THE SELECTION PROCESS
Strong Focus on Values
The selection process of SPJIMR assesses not only intellectual readiness in terms
of academics but also emotional readiness, work experience, extra-curricular
activities and aptitude for and befitting the Institute's mission of value-based
leadership.
What's New
ŸParticipants can opt for two
specialisations among the four
(Information Management,
Operations, Marketing and
Finance).
ŸNaming two options means
aspirants who are not shortlisted
for the first option will be
considered for the second option.
The outcome of the first option
will have no bearing on the
second option.
As a result of this approach, the admissions process shortlists applicants on the
basis of their profiles (subject to a minimum qualifying test score, which is set at
85 percentile in case of CAT/XAT or a GMAT score of 650). The admission
approach thus emphasises the interview process where applicants come faceto-face with the interviewing team from SPJIMR. The Institute calls in as many as
3,000 plus aspirants for interviews. The Institute seeks to interview as many
applicants as possible and may call in more this year.
Eventually, the final merit list is based on a composite score which takes into
account the applicant's academic record, entrance test scores, relevance of
work experience for the chosen specialisation and performance in two rounds
of group interviews.
Profile based Shortlists & Early Interviews
Applicants are shortlisted based on their profiles. The profiles are scored and
the applicants are sorted into two groups corresponding to two phases of
interviews.
FIRST PHASE SHORTLISTS FOR JANUARY 2014 INTERVIEWS:
Applicants placed in the first phase of this shortlist are called for an early
interview based on their profile where the following factors are considered:
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