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About SPJIMR Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is an autonomous management institute with entrepreneurial agility, personal freedom with professional accountability and corporatised culture, structure and processes. Since its inauguration in 1981 by the then British Prime Minister Rt. Hon'ble Margaret Thatcher, it has been consistently recognised as one of the top 10 management institutes in the country, by the virtue of its innovative pedagogic approach and ability to adapt to the changing business requirements. SPJIMR enjoys freedom in course curriculum, pedagogic innovations and pioneering programs in socially under-managed sectors. The Institute has an enviable track record of recognising the needs of the society, especially the under privileged sectors. It is the only business school in India that has internship in the social sector as an indispensable part of its curriculum. SPJIMR indeed carved a niche for itself in the social sector and has set up a model that top business schools across the world are trying to emulate. SPJIMR encourages development of a co-operative outlook that recognises the value of sharing and mutual respect. A testimonial of the same is reflected in the rankings of SPJIMR. Not only is SPJIMR ranked as the 6th top School in India by Business Standard 2011, but also stands upright at 16th position in the Asia Pacific region and is placed as one of the topmost colleges globally for individual specialisations according to QS 200 Global Business School Rankings 2012. SPJIMR rated as ! 29th in Strategy ! 31st in Operations ! 37th in Finance ! 40th in Marketing ! 42nd in Entrepreneurship The guiding philosophy of SPJIMR is 'Influencing Practice' and 'Promoting Value Based Growth'. Influencing Practice- All initiatives and innovations at SPJIMR aim to influence industry practices and therefore be a participant in re-shaping the nation's future. Promoting Value Based Growth- We believe that individuals need to build a right blend between concern for their own welfare and social good. 6