strongbow Says

In the application form I have to fill in my preferred city. There's no option for Telephonic interview. My worrry is that if I pick a city I will need to come to India just for the interview.

Do not worry, if you are out of India, you will get an option for telephonic interview by sending an email to admission committee. This email needs to be sent once your name is shortlisted for interview. This list is generally published on the college website. I gave telephonic interview from USA by following the above process.
Telephonic Interview option is strictly for outside India candidates ( who work/reside outside India)

VN! Says

I think they would ask you for your preference only once you have been shortlisted for the interview process.

In the application form I have to fill in my preferred city. There's no option for Telephonic interview. My worrry is that if I pick a city I will need to come to India just for the interview.

Hello All
The college website (www.spjimr.org) will be updated in next few days to reflect the 2010 schedule.
Request you to refer to www.pgpm.co.in for latest on PGPM ( This site is updated)
Thanks
Rishikesh

(1) when will the e-learning program commence if selected?

e-learning will commence from Oct 2010

(2) What would be the last date for payment of fees if selected?

Last day for fee payment was 30th Sept for our batch.. it should be same or around same time for the next batch.

and when does the actual program commence on-campus?

Second week of Jan 2011

Hi,

As the application season is just starting, can we have detailed information on important dates for this program as in (1) when will the e-learning program commence if selected? (2) What would be the last date for payment of fees if selected? and when does the actual program commence on-campus?

Thanks a lot!

Hi Rishi,
I will be highly obliged if you can evaluate my profile and comment on the same.

Education:

X - 57 %
XII - 63 %
B.Tech ( PTU Jalandhar ) - 59.65%
PGDBA (symbiosis Distance Learning) 73.73%
GMAT 530 (Q 45, V 19)

Professional Experience:

Total Experience - 6 years
Type of experience - New Model planning/Cost Planning/Purchase/Quality
Current Employer - Honda Two Wheelers India (3 years)
Designation - Senior Executive

EC Activities :

Conducted 'Techfest' in college, as student convener
Conducted seminars at college level
Member of NGO

Achievements:

Letter of appreciation from previous company for cost saving efforts

Thanks,
Pardeep Kansal

Hi Pradeep,

Your work ex seems to be decent but.
1> Academic scores are low
2> GMAT score is too low.

I would suggest that you re-take gmat and try to score as high as possible (700+ will be good).

Your selection will also depend on your performance in the interviews and the quality of your essays.

Thanks & Regards,
- Siddharth

Hi Rishi,
I will be highly obliged if you can evaluate my profile and comment on the same.

Education:

X - 57 %
XII - 63 %
B.Tech ( PTU Jalandhar ) - 59.65%
PGDBA (symbiosis Distance Learning) 73.73%
GMAT 530 (Q 45, V 19)

Professional Experience:

Total Experience - 6 years
Type of experience - New Model planning/Cost Planning/Purchase/Quality
Current Employer - Honda Two Wheelers India (3 years)
Designation - Senior Executive

EC Activities :

Conducted 'Techfest' in college, as student convener
Conducted seminars at college level
Member of NGO

Achievements:

Letter of appreciation from previous company for cost saving efforts

Thanks,
Pardeep Kansal

Guys and Gals,
A comprehensive FAQ will be soon released on pgpm.co.in to answer most of the admission questions. Till that time, if you have any questions, you can ask us and also send an email to the admissions email address. We will try to help you out.

PS: This program is only premier 1 year program costing less than 10 L and with comparable placements with other good 1 year MBA programs in India. Please go ahead and apply if you have not already done so. The program is main focus for the institute and a lot is happening to further enhance the PGPM program.

Please feel free to ask questions on this forum - we will try to answer those in a day or two. We will defer to adcom for some questions we cannot answer - but most of your queries can be answered here. Please do visit
pgpm.co.in
and
pgpmatspjimr.wordpress.com
for latest on PGPM

Hi All,

The placement statistics of the last batch (PGPM 2009 passouts) is out on the website, please follow the link . : Welcome to Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGPM) . :.

Highlights
Number of participating companies: 31
Average % increase in salary over last drawn : 65%
Highest Salary : 22 lakhs
Average salary: 12.62

Thanks & Regards,
- Siddharth

Hi

I had applied for 2 years PGDM of SP Jain, but not got shortlisted.

I have application ID of same. Can same application with updation be considered for SPJ PGPM, so that i do not have to pay separately for PGPM.

Regards

Please apply fresh, the selection process is altogether different for the two programs.

Thanks a lot.

Can you please clarify the folowing issue?

While trying to fill up the form I am seeing that the follwings are asked for:

1. CAT 2008 registration ID
2. XAT 2009 registration ID

But I think for applying we need CAT 2009 and XAT 2010 score.Moreover it is written that updation of CAT/XAT/GMAT score can be done till 30 th Jan, 2010.

This is a typo in the form. We have informed the adcom to correct the same. Thanks for bringing this to our notice.

CAT 2009 score , Exp till Dec 2010, and GMAT till Aug 2010 are required.

nilsoft81 Says

Hi when is the app process getting or it has already started ...I am not sure..seniors plz help....when i click on the online application link in spjain website pgpm admission it works but i am nt sure tht is the correct link......seniors plx clarify.....

Yes, it has started. The link is available on the home page on the right hand side.

Hi when is the app process getting or it has already started ...I am not sure..seniors plz help....when i click on the online application link in spjain website pgpm admission it works but i am nt sure tht is the correct link......seniors plx clarify.....

Thanks a lot.

Can you please clarify the folowing issue?

While trying to fill up the form I am seeing that the follwings are asked for:

1. CAT 2008 registration ID
2. XAT 2009 registration ID

But I think for applying we need CAT 2009 and XAT 2010 score.Moreover it is written that updation of CAT/XAT/GMAT score can be done till 30 th Jan, 2010.

Hello All ,
Request you to take the following short survey. This will help us understand the brand perception about SP Jain. Please answer all the questions.

SP Jain brand Survey


This will not take more than 2 mins of your time..

Thank you in advance.

strongbow Says

How do I go about requesting a telephonic interview? there's no telephonic interview option in the admission form and I have not received any response to my email I sent to the Admissionspgpm@spjimr.org . is there a contact no for the admissions office?

I think they would ask you for your preference only once you have been shortlisted for the interview process.

Hi Seniors,

I wrote multiple mails at admissions10@spjimr.org and even call adcom, now i need ur help to know answer...

I have planned to write GMAT .. Please let me know the exact date range to appear for it.. I am concerned that it should not happen i wrote exam in AUGUST 10 and adcom din't consider AUGUST 10 score for final shortlist...

Thanks

Check the email address. This is not a valid address for PGPM admissions.

Hi Seniors,

I wrote multiple mails at admissions10@spjimr.org and even call adcom, now i need ur help to know answer...

I have planned to write GMAT .. Please let me know the exact date range to appear for it.. I am concerned that it should not happen i wrote exam in AUGUST 10 and adcom din't consider AUGUST 10 score for final shortlist...

Thanks

How do I go about requesting a telephonic interview? there's no telephonic interview option in the admission form and I have not received any response to my email I sent to the Admissionspgpm@spjimr.org . is there a contact no for the admissions office?

also it asks for years of work experience by Dec-2009..Is thiis right? shouldn't this be Dec-2010?

Can the other candidates confirm if they are facing the same problem as well?

If yes, then please standby it should be sorted out soon.

facing the same issue
"The last date for updation of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores 31st January 2010"?????

Hi Rishi,

Does this mean the admission process has started already? I had created my id and password but in the CAT/XAT tab I can see this "The last date for updation of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores 31st January 2010". I am confused about this.

Regards,
Ahirjoy

Can the other candidates confirm if they are facing the same problem as well?

If yes, then please standby it should be sorted out soon.

strongbow Says

Does SP Jain conduct interviews outside India? Do they conduct telephonic interviews? Just wanted to find out what are the options available for non-India based candidates w.r.t. interview

During last years admission process, SPJIMR had conducted telephonic interviews for candidates based outside of India. I think they would continue to do the same.

Hi seniors,
I'll be having 4 years of work experience as on July 2010 and it'd become 4.5 years by the time the course starts in Jan 2011. Am I eligible ?
I am not sure Work experience is considered till what date. Can you seniors please clarify this ?
Thanks a lot in advance.

You should have 5 years of work ex by Dec 2010. Its tough with 4.5 years of work ex, but if you have a good profile then you should give it a shot.

Hi,
I will be highly obliged if the seniors evaluate my profile and comment on the same.

Education:

X - 86 %
XII - 81 %
B.E. ( Jadavpur University ) - 80.72 %
XAT Score - 98.89 percentile ( overall)

Professional Experience:

Total Experience - 5.5 years
Type of experience - Engineering Service and BI, Data Quality Consulting
Employer - PwC
Designation - Senior Consultant
Onsite experience - 2 months

EC Activities :

Played for a club in Kolkata Football League
Active member of Lion's Club health care initiative
Member of a registered NGO , working on the primary education sector
Actively participating in the family pisciculture business

Academic Achievements:

National Science Talent Search Scholar in school
Secured 14 th Rank in Graduation in the university
Certificate of appreciation for commendable work from BARC
Letter of appreciation from director of the firm currently working in

I think you have a good profile. You should certainly apply for SPJIMR. Please do make sure you bring out all that you have mentioned above in your SPJIMR application form.

Best of luck!

Hi

I am planning to apply for the 11 month PGPM program at SP Jain .

CAT 09 - 97.27

Xth - 76%
XII - 80.2%
BE ( NIT Rourkela - Electronics) - 72%

Work ex - ~ 8 years . 3 years in USA . Presently working as a Technical Architect / Consultant .

EC - TT Champion in College and at my Company . Quizzing champion at School/College . Won multiple awards at work mostly for product architecture

Does my profile stand a chance of getting a call for this program or do I need a good GMAT score

I think you have a good profile. Your 8 years of experience is certainly a plus. Make sure you try to bring out your vast experience in SPJIMR application form. If you are able to communicate all this then your CAT score should not be a problem.

Hi,
I will be highly obliged if the seniors evaluate my profile and comment on the same.

Education:

X - 86 %
XII - 81 %
B.E. ( Jadavpur University ) - 80.72 %
XAT Score - 98.89 percentile ( overall)

Professional Experience:

Total Experience - 5.5 years
Type of experience - Engineering Service and BI, Data Quality Consulting
Employer - PwC
Designation - Senior Consultant
Onsite experience - 2 months

EC Activities :

Played for a club in Kolkata Football League
Active member of Lion's Club health care initiative
Member of a registered NGO , working on the primary education sector
Actively participating in the family pisciculture business

Academic Achievements:

National Science Talent Search Scholar in school
Secured 14 th Rank in Graduation in the university
Certificate of appreciation for commendable work from BARC
Letter of appreciation from director of the firm currently working in

Hi

I am planning to apply for the 11 month PGPM program at SP Jain .

CAT 09 - 97.27

Xth - 76%
XII - 80.2%
BE ( NIT Rourkela - Electronics) - 72%

Work ex - ~ 8 years . 3 years in USA . Presently working as a Technical Architect / Consultant .

EC - TT Champion in College and at my Company . Quizzing champion at School/College . Won multiple awards at work mostly for product architecture

Does my profile stand a chance of getting a call for this program or do I need a good GMAT score

Hi Rishi,

Does this mean the admission process has started already? I had created my id and password but in the CAT/XAT tab I can see this "The last date for updation of CAT/XAT/GMAT scores 31st January 2010". I am confused about this.

Regards,
Ahirjoy

Hi

I had applied for 2 years PGDM of SP Jain, but not got shortlisted.

I have application ID of same. Can same application with updation be considered for SPJ PGPM, so that i do not have to pay separately for PGPM.

Regards

application link : SPJIMR
You can submit your application now even if you have not appeared for GMAT.
You can appear for the same later.

Please create your login id and password.
You can use the same to correct your form details till submission.

also visit

pgpm detailed info and updates - . : Welcome to Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGPM) . :

student blog - PGPM @ SPJIMR

Best of luck!

Somebody please confirm the authenticity of this
"ADcom won't look at your GMAT scores while shortlisting your applications
for interviews. Shortlisting is done entirely on the basis of profile and GMAT
score doesn't play any role in it whatsoever. GMAT score will come in handy only at the time of interviews."
:banghead:

Hi seniors,
I'll be having 4 years of work experience as on July 2010 and it'd become 4.5 years by the time the course starts in Jan 2011. Am I eligible ?
I am not sure Work experience is considered till what date. Can you seniors please clarify this ?
Thanks a lot in advance.

You meet the work ex requirment, but it is difficult to comment on the profile without knowing GMAT score and whiat kind of experience you have.

As far as GMAT validity goes, our batch did not have a restriction of 2 year etc.. they just wanted a valid GMAT score ( GMAT validity is 5 years). This may/may not change from this year. We need to wait till the admission procedure is updated on the college website by adcom.

Thanks,Rishikesh

Thanks Rishi for the info :).

My gmat score is not that great :640 :(
My experience is in Product and Service based IT industry .

How are my chances of getting a call for an interview?

Hi Rishi,
Please don't take me wrong. The intension was not to compare two year course with one year course, (both are equally good and have their own merits), but to know about the GD process. Okay I rephrase my questions
1. Does a interview process for PGPM has group interviews or individual interviews ?
2. Can you share your experience of the interview?
3. Are there any threads where students from previous years have posted their interview experiences?

Warm Regards,
Sachin.

U will never get call with CAT 2008 as dey ll not accept.

XAT 2009 ll not work as same as CAT 08. bad luck with 77 percentile and XAT 09 year 2009:(

U must hv to try GMAT before July 2010 to get SPJ PGPM call..

Any one must hv to Work hard to get worthy of such a nice PGPM prgm frm Top B school of india SPJ ...

Give at least thanks in post after getting answers, if u don mind .hehe...

CAT 09 /XAT 10/GMAT , All scores are accepted for this program. Do apply by CAT score. No problem.

Wats ur CAT score ?

I know that the CAT/XAT scores are accepted but i wanted to clarify whether CAT score of CAT taken in 2008 is acceptable for PGPM starting Jan 2011 or not as i didnt give CAT in 09 or XAT score was 77%ile in 2009 (i do not want to apply on this as i will never get a call)

My profile:

CAT 08: 84%

4 yrs and 11 months experience in different roles in sales, Marketing & customer care at tata Motors Limited by Jan 2011.

10th: 88%

12th: 79%

decent extracurricualr etc.

if CATscore of 2008 will not be expected then latest by what time we need to take GMAT to apply for pgpm 2011? when will the application starts?

hi rishi,

Can you pl clarify whether CAT scores of CAT taken in November 2008 is acceptable for the PGPM program starting 2011 Jan or application can be made only on the basis of CAT 2009 scores.

CAT 09 /XAT 10/GMAT , All scores are accepted for this program. Do apply by CAT score. No problem.

Wats ur CAT score ?

hi rishi,

Can you pl clarify whether CAT scores of CAT taken in November 2008 is acceptable for the PGPM program starting 2011 Jan or application can be made only on the basis of CAT 2009 scores.

Quote from a past PGPM student...

A few of the respected management institutes have introduced the one-year program side-by-side with their regular two-year program. Other newly established institutes are focusing exclusively on their one-year program.
One shouldnt attempt to compare a two-year program with a one-year program, although there is a strong human tendency to do so. The reason being, each program has its own market (or audience). Popular arguments suggest that a two-year program is better suited for someone who has just passed out of college or has worked for a few short months (a fresher, in common parlance), or for someone who is looking for a potential career shift. A one-year program, on the other hand as the arguments suggest, is better suited for someone who has enough knowledge and the relevant experience in a corporate setting. Now this someone is either looking to switch from technical roles to managerial roles or is looking for a career-leap in the business side of things. Opportunity Cost, is often a buzzword associated with a one-year program. All said and done, its finally up to what you think is correct for you. Do your research thoroughly and you wont go wrong.

Hi Rishi/Siddharth,

Can you please through light on Group Interviews for the PGPM?
How is it different from the Group Interviews for 2 yrs PGDM, as here, there are 2 rounds of Interviews?
Is there a Psychometric Test?
Is there any link where we can refer the Group Interview experiences (from previous batches)?

Thanks and Regards,
Sachin

GMAT score will be used in later stages of your application processing. If you do not have a GMAT score by the time you apply, you will still have some time to take the same. The exact date till which you can take GMAT will be officially communicated on the college website. But it's generally post the application submission deadline.

rishikesh15 Says

FYI: GMAT score for GMAT exam taken on or after 1st Sept 2007 till 31st Aug 2010 will be valid for this year's PGPM applications.

Hi,

The PGPM application ends in June and in July they come with interview shortlists...

If one will give GMAT in AUG 2010 , how he/she will be shortlisted for interview without GMAT score in application ? Pls clarify...

Regards

Hi

I am an aspirant for PGPM-2011 from SPJain.

Please let me know if my gmat score of Oct 2008 will be considered for the application.

My profile is :
5.3 years of work ex(by Dec 2010)
B.E.(CSE):76%
12th :83%

Plus extra-curriculars.

Please comment on the overall profile.

Thanks
Swati
10th:87%

FYI: GMAT score for GMAT exam taken on or after 1st Sept 2007 till 31st Aug 2010 will be valid for this year's PGPM applications.

@rishikesh,
looking at the past application form it seems that you have to state at the time of application in which area you want to specialise. I was wondering if all my previous work experience is in IT but I say I want to specialise in Finance (rather than say Information Management which would be more logical) will this affect my admission prospects adversely

You should be able to justify your decision. There is no restriction on the specialization you choose. As long as you can support your decision you should be okay. I believe you have some relevent experience / exposure to finance.
Again - it is strongly advisable to leverage on your experience else you may need to compromise on the salary/role you will get at the end of the program.

@rishikesh,
looking at the past application form it seems that you have to state at the time of application in which area you want to specialise. I was wondering if all my previous work experience is in IT but I say I want to specialise in Finance (rather than say Information Management which would be more logical) will this affect my admission prospects adversely

1.How many rounds are there for PGPM selection.
One round

2. What is this 6 months pre learning online. Do we need to do this from home. can we do job this time.
This is web based learning with regular Q&A; sessions with faculty over the internet. There is a exam at the time of joining the regular classroom sessions to evaluate your pre foundation learning. Yes, you can do it while you are working.

3. For Jan 2011 batch, up to when we can do the job DEC 2010 or more..
You can work till the course starts (Jan 15th)...but you may want to leave the job by Dec 2010 or earlier so that you get time to plan your relocation / other activities.
4. wats average CAT score & GMAT score , experience for current batch. how many seats are for Information management -PGPM.
Average Exp is ~6 years, 35 seats are for IT ...but the seats allocation may change from batch to batch.

Hi Puys,

Can you Please Advice my chances for an interview call for SPJAIN PGPM 2011.

Work Exp: IT - 5 Years on March 31 2011
Education:

Grad: 60%
12: 76%
SSC: 70%

GMAT: Planned to take on June 2010.

Mock Scores : 660(On bad Day)- 700(on best Day)

Respectable Extra curricular Activities.

Thanks,
Ruchir

Hi Ruchir,
You meet the admission criteria. IF you get GMAT in ~700 range, you have a chance of getting a call for interview. Again your are from IT sector, where there is a high competition. Give it a try..best of luck.

Hi Puys,

Can you Please Advice my chances for an interview call for SPJAIN PGPM 2011.

Work Exp: IT - 5 Years on March 31 2011
Education:

Grad: 60%
12: 76%
SSC: 70%

GMAT: Planned to take on June 2010.

Mock Scores : 660(On bad Day)- 700(on best Day)

Respectable Extra curricular Activities.

Thanks,
Ruchir

Hi,

I have few queries..

1.How many rounds are there for PGPM selection.

2. What is this 6 months pre learning online. Do we need to do this from home. can we do job this time.

3. For Jan 2011 batch, up to when we can do the job DEC 2010 or more..

4. wats average CAT score & GMAT score , experience for current batch. how many seats are for Information management -PGPM.


Thanks in advance for answer.

@Rishikesh- Can you pls evaluate my profile and tell me whether I have a chance of getting IN the PGPM at SPJ:

GMAT- 720/5.0
Work ex- 6+ yrs in Oil & gas
Xth- 83%
XII th- 83%
BE (MECH) - 64 %

Cofounded an NGO working as a career consultancy for underprivilged students

Got many state level scholarships in school.

Thanking in advance.

Although commenting on a profile is highly subjective and may not 100 % match with adcom thought process, you do have a promising profile to be called for interview. But please beware, you will compete with many other students with similar profiles. Best of luck!

@Rishikesh- Can you pls evaluate my profile and tell me whether I have a chance of getting IN the PGPM at SPJ:

GMAT- 720/5.0
Work ex- 6+ yrs in Oil & gas
Xth- 83%
XII th- 83%
BE (MECH) - 64 %

Cofounded an NGO working as a career consultancy for underprivilged students

Got many state level scholarships in school.

Thanking in advance.

Hi,

I have been working in Singapore for the last 3 years. I had applied for the SPJAIN Singapore batch but could not join.I had given the SPJAT in Singapore & scored a 93 %ile. Can I use the SPJAT score & apply for the PGPM Mumbai?

Thanks!

SPJAT score is not considered for PGPM admission. You need a valid GMAT/CAT/XAT score.

The selection criteria for calling candidates for interviews are based on multiple factors like:

1. CAT/XAT/GMAT score
   
2. Work Experience - more than 5 years
   
3. Past Academic Performance
   
4. Extra curricular activities, other interest
   
5. Accomplishments (Professional and Academic)
   

Hi,

I have been working in Singapore for the last 3 years. I had applied for the SPJAIN Singapore batch but could not join.I had given the SPJAT in Singapore & scored a 93 %ile. Can I use the SPJAT score & apply for the PGPM Mumbai?

Thanks!

Hi

I am an aspirant for PGPM-2011 from SPJain.

Please let me know if my gmat score of Oct 2008 will be considered for the application.

My profile is :
5.3 years of work ex(by Dec 2010)
B.E.(CSE):76%
12th :83%

Plus extra-curriculars.

Please comment on the overall profile.

Thanks
Swati
10th:87%

You meet the work ex requirment, but it is difficult to comment on the profile without knowing GMAT score and whiat kind of experience you have.

As far as GMAT validity goes, our batch did not have a restriction of 2 year etc.. they just wanted a valid GMAT score ( GMAT validity is 5 years). This may/may not change from this year. We need to wait till the admission procedure is updated on the college website by adcom.

Thanks,Rishikesh

Hi Rishikesh!
Can you please throw some light on the avg. salary offered to PGPM passouts? I looked for it on the SPJ website, but couldn't find.

Range and average will not be the right measure for this kind of evaluation. As we have multiple specializations, the intake salary range is high. This affects the average eventhough we get 70 to 100 % increase in salary individually.
The exact official stats will be released soon on the college website.

Hi Rishikesh!
Can you please throw some light on the avg. salary offered to PGPM passouts? I looked for it on the SPJ website, but couldn't find.

Hi

I am an aspirant for PGPM-2011 from SPJain.

Please let me know if my gmat score of Oct 2008 will be considered for the application.

My profile is :
5.3 years of work ex(by Dec 2010)
B.E.(CSE):76%
12th :83%

Plus extra-curriculars.

Please comment on the overall profile.

Thanks
Swati
10th:87%

Hi Seniors,

I have 5+ experience in IT.

10th- 69% ,12th- 77% , BE - 74%

CAT 2009 - 85 percentile.

Onsite experience - 7 months

Multiple awards at work.

Less extra curricular activity :

Pls let me know is there any chance for PGPM call this year.

You have a good profile. It's difficult to predict if you will get a call or not. Give it a try , best of luck.