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How is the classroom learning at KJ Somaiya (SIMSR)?
The quality of classes here is so good that if you attend all the classes you will have to do minimal self study. Every concept literally settles in very well. Students who don’t attend the classes regularly really miss out on an opportunity to learn the best by the best.
I will describe the classroom learning at KJ Somaiya further through the following 4 factors:
- Infrastructure: No matter how good the teachers are, one needs a proper ambiance to maintain full concentration. The classes at KJ Somaiya are fully air conditioned with comfortable seats. Other facilities include mikes, AV systems and boards.
- Faculty: Most of the faculties are PhD with corporate experience. They know what they are teaching and are extremely supportive.
- Study Material: You get new course books from the college and additional soft or hard copy notes from the professors as well. The library is also massive and has elaborate study material.
- Methodology: The professors don’t just teach concepts they also teach how to implement them. To make this happen, case studies from HBR, newspaper cutouts and research journals are discussed in class. Some professors even conduct open book exams.
I hope I haven’t left any doubt uncleared regarding the classroom learning at KJ Somaiya.
What is the CAT cutoff (converted) for different streams in KJ SOMAIYA (SIMSR)?
SIMSR cutoff 2023 refers to the minimum marks required by the candidates in CAT, XAT, CMAT, and GMAT to qualify for the selection rounds of SIMSR. The expected KJ Somaiya cutoff 2023 for CMAT is 95 to 99 percentile. All the streams have the same cut-off.
Do I need to separately fill KJ Somaiya's form if I'm targeting it through the MAHCET and CMAT?
There are two courses available in management studies
- PGDM (fully autonomous)
- MMS (autonomous affiliated to Mumbai university)
The PGDM course requires a separate form to be filled out if you are applying through CAT/CMAT/XAT or other All India Entrance exams. PGDM course doesn't have any kind of reservation criteria but you need only an All India Level Entrance exam score to apply.
The MMS course does not require you to fill out a separate form for applying through MHT-CET/CMAT/CAT because they are under DTE. One thing that you need to know is that this course is a Gujarati linguistic minority course where
- 51% of seats are reserved for Gujarati Speaking students
- 49 % don't have any caste-based quota,
- Out of the total intake in MMS 15% is reserved for All India Entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc.
MBA in India: Which is better, TAPMI or KJ somaiya? Please judge solely on basis of package and placements
krunalI don’t think judging a college solely on the basis of placements is justified. Yet I have tabulated the placement statistics below to give an overall comparison.
|
Particulars |
TAPMI |
KJ Somya |
|
Average CTC |
INR 12.6 LPA |
INR 10.98 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
INR 32.2 LPA |
INR 26.50 LPA |
|
Number of Companies |
100+ |
201 |
|
Placement Percentage |
100% |
99% |
Other factors you can consider to decide which is better are
Location: Location-wise K J Somaya has an upper hand as it is in Mumbai, the financial hub of India. TAPMI is situated in Manipal, The student hub.
Campus: TAPMI has a much better and more beautiful campus and infrastructure than KJ Somaiya.
Accreditation: TAPMI has an upper hand as it has coveted AACSB accreditation and is among the first institutes in India to get so.
So make a choice not just on the basis of placements but also consider other important factors.
Is there caste reservation at KJ Somaiya?
No, there is no caste reservation at KJ Somaiya. K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering is a college that has seats reserved for linguistic minorities (Gujarathi). In other words, it does not reserve seats for other castes.
Is it worth applying to KJ Somaiya?
Whether it’s worth applying to KJ Somaiya depends on what you want to do after it. Still, I will give you a general picture of the scenario here as my brothers studied here
Recognition: The college has recently become autonomous so an MS would not be a good option from here. It is yet to receive recognition from foreign universities.
Placements: The placements here are average. IT placements are the best here. Apart from these, Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering has also seen a surge in placement figures. Mechanical engineering students usually receive a package ranging from 3-5 LPA.
Faculty: The mechanical engineering faculty here is exceptionally good and supportive.
Infrastructure: The campus is huge with many amenities.
Exposure: The councils, workshops, and internships offer great exposure leading to overall profile development.
So yes it is worth applying to KJ Somaiya
Which one is a better college among these: KJ SOMAIYA, BIM TRICHY and GIM? Cite appropriate reasons if possible..
There is no better college of the two because both are equally good in terms of placements and faculty. Both have their pros and cons. But here I will just cite some pros of both colleges that might help you make a better decision.
Pros of GIM
- Offers a comprehensive learning experience
- Many student-operated clubs and committees
- Fun-filled campus life
- Top-notch infrastructure
- Better placement opportunities and exposure to industry projects
- Smaller batch size therefore a better chance to grab good packages and lesser competition.
Pros of KJ Somaiya
- KJ Somaiya a location advantage for students from Mumbai, Maharashtra
- better ROI
For more details you can talk to the alumni of the respective colleges.
Which is better as per placements and quality of education: GIM, SIIB, Fore IB, or KJ Somaiya?
Although all the B Schools you mentioned are very good, the one I would personally recommend is FORE. Some points that favor my recommendation are
- Location-based crowd: All the other colleges you mentioned have students mainly from Mumbai. But FORE located in New Delhi, the heart of the country has students from all over India.
- Placement: Here’s a tabular comparison of the average and highest CTC of the colleges.
|
College |
Average Package |
Highest package |
|
GIM |
INR 12.1 LPA |
INR 30.2 LPA |
|
FORE |
INR 14.04 LPA |
INR 41 LPA |
|
KJ Somaiya |
INR 10.98 LPA |
INR 26.50 LPA |
|
SIBM Bangalore |
INR 10.60 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
- Fees:
GIM: ?18,31,200
FORE: Rs.16,98,000
KJ Somaiya: ?9.59 Lakhs (one year)
SIBM: INR 3.53 L - 16.62 L(for 2-3 years)
FORE offers industry oriented certifications and International Immersion Program. So looking at the overall picture we can say all 4 colleges give each other tough competition but FORE takes the lead.
Will 87.15% in CAT fetch me a call from GIM and KJ Somaiya?
You will get a call from KJ Somaiya based on the cutoff of last year. The K J Somaiya Mumbai cut-offs for 2 years flagship regular MBA Admission 2022 are as follows
|
Entrance Exam |
Expected Cutoff |
|
CAT 2021 |
83-85 Percentile |
|
XAT 2022 |
70-73 Percentile |
|
GMAT |
500-650 Score |
|
CMAT 2022 |
98 Percentile |
|
NMAT 2021 |
225-230 Score |
The admissions at KJ Somaiya are offered on the basis of the above entrance exam scores followed by a personal interview. For the institute’s MBA admission shortlist process, the weightage given to the following parameters is
- Entrance Exam (CMAT/GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT)-35%
- Case Analysis-15%
- Personal Interview-25%
- Work Experience-5%
- Past Academic Record-10%
- Outstanding Achievements-10%
So yes based on your profile a percentage of 87.15 will likely fetch you a call from KJ Somaiya.
Does GIM, FORE, KJ Somaiya & SIBM-Bangalore provide 100% placement? What is the lowest, highest, and average package offered from these B-Schools in the last few years? Which one will be the best to j
Yes, GIM, FORE, KJ Somaiya & SIBM-Bangalore all these B Schools enjoy 100% placement percentages. Speaking about figures, the highest and average packages of the mentioned colleges have been tabulated below.
|
College |
Average Package |
Highest package |
|
GIM |
INR 12.1 LPA |
INR 30.2 LPA |
|
FORE |
INR 14.04 LPA |
INR 41 LPA |
|
KJ Somaiya |
INR 10.98 LPA |
INR 26.50 LPA |
|
SIBM Bangalore |
INR 10.60 LPA |
INR 32 LPA |
More than figures, the deciding factors for your choice of college should be your interest, strengths, area of specialization and most importantly why you are pursuing an MBA.
My friend is a pass out of SIMS. According to her, some features of SIMS are
- the majority of the batch gets placed well in the 1st half of the academic year itself.
- use of technological advancements in our day-to-day classroom life
- qualified and knowledgeable faculty
- Diverse crowd
- Strong alumni base
All these features make SIMR one of the best B Schools of India.
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