Updated on Oct 14 2026, 06:44 PM IST
Last date to apply for MBA / MBA-HCM / MBA-MC / MBA-SM courses at KJSIM Mumbai is January 20, 2027.
CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026.
The last date to register for XAT 2026 is December 6, 2026.
The NMAT 2026 registration last date is October 31, 2026.
NMAT 2026 registration link is open on the website for one more week.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management admission is offered at postgraduate programmes. Candidates seeking admission must complete the online application process through the official website. KJSIM Mumbai admission process is entirely entrance-based, and applicants must complete the application form with all required academic and personal details.
Admission at the K J Somaiya Institute of Management is done on the basis of several factors such as past academic performance, entrance exam score, along with several other criteria. KJISM Mumbai admission is confirmed after the payment of the admission fees and submission of all the required documents.
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Entrance-based admissions are offered to programmes at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. The names of the entrance examinations that are accepted for K J Somaiya Institute of Management admissions are mentioned in the table below.
Courses | Entrance Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
MBA | CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ CMAT 2027/ NMAT/ GMAT |
| MBA-Healthcare Management | CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ CMAT 2027/ NMAT/ GMAT |
| MBA- Marketing Communication | CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ CMAT 2027/ NMAT/ GMAT |
| MBA- Sports Management | CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ CMAT 2027/ NMAT/ GMAT/ MAT 2026/ ATMA 2027/ PERA-CET 2027 and CUET 2027 |
| MCA | MAH-MCA-CET/ PERA-CET/ CUET. |
Note: GMAT scores are valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027 and for NMAT, the best of two attempts are considered.
Eligible students can apply by filling out the K J Somaiya Institute of Management application form online. Candidates need to check the below-mentioned K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai application process to apply for K J Somaiya Institute of Management admissions.
Visit the official website of KJ Somaiya Institute of Management: applykjsim.somaiya.edu
Fill out the KJSIM Mumbai application form with all the necessary details.
There is a common application form for the MBA and MBA-HCM programmes.
Pay the KJSIM Mumbai required application fees.
Upload and scan all the necessary documents.
Particulars | Application Fees |
|---|---|
MBA & MBA- HCM | Rs 3,000 |
MBA – SM & MBA – MC | Rs 1,000 |
| MCA | Rs 1,500 |
Also have a look at KJSIM Fees for MBA and MCA programmes.
STudents willing to take MBA admissions at K J Somaiya Institute of Management must know important upcoming admission dates. Check details of K J Somaiya Institute of Management admission dates below.
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply/Register – MBA / MBA-HCM / MBA-MC / MBA-SM | January 20, 2027 |
| Shortlisting for PSA/PI – MBA | February 6, 2027 |
| WAT Slot Selection – MBA & MBA-HCM | February 6-10, 2027 |
| Result / Offer Letter – MBA | Last week of March |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai provides postgraduate admissions such as MCA and MBA. The duration of the PG courses is 2 years. Check the details of K J Somaiya Institute of Management admission criteria for PG courses.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
600 | Merit-based: Students pursuing final year of graduation or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programme in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any University recognised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/AICTE are eligible. Candidates appearing for qualifying entrance exams are eligible to apply through CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027, NMAT (best of two attempts), or GMAT (valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027). Profile Based: Students pursuing final year of graduation or having completed a minimum of three-year graduate programme in any discipline with a strong academic record across 10th, 12th and Graduation, 12 to 42 months of Work Experience (Paid and Full Time) after Graduation and a Valid Scores of entrance exams accepted by the institute. | |
30 | Students pursuing final year of graduation 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 Candidates appearing for qualifying entrance exams are eligible to apply through CAT 2026, XAT 2027, CMAT 2027, NMAT (best of two attempts), or GMAT (valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027). | |
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60 | Passed minimum three year duration Bachelor’s Degree awarded by University recognised by University Grants Commission or Association of Indian Universities in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent Studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at (10+2) level or at Graduate level examination Candidates appearing for final-year examination can also apply. +MAH MCA CET/PERA CET /CUET |
Note: For the MBA programme, candidates appearing for their final graduation examinations in April–May 2027 may also apply. Final-year candidates must complete the graduation examination process and submit proof of passing with the required marks on or before 31 August 2027. For the MBA-HCM programme, final-year students may apply, subject to completion of their graduation requirements within the prescribed timeline.
UGC approved MBA, MBA-HCM, MBA-MC and MBA-SM programmes are offered by K J Somaiya Institute of Management. The duration of MBA programmes is 2 years. Candidates willing to take K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai admission need to follow the below-mentioned steps to avoid any sort of confusion.
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria for admission to K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai
Eligible applicants are required to complete and submit the application form with all the necessary details
Candidates must have a valid score in any of the accepted entrance examinations, including CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ CMAT 2027/ NMAT (best of two attempts)/ GMAT (valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027) for MBA, MBA-HCM and MBA Marketing Communication.
CAT 2026/ XAT 2027/ GMAT (valid between Jan 1, 2024, and Jan 20, 2027)/ NMAT 2026 (best of 2 attempts)/ CMAT 2027/MAT 2026/ATMA 2027/ PERA-CET 2027/ CUET 2027 examination scores are considered for MBA Sports Management.
For MBA admissions, candidates are shortlisted for Problem Situation Analysis (PSA), Personal Interview(PI) & Written Ability Test (WAT) through a national-level entrance exam (CAT / XAT / GMAT / NMAT / CMAT). Candidates who do not meet the merit-based cutoff are automatically considered, provided they satisfy profile-based criteria (Strong record across 10th, 12th/Diploma, and Graduation; between 12 to 42 months of full-time, paid work experience after graduation; valid scores of entrance exams accepted by KJSIM). There is only one application form for both Merit-based and Profile-based shortlisting. Candidates are evaluated through both processes.
For MBA-HCM, shortlisting for Problem Situation Analysis and Personal in-depth Interview will be based on Profile, Entrance Exam Scores and Past Academic Record. WAT process will be conducted online.
For MBA- Sports Management, shortlisting for Problem Situation Analysis and Personal in-depth Interview will be based on Profile, Entrance Exam Scores and Past Academic Record. PI process will be conducted offline/online.
For MBA Marketing Communication, shortlisting for Problem Situation Analysis and Personal in-depth Interview will be based on Video Resume, Entrance Exam Scores and Past Academic Record. Good communication skills/fluency are also required for consideration for the further interview process.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management will declare the results online.
Parameters | Merit Based | Profile Based |
|---|---|---|
Qualifying Exam | 25% | 15% |
Personal Interview (PI) Competency based | 30% | 40% |
Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) | 10% | 10% |
Academic Profile | 15% | 15% |
Written Ability Test (WAT) | 10% | 10% |
Work Experience | 10% | 10% |
Total | 100% | 100% |
First Call Selection Criteria | Based on Cutoffs | Based on Profile (Fulfilment of Eligibility Criteria for MBA – Profile Based) |
Parameters | Profile Based |
|---|---|
Qualifying Exam | 25% |
Personal Interview (PI) Competency based | 25% |
Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) | 10% |
Academic Profile | 15% |
Written Ability Test (WAT) | 10% |
Work Experience | 10% |
Additional Qualification | 5% |
Total | 100% |
First Call Selection Criteria | Based on Profile (Fulfilment of Eligibility Criteria for MBA – Profile Based) |
Parameters | Profile Based |
|---|---|
Qualifying Exam | 30% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 25% |
Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) | 15% |
Candidate Profile | 10% |
Work Experience | 5% |
Played Sports | 15% |
TOTAL | 100% |
First Call Selection Criteria | Based on Profile |
Parameters | Profile Based |
|---|---|
Qualifying Exam | 25% |
Video Resume | 15% |
Personal Interview (PI) | 40% |
Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) | 10% |
Academic Profile | 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
First Call Selection Criteria | Based on Profile |
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Entrance Exam – Admit Card
Entrance Exam – Score Card
SSC Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
HSC / Diploma Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
Degree All Semester or Year-wise Mark Sheets
Passing Certificate
Degree / Convocation Certificate
CGPA to % Conversion Letter, if any
SOP (only for MBA - HCM and MBA - SM)
Achievement / Award or Reward Certificate / Co-Curricular / Extra Curricular Certificates if any
Work Experience Certificates, if any
Transfer Certificate
Leaving / Migration Certificate
Birth Certificate
Domicile Certificate – If applicable
VastiPatrak & GLMS Affidavit – Only for Gujarati Linguistic Minority Candidates
Any Government Photo Identity Proof
Photographs – 2 Nos
Note: Students need to submit the above-mentioned documents before the commencement of the classes at the K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai.
The K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai follows an entrance-based admission process for postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Candidates must apply online through the official website, fill in their academic and personal details, and submit the application form. Final admission is granted based on entrance exam scores, further selection rounds, and document verification.
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