K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai (KJ SIMR)- Admissions, Eligibility

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (KJ SIMSR) is now known as K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM). The institute was founded in the year 1981. In May 2013, KJ SIMR was regarded as an autonomous management institute by University Grants Commission. As of today, it is one of the finest running B-Schools in the country and has several domestic as well as international affiliations. KJ Somaiya has also been appointed as a member of AASCB, the largest worldwide network of b-schools and organizations. Situated in the country’s cosmopolitan capital, the institute’s forte is imparting state-of-the-art education in management discipline.

The following programmes in management are offered by KJSIM

Master's in business administration (MBA)

  • Master's in business administration in International Business (MBA –IB)
    • KJSIM’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in international business approved by AICTE.
  • Master’s in business administration in Retail Management (MBA-RM)
    • KJSIM’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in retail management approved by AICTE.
  • Master’s in business administration in Integrated Marketing Communication (MBA-IMC)
    • KJSIM’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in mass communication approved by AICTE.
  • Master’s in business administration in Health Care Management (MBA-HCM)
    • KJ SIMR’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in health care management approved by AICTE.
  • Master’s in business administration in Human Resources (MBA-HR)
    • KJ SIMR’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in Human Resource management approved by AICTE.
  • Master’s in business administration in Sports Management (MBA-SM)
    • KJ SIMR’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in Sports management approved by AICTE.

Master’s in computer Applications (MCA) -

  • KJSIM’s two-year residential post-graduation programme in computer applications approved by AICTE

MBA-Executive

  • KJSIM’s three-year part-time master’s degree program for working professionals approved by AICTE

Doctoral

  • A three-year Fellowship programme (PhD) offered across commerce and management

MBA (Part Time)

  • Master's in business administration in Finance Management
  • Master's in business administration in Human Resource Management
  • Master's in business administration in Information Management
  • Master's in business administration in Marketing Management

Getting into K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai (KJ SIMR)

KJ SIMR Results Accepted

  • For MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR = CAT or XAT or CMAT or GMAT
  • For MBA (Executive) = CAT or XAT or CMAT or GMAT
  • For MCA = Somaiya Entrance Test (SET-MCA) or MAH-MCA-CET
  • MBA (Part-time) = Somaiya Entrance Test (SET) and Written Analysis Test (WAT)
  • Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.) = PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) organized by University of Mumbai

KJ SIMR, Mumbai Eligibility

Eligibility for MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR

  • A candidate must have completed their graduation of at least 3 years' time duration with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade point average (45% in case of candidates domiciled in Maharashtra and belonging to the Reserved Categories) from any institution approved by AICTE/UGC/AIU (Association of Indian Universities)
  • Candidate should have appeared for CAT 2019/XAT 2020/CMAT 2020 or GMAT (in case of international applicant)
  • Final year students can also apply for admission process. However, to take admission in 2020-22 batch, they would need to submit their marksheet by 31-07-2020, without fail.
  • For international candidates, the GMAT scores given in the past 3 years will be considered valid (Jan 2017 to Feb 10, 2010)
  • Work experience is not required

Eligibility for MCA

  • A candidate must have completed their graduation of at least 3 years' time duration with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade point average (45% in case of candidates domiciled in Maharashtra and belonging to the Reserved Categories) from any institution approved by AICTE/UGC/AIU (Association of Indian Universities)
  • Candidates who have appeared for their final exams in the month of April-May 2020 can also apply. However, they should provide their qualifying graduation marksheet, on or before 31-07-2020
  • Candidate needs to appear for Somaiya Entrance Test (SET-MCA), organized by KJ Somaiya.
  •  or MAH-MCA-CET, organized by DTE Maharashtra

Eligibility for MBA (Executive)

  • A candidate must have completed their graduation of at least 3 years' time duration with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade point average (45% in case of candidates domiciled in Maharashtra and belonging to the Reserved Categories) from any institution approved by AICTE/UGC/AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
  • Mathematics should be a compulsory subject at senior secondary level (10+2) or bachelors.
  • Candidate should have appeared for CAT 2019/XAT 2020/CMAT 2020 or GMAT (in case of international applicant)
  • A candidate should possess a minimum working experience of 5 years at executive or supervisory level.
  • Candidate should have appeared for CAT 2019/XAT 2020/CMAT 2020 or GMAT (in case of international applicants.

Eligibility for MBA - Part-time (MM/FM/IM/HRM)

  • A candidate must have completed their graduation of at least 3 years' time duration with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade point average (45% in case of candidates domiciled in Maharashtra and belonging to the Reserved Categories) from any institution approved by AICTE/UGC/AIU (Association of Indian Universities)
  • Applicant should possess a minimum working experience of 2 years at executive or supervisory level.

KJ SIMR Mumbai Admission Procedure

For MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR

  • The candidates are shortlisted on account of CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT scores. Then they are called for the rounds of GD-PI.  Final selection is announced through online merit lists.

For MCA

  • The candidates are shortlisted on account of CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT scores. Then they are called for the rounds of GD-PI.  Final selection is announced through merit lists.

For MBA (Executive)

  • The candidates are shortlisted on account of CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT scores. Then they are required to submit a statement of purpose (SOP) and appear for a round of Personal Interview. Shortlisted candidates receive an invitation from the university.

For MBA - Part-time (MM/FM/IM/HRM)

  • The candidates must appear for an online admission test conducted by the institute. After that, he must submit written case analysis and statement of purpose. Then a round of personal interview is held with the candidates.  Shortlisted candidates receive the confirmation of enrolment through email.

KJ SIMR Fee Structure

The most recently revised fees of KJ SIMR Mumbai is tabulated below (for 2020-22 batch)

Program Fees (Domestic candidates) Fees (NRI/Foreign nationals/PIO/CIWGC Candidates)
MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR Rs 14.93 Lakhs (also for CIWGC candidates) Rs 42.12 lakhs (not for CIWGC candidates)
For MCA 5.1 lakhs NA
For MBA (Executive) Rs 8.17 lakhs NA
MBA - Part-time (MM/FM/IM/HRM) Rs 6.23 lakhs Rs 17. 48 lakhs

K J SIMR Intake

Given below is the course-wise student intake at KJ SIMR

Course No of Admissions
MBA 120
MBA – IB 60
MBA- Finance 60
MBA - Communication 60
MBA – Retail Management 60
MBA -Health Care Management 30

Inside KJ SIMR

KJ SIMR DIVERSITY

The following data of the 2018-20 batch portrays the diversity at KJ SIMR



KJ SIMR Placements

IIM Udaipur completed another successful year in terms of the placements. The details of the final and the summer placements are given below.

Final Placements at KJ SIMR

KJ SIMR witnessed 97% summer placements for the year 2019-20

Final placement Highlights 2019-20
Batch strength 521
Students opting for placements 508
Number of recruiters 165
New recruiters 39
Average CTC (Top 100 offers) Rs 13.25 LPA
Average package Rs 10.08 LPA
Highest Salary Rs.28.50 LPA
Major sectors BFSI, IT & ITES, Consulting, FMCG and Manufacturing

Summer Placements at KJ SIMR

KJ SIMR witnessed 100% summer placements for the year 2019-20

Summer placement Highlights 2019-20
Students registered for placements 521
Number of companies visited 156

New Recruiters

40
Highest Stipend Rs 1,45,000 per month
Average Stipend Rs 25,600 Per month