If I get shortlisted for the Profile based call from SPJIMR, Is it mandatory to appear for the interview in Jan itself. Can someone explain the process involved?

Hi Gokul,
If you have been shortlisted for profile based calls, you will get an option to either attend the interview in phase 1 (january) or phase-2(feb-march).
You can either opt for phase-1 interview at mumbai or choose to attend phase 2 interviews in various cities . It's your choice. Note that, once you book a slot, it cannot be changed.

The slot booking for Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore/Kolkata Phase 2 interviews will open only after the results of CAT/XAT are out.
Accordingly, the slot-booking for phase-2 is likely to open early February.
There is no difference between the 2 phases of selection.
While the process remains the same, you get to visit the campus in phase-1 and get it over with early on.
All the best for the interview:)

I think it is possible to attend the same interview in Feb. Just confirm with the pagalguy adcomm of SPJIMR to get the exact info.

the profile based seats are limited, so if the seats are full and you have profile based call, but did not appear, it would be of no use. if you have got the call, the first thing you must do is that go to the portal, that they must have sent you in your email inbox and register your slot there. one slots would get filled, the situation would get worse.