PGDM Admissions International
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Overview
The Government of India through AICTE (ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION) has allocated an additional 36 seats for the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) to be filled exclusively by International Students, including Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).
Who is an international applicant?
An international applicant is one who is not an Indian citizen.
Please note that NRIs are not international applicants and therefore cannot apply under the category reserved for international applicants.
Admission Process
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Opens: 3rd Week September
Application deadline for international applicants residing in India*: 24th November 2017 (Tentative)
Application deadline for international applicants residing out of India* : 1st March 2018 (Tentative)
Please note:
Interviews for these applicants would be scheduled over Skype.
*It is mandatory for such applicants to provide proof of current residence while filling the application.
These applicants would need to personally attend the interviews scheduled at Bangalore/ Delhi/ Kolkata/ Mumbai as per the shortlist and the slot available.
SELECTION PROCESS
Once the admissions begin for PGDM, the profile of international candidates will be assessed as and when the applications are submitted. Candidates are assessed on the basis of their intellectual readiness (academics) and also on emotional readiness. Emotional readiness includes work experience, extra-curricular activities and aptitude for and befitting the Institute’s mission of promoting value-based leadership.
The benefit of this process is that students will not have to wait for a long time after applying online.
This would help accelerate the selection process, helping applicants as well as the Institute manage the entire process effectively.
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Applicants need to meet the qualifying scores for the entrance exams mentioned in the detailed document.
For details on eligibility and selection process Read more...
FLUENCY IN ENGLISH
Although we do not require an entrance exam test for English proficiency, we expect our applicants to be proficient in both written and spoken English. All teaching is conducted in English. We will not be able to assist with English coaching once you have registered on the course.
Fee Structure
The fee for the Class of 2017-19 for International students is USD 33,600*
(This fee includes tuition fee, basic hostel/ accommodation and Global Fast Track. It does not include cost of travel, boarding, lodging, visa, insurance and incidentals for Global Fast Track.)
*This fee is indicative and is subject to revision.
Visa
All foreign students seeking admission at SPJIMR should apply for a 'Student Visa' that is valid for more than 180 days from their respective Indian Consulate/Embassy. Such students will have to register with the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO/FRRO) in Mumbai within 14 days of their arrival in India.
Foreign citizens of Indian origin can either come with a PIO or OCI card to study in India. Such students need not apply for a student visa to study in India. However, a PIO card holder will have to register with the FRO as his/her stay in India will be over 180 days.
Please ensure that all other passport and visa rules are checked by you before you seek admission at SPJIMR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Programme
To be eligible, an applicant has to have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (10+2+3) from a recognized university. Students in the final year of graduation can also apply. SPJIMR accepts CAT 2017, XAT 2018 and GMAT scores (of last 3 years) as well. A total of 36 seats above the sanctioned intake are available for PIOs/OCIs and foreign nationals.
The fee for the Class of 2017-19 for international students is USD 33,600. (This fee includes tuition fee, basic hostel/ accommodation and global fast track. It does not include cost of travel, boarding, lodging, visa, insurance and incidentals for Global Fast Track and placement fees.)This fee is subject to revision.
No, work experience is not mandatory for applying to this programme.
PGDM Contact us
SPJIMR
Bhavan's Campus
Munshi Nagar | Dadabhai Road,
Andheri West | Mumbai - 400 058, India
Tel:+91-22-2623-0396/ 2401/ 7454
Email: admissions.pgdm@spjimr.org
For International applicants:
Email: international.admissions@spjimr.org
