Announcement

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), a unit of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, issued a press release on 16 September 2026 stating that applications are now open for its two‑year, full‑time residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Business Management) (PGDM (BM)) programmes for the 2027‑2029 academic session. Prospective candidates must submit a single application form by 27 November 2026 via https://pgdmadmissions.spjimr.org/.

Programme Structure and Seats

The PGDM programme provides 240 seats reserved for Indian nationals and an additional 36 seats for foreign nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs). The PGDM (BM) programme has an annual intake of 120 seats. Both programmes are designed to develop management capability through academic rigour, industry engagement, peer learning and experiential learning. PGDM students may select two specialisations from Finance, Information Management and Analytics, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain. The PGDM (BM) programme offers a general management education with flexibility for students to tailor their course mix to career aspirations.

Rankings and Accreditations

SPJIMR holds the international Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). In the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking, SPJIMR was placed #2 in India and #26 globally, marking its seventh consecutive year among the world’s top 50 business schools. In the Financial Times Global MBA 2026 ranking, SPJIMR’s PGPM programme was ranked #74 globally. The institute is also consistently ranked among India’s top business schools by Business Today, Fortune India, India Today and MBAUniverse, and has been recognised by the Positive Impact Rating as one of the world’s top five business schools for societal impact.

Placement Outcomes

For the Class of 2026, the PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes recorded an average salary of ₹33.75 LPA and a highest salary of ₹75 LPA, reflecting strong industry engagement and career opportunities.

Leadership Comments

Prof. Renuka Kamath, Associate Dean, Full‑time Programmes, SPJIMR, said, “At SPJIMR, we prepare students not just for their first role, but for a lifetime of meaningful leadership. Our PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes combine academic rigour, industry relevance, and a strong sense of purpose, enabling our graduates to create value for business and society in a rapidly changing world.”

Prof. Ashita Aggarwal, Chairperson, PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes, added, “Walk into any classroom, and you’ll find a banker debating a doctor, an engineer pushing back on an architect, and that range is deliberate. We don’t just teach frameworks; students live inside real projects and mentor conversations until theory turns into instinct. The test we hold ourselves to hasn’t changed: does this make someone better at the job on day one? Diversity in the room, rigour in the method, and relevance in the outcome – that’s the whole bet.”

Eligibility and Selection

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university. Work experience is not mandatory; recent graduates and candidates with up to five years of experience are eligible. Applicants may submit CAT 2026 or GMAT scores, which are valid from 1 January 2024 to 10 December 2026. Final‑year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply.

About SPJIMR

SPJIMR is one of India’s leading postgraduate management institutes, recognised globally for its innovative, socially‑conscious approach to management education, research and community engagement. The institute aims to influence managerial practice and enable value‑based growth for students, alumni, organisations and society.

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