MBA Business School Profiles

General Information
Programs offered (MBA equivalent)

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM equivalent to MBA): 2-year full-time course

General Information

Program Name: Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Duration: 2 years
Starts in (month): June
Ends in (month): March
Areas covered: 4 specialization offered. These are Finance, Marketing, Operations & Manufacturing and Information Management
Ideal for: Any enterprising young person (with minimum qualification of graduation) intending to become change agent in a corporate

Program Admission Statistics

Number of students applying: About 13,000 (Varies from year to year)
Number called for interview: About 1000
Number selected: Shortlisting done of about 250 persons
Numbers finally admitted: 130 students

Note: All the above figures are based on last 2 years statistics. They might undergo change any time.

Admitted students' profile

Ratio of male /female students: Around 75 : 25
% of People with work ex:About 50 per cent
Average work ex / range: 1-3 years on average
Average Age / Range: 22-23 years (approx.)
Academic Background: Engineering / Non-Engineering (%): About equal proportion (50 : 50)
Number (%) of students with IIT background: About 5 per cent

Note: All the above figures are based on last 2 years statistics. They might undergo change any time.

Fee & Funding:

Fee: About Rs 2.60 lacs for both the years put together including hostel accommodation. This does not include food charges. Fees undergo change from year to year depending on the facilities provided.
Other expenses: Included in above other than some specific courses like outbound activities, etc.
Number (%) of students covered under scholarships /aid: There is no scholarship as of now.
Average grant / scholarship value: Not applicable
Highest / Lowest scholarship value: Not applicable
Other forms of financial assistance, loans etc.: Loans available with SBI / HDFC under agreement with the institute, subject to, however, the students fulfilling eligibility norms.

Application Process

Application submission deadline: December
Test date: We are members of CAT. Therefore, examination date is that of CAT.
Interview dates: March (middle to end of the month)
Final Offers dates: April & May
Program Start Date: Mid of June (19/6/2002 for the current year)
Application availability: Internet / through mail: Forms are available through select branches of SBI all over the country. They are also available from the institute by post / person as well through website www.spjimr.org
Number (%) if seats reserved for various groups: SC/ST/NRIs/others (pl. specify and provide break-up): There is no quota for any specific group. Totally merit-based admission.
Process of admitting international students: No separate system for international students. They have to write CAT examination.
Contact details: Prof. S Sriram Professor, SPJIMR ([email protected]) or Mrs. Varsha Parab, Registrar, SPJIMR ([email protected])