What should be the profile and CAT percentile for calls from SPJIMR?

It is essential to ensure that you secure a percentile of at least 95 in the CAT and have an excellent academic background. To increase your chances of getting selected, it is recommended to aim for a score above the 98 percentile as they have limited seats for non-Maharashtra students. If you have a work experience of at least three years and have won national-level competitions, then you may get a call even at the 85 percentile.

SPJIMR tends to prefer candidates with a profile of 90+ in academics, CAT/XAT/GMAT, and extracurriculars, with keywords such as national level, work experience at renowned companies like Google or Microsoft, and alumni from top institutes like IIT, NIT, BIT, SRCC, Stephens, and so on. They look for a "spike" in one of the areas, which means that if you have good academic scores, extracurricular achievements, and work experience, you can still stand out if you have a particular talent or accomplishment in one of the areas. For example, being a state-level Ranji player can spike your extracurriculars and increase your chances of getting a call from SPJIMR.

Although most candidates get selected based on their extraordinary academic scores, some exceptional candidates with unique talents and accomplishments in extracurriculars, work experience, or other areas can also secure a place in the program. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you have a well-rounded profile with decent academic scores, extracurricular achievements, work experience, and a spike in one of the areas to increase your chances of getting selected by SPJIMR.