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K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai
★ Overall Rating / Ranking: 4.76 / 5.0ROI Grade A (82/100)
KJSI
Private Autonomous • Est. 1981AACSB • AICTE • NBA • AIU

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra•Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai (UGC Recognized)

Average & Median CTC
₹12 LPA
Avg: ₹13.5 LPA
Highest Package
₹28.25 LPA
Audited Top Package
Total Tuition Fee
₹23.88 Lakhs
Hostel: ₹2.00L
ROI Score & Recovery
82/100 (A)
Payback: 3 Years (~36 Months)
Placement Rate
100% Placed
690 Total Seats
Exams Accepted
CAT, XAT, GMAT
Cutoff: ~84%ile
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Category 1 • Institutional Identity

Basic Information

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College Name, Logo & Location
KJSI
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai
City & State: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location Hub: Mumbai Metropolitan Financial & Corporate Hub, Maharashtra
Established: 1981
College Type & Affiliated University
Institution Type:
Private Autonomous
Affiliated University / Statutory Body:
Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai (UGC Recognized)
Overall Rating / Ranking & Accreditation
Overall Rating / Ranking
★ 4.76 / 5.0
Accreditations & Approvals:
✓ AACSB✓ AICTE✓ NBA✓ AIU
Official Website & Portals
Verified institutional domain for admission notifications, mandatory AICTE/NIRF disclosures, and curriculum handbooks.
https://kjsim.somaiya.edu
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Category 2 • Academic Offerings

Courses & Specialisations

Duration: 2 Years Full-TimeTotal Intake: 690 Seats

MBA / MMS / PGDM Programs, Duration & Seat Intake

MBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA Flagship)

600 Seats
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
600 Approved
Course Tuition
₹23.88 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
FinanceMarketingHuman ResourcesOperations & Supply Chain ManagementData Science & Analytics
MBA HCM

MBA - Healthcare Management

30 Seats
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
30 Approved
Course Tuition
₹23.88 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
Hospital AdministrationPharmaceutical Business ManagementHealthTech Strategy
MBA SM

MBA - Sports Management

30 Seats
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
30 Approved
Course Tuition
₹15.13 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
Sports Marketing & SponsorshipSports AnalyticsEvent & League Management
MBA MC

MBA - Marketing Communications

30 Seats
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
30 Approved
Course Tuition
₹17.13 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
Brand Strategy & ManagementMedia Planning & BuyingPublic Relations & Corporate Communications
Major & Minor Specialisations Offered
Dual / Major-Minor Electives Available
Finance & Financial Markets
Marketing & Brand Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Information Technology & Business Analytics
Strategy & General Management
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Category 3 • Financial Breakdown & Aid

Fees & Scholarships

Total Tuition Fee (2 Years)
₹23.88 Lakhs
₹23,87,500 total academic tuition
Hostel & Accommodation Fee
₹2.00 Lakhs
Optional On-Campus & Tie-Up AC Student Hostels Available
Library, Books & Other Fees
₹0.80 Lakhs
Includes study material & alumni deposit
Total All-Inclusive Investment
₹26.68 Lakhs
Complete 2-year course + hostel estimate

Scholarships Available

Merit-cum-Need Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Top 10% entrance rank and qualifying family income threshold
25% - 100% Tuition Fee Concession
Women in Business Fellowship
Eligibility: Outstanding female aspirants demonstrating leadership potential
₹1,00,000 - ₹2,50,000 One-time Grant

Education Loan Assistance

100% Financing Support
Collateral-Free Coverage
Up to ₹15 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs Collateral-Free Education Loan Coverage
Interest Rate
8.45% – 9.50% p.a. (Concessional Student Rate)
Moratorium Period
2 Yrs + 12 Months
Official Tie-Up Education Loan Banks:
State Bank of India (SBI Scholar Loan)HDFC Credila Financial ServicesBank of Baroda (Baroda Premier Education Loan)Canara Bank Vidya TurantICICI Bank Campus PowerAxis Bank Education Loans
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Category 4 • Corporate Recruitment & Summer SIP

Placements & Internships (2025)

Latest Placement Report (2025)
Median Package
₹12 LPA
Audited cohort median CTC
Average Package
₹13.5 LPA
Batch mean compensation
Highest Package
₹28.25 LPA
Highest domestic offer
Placement Percentage
100%
Verified campus placement rate

Top Recruiting Companies

100+ Corporate Partners
BarclaysMorgan StanleyITCAmazonDeloittePwCEYHDFC BankJohnson & JohnsonAbbottCiplaGSKApollo HospitalsSun PharmaIMG RelianceDecathlonJSW SportsITW ConsultingSportz InteractiveOgilvyGroupMPublicis GroupeDentsuMadison WorldFCB Interface

Summer Internship Opportunities (SIP)

100% SIP Placement
Avg SIP Stipend
₹80K
Highest Stipend
₹150K
PPO Conversion
32% Batch
  • 100% Mandatory 8-to-10 Week Summer Internship Programme (SIP) after First Year
  • Strong Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) conversion rate of 32% across marquee recruiters
  • Live corporate projects in Investment Banking, FMCG Sales, Brand Strategy & Business Analytics
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Category 5 • Cutoffs, Eligibility & Selection

Admissions & Selection Criteria

Entrance Exams Accepted
CATXATGMATNMATCMAT
Previous-Year Cutoffs (Percentile)
CAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
84%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~77.5%ile
XAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
84%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~77.5%ile
GMAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
NMAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
CMAT
2025-26 Final Admission Cutoff
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD reserved categories).
  • Final-year graduation students appearing for their final semester examinations are fully eligible to apply provisionally.
  • Valid score/percentile in CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
  • Work experience is valued during composite evaluation, though both fresh graduates and experienced professionals are actively admitted.
Step-by-Step Admission Process
1Appear in Accepted Entrance Exam (CAT / XAT / GMAT)

Qualify the institutional sectional and overall percentile cutoffs for shortlisting.

2Online Application / CAP Registration & Profile Submission

Submit academic transcripts, entrance scorecard, and Statement of Purpose via K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), Mumbai's admission portal.

3Group Discussion (GD) / Case Analysis & Personal Interview (PI)

Entrance Percentile Screening (Cutoff Qualified) -> Written Ability Test (WAT) / Group Discussion -> Personal Interview Panel.

4Final Composite Merit List & Admission Offer

Final offer generation combining entrance score, PI performance, academic consistency, diversity, and work experience.

Application Deadlines (2026-27 Cycle)
Official Admission Schedule
Round 1 Application Window
Deadline: 2026-11-30
OPEN
Interview Shortlisting Notification
Deadline: 2027-01-25
OPEN
Final Admission Offers & Fee Payment
Deadline: 2027-04-15
OPEN
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Category 6 • Financial Payback & Career Trajectory

ROI & Career Outcomes

Overall ROI Score
82 / 100
Grade A Institutional Return
Average Package vs. Fees
₹13.5L vs ₹23.88L
0.57x Annual Return Ratio
Estimated Fee Recovery Period
3 Years (~36 Months)
Post-MBA break-even timeline
Est. Post-EMI Monthly Surplus
₹44,205/mo
After ₹33,795/mo loan EMI

Multi-Year Placement Trends (2023 – 2025)

Consistent YoY Growth
Batch YearAverage CTCMedian CTCHighest CTCPlaced %
2023₹12.02 LPA₹10.56 LPA₹24.3 LPA98%
2024₹12.82 LPA₹11.28 LPA₹26.3 LPA99%
2025₹13.5 LPA₹12 LPA₹28.25 LPA100%
Domain & Sector Career Outcomes
BFSI, Investment Banking & FinTech32% Cohort
Roles: Investment Banking Analyst, Corporate Treasury, Credit Risk, Wealth Advisory
Management Consulting & Strategy24% Cohort
Roles: Management Consultant, Corporate Strategy Associate, Practice Advisor
FMCG, FMCD & Brand Marketing18% Cohort
Roles: Area Sales Manager, Brand Manager, Category Growth Lead
IT Products, E-Commerce & Analytics16% Cohort
Roles: Product Manager, Business Data Scientist, Program Manager
Operations, Supply Chain & General Mgmt10% Cohort
Roles: Supply Chain Strategist, TAS/Leadership Trainee, Operations Lead
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Category 7 • Global Exposure & Cross-Border Learning

International Immersion

Global Partner Network
International Study Tours
  • Global immersion & exchange with 20+ global partner universities (USA, Europe, Asia)
  • Global Business Immersion & Multi-City Corporate Study Tours
Global University Tie-Ups
🌍 Aston University (UK)🌍 Saint Martin’s University (USA)🌍 DHBW (Germany)🌍 THI Ingolstadt (Germany)🌍 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Student Exchange Programs
  • Semester & trimester abroad academic exchange modules
  • International collaborative research & cross-border workshops
International Internships
  • Global internship exposure and live virtual consulting projects
Overseas Industry Visits
  • Overseas industry briefings, corporate headquarters visits and port logistics walkthroughs
International Certifications
  • Global partner certifications in analytics, finance, and digital leadership
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