What is the difference between score-based and profile-based calls in SPJIMR?

To ensure that you understand the application process and the criteria for final selection, here are the differentiating factors between score-based and profile-based calls in SPJIMR you need to know:

• The initial application form is the same for everyone, and it includes academic achievements, work experience relevance, and versatility. If your profile stands out from the rest of the applicant pool, SPJIMR will give you an interview call even before the CAT/XAT result is out.
• If you receive a profile-based call, you must meet a minimum overall percentile of 85% and above 70% percentile in sectionals in CAT/XAT to keep the call valid. If you do not meet these criteria, the call stands canceled.
• Once you receive a profile-based call, you have the option to choose early interviews at the SP campus itself, where only profile call-getters are called. Otherwise, you can also choose to come later with the score-based call-getters.
• For score-based call-getters, the process of getting a call is slightly different than the above. Once CAT/XAT results are out, SPJIMR shortlists candidates based on their percentile (cutoff hovers around 96-97) and profile and then give out the score-based calls which are essentially profile-cum-score based calls.
• The remaining part of the process remains the same for both profile-based and score-based call-getters, which involves conducting the interview and getting selected.
• The final conversion depends on a combined result of academics, work experience relevance, achievements, versatility, CAT/XAT/GMAT score, psychometric test, WAT, GI 1, GI 2, and positioning in the applicant pool. This criterion remains the same, irrespective of whether you were a profile-based convert or a score-based convert. 

Overall, SPJIMR follows a rigorous and fair selection process that evaluates all aspects of your profile and potential to succeed in their program. Therefore, it is important to understand the criteria and prepare accordingly to increase your chances of getting admitted.