K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC], Mumbai

Mumbai, MaharashtraEstd 1964 Mumbai University, Mumbai
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About KJSAC

KJSAC (KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce) is one of the premier institutions,  established in 1959. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized by UGC. It has also been credited with NAAC Grade “A” and has over 50 years of excellence. At present, KJSAC offers UG, PG, Certificate and Ph.D. courses. Admissions to all the courses are strictly based on the entrance exams conducted by the University of Mumbai. KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce has state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities including an auditorium, a conference hall, a library, labs, a cafeteria, common rooms, a gym, etc. 

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KJSAC Highlights 2024

The table below shows the important highlights of KJSAC:

Particulars KJSAC Highlights
Established 1959
Type Private
Recognition UGC
Affiliation University of Mumbai
NAAC Grade A
Courses Offered UG, PG, Certificate & Ph.D. courses
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance-Based
Official Website https://kjsac.somaiya.edu.in/en/ 
KJSAC Key Facts
  • KJSAC is ranked 18th for Commerce and 25th for Arts by India Today.
  • Several opportunities are provided to students through NCC, NSS, Performing Arts and Management Skills.
  • The different international collaborations of the college with global universities have helped to improve education and research programmes. Such collaborations have paved way for several academic connections:
    •  Faculty and Student Exchange Programs
    • Joint Research and Publications
    • Study Abroad in India Programs
    • Immersive Programs
    • International Internships & Placements
  • The college also has various academic collaborations with top Universities in the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa. 
  • KJSCAC maintains academic excellence by providing different scholarship programmes such as:
    • Need-Based scholarships 
    • Merit-Based scholarships 
    • Special-Interest scholarship for special category students belonging from different backgrounds and interests
  • KJSAC manages a film society named Drushti Film Forum (DFF) started by Somaiya Vidyavihar. DFF serves as a platform for screening and understanding remarkable Cinema from across the globe with academic appeal and intense viewing. 

KJSAC Courses & Fees 2024 

The table below shows the list of some popular courses at KJSAC along with its eligibility criteria, specializations, seat intake, and fee structure.

Course Details Fees (Open Category)
BA Duration: 3 Years
Subjects: Hindi, English, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Gujarati, Marathi, Economics and Sanskrit
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board
Seat Intake: 360
INR 12,550 – INR 15,820
B.Com Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board 
Seat Intake: 1080
INR 13,475 – INR 16,895
MA Duration: 2 Years
Subjects: English, History, Marathi, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university  
Seat Intake: 360
INR 20,300  – INR 45,900  (Part 1)
M.Com Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university  
Seat Intake: 60
INR 19,400 (Part 1)
Ph.D. Duration: 3 to 6 Years 
Subjects: Hindi, History, Gujarati, Commerce, English
Eligibility: Master’s Degree or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate 
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KJSAC admission process for all the undergraduate and postgraduate programs happens on a merit basis except in the case of MA. For MA course admission, candidates will have to appear for an entrance test conducted by the University if they have graduated in some other field or if they do not belong to this University. The admission process for Ph.D. differs from both levels as it demands an entrance test and personal interview.

How To Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the University of Mumbai.
  • Click on the “Register” option.
  • Fill necessary details and choose KJSAC as a preferred college in the college list.
  • Verify details and upload necessary documents.
  • Pay the required fee of INR 100 through the online payment gateway.
  • Keep a printout of the form for future reference.

KJSAC will display the Merit list online as per the schedule prescribed by the University of Mumbai. Students then have to collect a blank application form by providing a pre-admission form cash receipt. Attach all the necessary documents with the form. The documents will be verified by non-teaching staff and an ID number will be generated on the college counter. Pay the admission fees online. 


KJSAC Placements 2024

KJSAC has a Placement Cell that offers internship and placement opportunities to UG & PG students. As per the recent data available on the official website, 310 students were hired by some of the top recruiters like KPMG India (30), JP Morgan & Chase (7), Deloitte (6), etc. The table below shows the list of recruiters at KJSAC Mumbai:

KJSAC Top Recruiters
KPMG Deloitte DeltaX
J.P. Morga Capgemini Tresvista
Munich RE Newfold Digital Suther Land 

KJSAC Scholarship 2024 

KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce also provides scholarship facilities to students who may need financial assistance. The various kinds of scholarships offered by the college are given below:

  • Subject-based scholarships- In subject-based scholarships, candidates are given financial assistance who have definite educational and career interests. Candidates' financial status is verified before providing financial assistance.
  • Merit-based Scholarships: The scholarship is open to all Somaiya students. However, the student must have one faculty advisor on his proposal.
  • Need-Based Scholarships- Scholarships under this category are provided to students based on their financial income.

KJSAC Facilities

The college provides numerous facilities to assist the students during their college life. Some of these facilities are mentioned below:

  • Library: With a total area of 10732 sq ft, the library can hold more than 87000 books and has an arrangement of 418 chairs with 80 tables for studying. This library is one of the oldest and biggest libraries on the Vidyavihar campus.
  • Hostel: The college offers hostel facilities to their students by making boundaries for girls and boys separately. The facilities in the hostels include a mess, 24-hour hot water, internet facility etc.
  • Sports club: The institute takes its sports activities very seriously and offers an array of fields such as athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, Kabaddi, Volleyball etc.
  • NSS: Actively engrossed and one of the preferred extracurricular activities of the institute is NSS. Under the social scheme, the college has taken on projects of Juhu Beach cleanliness, Old Age Home Visit, Marathons etc.
  • NCC: The NCC committee celebrates every festive occasion with great commitment and energy. While they prioritize their practice at first, they try taking a few social activities as well on the other side.


KJSAC Faculty

The faculty of the KJSAC consists of experienced professors who have years of experience in their specialization. The structure of the faculty is given below:

  • Assistant professors- 58
  • Associate Professor- 6
  • Librarian- 1
  • Laboratory Assistant- 1

KJSAC Alumni

The table below shows the list of KJSAC's prominent alumni:

Alumni Name Details
Mr. Virendar Bakshi Social Worker & Leader
Mr. Pavitra Bhatt Famous Classical Dancer
Miss Sini Shetty Femina Miss India 2022
Smt. Vijaya Wad Author, Educationist and Ex-Chairperson of Marathi Vishwakosh - Government of Maharashtra
Mr. Shivaji Sutar Indian Railway Traffic Service - Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, Mumbai

KJSAC FAQs

Ques. Does the hostel fee at KJSAC include food availability and what are the arrangements for laundry?

Ans. The hostel fee includes the arrangement of a room and it provides food availability to the KJSAC students. For availing of the laundry facilities, students will be charged additionally.

Ques. Can I apply for more than two courses in KJSAC?

Ans. Yes, KJSAC allows its candidate to apply to the same institute for different courses or apply for the same course in the same institute under different categories.

Ques. How is the campus building of KJSAC

Ans. The campus of the KJSAC is huge. The college has separate rooms for each sport and has spacious classrooms for the students. The college has been renovated and thereby, has been maintained well over the years.

Ques. What is the function of RIIDL at KJSAC? 

Ans.The RIIDL is a place at KJSAC to begin a startup. The institute already has impressive statistics such as 80+ total startups, 29+ investments done, 400+ full-time jobs created and 20 jobs are currently incubated. 

Ques. What are the experiential learning centres available at KJSAC?

Ans. There are several programmes available at the centre of experiential learning at K.J Somaiya College of Arts & College such as the Anubhuti Programme, Youth Programme, Corporate Programme & Custom Designed Programme. 

Ques. Which is better, KJSAC or SK Somaiya College? 

Ans. Some features are of both K.J Somaiya & S.K Somaiya given below:

Categories  K.J Somaiya S.K Somaiya 
Course Fee 2.97 lakhs  1.02 lakhs 
Placement 80% 70%-75%
Highest CTC 15 LPA 5-6 LPA
Average CTC 4 LPA 2-3 LPA
Recruiting Companies  Jaro Education, Calvin Klein, ICICI Bank, Outlook, etc. Godrej, TCS, Amul, L&T, etc.

Ques. What is the cutoff range of KJSAC? 

Ans. The cutoff range varies from subject to subject and KJSAC releases the cutoff in 3 rounds. The cutoff ranges between 85% - 81%. for UG and PG courses.

Ques. Does KJSAC have international collaboration? 

Ans. K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce offers various facilities like, Student Exchange Programs; Joint Research and Publications, Study Abroad in India Programs; Immersive Programs, International Internships and Placements. The college has tie-ups with leading companies USA, Europe, Asia and Africa to work together to promote Academics, Research, and Experiential Learning beyond the scope of an individual university. Some of the universities are the University of Vaasa, Saint Martin's University, University of Applied Science Upper Austria etc. 

Ques. Is KJSAC worth joining? 

Ans. Yes, KJSAC is worth joining. It is one of the good colleges affiliated to Mumbai University. The college has a decent track record of placements. The average placement is offered at INR 10 LPA. The college is approved by AICTE, and accredited by AIU and NBA. 

Ques. How strict is the attendance percentage at KJSAC? 

Ans. K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce has a very strict policy regarding attendance. Students have to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to appear for the semester examinations. 

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KJSAC Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MA
2 Courses
20,300 - 21,500 (1st Year Fees) Graduation12 May - 19 Jun 2024
BA
12 Courses
15,820 (1st Year Fees) 10+219 Apr - 11 Jun 2024
B.Com
1 Course
16,895 (1st Year Fees) 10+219 Apr - 11 Jun 2024
M.Com
1 Course
19,400 (1st Year Fees) Graduation12 May - 19 Jun 2024

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KJSAC Rankings 2024

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KJSAC Indiatoday Ranking

#24out of 173 in India 2023
#4 in Maharashtra
India Today

KJSAC The Week Ranking

#27out of 59 in India 2023
#6 in Maharashtra
The Week

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Do students from poor families join private institutions like KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes Chennai, IMT, etc.?

Advait JoshiLives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Students from economically backward backgrounds can also pursue courses at the leading B schools in India. They can apply for an educational loan, so they can easily secure admission to most colleges.

Institutes like Great Lakes and IMT gave more importance to the intellectual background of students. They won’t reject a candidate with high potential in the field. So, it is worth opting for an educational loan to secure admission to the aforementioned institutes 

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KJSAC Facilities

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KJSAC Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of KJSAC

director
Prof. (Dr.) Kishan H. Pawar
Assistant Professor
Abhijit Arvind Deshpande
Department of Marathi
Assistant Professor
Abhinaya R Kamble
Department of Political Science
Assistant Professor
Mrs. Viral Mohit Mavani
Department of Gujarati
Assistant Professor
Vijayshree Parameswaran
Department of Hindi
Assistant Professor
Veena C Sanekar
Department of Marathi
Assistant Professor
Mrs. Tanisha Tatyaram Ugalmugle
Department of Business Law
Assistant Professor
Sachin Sheshrao Narwade
Department of English
Assistant Professor
Uday Raj Sharad Tambe
Department of Maths
Associate Professor
Atish Somashekhar Taukari
Department of Psychology
Assistant Professor
Miss. Payal Hitesh Parmar
Department of Commerce

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