S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)
Fellow Programme in Management
A 4-year doctoral deep-dive into management theory, quantitative methods, and research—right in the middle of Mumbai. With only 15 seats, expect next-level faculty access and zero crowd syndrome.
NIRF Management Rank
Top-tier B-school energy backed by an ‘A’ grade NAAC rating.
Key numbers
Cohort Size
15
Program Length
48 Months
Total Fees
₹8,00,000
Average CTC
₹15 LPA
Are you eligible?
Entrance Exams
Valid score in CAT, GMAT, GRE, UGC-NET, or JRF.
Admission Basis
Mixed mode—your academic record, test score, and research aptitude are all weighed.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
80%
Top recruiters
Pocket-Friendly Doctoral Life
Scholarships and on-campus hostel facilities are available, so you can focus on your dissertation instead of worrying about Mumbai rent.
The verdict
Good fit
If your endgame is academia, research, or high-level policy, SPJIMR's FPM is a solid launchpad. A 15-seat cohort means real mentorship, and the 80% placement rate into academic institutions, think tanks, and consulting firms shows serious pedigree. Just be ready for a 4-year intellectual marathon.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Academia & research
- ✓ Intimate cohort size
- ✓ Mumbai exposure
- ✓ Scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Quick corporate placement
- ✗ Large peer network
- ✗ Part-time flexibility