Why is K.J. Somaiya so famous in Mumbai when I can’t see any mechanical placement there?

The first thing you need to understand is that a college's worth does not depend on its placements. It’s much more than that. Even if you don’t land a high package you might learn better skills than at any other college. The same is the case with KJ Somaiya, it offers the following advantages which overlook its average placement statistics

• Comprehensive curriculum: The curriculum here is vast as it covers versatile audit courses like Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Sales, History of Mumbai.

• No minimum attendance rule: The lack of a minimum attendance rule makes it possible for the students to engage more in extracurricular activities and thus leads to overall development.

• Incubation center: KJ Somaiya’s incubation center Ridll has given birth to many entrepreneurs. 

• Experienced faculty: KJ Somaiya mechanical's department is as old as VJTI in terms of experience.

Also, the placement here is quite similar to other engineering colleges in Mumbai.