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KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is a private business school, established in 1981, under the Somaiya Vidyavihar Mumbai University. KJ Somaiya has been ranked 45th by NIRF 2023. Apart from the MBA program, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offers PG level courses, such as Executive MBA, MCA and a PhD program in management at doctorate level. Admissions to the MCA program are done on the basis of the PERA-CET, MAH-MCA- CET and GATE scores, while PhD admissions are based on the PET exam conducted by the institute. KJ Somaiya MBA intake is 600.

KJ Somaiya MBA admissions are based on entrance exams like CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT, followed by Case Analysis and Personal Interview (CA-PI). KJ Somaiya MBA fee is INR 19.94 Lakhs for 2 years, excluding the boarding charges. KJ Somaiya placement 2023 concluded with 98% of the students being placed. KJ Somaiya highest package stood at INR 22.50 LPA whereas KJ Somaiya average package at INR 12.28 LPA.

KJ Somaiya Highlights 

The basic details about the KJ Somiaya are mentioned below:

Particulars Statistics 
Established Year 1981
Campus Size 60 acres
Students Intake 600 + Supernumerary seats (MBA)
MBA Fees INR 19,94,000
NIRF Ranking 2023 45 (Management)
Number of Courses 7
Total Faculty  67
Scholarship Financial aid available for those who are financially weak, those with a disability, wards of defense personnel disabled, or those representing state/ country in any recognized sports.
Highest Package (2023) INR 22.50 LPA
Total Recruiters 171

KJ Somaiya Important Dates 2023

The important dates for all the KJ Somaiya courses are mentioned below:

MBA/ MBA-HCM
Last date for Submission of the Application Form for MBA/ MBA-HCM/ MBA-SM March 31, 2023
Shortlisting of candidates for CA-PI February 07, 2023
Profile-based shortlisting for MBA-HCM and MBA-SM February 07, 2023
Uploading of Documents February 08, 2023
Slot Selection for Case Analysis and Personal Interview  February 08, 2023 - February 14, 2023
Uploading of Candidate Profile February 08, 2023 - February 14, 2023
Case Analysis (CA) and Personal Interview (PI) - Online Process February 21, 2023 - March 12, 2023
Offer Letter (Round 1) April 01, 2023
Offer Letter (Round - 2) (Tentative) April 12, 2023
Offer Letter for Supernumerary (NRI/ FN/ OCI/ CIWGC) and PwD Category April 12, 2023
Offer Letter (Round - 3) (Tentative) April 21, 2023
Offer Letter (Round - 4) (Tentative) May 02, 2023
Inauguration of Program (Tentative) June 17, 2023
Commencement of induction Program (Tentative) June 18 - 25, 2023
Term 0 (Tentative) June 26, 2023 - July 01, 2023
Program Commencement (Tentative) July 03, 2023

 

MBA-SM
Application Forms Open April 24, 2023
Application Form Close May 14, 2023
Interview May 16 & 17, 2023
Result Declaration  May 19, 2023
Commencement of Program July 10, 2023

KJ Somaiya Fees

Courses Fees
MBA INR 19.94 Lakhs (2 years)
MBA - HCM
MBA - SM INR 12.6 Lakhs (2 years)
EMBA INR 10.41 Lakhs (15 months)
MCA INR 6.91 Lakhs (2 years)

 

KJ Somaiya Courses 

KJ Somaiya offers PG and Doctorate courses in the field of management. The highlights of some of the major courses are mentioned below:

Courses Program Details
MBA Intake: 600+ Supernumerary seats (MBA), 30 (MBA-HCM)
Eligibility: Graduation with minimum 50% marks.
Selection Criteria: CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT + CA-PI
MBA - HCM
MBA - SM Intake: 40
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks 
Selection Criteria: CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT + SOP + Personal Interview 
EMBA Intake: 30 + 15% Supernumerary seats
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5-years of work experience.
Selection Criteria: CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT + SOP + Personal Interview 
MCA Intake: 60
Eligibility: Graduation with Mathematics as one of the subjects and 50% marks in aggregate. 
Selection Criteria: MAH-MCA-CETPERA-CETCUETGATE

 

KJ Somaiya Admission 2023

KJ Somaiya MBA admissions are based on the entrance exam scores and the performance in the Personal Interview. The final admission is based on various parameters that include test scores, personal interviews, case analysis, past academic records, achievements, and work experience.

 KJ Somaiya's admission process includes the following stages:

Admission Stage Description 
Application  Interested candidates can fill out the online application form at the official website of the institute. The candidates can apply for more than one program.
Shortlist for CA-PI The candidates will be shortlisted based on the test scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT.
CA-PI The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Case-based discussion and an in-depth interview.
Merit-list The merit list of the selected candidates will be declared based on multiple parameters.
Online Seat Allotment  Candidates will be offered a program based on their merit positions and the availability of the seats. 

Check: KJ Somaiya detailed Admission 

 

KJ Somaiya Cut-off 2023

KJ Somaiya accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, and CMAT scores for MBA admissions. The CAT cut-off for 2023 is expected to be around 83 - 85 percentile. The cut-off for other exams is as follows:

Entrance Exam Expected Cut-Off 
CAT 2022 83 - 85 percentile
XAT 2023 70 - 73 percentile
GMAT 500 - 650 Score
CMAT 2023 280 - 290 Score ( 96 -98 percentile)
NMAT 2022 225 - 230 Score

Check: KJ Somaiya detailed Cut-off

 

KJ Somaiya Placement 2023

KJ Somaiya placements 2023 are still going on but till now a total of 171 recruiters have visited the campus. The job offers have been made by industries like BFSI, Consulting, IT & ITES, Manufacturing & FMCG. The average package stood at INR 12.28 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 22.50 LPA.

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
Total Recruiters 171
Highest CTC INR 22.50 LPA
Average CTC INR 12.28 LPA
Median CTC INR 12.47 LPA
Major Sectors Banking, IT, and Financial Services

KJ Somaiya placement statistics of the last 3 years are mentioned in the table below:

Year Highest CTC Average CTC
2022 INR 26.50 LPA INR 10.98 LPA
2021 INR 29.7 LPA INR 9.4 LPA
2020 INR 28.5 LPA INR 10.8 LPA

Check: KJ Somaiya detailed Placement Report

 

KJ Somaiya Ranking 

KJ Somaiya has been ranked 45th by NIRF 2023 among the top management institutes in India. The other ranking of KJ Somaiya are mentioned below:

Ranking Body Year Category Rank
NIRF 2023 Management  45
IIRF 2023 Private B-School 20

KJ Somaiya Vs Welingkar Vs TAPMI

A comparison among the top 3 management institutes i.e, KJ Somaiya, Welingkar, and TAPMI are mentioned below:

Particular  KJ Somaiya Welingkar  TAPMI
NIRF Ranking 2023 45 73 42
Established Year 1981 1977 1980
Campus Area 60 acres 3.9 acres 44.11 acres
Exams Accepted CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT  CAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ GMAT CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT
Selection Process Test Scores + CA-PI Test Scores + Group Activity + PI + Academic performance + Work experience Test Scores + GD + PI + Academic performance + Gender diversity
MBA Intake 600+ Supernumerary seats (MBA) 180 420
CAT Cut-off 80 percentile 85 percentile
MBA Fees INR 19,94,000 INR 14,00,000 INR 16,50,000
Highest CTC 2023 INR 22.50 LPA INR 24 LPA INR 22.3 LPA
Average CTC 2023 INR 12.28 LPA INR 12.49 LPA INR 15.7 LPA
Scholarship  Financial aid available for those with need, those with a disability, wards of defense personnel or for sports personal Students can avail loans and scholarships only available for students selected for the students exchange program. Merit-based scholarship available

 

Life at KJ Somaiya

Life at KJ Somaiya is quite rigorous and hectic, with lots of work and study. The classes usually start at 9 am and end at 4 pm, on the initial days. Then the timetable shifts to 9 am -12 pm along with guest lectures. Exams are quite frequent with mid-terms and end terms every 45 days. Then there are class tests nearly every week, most of the time there are surprise tests. Along with the classes, the students have to work on projects and presentations. The institute is strict to the 75% attendance policy.

KJ Somaiya tries to provide a holistic development of the students by offering a range of opportunities outside the classroom which includes industry interaction, sports competitions, cultural activities, socially relevant activities, entrepreneurial pursuits, etc.

KJ Somaiya has an excellent infrastructure spread over 60 acres of land and is wifi-enabled. There are academic buildings with AC classrooms, multi-seminar halls, conference rooms, and student rooms. There are separate hostels for both girls and boys, well equipped with facilities like internet, mess, activity room, Laundromat, and well-equipped gym. There are sports facilities and other recreational facilities. KJ Somaiya has a fully computerized library spread over 7000 sq. ft., consisting of more than 91,000 books, Indian and international Periodicals, and online databases including CRISIL, CMIE, EBSCO, PROQUEST, WARC, etc.

KJ Somaiya FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for KJ Somaiya?

Ans. KJ Somaiya MBA fee is INR 19,94,000 for 2 years, excluding the boarding charges

Ques. What is the minimum percentile for KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The cut-off for admission into KJ Somaiya MBA program are as follows:

Entrance Exam Expected Cut-Off 
CAT 2022 83 - 85 percentile
XAT 2023 70 - 73 percentile
GMAT 500 - 650 Score
CMAT 2023 280 - 290 Score ( 96 -98 percentile)
NMAT 2022 225 - 230 Score

Ques. What is the highest package of KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The KJ Somaiya highest package was INR 22.50 LPA in 2023 placement.

Ques. How much percentage is required to apply to KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The candidates should have a minimum 50% in their graduation to apply to KJ Somaiya.

Ques. What is the average package of KJ Somaiya MBA program?

Ans. The average package of KJ Somaiya is INR 12.28 LPA in the 2023 placement drive. 

Ques. Which exams does KJ Somaiya accept?

Ques. Is KJ Somaiya good for placements?

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive a total of 171 recruiters have visited the campus. The job offers have been made by industries like BFSI, Consulting, IT & ITES, Manufacturing & FMCG. The average package stood at INR 12.28 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 22.50 LPA.

 

K J Somaiya Institute Of Management Fees & Eligibility

COURSE FEES ELIGIBILITY
MBA ₹9.59 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation
MCA ₹2.91 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation
EMBA ₹9.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) Graduation with 50%
Ph.D ₹1.15 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation