About KJSIM Admission
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offers postgraduate and doctorate courses in management. Their main program is the MBA, which students can get into based on exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or NMAT, followed by group discussions and interviews. The final admission decision considers various factors such as test scores, personal interviews, group discussions, past academic records, achievements, and work experience.
KJ Somaiya also has a 2-year Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program. To get admitted into the KJ Somaiya MCA program, students need to clear exams like MAH-MCA-CET, PERA-CET, CUET, or GATE. Additionally, for PhD admissions at KJ Somaiya, candidates must first clear the PhD Entrance Exam, followed by a Personal Interview.
Application Process of KJSIM 2024
- Application Process 2024
- Eligible students can apply through the K J Somaiya Institute of Management's official website (https://kjsim.somaiya.edu/).
- Shortlist for GD-PI Process
- Candidates are shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI) round based on their test scores. These interviews will be conducted in different cities across India.
- Admission Confirmation
- Offers for the program will be made based on the candidate's results, preferences, and seat availability.
KJ Somaiya MBA/ MBA-HCM Admission 2024
The candidates who have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% overall marks and have taken the CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or NMAT exams are eligible for the MBA or MBA-HCM program. The admission process involves several stages.
Admission Stage |
Description |
Application |
Interested candidates can fill out the online application form at the official website of the institute. Candidates can apply for more than one program. |
Shortlist for GD-PI |
The candidates will be shortlisted based on their test scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT. |
GD-PI |
The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Group Discussion and a Personal In-depth Interview. |
Merit-list |
The merit list of the selected candidates will be declared. |
Online Seat Allotment |
Candidates will be offered a program based on their merit positions and the availability of seats. |
KJ Somaiya MBA/ MBA-HCM Important Dates 2024
Admission Stage |
Date |
Last date for submission of Application form |
January 18, 2024 till 11.59 PM |
Shortlisting of candidates for GD-PI |
February 5, 2024 (04.00 PM) |
Profile-based shortlisting (For MBA-HCM and MBA-SM) |
February 5, 2024 (04.00 PM) |
Uploading of Document (Online) |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Slot Selection for Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Uploading of Candidate Profile |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) |
February 23, 2024 to March 12, 2024 |
Offer Letters |
April 1, 2024 |
Inauguration of Programme (Tentative) |
June 19, 2024 |
Commencement of Induction Programme |
June 20 - 28, 2024 |
Programme Commencement |
July 1, 2024 |
KJ Somaiya MBA/ MBA-HCM Selection Criteria
HCM Selection Criteria |
Weightage |
Qualifying Exam |
25% |
Personal Interview |
25% |
Group Discussion |
15% |
Academic Profile |
15% |
Write Ability Test (WAT) |
10% |
Work Experience |
10% |
KJ Somaiya MBA-SM Admission 2024
The candidates who have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks overall and have taken the CAT, MAT, XAT, or NMAT exams are eligible to apply for the MBA-SM program. Those who have an interest or involvement in sports at the national, state, or district level can also apply. The KJ Somaiya MBA - SM admission process involves the following stages:
Admission Stage |
Description |
Application |
Interested candidates can fill out the online application form at the official website of the institute. Candidates can apply for more than one program. |
Shortlist for PI |
The candidates will be shortlisted based on their test scores in CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT, and their Statement of Purpose (SOP). |
Personal Interview |
The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Personal Interview. |
Merit-list |
The merit list of the selected candidates will be declared. |
Online Seat Allotment |
Candidates will be offered a program based on their merit positions and the availability of seats. |
KJ Somaiya MBA-SM Important Dates
Admission Stage |
Date |
Last date for submission of Application form |
January 18, 2024 till 11.59 PM |
Shortlisting of candidates for GD-PI |
February 5, 2024 (04.00 PM) |
Profile-based shortlisting (For MBA-HCM and MBA-SM) |
February 5, 2024 (04.00 PM) |
Uploading of Document (Online) |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Slot Selection for Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Uploading of Candidate Profile |
February 5, 2024 to February 12, 2024 till 11:59 PM |
Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) |
February 23, 2024 to March 10, 2024 |
Offer Letters |
April 1, 2024 |
Inauguration of Programme (Tentative) |
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday) |
Commencement of Induction Programme |
June 20 - 28, 2024 |
Programme Commencement |
July 1, 2024 (Monday) |
KJ Somaiya MBA-SM Selection Criteria
Parameters |
Weightage |
CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT |
30% |
Statement of Purpose |
15% |
Played Sports (National Level) |
15% |
Played Sports (State Level) |
10% |
Played Sports (District Level) |
7% |
Played Sports (College Level) |
5% |
Personal Interview |
18% |
KJ Somaiya MBA Executive Admission 2024
Candidates with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of work experience are eligible to apply for the EMBA program at KJ Somaiya. The admission process includes the following stages:
Admission Stage |
Description |
Application |
Interested candidates can fill out the online application form and the SOP at the official website of the institute. |
Shortlist for PI |
The candidates will be shortlisted based on their test scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ GMAT, and their Statement of Purpose (SOP). |
Personal Interview |
The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for a Personal Interview through Zoom. |
Final Admission |
The selected candidates will be invited for admission. The candidates who are accepting admission will have to pay the admission fee. |
KJ Somaiya MBA Executive Important Dates 2024
Event |
Date |
Last Date to Apply |
March 31, 2024 |
Inaugural Ceremony of MBA Executive Program |
To be Announced |
Commencement of Program |
To be Announced |
KJ Somaiya MBA Executive Selection Criteria
Parameters |
Weightage |
Qualifying Exam |
50% |
Personal Interview |
30% |
Statement of Purpose |
5% |
Past Academic Records |
5% |
Outstanding Achievements |
10% |
KJ Somaiya MCA Admission 2024
The candidates who have completed their graduation with mathematics as one of the subjects, and have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate, are eligible to apply for the MCA program at KJ Somaiya. The admission process for the KJ Somaiya MCA program involves the following stages:
Admission Stage |
Description |
Application |
The candidates will have to fill out the online application form for the MCA program available at the KJ Somaiya website. |
Entrance Exam |
The candidates will have to appear for exams like MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET/ GATE. |
Document Verification |
The candidates will have to upload all the documents for document verification. |
Final Merit |
The provisionally selected candidates will receive an email for admission. |
KJ Somaiya MCA Important Dates 2024
Event |
Date |
Last Date to fill out the Online Application Form |
June 15, 2024 |
Inauguration of Program |
August 13, 2024 |
Commencement of the Induction Programme |
August 13 - 17, 2024 |
Commencement of Semester I Classes |
August 19, 2024 |
KJ Somaiya MCA Selection Criteria
- The candidates will be selected based on their performance in the entrance tests.
- The exams accepted for MCA admission are MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET/ GATE.
KJ Somaiya PhD Admission 2024
The candidates who have a master's degree with at least a 55% score and a 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 75% score are eligible to apply for the PhD program at KJ Somaiya. The PhD admission process involves the following stages:
Admission Stage |
Description |
Application |
The interested candidates should fill out the PhD application form at the official website. |
PhD Entrance Exam |
The applicants will have to appear for the PhD exam conducted by SVU. Candidates who have appeared for UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF (BET)/ INSPIRE/ GPAT/ ICAR/ JEST/ GATE are exempted from the PhD exam. |
Shortlist for PI |
The candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview, based on their exam scores. |
Personal Interview |
The shortlisted candidates will have to go through a one-on-one interview before an expert panel. |
Provisional Admission |
The selected candidates will receive a provisional admission offer. |
KJ Somaiya PhD Important Dates 2024
Event |
Date |
Last Date to fill out the Online Application Form |
May 22, 2024 (Tentative) |
PhD Entrance Examination |
June 27, 2024 (Tentative) |
KJ Somaiya PhD Selection Criteria
The candidates will be chosen based on their exam results, such as the PhD entrance exam or tests like UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF (BET), INSPIRE, GPAT, ICAR, JEST, and GATE. Their performance in the personal interview will also be considered.
KJSIM Entrance Exam Accepted
Course |
Exams Accepted |
MBA |
CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT |
MBA - HCM |
CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ NMAT |
MBA - SM |
CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ NMAT |
MBA Executive |
CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ NMAT/ GMAT |
MCA |
MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET/ GATE |
PhD |
PhD entrance exam by SVU/ UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/ ICMR-JRF/ DBT-JRF (BET)/ INSPIRE/ GPAT/ ICAR/ JEST/ GATE |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management CAT Cutoff 2023
Course |
2023 Cutoff By Percentile |
2022 Cutoff By Percentile |
2021 Cutoff By Percentile |
MBA |
84 |
83 |
86 |
MBA Health Care Management |
84 |
83 |
86 |
MBA Sports Management |
84 |
83 |
86 |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management CMAT Cutoff 2023
Course |
2023 Cutoff By Percentile |
2022 Cutoff By Percentile |
2020 Cutoff By Percentile |
MBA |
98 |
95 |
90 |
MBA Sports Management |
98 |
95 |
90 |
MBA Health Care Management |
98 |
95 |
90 |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management GMAT Cutoff 2023
Course |
2023 Cutoff By Marks |
2022 Cutoff By Marks |
MBA |
500 |
650 |
MBA Sports Management |
500 |
650 |
MBA Health Care Management |
500 |
650 |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management NMAT Cutoff 2023
Course |
2023 Cutoff By Percentile |
2022 Cutoff By Percentile |
MBA |
95 |
95 |
MBA Sports Management |
95 |
95 |
MBA Health Care Management |
95 |
95 |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management XAT Cutoff 2023
Course |
2023 Cutoff By Percentile |
2022 Cutoff By Percentile |
MBA |
71 |
85 |
MBA Health Care Management |
71 |
85 |
MBA Sports Management |
71 |
85 |