Placement Overview
All 365 participants of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Class of 2028 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) secured summer internships, achieving a 100% placement rate across consumer businesses, consulting, finance, technology and healthcare sectors.
Stipend Details
The median monthly stipend increased 17% year‑on‑year to ₹2 lakhs per month. The average stipend rose 12% to ₹1.86 lakhs per month. The highest stipend offered was ₹3 lakhs per month, a 20% increase from the previous year. The top 20% of the batch received an average stipend of ₹2.44 lakhs per month, while the top 50% averaged ₹2.18 lakhs per month.
Recruiter Participation
A total of 91 companies participated in the internship cycle, up from 81 the prior year. Of these, 37 companies recruited from SPJIMR for the first time. First‑time recruiters included Amgen, Bajaj Auto, Britannia, Citi, D.E. Shaw & Co, Danone, DBS, Flipkart, Galderma, IBM, IDFC FIRST Bank, Kenvue, Kotak, NeoLiv, o3 Capital, SKF, Warner Bros., and Axis Bank.
Sector Breakdown of Placements
FMCG and Consumer sectors accounted for 33.1% of placements, Consulting 23.5%, BFSI 20.2%, General Management and Conglomerate roles 7.6%, Technology/E‑Commerce/Product roles 5%, and the remaining 10.6% comprised Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Media, Energy, Real Estate, Engineering, Healthcare and Biotech.
Institutional Commentary
Dean Prof. Varun Nagaraj stated that the breadth of placements across sectors demonstrates industry confidence in SPJIMR graduates. Associate Dean Prof. Renuka Kamath emphasized that true institutional excellence is measured by the career trajectory of participants and their societal impact. Chairperson Prof. Ashita Aggarwal highlighted that the mix of repeat and first‑time recruiters reflects both loyalty and conviction in the talent SPJIMR provides.
Rankings and Accreditations
SPJIMR is ranked #2 in India and #26 globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking and holds the Triple Crown accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA.