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K J Somaiya Institute of Management

K J Somaiya Institute of Management - MBA

Mumbai, Maharashtra | Established in 1981 | Approved/Accredited by AACSB, UGC | Private

NIRF Management Rank: #65
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Last Updated on August 30, 2026 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

📅 Duration

24 Months

🎓 Mode of Study

Full Time

🎓 Seats

600

💰 Fees

Rs. 23.50 Lakhs

💼 Average Salary

Rs. 13.05 LPA

✅ Approved by

AACSB, Autonomous B-school Created by Act of Parliament

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K J Somaiya Institute of Management Program Highlights

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) MBA programme isn't just about earning a degree—it's about a complete transformation. During K J Somaiya MBA programme, spread over two years, students are immersed in an experience that redefines their future, shaping them into Day 1 ready business leaders ready to take on the world's biggest challenges. 

K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA programme offers choice of 5 Majors and 7 Minors in Business Analytics & Data Science, Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations, Strategy & Consulting, Sustainability, Business Economics. This allows students to customise their MBA journey.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Curriculum Highlights

K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Curriculum Highlights are as follows.

4-semester curriculum covering core management foundations (Business Statistics, Marketing Management, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Operations Management, Organizational Behaviour, Microeconomics, Decision Science) in Semesters 1-2, followed by specialised Major/Minor electives in Semesters 3-4 across Business Analytics & Data Science, Finance, HR, Marketing and Operations.

Includes mandatory audit courses in Business Communication, Business Sustainability & Ethics, Health & Fitness and Leadership Development;  

Electives such as Generative AI, Behavioral Economics, Financial Markets and Database Modelling using SQL;

Capstone Project in the final semester within the chosen Major.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree With At Least 50% Marks Or Equivalent CGPA

💼 Work Experience

Not specified

📝 Exam Accepted

XAT, CAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT

📋 Detailed Eligibility Criteria

  • Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years' duration in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (relaxation for reserved categories) from a recognised university; final-year students awaiting results may apply provisionally.
     
  • Applicants should apply and appear in at least one of the acceptable MBA entrance exams – CAT/XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT (Only 1st attempt will be considered/ CMAT.
     
  • A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results is also eligible to apply for K J Somaiya Admission 
    Work Experience is not mandatory
     

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Fees

Fee Structure

Detailed breakdown of program fees

Fee ComponentAmountCurrency
Tuition Fee
₹23.88LINR
Total Program Fee₹23.88LINR

Note: Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the institution for the most current fee structure.

Specializations Available

Banking & Financial ServicesBusiness AnalyticsEntrepreneurshipInternational BusinessMarketingMBA SpecializationsRetailFinanceHuman ResourceOperations

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Scholarships

KJSIM offers merit-based and need-based scholarships/financial-aid schemes to eligible students who meet admission criteria and clear a screening process including a personal interview. Apart from these aspirant can also avail university scholarships such as the Dr. Meenakshi Rajan Memorial Scholarship, the Bharti Nanji Gala Memorial Scholarship, and the Smt. Nirmala Raychand Savla Memorial Scholarship, alongside alumni-funded scholarships routed through the KJSIM Alumni Scholarship initiative. Details and application process are available at somaiya.edu/en/financial-aid/ and scholarships.somaiya.edu.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Cut off

Cut-Off Requirements

Minimum scores required for admission

ExamScore TypeRequired Score
CAT
Percentile84
XAT
Percentile72
CMAT
Percentile98
NMAT
Score225
GMAT
Score500

Note: Cut-off scores may vary each year based on applicant pool and program demand.

Admission Process

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2027 is open. Apply now. Admission is a two-step process involving the Shortlisting criteria based on the entrance exam score and the Final admission selection Criteria with varying weightage to different components. The last date to apply is January 20, 2027. 

Step by Step K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission Process is detailed below:
Step 1 – Two Shortlisting Process for MBA 

A) Candidates are shortlisted based on their score in CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT (best score considered if multiple exams are attempted) 

B) Profile based shortlisting for those who are good in academics and having a work experience from 12 to 42 months and valid entrance scores. 

Step 2 - Final Selection

Shortlisted candidates appear for a Written Ability – Test (WAT) – Online, Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) and a Personal Interview (PI) in at designated centres.

Step 3 - Result & Allocation

Final merit is computed using weighted scores across entrance exam, academics, work experience, WAT-PI performance and diversity parameters; seats are allotted based on result, programme preference and seat availability, with waitlists issued for other preferred choices.

How to Apply

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Application Process 2027 is open. Apply Now. Check step by step application process:

  1. Register on the official KJSIM admissions portal Apply Now
  2. Fill in personal 3) choose the preference (MBA and MBA HCM form is common for all)
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee INR 3,000 for MBA / MB HCM
  4. Academic and entrance-exam details in the online application form.
  5. Work Experience information if required.
  6. Upload required documents - photograph, ID proof.
  7. Await communication and appear for PSA-PI  & WAT as scheduled.
  8. Track application status and results through the applicant's online dashboard.

Selection Process

K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Selection Process 2027 is open. The selection is based on a composite score comprising entrance exam percentile/score, past academic performance (Class X, XII and graduation), relevant work experience, performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT), PSA, performance in the Personal Interview (PI), and diversity factors such as academic background and gender. A merit list is prepared, and offers are extended based on rank, programme preference and seat availability, with a structured waitlist-movement process.

Selection Criteria Weightage

Selection CriteriaWeightage (%)Visual
1Personal Interview (PI)
30%
2Entrance Exam Score
25%
3Academic Performance
15%
4Writing Ability Test (WAT)
10%
5Work Experience
10%
6Others
10%

Note: The selection process may vary each year. Weightage percentages are subject to change based on program requirements.

Important Dates

EventStart DateEnd Date
Application OpenAug 20, 2026Jan 20, 2027

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Placement

YearAverage SalaryMedian SalaryHighest SalaryBatch Placed
2025₹13.1L₹13.0L₹29.3L98%
2024₹12.8L₹0.0L₹28.3L98%
2023₹12.3L₹0.0LEURO 2,596,00097%
2022₹10.7L₹0.0L₹26.5L96%

Latest Placement (2025)

₹13.1L
Average Salary

Highest Package

EURO 2,596,000
Across all years

Placement Rate

98%
Latest batch (2025)

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Recruiters

Recruitment Overview

Companies actively recruiting from this program

12
Total Recruiters
1
Industry Sectors

Top Recruiter

12 companies recruiting from this program

BARCLAYS

BARCLAYS

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DELOITTE

HSBC BANK

HSBC BANK

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ITC LIMITED

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PWC

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TATA CAPITAL

AMUL

AMUL

ASIAN PAINTS

ASIAN PAINTS

CAPGEMINI INDIA

CAPGEMINI INDIA

COGNIZANT

COGNIZANT

DR REDDY'S

DR REDDY'S

GENPACT

GENPACT

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