KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is a private business school, established in 1981, under the Somaiya Vidyavihar Mumbai University. KJ Somaiya was ranked 45th by NIRF 2023. KJ Somaiya MBA admissions are based on entrance exams like CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT, followed by Group discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI). KJ Somaiya MBA fees is INR 19.94 Lakhs for 2 years, excluding the boarding charges. KJ Somaiya MBA intake is 600.

Apart from the MBA program, KJ Somaiya offers PG-level courses, such as Executive MBA, MCA and a PhD program in management at the 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 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 defence 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 2024

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

MBA/ MBA-HCM/ MBA SM
Last date for Submission of the Application Form for MBA/ MBA-HCM/ MBA-SM January 18, 2024
Shortlisting of candidates for GD-PI February 07, 2024 (Tentative)
Profile-based shortlisting for MBA-HCM and MBA-SM February 07, 2024 (Tentative)
Uploading of Documents February 08, 2024 (Tentative)
Slot Selection for Group Discussion and Personal Interview  February 08, 2024 - February 14, 2024 (Tentative)
Uploading of Candidate Profile February 08, 2024 - February 14, 2024 (Tentative)
Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) - Online Process February 21, 2024 - March 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round 1) April 01, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 2) (Tentative) April 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter for Supernumerary (NRI/ FN/ OCI/ CIWGC) and PwD Category April 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 3) (Tentative) April 21, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 4) (Tentative) May 02, 2024 (Tentative)
Inauguration of Program (Tentative) June 17, 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of induction Program (Tentative) June 18 - 25, 2024 (Tentative)
Term 0 (Tentative) June 26, 2024 - July 01, 2024 (Tentative)
Program Commencement (Tentative) July 03, 2024 (Tentative)
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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 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 + GD-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-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET/ GATE

Check: KJ Somaiya detailed Courses & Fees

 

KJ Somaiya Admission 2024

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, group discussions, 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 GD-PI The candidates will be shortlisted based on the test scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT.
GD-PI The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Group 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. 

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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 83 - 85 percentile
XAT 70 - 73 percentile
GMAT 500 - 650 Score
CMAT 280 - 290 Score ( 96 -98 percentile)
NMAT 225 - 230 Score

Check: KJ Somaiya detailed Cut-off

 

KJ Somaiya Placements 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 45 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

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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 41
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 83 - 85 percentile 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 with the 75% attendance policy.

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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 is as follows:

Entrance Exam Expected Cut-Off 
CAT 83 - 85 percentile
XAT 70 - 73 percentile
GMAT 500 - 650 Score
CMAT 280 - 290 Score ( 96 -98 percentile)
NMAT 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 of 50% in their graduation to apply to KJ Somaiya.

Ques. What is the average package of the 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?

Ans. KJ Somaiya accepts CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT exams for admission into the MBA program.

Ques. Is KJ Somaiya good for placements?

Ans. In the 2023 placement drive, a total of 171 recruiters 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.

Ques. How are hostels at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. KJ Somaiya has separate hostels for girls and boys, namely, MAITREYI and SANDIPANI respectively. Both these hostels are well equipped with facilities like internet, Laundromat, student mess, activity room, and well-equipped gym.

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya provide medical facilities within the campus?

Ans. KJ Somaily has a well-equipped medical room in the hostel and regular medical checkups of students are to be done to ensure they are mentally and physically fit. Also, the campus has highly trained and experienced doctors available on campus. 

Ques. How is the library at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. 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.

Ques. What is the student-to-faculty ratio at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The student-to-faculty ratio at KJ Somaiya is 1: 24. 

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya provide scholarships to its students?

Ans. Yes, KJ Somaiya has limited scholarships that are provided to the following students:

  • Economically backward students 
  • Students with disabilities
  • Wards of defence personnel disabled or decreased 
  • Students who have played at the state or national level in recognized sports.

Ques. How many seats does KJ Somaiya have for an MBA?

Ans. KJ Somaiya has 600 seats for MBA along with a few seats reserved for supernumerary for FN/ OCI/ CIWGC. 

Ques. Is KJ Somaiya MBA a residential program?

Ans. No, the MBA program at KJ Somaiya is not a residential program. The students have the option to take the campus hostel or stay as day scholars.

Ques. Does the MBA program at KJ Somaiya include an internship?

Ans. Yes, the MBA program has an internship included in its curriculum at the end of the first year. The students will have to go for a 2-month internship.

Ques. What is the structure of the MBA program offered by KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The MBA program will be of 2 years with a holistic course curriculum. The first year will cover the Foundation courses in management and in the second year, the students will have an opportunity to specialize in one major and one minor area of their choice.

Ques. When will the students be able to choose their specialization?

Ans. The students will have to choose their major specialization after the 3rd trimester and it will be applicable for the entire second year. Whereas the minor specialization can be chosen after the 4th trimester and will be covered in the 5th and 6th trimesters. 

Ques. What is the MBA-HCM program offered at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. KJ Somaiya MBA-HCM is a 2-year full-time MBA program in Healthcare Management, which prepares managers mainly in the field of the healthcare sector including the Hospital industry, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare IT, Medical Devices, wellness and Fitness, Medical Insurance, etc. 

Ques. What is the intake for MBA-HCM at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The intake for MBA-HCM at KJ Somaiya is 30 seats. 

Ques. Who is best suited for the MBA-HCM program at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. Anyone who has a graduate degree can pursue MBA-HCM. Although it is more suitable for graduates from healthcare backgrounds like pharmacy, biotech, dentistry, physiotherapy, etc..

Ques. What are the subjects included in the MBA-HCM curriculum at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The MBA-HCM program will have all the management subjects like finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and organizational behaviour. Along with the management courses the MBA-HCM will cover courses like public health programs, pharmaceutical industry, hospital administration, epidemiology, etc.

Ques. Is KJ Somaiya MBA-SM different from MBA?

Ans. The KJ Somaiya MBA-SM is slightly different from the general MBA because along with the management courses it also includes special topics in sports. This program ensures that the students learn to plan, manage, execute, and monitor various sports-related programs. The program focuses mainly on building managerial talent in sports and sports-related industries, which is not included in other MBA programs.

Ques. How many seats are there in the KJ Somaiya MBA-SM program?

Ans. There are 30 seats available in the KJ Somaiya MBA-SM program. 

Ques. What is the future score of the MBA-SM program offered by KJ Somaiya?

Ans. The MBA-SM graduate can find work opportunities in managing sports brands & properties, sports products retailing, sports medicine & nutrition, sports media management, sports journalism, managing health & fitness chains, managing fitness apps, etc. 

Ques. Who is eligible to pursue MCA at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. Anyone who has completed a 2-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with mathematics as one of the subjects, and a minimum of 50% aggregate marks is eligible for the MCA program at KJ Somaiya. 

Ques. What are the exams accepted by KJ Somaiya for admission into the MCA program?

Ans. KJ Somaiya accepted MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET/ GATE for admission into the MCA program. 

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya offer placement assistance to MCA students?

Ans. Yes, placement assistance is offered to the MCA students at KJ Somaiya. 

Ques. How is the placement for MCA at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. In 2022, 98% of the students were placed for internship and final placement. Around 44 recruiters visited the campus to hire the MCA students. The average package stood at INR 5.67 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 11.50 LPA.

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya offer placement assistance to Executive MBA students?

Ans. Yes, KJ Somaiya does offer placement assistance to the Executive MBA students. The average package of Executive MBA students in 2021 was INR 15.20 LPA.

Ques. What are the facilities available in the hostel?

Ans. The hostel facilities include a Student activity room, Paid laundry Service, Gymnasium, Table Tennis room, Night mess (works from 11 pm - 3 am), 24*7 Medical room, Common lounge area in each hostel, and Mess serving 4 meals a day.