reason why my candidature was rejected outright. This was the only factor I could think of at that point of time.

This year I have 93% in XAT and want to apply for the 1 year course. First of all is this percentile considerable to give a call?

Also is such academic screening criteria followed for the 1 year course also?

Also being in software product development I have no international experience, will that be something against me?

Why I am asking these questions is that you guys being the alumni of the institute may have insights into the admission process of the college and in case they have such criteria in place I may as well not apply and save some hard earned money.

For example you may know whether or not anyone with 65% in 12th was given admission or was everyone in your batch 80+ percentage scorers throughout?

I think the institute should be transparent if such criteria is in place so that prospective students take an informed decision.

Thanks.
on March 22, 2009 at 1:28 pm Himanshu

Hi Raj,
well lemme try 2 resolve your queries…
SPJ 1 yr course has slightly different requirements as compared to 2 yr course.In 1 yr course work experience is given the max weightage.
International work ex always gives additional weightage bt tats nt all. Even in India if u have done some really gud work then tat wud be of gr8 value.
Also ur extra curricular is exceptionally gud so i guess u will score well there.
As far as XAT percentile is considered i think its decent enough but if u can improve the score by writing any of the qualifying exam (CAT/XAT/GMAT) then tat would be helpful for u. Since next CAT will be in Nov’09 and XAT in Jan’10 so u cant wait for them. But u can always write GMAT with a target score of 680~720 and apply with that. Nevertheless your XAT score can also fetch at least interview call for u. regarding 10th,12th percentage i dont think they will matter much at this stage. In 2 yr course these things matter as u dont have much work ex/industry exposure.

u can extend your discussion on pagalguy forum as well:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-new-post.html
on March 23, 2009 at 12:37 pm Raj

Hey thanks a lot Himanshu. Just couple more queries.

By when I can get a GMAT score and apply? I mean the one year program would have a last date and I need to give GMAT and get a score before that, right?

Next question may not be that important but just curious. How do they map performances of candidates in different exams? I mean say 3 candidates with almost similar profiles have 99%tile in CAT, 99%tile in XAT and 730 in GMAT respectively. How are these candidates compared against each other?

By any chance is a good performance in one of the exams given more preference than a good performance in the other exam?
on March 23, 2009 at 6:32 pm Chhavi

Hi,

First of all, I want to thank to the people who are behind this blog to help out the entrants.

I have scored 575 in GMAT and have 8+ yrs. of work experience.I am in CSR, corporate communication.
I am interested into PGPM, SPJIMR [1 Year MBA Program].
Am I eligible for PGPM@SPJIMR or I need to score high marks in GMAT. I know 575 is not a good score.
on March 23, 2009 at 11:52 pm Karri

Folks,

The application form seems to allow applicants to provide details only of the last two organisations he/she has worked in – Lates job and Previous job sections under the Work Ex tab.

How do we furnish details if candidates have worked in more than 2 firms?… is this a real issue on the site or am i missing something here

Also the Work ex in months says “As expected to be as on 31st December 2008″.. is exp till Dec 2008 is what is required for the upcoming intake ?
on March 26, 2009 at 8:05 am Himanshu

Hi Raj,
Yes you are right that you have to submit the GMAT scores before last date. Most probably last date of online application will be May end (tentative). The college website is under updation and last date information will also be updated there by 1st week of Apr.
Regarding comparison of 3 scores, SPJ gives more weightage to the overall profile of the candidate rather than just the scores. So dont worry on that front. If you have 90 percentile+ in CAT/XAT or 650+ in GMAT then you are on the safer side. If you have less than that but your profile is strong in other areas like previous work ex, past academics, international work ex, extra curricular activities, social work etc then also you can expect a call. In fact if you have 2 scores (say CAT and XAT or GMAT and CAT) then you can submit both the scores. They will take the best of 2.
on March 26, 2009 at 8:10 am Himanshu

Hi Chhavi,

Your 8+ work ex will certainly give lot of strength to your profile. But if you can improve upon your GMAT score then that will make you a real strong candidate for the course. I suggest if you can come out with a score of 620~650 then your chances will certainly improve. You can apply for the course now and can write GMAT before last date of the admission form submission and submit the scores. So you have some time to prepare and write the exam once again.
on March 26, 2009 at 8:15 am Himanshu

To Karri,

Work ex till Dec’09 will be considered.
Regarding no of jobs in application, i will have to cross check on that. I will come back to you asap on this issue. We are replying to students’ queries on the following link as well:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-new-post.html

You can visit the same as well. We will post the answer of your query there also.
on March 27, 2009 at 1:32 am Raj

Himanshu,

Thanks again, one last qiestion buddy.

Do they consider sectional cutoffs for the one year course? If yes then generally what percentile in CAT or XAT in each section can be considered safe?
on March 27, 2009 at 9:30 pm Himanshu

To Raj,

As far as I know SP Jain does not follow sectional cut offs. But a decent score in all the sections always helps.
on March 29, 2009 at 2:14 pm RKG

Hi

I will complete 5 yrs of work ex in June 09. I had appeared for CAT and XAT in 2008/2009. Dint have a great outing though with 85 %ile.

Do I hold a chance for PGPM 2010? Also I would like to know if this program hold a good industry weightage. What have been the placements like?

What is the fees? Whats the last date to apply for 2010 batch? How is the admission process like? Wat all points should i keep in mind while applying?

Is a 2 yrs PGDM better than PGPM?

Thanks
on March 30, 2009 at 10:38 am Vinay

Hi,

What is the last date for application for this course?
on March 30, 2009 at 6:59 pm Himanshu

RKG

I have already replied to your query on pagal guy. Pls refer the same.
on April 1, 2009 at 11:42 pm Karri

Himanshu,

I am trying to fill the online application out, but am still wondering how to furnish my complete experience details.

The Work Experience section only allows for two job details to be entered (Current and Previous).

I have experience with 3 organizations to be submitted.

Please suggest how to resolve this !

/Sudheendra
on April 2, 2009 at 12:35 am Himanshu

sorry buddy, i cant help u on this. You can write about 2 jobs only.

i suggest you to pls start posting your queries in future on:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-8.html

most of ur other queries must have been answered there.
on April 23, 2009 at 12:19 am Sourabh

Hi,I have just started preparing for GMAT, so I want to delay as much as possible to give GMAT.What is the last date of submitting GMAT score ?
on April 26, 2009 at 11:43 pm Himanshu

GMAT can be submitted by interview date (which will be sometime in July).
You can visit the following for more detailed discussions on admission process:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-15.html

Thanks
Himanshu
on May 1, 2009 at 6:56 pm Amol

Dear SPJ Folks,

Thanks a ton for creating interface like this which is helping us in getting right information about admissions.

I would like to ask about interview calls. I have submitted my application in last week and waiting for the interview call. Please do let me whether institute has sent the call letters.

Thanks,

Truly,

Amol
on May 14, 2009 at 4:14 pm Varun Bahl

Dear Hemanshu and fellow alumni. Thanks for wonderul service you are rendering by virtue of this blog.

I intend to apply for 2010 batch of pgpm starting in Jan 10.

My gmat is scheduled for the 26th June and the deadline for
application for the Jan ‘ 10 pgpm course is 30th June.I would like to know if i can apply for same with the gmat score obtained after mytest.You must be well aware that official gmat test report may take upto 2 weeks.My work-ex as on Dec ‘ 09 will be 53 months.

Secondly i have no clue about the online application form format and requirement of reco’s from past / present employers / institute faculty , essays, contents etc.Two months before i made an account for the application form.However i noticed that for going to the second page the first page has to be complete.Is it like this? viz. 1st page lower part has something to say about the personality.So i can i write something on the first page save it go to secong page and later modify the first page.Kindly let me know.this is just intended to have complete readiness before filling up the application form.I would really appreciate if anyone has the format for same and can provide to me.

Regards
Varun Bahl
on May 18, 2009 at 12:08 am Himanshu

All your queries are already replied on PG. Kindly visit this thread on Pagal Guy:

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/38340-1-yr-pgpm-spjain-student-19.html

By the way you dont need any recco to apply for this course. Also there are no essays to be written at this stage. Only if you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to write them. You can very well move to 2nd, 3rd pages w/o completing 1st page. Return back and fill the 1st page later.

For detailed replies, pls visit PG and post your queries there, if any.

Thanks
on May 18, 2009 at 7:22 pm Amol

Hi Himanshu,

Greetings,

Is it necessary to up date the GMAT scores in online application by 30th June 2009 which is the last date of application. OR can we submit it at the time of interview?? In later case, how Admission committee is going to shortlist a candidate without his GMAT score?

Please drop a line.

Thanks,

Amol
on May 18, 2009 at 8:04 pm Savinder

Hi SPJ Folks ,

Greetings ,

I am interested to join 1 year PGPM course , but just started preeparations for GMAT . Please let me know how much maximum I can delay submitting my scores . Also how much scores are appreciable for admission . Right now I had 8 years of work experience in MNCs with good academic records .

Also , please let me know , is there any other schedule for PGPM other than starting on Jan’10 in any of your campus in Indai or abroad ??

Thanks & Regards ,
Savinder
on June 1, 2009 at 5:15 am Rahul

Hi,

I am currently working in US. I want to know if it is possible to complete the admission process from US. I plan to travel to India if I am selected for the course.

Thanks,
Rahul
on June 1, 2009 at 9:08 am Vivek

Yes Rahul. You can try and complete the process from US. Even the first round of interview can be telephonic. You should submit the application and if selected try and intimate the college that you are outside india.
on June 6, 2009 at 10:14 am Deepkrish

I have a GMAT score of 535 and 13+ years of experience in IT Industry. Wondering if this is good for the PGMP. Need inputs
on June 6, 2009 at 11:40 am Vivek

Deepkrish,

Your work experience is amazing. I know that people below GMAT scores of 600 made it to the current batch. So I suggest you apply – you have nothing to loose.
on June 11, 2009 at 8:54 pm Deepkrish

Thanks Vivek.
on July 3, 2009 at 9:34 am Olive

i understand things are difficult for married couples as family acco is not there..n hostel is compulsory….is renting out a flat near spjain for wife and kids a feasble option………there wud be so many ppl with family in spjain…how do they manage…what are the feasable optins
on July 4, 2009 at 8:48 am Prasand

Hi,

I have a 7 years of experience in IT, but i am intrested in changing my stream to HR. How well my work experince matter and how is the panel going to judge me. will they consider my past work experince. Even i will be writing for GMAT and not doing good in test scores:(.

One more thing they have not published the course structure for HR. I am curious to know if they are considering experience for HR guys people from which background will be given strong preference.

i have an experience in team management, customer relationship management..appraisal, training etc..

thanks,
on July 17, 2009 at 10:41 am San

Hi!!

I have filled the form for PGPM and I got my GMAt score also but I appeared for the same on 7th July and got 710 score, yet I have not update the score on the form. How will it affect in shortlisting?
Also by when we can expect the shortlisting as tentative date was 15th July but till date no intimation was provided.
Thanks for all your help.

Regards,
San
on July 20, 2009 at 6:06 pm sai

can you please let me know when is the shortlist for interview for 11 month mba.

Regards
Sai
on July 25, 2009 at 12:50 pm Vivek

please check the latest post on the blog
on July 25, 2009 at 3:06 pm Amol

Vivek, Thank you very much man.
on July 28, 2009 at 10:49 pm sai

Hi,
I have 580 Gmat score and 5 yr of work ex in a leading MNC.Iam shortlisted for the interview.Do u think i can make it to final list with this score.i have decent acada and little international experience.pls respond
on July 30, 2009 at 12:46 am Naveen

Hi,
I have been shortlisted for interview for 2010 PGPM,
I will have 5years 4months of IT experience by DEC-09, also I have international exposure.

I went through the admission calendar and found that there will be orientation program for 4-5days in mid sep.
Actually, I have to go on a short term travel on 18th sep from my company. Hence, I am a bit skeptical about the dates.

Could you please help me in this?

Thanks,
Naveen
on July 31, 2009 at 3:08 pm Vivek

@ naveen

orientation could happen in october as the whole schedule is now changing….stay tuned for official communication.
on August 18, 2009 at 10:38 pm Ulaganathan

I am mechanical engineering graduate having work experience of 23 years in India and Middle East. I am appearing GMAT in the coming opportunity. Is there any age limit which will be a constraint for getting admissio in 1Year MBA program with SPJ. Please enlighten me.
on August 22, 2009 at 10:32 am Vivek

Although there is no upper age limit defined for the course, you Sir would be the most experienced person in the class! So far this course has had a maximum of about 9-10 years experienced people getting enrolled.
on August 29, 2009 at 1:57 pm Sam

Hi SPJ students,

Thanks for this great initiative. I was shortlisted for the PGPM 2010 interviews. And I had submitted my CAT score (89 percentile overall). My question is: When the final offer list is prepared, does the CAT/XAT or GMAT score also comes into play again or is it that the profile and performance in the interviews are the determining factors?

Would really appreciate if you guys can clarify as much as possible.
on August 30, 2009 at 8:08 pm neha

when will the final result of PGPM 2009 be out?
Please tell me the highest and average placement of PGPM course?
on September 5, 2009 at 11:05 pm manish

hey guys could you help me please……..i have work experience of 5 years in navigating field as a second officer. I passed out from TS chankaya. Does my profile as a navigating officers impress them as they give priorities to engineers. Please Please reply me soon

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