The SP Jain CAT cutoff 2025 is expected to be in the range of 85 to 90 percentile for the MBA admission 2026-28. The SP Jain Institute of Management and Research will release the CAT cutoff for the candidates eying admission for several SP Jain PGDM programs. Candidates with a valid CAT 2025 exam score can apply for the SP Jain application form at their official website - spjimr.org. Other than CAT, SP Jain accepts valid scores in GMAT.
IIM Kozhikode will retain its three-stage admission process for the MBA (PGP) 2026–28 batch, with CAT 2025 scores carrying a final weightage of 35 percent. The minimum overall CAT cut-off for general category candidates remains at 85 percentile, with sectional qualifying scores required in VARC, DILR, and QA. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on CAT performance, academic record, and personal interview rounds.
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SPJIMR Mumbai offers various courses such as PGPM Finance, PGDM, and PGDM Business Management. Candidates can choose the PGDM program as per their preference and interest.
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The SP Jain cutoff for CAT will depend on the contribution of factors like CAT 2025 difficulty level, total qualifying candidates, seat availability, and reservation criteria. The expected 2025 SP Jain CAT cutoff based on the above factors is given in the table below.
| Programs | SP Jain CAT Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
PGPM Finance | 90 |
PGDM | 90 |
PGDM Business Management | 90 |
The SP Jain also has a provision for the sectional cutoff. It means the candidate will also have to clear the sectional cutoff along with the overall CAT cutoff for eligibility purposes. The sectional SP Jain CAT cutoff for each section is given below.
| CAT Exam Section | SP Jain Sectional Cutoff |
|---|---|
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 75 |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 75 |
Quantitative Ability (QA) | 75 |
Overall | 85-90 |
Apart from CAT cutoff marks, SP Jain Mumbai also accepts cutoff marks of XAT scores for admission. The SP Jain cut off marks for various MBA entrance exams are mentioned in the table below. SP Jain CMAT cutoff and SP Jain NMAT cutoff are not accepted for PGDM admissions.
| SP Jain Accepting Entrance Exam | SP Jain Mumbai Cut-off Percentile |
|---|---|
| SP Jain XAT Cutoff | 90 to 95 percentile |
The previous CAT cutoff for SP Jain has been at 90 percentile, while the sectional cutoff has remained constant at 75. The SP Jain CAT cutoff trends can be noted through the SP Jain CAT cutoff for previous years, given in the table below.
| CAT Section | SP Jain CAT Cutoff 2024 | SP Jain CAT Cutoff 2023 | SP Jain CAT Cutoff 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
VARC | 75 | 75 | 75 |
DILR | 75 | 75 | 75 |
QA | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Overall | 85 | 80 | 80 |
After shortlisting candidates through the SPJIMR CAT cutoff, the selection process comprises WAT (written aptitude test) and GD (group discussion) rounds. These are followed by the PI round. A candidate's performance in all these rounds is evaluated for the final selection. The final SP Jain admission happens if the candidate obtains the required composite score. The composite score is a final score that combines all the selection parameters.
The final shortlisting of candidates is done through a final merit list. Candidates making it to the final merit list are informed about the program commencement details and are asked to complete the remaining admission formalities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, The SP Jain sectional cutoff for each CAT exam section is around the 75 percentile mark. All the candidates must clear the sectional cutoff to become eligible for the selection process.
The cutoff for the SP Jain PGDM course is expected to be around 90 percentile for the CAT and 95 percentile for the GMAT exam. SP Jain's cutoff depends on various factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, seats offered by the institute, etc.
The placement rate of SP Jain is 100% as per the previous batch reports by the placement cell. The highest package offered on campus was around Rs. 81 Lakhs per annum. The average package offered by the recruiting companies stood at Rs. 31.5 Lakhs per annum.
The PGDM fees for SP Jain is approx. Rs. 25 Lakhs for the Indian candidates. For International candidates, the fee is around Rs. 33.2 Lakhs. The fee can vary depending on the PGDM program chosen by the candidate.
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HELLO,
With an overall 98.54 percentile ( QA/DILR 97.55, VARC 94.89) and strong academics 9/9/0, you have a good profile. As a B.Tech candidate you can expect calls from :-
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Hello aspirant,
Your kid has a good profile even in the general category with a BTech from IIT Delhi, three years of excellent job experience in a leading industry, and a 96 percentile in the CAT. He has a strong chance at reputable MBA schools like IIM Shillong, IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and others, depending on interview performance and profile match, even though the top IIMs often require higher percentiles.
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With an overall CAT percentile of 82.71 in CAT 2025 as a general category candidate, along with section-wise percentiles of 80.56 in VARC, 75.81 in DILR and 84.56 in QA, your chances at top IIMs are limited, as most older IIMs usually shortlist general category candidates at much higher percentiles. However, this percentile still keeps you eligible for admission calls from several Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges across India, especially those that consider overall performance, academic background and work experience along with CAT scores. You can expect calls from institutes such as IMT Nagpur, IMI Bhubaneswar, FORE School of Management (some programs), TAPMI Manipal (borderline), Great Lakes Institute of Management (Chennai or Gurgaon for PGPM/PGDM variants), K J Somaiya (depending on cut-offs), GIM Goa (through CAT or other exams), and state-level universities that accept CAT scores. Additionally, many good private universities and autonomous B-schools consider candidates in the 80–85 percentile range and conduct their own GD-PI rounds. To improve your chances, you should apply widely, prepare well for interviews, and highlight your academics, work experience, certifications and extracurricular achievements, as final selection is not based on CAT score alone.
All the best.
With an overall CAT 2025 percentile of 82.71, you are unlikely to get calls from the IIMs (including new or baby IIMs), as most of them generally shortlist candidates at 90+ percentile, even after considering category and profile factors. However, this percentile is still quite decent and opens doors to many good Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges in India that offer solid academics, reasonable placements, and good industry exposure.
At around 80–85 percentile, you have a strong chance of getting shortlisted by institutes such as IMI Bhubaneswar, IMT Nagpur, IMT Hyderabad, XIME Bangalore/Chennai, TAPMI Manipal (borderline, profile-dependent), IFMR GSB Krea University, FORE School of Management (certain programs), GIM Goa (specialised programs), LIBA Chennai (borderline), K J Somaiya Institute of Management (profile-based), Great Lakes Chennai/Gurgaon (PGDM – profile matters a lot), and Welingkar Mumbai (especially through profile + GDPI). Many reputed state universities and private institutes like PUMBA Pune, Delhi School of Management (DTU – if accepting CAT that year), BIMTECH (some programs), NDIM Delhi, ITM Navi Mumbai, and Jaipuria Institute of Management campuses are also realistic options.
Your sectional percentiles (VARC 80.56, DILR 75.81, QA 84.56) are fairly balanced, which works in your favor, as several colleges apply sectional cut-offs around 60–70 percentile. Final selection will depend not only on CAT score but also on academic background, graduation marks, work experience, diversity factors, and GD-PI performance. If you have work experience, it significantly improves your chances at colleges like Great Lakes, FORE, IFMR, and Welingkar.
In summary, while top IIMs are not achievable at 82.71 percentile, you can still secure admission into reputed mid-tier MBA colleges that provide good ROI and career growth if you perform well in the GD-PI process. It is advisable to apply broadly, focus on profile-based institutes, and prepare seriously for interviews to convert the best possible calls.
With 84.91 percentile in CAT (General, male, no work experience), top colleges like IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, etc. are not possible. You may get calls from private institutes such as IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, XIME, SDMIMD, Welingkar (some programs) and similar colleges. Universities like Amity or LPU are also options.
It’s better to choose carefully, as placements and ROI may be average. Reattempting CAT or trying XAT/CMAT could improve options.
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