K J Somaiya Institute of Management

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission Process 2021: Fast Facts

Known for its full-time MBA programmes, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management also offers MBA course in part-time mode along with an E-MBA, MCA and PhD in Management. Candidates seeking admission must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria before filling the application form. The application forms for all programmes are available online on the official website. More details around KJ Somaiya Institute of Management admission 2021 are mentioned below:

PG Courses

• For MBA, candidates must have a valid score in one among NMAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score
• Final admission to MBA is offered based on valid exam score and performance in Case Analysis (CA) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds
• KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MCA admissions are based on valid scores obtained by the students in MAH MCA CET or Somaiya Entrance Test (SET) score
• For final admission to part-time MBA, eligible candidates are required to go through a PI round
• Admission to E-MBA is given based on a valid score in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT exam along with candidates' profile and SOP

PhD Course

• For PhD, candidates must have a valid score in PET exam conducted by Somaiya Vidyavihar University

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: MBA

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offers a two-year core MBA programme (in five specialisations) along with MBA in IB, Retail Management, Financial Services, Integrated Marketing Communication, Health Care Management, HR, Sports Management and DS & A.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admission 2021: Highlights

Some of the prominent highlights around MBA programmes offered by this institute are as follows:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admission Process

This multiple specialised core MBA programme and the super specialised MBA courses have a five-step admission process as shown in the below illustration:

As mentioned in the above admission process, a number of parameters are considered for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admission 2021. The weightage for all these admission criteria is mentioned in the below image:

Image source: Official website of KJ SIMSR

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admission: Cutoff 2021

For admission, it is mandatory for the students to have a valid score in CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT or NMAT exam. The cutoff 2021 for all these entrances is decided based on the aggregate percentile obtained in the exam along with section-wise score. The expected 2021 cutoffs as per the past year trends are as follows:

Disclaimer: These cutoffs are collated as per the details mentioned on various websites over the web. The actual cutoffs, however, can vary.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Admission 2021: Eligibility & Seat Intake

The following table mentions the minimum eligibility criteria and seat intake for all these MBA courses:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA Placements 2021: Highlights So Far (ONGOING)

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management final placements 2021 session has started in full swing even after a subdued session due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As the industry is slowly overcoming the storm, KJ SIMSR is able to achieve improved figures in terms of highest salary (so far). More details around the ongoing KJ SIMSR final placements 2021 session and KJ SIMSR summer placements 2022 session are as follows:

Read more: KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Placements 2021

Important dates regarding MBA admission are as follows:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: Part-Time MBA, E-MBA

In addition to the full-time MBA, this institute also offers a three-year part-time MBA in four specialisations along with a 15-month E-MBA programme to the students. Detailed admission process and criteria for both these courses are mentioned below:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: Part-Time MBA

Admission to part-time MBA is a six-step process as mentioned below:

With a total course fee of Rs 2.97 lakh, admission processes for this programme are carried out in the month of May and June and classes begin in July. The following table mentions the minimum eligibility criteria, seat intake and all the specialisations available under Part-time MBA:

MBA (Part-Time)
Specialisation	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
Finance Management	60 each	Minimum of 2 years of work experience after graduation in any field from a recognised university at the executive/ supervisory level
HR Management
Information Management
Marketing Management

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: E-MBA

For admission to KJ Somaiya Institute of Management for E-MBA programme, candidates are required to have a valid score in one among CAT/ XAT/ CMAT or GMAT exams. Conducted in five trimesters of 12 weeks each, this programme is open for students from India and abroad (including NRIs, FN, PIOs and CIWGC). Approved by AICTE, interested candidates must have at least five years of work experience prior to applying for it.

The application fee for this programme is Rs 2,850 and the overall fee is Rs 8.17 lakh. Check out the seat intake and eligibility criteria for this course in the table below:

Course	Seat Intake	Eligibility Criteria
MBA-Executive (EMBA)	30 seats + 15% supernumerary seats	Qualifying exam: CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT - A UG degree from a recognised university - Mandatory minimum 5 years of work experience after graduation

E-MBA Admission Process

The five-step admission process for E-MBA is as follows:

1. Eligible candidates are required to appear for one of the entrance exams
2. Shortlisting of candidates is done on the basis of entrance exam scores
3. Shortlisted candidates are required to fill the Candidate Profile Form & Statement of Purpose (SOP)
4. A Personal Interview round is conducted across different cities of India which include Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jaipur, among others
5. Final admission is offered to candidates on the basis of a number of parameters as shown below:

Image source: Official website of KJ SIMSR

All the important dates regarding the online application and admission process for E-MBA programmes are mentioned below:

Particulars	Tentative Dates for E-MBA Session 2021
PI dates (E-MBA)	Can happen over zoom
Last date for online application form	30-Jul-2021 (E-MBA)
Inauguration of E-MBA programme	03-Sep-2021 (Tentative)

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: MCA

Apart from all the MBA programmes, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management also offers a three-year MCA programme in the field of Computer Applications. The total fee for this programme is Rs 5.1 lakh.

Selection and Admission Process: Interested candidates are required to fill an online application form and appear for the Somaiya Entrance Test (SET) conducted by the institute for MCA admission. Those with a valid score in MAH MCA CET are, however, are not required to appear. Provisional admission is offered to candidates based on their final merit scores (entrance tests). Final admission, however, is subject to fulfilment of all eligibility criteria.

Tabulated below is the seat intake and eligibility criteria for MCA at KJ SIMSR:

All the important dates regarding the online application and admission process for MCA programmes are mentioned below:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2021: PhD

At the doctoral level, KJ SIMSR also offers a PhD programme across nine specialisations. This PhD programme available at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offered directly via Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Candidates seeking admission to PhD programme are shortlisted based on PET exam score (conducted by Somaiya Vidyavihar University) followed by a research proposal submission. The annual approved fee for PhD at this institute is Rs 1 lakh.

Check out the eligibility criteria for PhD across all its specialisations is mentioned below:

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Application Process 2021

The application process of KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is completely online. Interested candidates can visit the official website (https://simsr.somaiya.edu/en) and apply after payment of the application fee.

Mentioned below is the process of online application:

Step 1: Visit the official website of KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (https://simsr.somaiya.edu/en).

Step 2: Register as a new user.

Step 3: Login using the credentials created during the registration process.

Step 4: Fill in the complete application form.

Step 5: Make payment of the application fee through credit/debit card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ other UPI.

Download now: Step-by-step process of application for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (with form screenshots)

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Application Fee 2021

The application fee for all the PG programmes offered by KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is tabulated below:

Note: This application fee is not inclusive of the transaction charges added to the final payment. 

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Scholarships 2021

To promote academic excellence, this institute offers scholarship opportunities to needy and meritorious students, every year. These scholarships are offered to students from different backgrounds and interests that qualify for the special categories set by the institute.

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KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Admission FAQs

Q. What is the eligibility criteria to pursue MBA from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s degree with at least 60% aggregate to pursue MBA from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management.

Q. What is the admission criteria for PhD at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. Candidates willing to get admission to this institute for PhD must have a master’s degree from a recognised university along with a valid score in PET exam conducted by Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Q. Which entrance exam should I take in order to pursue MBA from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA admissions are based on CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT score followed by Case Analysis and Personal Interview rounds.

Q. Which exam should I take to pursue MCA from KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. MCA admissions at this institute are based on a valid score in SET or MAH MCA CET score. The total seat intake for MCA is 60.

Q. How can I apply for admission to KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. Students seeking admission can fill the application form online available on the official website.

Q. What is the fee for MBA at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. The total fee for MBA at KJ SIMSR is Rs 7.81 lakh.

Q. What is the CAT cutoff required to get admission to MBA at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. Candidates willing to get admission to this institute based on CAT score must have at least 80-85 percentile (overall).

Q. What all specialisations are available under part-time MBA at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management?

A. The part-time MBA programme at this institute is available across four specialisations, which include Finance Management, HR Management, Information Management and Marketing Management.