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The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SPJIMR PGPM admissions 2026 open for 18-month executive MBA programme
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGPM). The 18-month, AICTE-approved PGPM is designed for working professionals with at least three years of full-time work experience and strong domain knowledge, seeking to transition into general management roles. Also Read: Is an MBA still worth It? Evaluating ROI and future prospects in 2025 Programme highlights With a focus on General Management, PGPM offers majors in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Information Management and Analytics, Sales and Marketing, Finance, and Human Resource Management. It includes international immersion and exchange programmes with global business schools, including INSEAD (France) and Cornell University (USA), among others. Also Read: Why today's MBA course is outdated and what it should become Eligibility criteria Those applying should have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates need a minimum of three years of full-time work experience at the time of programme commencement. Women applying under the RESTART Initiative must have at least two years of career break and three years of prior full-time work experience. Applicants must submit a valid GMAT or CAT score; GMAT scores will be accepted until September 30, 2025. Also Read:Choosing the right online MBA: Here's what some experts say Selection process Shortlisting will be profile-based, taking into consideration academic record, relevance of work experience, versatility, and achievements. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Aspirants are required to complete the application form through the online admissions portal.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIM-T wraps up placement, but not everyone lands a job
Trichy: The summer and final placement drives at IIM Trichy concluded with participation from over 150 companies and a total of 320 job offers extended across programmes. While the institute hailed the season a success, a section of students expressed concern over being left the Post-Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM), 290 students received job offers, while 30 offers went to PGPM-HR candidates. However, some PGPM students claim they're still awaiting placements."About 30–33 of us haven't received offers yet," said a PGPM student. "Most of us have taken loans of ₹20–30 lakh to study here. It's stressful not to be placed." Another graduate added, "We understand the market is competitive, but studying at a premier institute should offer some assurance of a job." He noted that the institute continues to support them informally, even after the official placement period to institute data, 355 students graduated from the PGPM programme, 53 from PGPM-HR, and 46 from PGPBM. Responding to the concerns, college officials said only a few students remained unplaced—mainly those who opted out voluntarily or were over-qualified due to prior work highlighted a 53% increase in the highest summer internship stipend in the MPHL (Manufacturing, Pharma, Hospitality, and Logistics) sector, reaching ₹3.5 lakh for PGPM and ₹2 lakh for PGPM-HR. They also reported a 150% rise in MPHL sector engagement during final placements and a 23% increase in pre-placement offers (PPOs).The highest cost-to-company (CTC) package offered this season was ₹43.94 lakh for PGPM and ₹33.12 lakh for PGPM-HR, with average CTCs at ₹19.27 lakh and ₹17.84 lakh respectively."This placement season highlighted our students' resilience and performance," said institute director Dr Pawan Kumar Singh. "Their success reflects the rigorous training they've undergone."A PGPM finance graduate now working as a Program Associate at Wells Fargo in Hyderabad said the experience was rewarding. "My salary is above the average ₹19 lakh. The university and placement process prepared me well," he recruiters included Accenture, IBM, Maruti Suzuki, Godrej, McKinsey & Company, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and the Reserve Bank of SnapshotJob offers in 2024: 329Job offers in 2025: 320Companies participated: 150+Highest Summer Stipend (2025):PGPM: ₹3.5 lakhPGPM-HR: ₹2 lakh
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IIM-T scores high with summer, final placements
The summer and final placement drive at Indian Institute of Management-Tiruchi (IIM-T) received good response this year. According to an official press release, over 150 companies offered 290 positions to Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) students and 30 to PGPM-Human Resources candidates during summer placement. This year's drive recorded a 53% increase in the highest stipend offered in the manufacturing, pharma, hospitality, and logistics (MPHL) sector. Highest stipends reached ₹3.5 lakh for PGPM and ₹2 lakh for PGPM-HR students in the summer placements. Persons with disability secured coveted positions in esteemed companies through a collaborative initiative with Atypical Advantage during the summer recruitments. In the final placement drive, there was a notable 150% increase in engagement from MPHL companies, and a 23% rise in pre-placement offers. The highest Cost to Company (salary package) offered was ₹43.94 lakh for PGPM, and ₹33.12 lakh for PGPM-HR students. Prominent recruiters from the sectors of Information Technology and analytics, operations, sales, and marketing, consulting, strategy and media, and finance participated in the placement drive. Sources said new age sectors such as sustainable tech, digital wellness, and personalised healthcare showed strong interest. Public sector organisations such as Gas Authority of India Ltd., Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency were among the recruiters. 'This placement season spotlighted our students' remarkable determination and outstanding performance. The institute remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing future leaders and fostering symbiotic relationships with the global business fraternity,' said IIM-T director Pawan Kumar Singh.
