KJ Somaiya MBA Admission 2018
About KJ Somaiya MBA
KJ Somaiya MBA Admission 2018 is offered by K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR). KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offers 2-year full-time PGDM programme which is regarded equivalent to MBA Programm in India and abroad as per AIU (Association of Indian Universities) notification. It also offers part-time and executive programs in Business Management along with Masters in Computer Applications and Doctoral Programmes. KJ Somaiya MBA Admission is conducted for the PGDM (Postgraduate Diploma in Management) programs which are approved by All India Council For Technical Education, Ministry Of HRD, Government of India and the University of Mumbai. Business Management programs are mentioned below:
- PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)
- PGDM - International Business
- PGDM - Retail Management
- PGDM - Financial Services
- PGDM - Communications
Latest Update: The application process for the KJ Somaiya MBA Admission has started. The candidates are suggested to fill the application form on or before the due date. The link to fill the application form is given towards the end of this page.
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KJ Somaiya MBA Admission related 2018 Dates
Event |
Date |
Last date of Application Form submission |
31 January 2018 |
Shortlisting of candidates for Stage 3 |
23 February 2018 |
Commencement of GD/ PI |
3 to 18 March 2018 |
Declaration of KJ Somaiya MBA Merit List |
28 March 2018 (7:00 PM) |
Counselling |
2 to 4 April 2018 |
Inauguration of PG courses |
30 June 2018 |
Commencement of Induction Programme |
2 July 2018 |
Programme Commencement | 16 July 2018 |
KJ Somaiya MBA Intake/ Seats Distribution
Program |
Seats |
PGDM |
120 |
PGDM International Business |
60 |
PGDM Retail Management |
60 |
PGDM Financial Services |
60 |
PGDM Communications |
60 |
Total Seats |
360 |
KJ Somaiya MBA Application form and Admit Card
The application process of admission in KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research will be done through online mode only, however, the applicants have to submit their documents via post to complete the application process.
The candidates who want to get admission in this institution's MBA Programme can apply for the admission using the link given below or by SIMSR, The detailed steps for the application procedure and KJ Somaiya MBA Application submission is given below.
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Steps to fill KJ Somaiya MBA Application Form
STEP 1: Candidates have to fill their Name, Email Id, and Mobile Number for generating User ID & Password, which will be required for further admission process.
STEP 2: Candidates have to login on the panel by entering correct ID & Password for filling the online application form.
STEP 3: Candidates have to fill their personal details and related information in every section of the application form.
STEP 4: The photograph of the candidate has to be uploaded in the online application form. The image should be in .jpg format and size should be less than 40kb.
STEP 5: Candidates have to fill their Academic details in the application form as well as experience details (if any). It is mandatory to fill all the sections of the application form before heading towards the payment section of the application form.
STEP 6: Candidates can pay the application fee through Online or offline modes whose details have been given below.
STEP 7: Applicants have to now send some relevant documents supporting their application form to the addresses given below
Payment of KJ Somaiya MBA Application Fee
Applicants can pay the KJ Somaiya Application Fee in Online as well as in Offline mode, Applicants are advised to cross-check the information entered into their application form before the payment as any discrepancies in application form may affect the admission of the candidates, The details of Online as well as Offline payments are as follows.
- Online Payment of Application Form: Candidates can pay the application fee online through Credit / Debit Card.
- In case the application number is not generated but the payment has been approved kindly contact admission.simsr@somaiya.edu with the subject line as – 'Online Payment Successful but form no. not generated'.
- Offline Payment of Application Fee: A Demand Draft of an appropriate amount has to be made in favour of "K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research", payable at Mumbai. The Demand Draft has to be sent at the following address:
Admissions Coordinator
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar (E), Mumbai - 400 077, Maharashtra, India
Submission of the Application Form
The application form of KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research will be filled and submitted online. Candidates should visit the official website of KJ Somaiya Institute or click on the above-mentioned link to fill the application form.
The relevant documents given below must be sent to the address given below. Superscribe the envelope with the NAME OF THE PROGRAMME as applicable.
Admissions Coordinator
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research Vidyanagar,
Vidyavihar(E), Mumbai - 400 077, Maharashtra, India.
Tel :- (+91) 22 - 6728 3000 / 50
Documents to send after KJ Somaiya MBA Application Form Submission
If Payment is made by Debit/Credit Card: The applicants who have paid in online mode will have to submit the given below documents.
- Copy of Admit / Registration / Score Card of CMAT 2018 (Please Mention the Somaiya Online Application Form no. (for ex.100456)).
- Copy of Work Experience Letter (In absence of work experience letter please send the copy of the offer/appointment letter and the latest pay-slip)
If Payment is made by Demand Draft: If applicants have chosen to pay the application fee via Demand Draft, they will have to send the listed below documents by post.
- Printout of the Somaiya Online Application Form
- Demand Draft
- Copy of Admit / Registration / Score Card of CMAT 2018 (Please mention the Somaiya Online Application Form no. (for ex.100456)).
- Copy of Work Experience Letter (In absence of work experience letter please send the copy of the offer/appointment letter and the latest pay-slip)
(Candidate who paid the application fee through online, NO need to send Printout of the Somaiya Application Form and Demand Draft)
KJ Somaiya MBA Fees
The application fee for the KJ Somaiya MBA Admission is different as per the Indian and NRI/ FN/ PIO/ CIWGC candidates. The application fee for both the categories is given in the table below.
KJ Somaiya MBA Application Fee
Category |
Fee Amount |
Indian Candidates |
Rs 2,800 |
NRI/FN/PIO/CIWGC Candidates |
Rs 3,550 |
KJ Somaiya MBA Program Fee Structure
Category |
Indian & CIWGC Candidates |
NRI/FN/PIO Candidates |
Caution Money (Refundable) |
Rs 10,000 |
Rs 10,000 |
Annual Tuition Fees |
Rs 4,74,000 |
Rs 10,45,000 |
Total |
Rs 4,84,000 |
Rs 10,55,000 |
KJ Somaiya MBA Programme Hostel Fee
Particular |
Academic Year 2018-19 |
Academic Year 2019-20 |
Accommodation Fee (10 months) |
Rs 1,13,700 |
Rs 1,25,100 |
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) |
Rs 20,000 |
- |
Mess Fee (10 months) |
Rs 45,000 |
- |
Mess Deposit (Refundable) |
Rs 5,000 |
- |
Hostel Registration Fee |
Rs 1000 |
- |
Total |
Rs 1,84,700 |
Rs 1,25,100 |
KJ Somaiya MBA Result and Counselling
Candidates will select on the basis of test score in the entrance/ qualifying examination CAT-2017, CMAT-2018, XAT-2018, and GMAT. The shortlisted candidates have to fill the Candidate Profile Form and the Statement of Purpose (SOP). Shortlisted candidates can choose the GD/ PI centres according to their convenience.
KJ Somaiya MBA Selection Parameters for All Candidates
Parameters |
PGDM Programmes (PGDM /IB / RM / FS / Comm) |
Qualifying Exams (CAT/CMAT/XAT/GMAT) |
30% |
Personal Interview |
25% |
Case-Based Group Discussion |
20% |
Past Academic Record |
10% |
Outstanding Achievements |
7% |
Work Experience |
8% |
Total |
100% |
Past Academic records calculation for KJ Somaiya MBA Admission
Weightage given to Out Standing Achievements by Students
Students demonstrating exceptional talent in sports/ academics/ creative arts/ theatre/ extra-curricular activities/ participation in professional bodies/ recognized contribution at workplace will be given additional marks under a separate heading. The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject the specified achievement
Weightage to Candidate's Work Experience
KJ Somaiya MBA Exam pattern
The candidates need to appear in any one of the entrance tests from any one of the CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT entrance test. The candidates can find the exam pattern and the syllabus for each of the tests by following the link for each.
- Common Admission Test: CAT also known as Common Admission Test is conducted for admission to various post graduation management programs in IIMs and various other Indian universities and colleges.
- Management Aptitude Test: MAT Exam is carried out by AIMA for admission in MBA Colleges in India. It is one of the MBA Entrance Exam in India which is conducted four times in a year. Click Here for MAT Preparation Tips
- Common Management Admission Test: CMAT is also known as Common Management Admission Test which is administrated by the AICTE for the graduate students for admissions to the MBA colleges under CMAT. Click Here for CMAT Syllabus
- Xavier Aptitude Test: XAT also known as the Xavier Aptitude Test is a pen and paper-based test for the screening of the best candidates of India for MBA Admissions across the reputed B-Schools of India.
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) has decent campus placement record. Every year several global companies visit the campus in the placement season for selecting the appropriate candidate for their organization. Here are the previous year placement figures:
KJ Somaiya Campus Placement Stats
Companies visited on campus | 370 |
Highest Salary Package offered | 21.17 LPA |
Average Salary Package offered | 9.4 LPA |
KJ Somaiya MBA Contact
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research Vidyavihar (E),
Mumbai 400 077
Maharashtra, India
Tel: (+91) 22-6728 3000 / 3232 / 3050
Email: admission.simsr@somaiya.edu