
Application deadline
31 Dec 2026 (Early action)
31 Jan 2027 (Regular admissions)
Duration 11 months
Programme starts August 2027
Join the PGPSM 2027 Cohort

Who can apply
PGPSM welcomes ambitious graduates from every background who want to build careers in the startup economy.

Academic eligibility
- Minimum 60% marks in X and XII.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA) in Graduation.
- Bachelor's degree of minimum three years from an AIU-recognised university.
- Equivalent qualifications recognised by AICTE (e.g., Chartered Accountancy) are also eligible.
- Applicants must submit a CAT or GMAT score. Those without a CAT or GMAT score will be required to take the PGPSM Aptitude Test and may be required to undertake additional assessments as part of the selection process. Preference will be given to applicants with CAT/GMAT scores.
Work experience
- 0–2 years of full-time work experience.
Application process
Selection criteria
The final candidate score is proposed to combine:
- Academic performance
- Entrance assessment
- Performance across the two assessment rounds
If, for any reason, a selected participant is unable to join the August 2027 batch, they may request to defer their admission to the next batch. Such deferment will be subject to the approval of the Institute, and the Institute’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding.
Disclaimer: Admission to the Post Graduate Programme in Startup Management (PGPSM) at S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) is strictly based on merit. SPJIMR does not have any quota, management or otherwise. Applications are assessed based on the applicant’s profile, qualifying entrance scores, and the interview process. SPJIMR communicates directly with all shortlisted candidates. SPJIMR never appoints an intermediary (whether an individual or organisation), under any circumstance, to approach any candidate with claims of confirmed admission, for a fee or otherwise. SPJIMR strongly recommends that applicants do not engage in or participate in any such transactions.
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