MBA, MBA-HCM, MBA-SM, MBA-MC

Admissions For The Year 2027-29

K J Somaiya Institute of Management ( KJSIM ) founded with a belief that modern education should be rooted in strong cultural values, KJSIM is intensely indigenous at its core and contemporary in its approach towards curriculum. The institute strives to offer management education through innovative pedagogy offering a blend of classroom interaction, peer-to-peer learning, case-based approach, real world assignments, simulations and industry interface. The 2 years MBA programme offers freedom of possibilities, by exploring various choices for majors and minors. MBA Healthcare Management, Sports Management and Marketing Communications programmes are Niche profile based programmes.

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Placement Details

 

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Admission Process

Admission Process For:

CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT

  • Appear for CAT 2026 / XAT 2027 / GMAT*/ NMAT**/ CMAT 2027
    **NMAT Best of two attempts will be considered
    *GMAT scores valid from 1st Jan 2024 till 20th Jan 2027.

SHORTLIST FOR PSA-PI & WAT

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) shortlists candidates for the Problem Situation Analysis(PSA)- Personal Interview(PI) & Written Ability Test (WAT) through:

  1. Cutoff-Based (Merit-Based): Candidates are shortlisted based on meeting or exceeding the national-level entrance exam (CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / CMAT) cutoffs set by KJSIM.
  2. Profile-Based Shortlisting: Candidates who do not meet the merit-based cutoff are automatically considered, provided they satisfy Profile Based criteria.

Profile-Based Shortlisting Criteria

  • Consistent Academics: Strong record across 10th, 12th/Diploma, and Graduation.
  • Relevant Work Experience: Between 12 to 42 months of full-time, paid work experience after graduation.
  • Valid Entrance Score: Valid scores of entrance exams accepted by KJSIM.
 

DISCLAIMER: There will only be one application form for both Merit-based and Profile-based shortlisting.

PSA-PI & WAT PROCESS

  • Problem Situation Analysis and Personal in-depth Interview
    PSA-PI Process will be conducted across different cities in India
  • WAT process will be conducted online.

MERIT LIST DECLARATION

  • Results will be declared online.

ONLINE SEAT ALLOTMENT

  • Candidates will be offered programme based on their merit positions and availability of seats.

Selection Parameters

A holistic evaluation across multiple dimensions to identify future-ready leaders.

Selection Parameters For:
  • Entrance Score

    Entrance Score

    25%
  • Academics

    Academics

    15%
  • Work Experience

    Work Experience

    10%
  • PSA

    PSA (Problem Situation Analysis)

    10%
  • WAT

    WAT (Written Ability Test)

    10%
  • Personal Interview

    Personal Interview

    30%
  • qe

    Entrance Score

    15%
  • qe

    Past Academics

    15%
  • qe

    Work Experience

    10%
  • qe

    PSA (Problem Situation Analysis)

    10%
  • qe

    WAT (Written Ability Test)

    10%
  • qe

    Personal Interview

    40%

Fees Structure

Fees Structure For:
  Fees for Batch 2026-28
Particulars

MBA I 

(2026-27)

MBA II 

(2027-28)

MBA Tuition Fees ₹ 9,86,000/- ₹ 10,65,000/-
Development Fees ₹ 1,04,000/- ₹ 1,12,000/-
Others Fees ₹ 39,000/- ₹ 39,500/-
Examination Fees ₹ 13,000/- ₹ 14,000/-
Convocation Fees - ₹ 2,500/-
Caution Money Deposit ₹ 10,000/- -
Alumni Association Fees - ₹ 2500/-
Total Fees ₹ 11,52,000/- ₹ 12,35,500/-
Hostel Fees Structure
Hostel Fees Click Here  

Important Dates

Description Date Status
Last date for submission of Application Form for MBA and MBA-HCM 20th January 2027 till 11:59 PM OPEN (All Categories: Resident Indian, NRI, OCI, FN, CIWGC)
Last date for submission of Application Form for MBA-MC 20th January 2027 till 11:59 PM OPEN
Last date for submission of Application Form for MBA-SM 20th January 2027 till 11:59 PM OPEN
 

PSI-PI Process Venues and Addresses

TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Document Required for Admission

List of Documents
1 Entrance Exam - Admit Card
2 Entrance Exam - Score Card
3 SSC Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
4 HSC / Diploma Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
5 Degree All Semester or Year wise Mark sheets
6 Passing Certificate
7 Degree / Convocation Certificate
8 CGPA to % Conversion Letter if any
9 SOP (only for MBA - HCM and MBA - SM)
10 Achievement / Award or Reward Certificate / Co-Curricular / Extra Curricular Certificates if any
11 Work Experience Certificates if any
12 Transfer Certificate
13 Leaving / Migration Certificate
14 Birth Certificate
15 Domicile Certificate - If applicable
16 VastiPatrak & GLMS Affidavit - Only for Gujarati Linguistic Minority Candidates
17 Any Government Photo Identity Proof
18 Photographs - 2 Nos

Important Instructions

  1. Academic Fees: Fees for the first year has to be paid at the time of admission. The fees for second year will have to be paid according to the announced schedule.
  2. Rescheduling Terms: The institute reserves the right to reschedule the date of PSA-PI-WAT. However, in such cases the applicants will be informed about the change well in advance so that they can make necessary changes accordingly.
  3. Hostel Fees: Hostel fees is to be paid through portal only. (Selected candidates will have to first pay their admission fees to enable the hostel tab on the portal to pay the hostel fees).
  4. Mode of Payment: Fee is to be paid through Portal only. (Selected candidates will get their login credentials on their registered email id and mobile number).
    Note - No fees will be accepted through demand draft or cheque. There will be no cash transactions.
  5. Eligibility Criteria: Students pursuing or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programme in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any University recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/AICTE are eligible for Post Graduate Studies in Management. Students applying for their final exams in April-May 2027 can also apply. However, they should produce documentary evidence of having passed the graduation examination with minimum aggregate marks as specified above, on or before 31 August 2027, failing which the student will forfeit the admission. The student must have completed the graduation examination process before joining the institute.
  6. Important Warning: All prospective aspirants, parents, and stakeholders are hereby informed that K J Somaiya Institute of Management does not have any agents, liaisons, admissions office representatives or MOUs of any nature other than the Institutes Admissions office at Mumbai. Candidates are forewarned not to believe any information received from any sources to the contrary. Candidates are requested not to deal with any person or organization/s claiming to be associated with the Institute or claiming to help with admissions. The Institute shall not be responsible for any commitments, deals or payments made regarding the same under the pretext of direct admissions, management quota or any other nomenclature used.
    The Institute hereby reiterates that admissions to the Institute are facilitated ONLY through the transparent admission process, the details of which are displayed on the Institute's website.