Latest Update: KJ Somaiya MBA, MBA HCM & MBA SM Admission has begun. Interested Candidates can register on the official website on or before January 18, 2024 for the same. CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released on November 7, 2023, and the exam is scheduled for November 26, 2023

KJ Somaiya MBA (Master in Business Administration) is a Two-year, Full-time, Residential, Flagship Program. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and Valid CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / NMAT scores are eligible to apply for the Flagship Program.

KJ Somaiya MBA fees is INR 20.87 Lakhs. KJ Somaiya MBA CAT Cutoff is 83 Percentile while KJ Somaiya XAT Cutoff is 70 Percentile and CMAT Cutoff is 96 Percentile. KJ Somaiya MBA Seat Intake is 600.

 

KJ Somaiya MBA Important Dates 2024

Event Dates
Last date for Submission of the Application Form for MBA January 18, 2024
Shortlisting of candidates for GD-PI February 07, 2024 (Tentative)
Uploading of Documents February 08, 2024 (Tentative)
Slot Selection for Group Discussion and Personal Interview  February 08, 2024 - February 14, 2024 (Tentative)
Uploading of Candidate Profile February 08, 2024 - February 14, 2024 (Tentative)
Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) - Online Process February 21, 2024 - March 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round 1) April 01, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 2) (Tentative) April 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter for Supernumerary (NRI/ FN/ OCI/ CIWGC) and PwD Category April 12, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 3) (Tentative) April 21, 2024 (Tentative)
Offer Letter (Round - 4) (Tentative) May 02, 2024 (Tentative)
Inauguration of Program (Tentative) June 17, 2024 (Tentative)
Commencement of induction Program (Tentative) June 18 - 25, 2024 (Tentative)
Term 0 (Tentative) June 26, 2023 - July 01, 2024 (Tentative)
Program Commencement (Tentative) July 03, 2024 (Tentative)
CAT Dates
CAT Registration Starts August 2, 2023
CAT Registration Ends September 20, 2023
CAT Admit Card November 7, 2023
CAT Exam Date November 26, 2023
XAT Dates
XAT Registration Opens July 15, 2023
XAT Registration Closes November 30, 2023
Last Date for XAT Application through GMAT / GRE December 31, 2023
XAT Exam Date January 07, 2024
NMAT Dates
NMAT Registration August 1 - October 12, 2023
NMAT Scheduling August 1 - October 21, 2023
NMAT Re-Scheduling August 1 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Exam Dates October 10 - December 19, 2023
NMAT Registration Retake October 11 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Retake Scheduling October 11 - December 16, 2023
NMAT Last Date for Scorecard Download March 31, 2024

 

KJ Somaiya MBA Vs Welingkar Mumbai MBA Vs NMIMS Bangalore MBA

Institute Name KJ Somaiya Welingkar Mumbai NMIMS Bangalore
Fees INR 20,87,096 INR 14,00,000 INR 18,04,000
Highest CTC INR 22.50 LPA INR 24 LPA INR 19.70 LPA
Average CTC INR 12.28 LPA INR 12.49 LPA INR 14 LPA
NIRF Ranking 45 73 -
 

KJ Somaiya MBA Selection Criteria

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a Minimum of 50% marks.
  • Students in their Final Year of Graduation.
  • Valid CAT / XAT / CMAT / GMAT / NMAT Scores.

KJ Somaiya MBA Admission Process

KJ Somaiya MBA Admission Process is as follows:

KJ Somaiya MBA Admission process

Step 1:

Candidates are Shortlisted based on their Entrance Exam Scores for Case-based Analysis and Personal Interview (GD - PI). The Cutoff for MBA is given below:

Entrance Exam Cutoff 2023
CAT 83 - 85 Percentile
XAT 70 - 73 Percentile
CMAT  280 - 290 Score (96 - 98 Percentile)
NMAT 225 - 230 Score
GMAT 500 - 650 Score

Step 2:

GD - PI Round is conducted for Shortlisted Candidates.

Step 3:

Final Selection is based on CAT / XAT / CMAT / NMAT / GMAT Scores, Overall Performance in Group Discussion and Personal Interview, Academic Profile, Work Experience and Written Ability Test.

Weightage to the Final Selection for MBA program is based on the following factors:

Components Weightage
Entrance Exam Scores 25%
Personal Interview (Competency Based) 25%
Group Discussion (Competency Based) 15%
Academic Profile 15%
Written Ability Test (WAT) 10%
Work Experience 10%
Total 100%

Past Academic Records are calculated based on:

SSC / Class X; HSC / Class XII; Graduation Marks
Less than 60% 0
60% ≤ 69.99% 1
70% ≤ 79.99% 2
Above 80% 3

Additional Qualification: Any PG / M.Phil: 1 Mark

Achievements are calculated based on:

Category Marks
Sports State Level 1
National Level 1.5
International Level 2
Extra - Curricular Activity State Level 1
National Level 1.5
International Level 2
Co - Curricular Additional Qualification acquired from Certified Bodies 2
Outstanding Achievements Achievements other than Work Place 2

Work Experience are calculated based on:

Work Experience in Years Marks
<1 Years 0
>=1 & <=2 Years 6
>=2 & <=3 Years 10
>=3 & <=4 Years 6
>=4 & <=5 Years 4
>5 Years 2
 

KJ Somaiya MBA Admission: How to Apply?

KJ Somaiya MBA Applications are filled online on the official website. To fill the application form for the MBA program, check the steps below:

  1. Click on Apply Online.
  2. Register by entering the Name, Email ID and other required details.
  3. Login using the Email ID and Password.
  4. Fill in the application form with:
    1. Personal Details
    2. Address
    3. Valid ID Proof
    4. Academic Achievements
    5. Past Work Experience
  5. Select the Program.
  6. Enter the Score / Rank obtained in the Entrance Exam (if required)
  7. Select the PI Center.
  8. Upload the Photograph in the required Dimensions.
  9. Pay the Application Fee of INR 3,000/- and Submit the form.
 

KJ Somaiya MBA Placements 2023

Particulars 2023
Number of Recruiters 171
Highest CTC INR 22.50 LPA
Average CTC INR 12.28 LPA

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KJ Somaiya MBA Rankings

Ranking Bodies Year Category
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 45th in Management
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2023 20th in Management (Pvt.)

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KJ Somaiya MBA FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted at the time of admission to the MBA course at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. Candidates must have to submit the following documents at the time of admission:

  • All Marksheets from Class Xth to Graduation
  • Recent Passport size Photographs
  • Original ID Proof
  • Transfer / Migration Certificate
  • Caste / PH Certificate (if applicable)

Ques. What do the NIRF and other rankings of KJ Somaiya Institute management have?

Ans. KJ Somaiya is one of the top 25 business schools among the public and private sectors in India. KJ Somaiya achieved the 45th NIRF ranking in 2023. According to the Time B schools ranking, it was ranked second in India and ranked first in Mumbai. 

Ques. Is KJ Somaiya good for the MBA course?

Ans. It is one of the top business schools in India and also has prestigious placement records. The top companies visit the KJ Somaiya Institute, and the number of new recruiters is also increasing every year.

Ques. In how many specializations does KJ Somaiya Institute of Management offer the MBA program?

Ans. KJ Somaiya offers MBA in the specializations mentioned below:

  • MBA General
  • MBA Healthcare Management
  • MBA Sports Management
  • MBA Executive

Ques. What types of scholarships are available at K J Somaiya, and what are the basic criteria to get the scholarships?

Ans. Yes, it provides scholarships based on need, merit, special interest, subject, and research. The basic criteria are: 

  • The students need to maintain a minimum of 60% in all exams of the educational record. 
  • The parent's income should be below three lakhs per year. 
  • He/she should be a student of Vidyavihar/Ayurvihar