SPJIMR Opens Admissions for its Career Transforming 18-Month PGPM

Join India's top-ranked B-school for a transformative learning journey designed to reshape career trajectories

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), recognised as India's #1 B-school by the Financial Times Master in Management Ranking 2024, has opened applications for the 2026 cohort (Batch 22) of its Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), one of its oldest programmes.

The 18-month, AICTE-approved PGPM is designed for working professionals with at least three years of full-time work experience and strong domain knowledge, seeking to transition into general management roles. The programme also features RESTART—a dedicated initiative supporting women looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK, the PGPM is noted for its innovative pedagogy, combining classroom learning with non-classroom initiatives focused on design thinking, a growth mindset, and real-world application. It also includes international immersion and exchange programmes with globally reputed B-schools, including INSEAD (France) and Cornell University (USA), among others.

With a focus on General Management, PGPM offers majors in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Management and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. Graduates from the Class of 2023 reported significant career progression, with an average CTC of INR 23.88 LPA, the highest CTC at INR 52 LPA, and an average salary hike of 104%.

Prof. Anshul Verma, Chairperson, PGPM, in a message to aspirants, noted: "PGPM offers a customisable learning journey aimed at propelling your career forward, with cutting-edge management knowledge and skills. It presents an array of carefully crafted majors and concentrations to align with your individual goals."

The admissions process for the batch of 2026-27 (Batch 22) commenced on April 2, 2025 with the final application deadline set for September 15, 2025. Admissions will take place in three phases, allowing for early offers to exceptional candidates. The programme is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2025.

Eligibility criteria

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university.
• A minimum of three years of full-time work experience at the time of programme commencement.
• Women applying under the RESTART Initiative must have at least two years of career break and three years of prior full-time work experience.
• Applicants must submit a valid GMAT or CAT score; GMAT scores will be accepted until September 30, 2025.

Selection process

Shortlisting will be profile-based, considering:

• Academic record
• Relevance of work experience
• Versatility and achievements

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Aspirants are required to complete the application form through the online admissions portal at https://www.spjimr.org/pgpm-admissions-open/. For important dates and further details about the programme, please refer to: https://www.spjimr.org/course/post-graduate-programme-in-management-pgpm/.

About SPJIMR

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a leading postgraduate management institute, recognised by the Financial Times MiM Global Rankings as India's #1 business school, by Business Today as one of the country's top five business schools, and by the Positive Impact Rating as one of the top five business schools worldwide for societal impact. Known for its innovative and socially conscious approach to management education, research, and community engagement, SPJIMR aims to influence managerial practice and promote the value-based growth of its students, alumni, organisations and their leaders, and society. SPJIMR holds the international 'triple crown' of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

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