KJ Somaiya, Mumbai will soon announce the commencement of the application process for its new batch of the diploma course. Admission will be offered on the basis of a Centralised Admission Process. The total intake for the course is 270. 

KJ Somaiya Diploma Course Highlights

  • The institute offers a part-time as well as full-time Diploma in Engineering across five branches, namely, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. 
  • Diploma in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering has been accredited for 5 years and Industrial Electronics for 3 years.
  • Candidates seeking admission into the course must have completed their class 10th from a recognized board.
  • The institute also provides admission to international students.
  • There is also a provision for Lateral Entry, wherein the students are admitted directly to the 2nd year of the course. 

KJ Somaiya Diploma Course Fee

The following table shows the detailed fee structure per year of each branch for Diploma in Engineering:

Branches Fees (Per Annum)
Civil Engineering INR 13579
Computer Engineering INR 112679
Electrical Engineering INR 13579
Industrial Electronics INR 13579
Mechanical Engineering INR 13579

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KJ Somaiya Diploma Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission into the Diploma in Engineering must have completed their class 10th with a minimum of 35% marks as an aggregate. 
  • Candidates seeking lateral entry into the diploma course must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks as an aggregate. 

KJ Somaiya Diploma Admission Criteria

Admissions to the Diploma in Engineering course at KJ Somiayya are completely based on merit. Candidates clearing the cut-off are called for a CAP round. Wherein they are allotted the branches as per their marks in class 10th.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website at https://polytechnic.somaiya.edu/polytechnic. 
  • Fill in the online Application form.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Pay the registration fees to successfully apply to this college.
  • Take a printout of the application form for future needs.
  • Visit the facilitation center for verification of documents after which the course registration will become complete. 

KJ Somaiya Diploma Course Details

KJ Somaiya offers a Diploma in Engineering across five branches. The details of each branch of diploma in engineering are given in the following table:

Branches Course Details
Civil Engineering The main focus of the course is to impart some technical knowledge, such as drafting, surveying, testing and execution of civil engineering works. The course is being taught from the basic to the core level.
Various site/industrial visits, expert lectures, internship opportunities are being conducted by the institute.
Computer Engineering The students are being taught in various fields of programming, such as web design, database management, software and hardware testing.
Provides the students with various other certifications such as Java, Oracle, Hardware Maintenance, etc.
Electrical Engineering The primary focus of the course is to impart technical knowledge to the students in various fields of utilities such as Machines, Traction, Power Electronics and Drive.
Also, it prepares the students to start entrepreneurship ventures in the fields of Renewable Energy, Energy audit and management and Electrical Contracting.
Industrial Electronics Provides some technical knowledge to the students in the field of analog and digital electronics.
Teaches the students about Personal Computer Hardware and Programming.
Mechanical Engineering The main aim is to develop some good mechanical diploma engineering, by imparting some useful technical skills in the field of machines and technology.
Helps the students to gain sound mechanical engineering education and application of mechanical engineering principles.

  • KJ Somaiya has a dedicated Training and Placement cell that constantly helps the students regarding the best on and off-campus job placements. 
  • The placement cell organizes various soft skills training workshops and mock interviews to prepare students for the placement process. 
  • The average salary of the course for the year 2019 stood at around INR 2 LPA while the highest was INR 2.80 LPA. 

The following table shows the department wise Average and Highest salary for the year 2019:

Department Average Salary Highest Salary
Civil Engineering INR 2,00,000 PA INR 2,50,000 PA
Mechanical Engineering INR 2,58,000 PA INR 2,80,000 PA
Electrical Engineering INR 1,73,000 PA INR 2,50,000 PA
Industrial Electronics INR 2,00,000 PA INR 2,50,000 PA
Computer Engineering INR 2,00,000 PA INR 2,00,000 PA

Some of the prominent recruiters of KJ Somaiya Diploma program are:

JSW Steel TCS Blue Star
Voltas Afcons Infrastructure Vertive Energy

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KJ Somaiya Diploma FAQs

Ques. What are the requisite documents to be submitted at the time of admission into the Diploma in Engineering course of KJ Somaiya?

Ans. Candidates will have to submit the following documents at the time of admission at KJ Somaiya:

  • 10th Marks Card 
  • 10+2 Marks Card (For Lateral Entry)
  • Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Pan Card/Birth Certificate
  • Passport size Photographs
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Transfer/Migration Certificate

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya provide scholarship opportunities for the students?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers various scholarship opportunities. The following are the scholarships offered by the institute:

  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti Yojna
  • Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna

Apart from these, candidates can also avail various central and state government scholarship opportunities. 

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for direct admission into the second year of the Diploma in Engineering at KJ Somaiya?

Ans. Candidates seeking lateral entry into the diploma course must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks as an aggregate. 

Ques. Does KJ Somaiya provide internship opportunities to the students of the Diploma in Engineering?

Ans. Yes, the institute has collaborated with many good companies to provide internship opportunities to the students. Students performing well in the internship are also offered a full-time opportunity in the same company.

Ques. Does the institute provide reservations to the students belonging to the reserved categories?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers reservations to the students from the reserved categories. The students from those categories also need to pay a less amount of fees as compared to the students from the open category.