KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), also known as KJ Somaiya, is a private business school started in 1981. It is affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University and has an A grade by NAAC.

KJ Somaiya is known for management education, with MBA as its main program. In rankings, it stood at 11th in Outlook for MBA in 2026 and 17th in IIRF for MBA in 2025.

Key highlights of KJ Somaiya

  • Popular Programs: MBA
  • Total MBA Fees: INR 28.99 Lakhs. including hostel fees
  • Selection Criteria: CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT + Written Ability Test, Problem-Situation Analysis and Personal Interview
  • Minimum CAT 2025 Percentile: 84 percentile Overall for General Category Round 1.
  • Final Placements 2026: INR 29.30 LPA Highest, INR 13.05 LPA Average.

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KJ Somaiya Courses and Fees 2026

KJ Somaiya offers MBA as its flagship course. The total intake for the MBA at KJ Somaiya is 60 each. Course-wise fees, eligibility and selection details are given below:

Courses Total Fees Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA INR 17.17 Lakhs - INR 23.92 Lakhs Graduation with 50% CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores, personal interview, problem situation analysis, academic profile, written ability test (WAT), and work experience.
MBA(Executive) INR 12.38 Lakhs Graduation CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores, 42 months of work experience, online personal interview, SOP, and academic records
MCA INR 8.82 Lakhs Graduation with 50% Mathematics/ statistics compulsory MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA CET/ CUET scores
PhD INR 1.73 Lakhs Postgraduation with 55% SVU entrance examination and NET score/ GMAT score/ JRF Fellowship

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

KJ Somaiya Cutoff 2026

KJ Somaiya uses CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT and CMAT scores for MBA admission. The Round 1 General Category cutoff scores for MBA specializations for 2025 are listed below.

Round 1 Cutoff marks for the general category
Course CAT GMAT CMAT XAT
MBA 84 500 98 71
MBA Sports Management 84 500 98 71
MBA Healthcare Management 84 500 98 71

KJ Somaiya Admission Process 2026

KJ Somaiya conducts admission for PG courses through online registration on the official website. For PG programs, selection is based on CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores and MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA CET/ CUET scores, as per the course.

KJ Somaiya PG Admission 2026

Students can follow these steps for PG admission at KJ Somaiya:

  • MBA- KJ Somaiya has a total MBA intake of 600+. Students need graduation with 50%. Selection is done through CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores, followed by personal interview, problem situation analysis, academic profile, written ability test (WAT), and work experience. The selection weightage is given below:
Parameters Weightage
Qualifying Exam 25%
Personal Interview 30%
Problem Situation Analysis 10%
Academic Profile 15%
Written Ability Test (WAT) 10%
Work Experience 10%
  • MBA (Executive) - Students must have completed graduation with 50%. The selection process considers CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT scores, personal interview, SOP, academic profile, and 42 months of work experience. The parameter-wise weightage is shown below:
Parameters Weightage
Qualifying Examination 30%
Personal Interview 50%
Past Academic Records 10%
Statement of Purpose 10%
  • MCA- KJ Somaiya has 60 MCA seats. Applicants need graduation with 50%, with Mathematics/ statistics as a compulsory subject. Selection is based on MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA CET/ CUET scores.

KJ Somaiya Placements 2026

KJ Somaiya placement data for the MBA 2024-26 batch includes recruiter count, salary packages and top batch-wise figures. The main placement highlights are given below:

Particulars Statistics
MBA Placement 2024-26
Total Recruiters 210
Highest Package INR 29.30 LPA
Median Package INR 12 LPA
Average Package INR 13.05 LPA
Top 10% INR 19.94 LPA
Top 20% INR 17.85 LPA
Top 30% INR 16.86 LPA
MBA Executive Placement 2024
Highest Package INR 24.95 LPA
Average package INR 15.73 LPA
Median Package INR 13 LPA
MBA Sports Management
Highest Package INR 9 LPA
Average Package INR 7.51 LPA

KJ Somaiya Internship Placements 2026

For the MBA 2024-26 batch, KJ Somaiya also reported internship placement figures. The stipend and recruiter details are listed below:

Particulars Statistics
MBA 2024-26 Batch
Total Recruiters 145
Highest Stipend INR 1 LPA
Top 100 Stipend INR 60,425
Top 200 Stipend INR 44,212
Top 300 Stipend INR 35,391

KJ Somaiya Placement Top Recruiters

KJ Somaiya placement drives include recruiters from different sectors, including MNCs and major industry companies. Some recruiters that visited the campus are listed below:

Top Recruiters
Maruti Suzuki Accenture Mama Earth Thyrocare
Cognizant Merito Nuvama Gaia
Diageo Pepsico Bluestone HSBC

KJ Somaiya Ranking 2025

KJ Somaiya has been ranked by different agencies for MBA over the years. The latest available ranking details are shown below:

Ranking Agency Category Year Latest Ranking
Outlook MBA 2026 11
IIRF 2025 17
NIRF 65

KJ Somaiya vs Welingkar Mumbai vs NMIMS Mumbai

The table below compares KJ Somaiya, Welingkar Mumbai and NMIMS Mumbai on establishment year, fees and placement figures:

Particulars KJ Somaiya Welingkar Mumbai NMIMS Mumbai
Establishment Year 1981 1977 1981
Ranking (2025) 60 MBA 74 MBA 19 MBA
Total Fees INR 29.28 lakhs INR 14.04 lakhs INR 27 lakhs
Highest package INR 29.30 LPA INR 40 LPA INR 67.7 LPA
Average Package INR 13.05 LPA INR 11.7 LPA INR 25.13 LPA

KJ Somaiya Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

KJ Somaiya has a 60-acre campus with hostel, sports, auditorium, library, recreation and other facilities. The main campus facilities are listed below:

  • Sports- KJ Somaiya provides a large playground along with facilities for indoor and outdoor sports.
  • Hostel- KJ Somaiya has separate hostels for boys and girls. Rooms are clean and maintained, and allotment is done on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Library- KJ Somaiya has a library with over 51000+ books across management subjects. The collection covers Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, and Data Science for MBA, MCA, and part-time Master's Degree courses.
  • Extracurricular and co-curricular activities- KJ Somaiya uses the Tagore amphitheater for many cultural programs. The institute also has two state-of-the-art auditoriums, TAKSHILA and NALANDA, each with 250 seats, for guest talks and ceremonies.

KJ Somaiya FAQs

Ques. Are hostel rooms available at KJ Somaiya, and how much do hostel and mess charges cost?

Ans. Yes, KJ Somaiya has hostel facilities for students. MAITREYI is the girls' hostel and SANDIPANI is the boys' hostel. Facilities include internet, a Laundromat, student mess, activity room, and a well-equipped gym.

For a triple-sharing room, the total hostel and mess fee is INR 5.41 lakhs for 2-years.

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

Ans. KJ Somaiya has a faculty-student ratio of 1:24.

Ques. What fee relief does KJ Somaiya offer to students with disabilities?

Ans. Students with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more can get a 50% concession on tuition fees at KJ Somaiya.

Ques. What are the usual MBA admission cutoffs for the General Category at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. For General Category MBA admission at KJ Somaiya, the cutoffs are 84 percentile in CAT, 71 percentile in XAT, 220 in NMAT, and 98 percentile in CMAT.

Ques. What placement figures has KJ Somaiya reported for MBA students?

Ans. K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) has a strong MBA placement record. For the 2023-2025 batch, the average package was INR 12.69 LPA and the highest package was INR 27.25 LPA. The top 50% average salary was higher.