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K J Somaiya has released offer letter to shortlisted candidates on April 1, 2025. K J Somaiya conducted Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) process in offline mode from February 21 to March 9, 2025. K J Somaiya shortlist 2025 for the WAT and GD-PI process announced on February 6, 2025, on the official website. Also, profile-based KJ Somaiya shortlisting (for MBA-HCM and MBA-SM) has been announced. Candidates can check their KJ Somaiya shortlist status 2025 by entering the required login credentials at kjsim.somaiya.edu. Post-release of the K J Somaiya shortlist PDF, candidates can attend the interview round. The WAT and PI is being held in offline from February 21 to March 9, 2025.
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After the conclusion of KJ Somaiya selection rounds, the institute will release an offer letter to all the shortlisted candidates for MBA admission. As per KJ Somaiya selection criteria dates, an offer letter will be available on April 1, 2025. Read this article by Careers360 to know all about the K J Somaiya shortlist 2025, the admission process, selection parameters, course fee, etc.
K J Somaiya shortlists candidates for MBA admission based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ CMAT scores. Also, the institute will consider past academic qualifications, work experience (if any), and performance in selection rounds (WAT, GD, and PI).
Before appearing for K J Somaiya selection rounds, candidates are required to upload relevant documents and book a slot for selection rounds. Candidates will be able to book the K J Somaiya selection process in online mode only.
KJ Somaiya will conduct WAT, GD and PI on different dates. Check out below the K J Somaiya WAT, GD & PI Schedule 2025
Description | KJ Somaiya Admission Date |
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Last date for submission of Application form for MBA-HCM & MBA-SM | January 20, 2025, till 11.59 PM |
ROUND 1 SCHEDULE (FOR APPLYING THROUGH CAT /XAT / NMAT / GMAT) | |
Shortlisting of candidates for WAT-PI | February 6, 2025 (4.00 pm) |
Profile-based shortlisting (For MBA-HCM and MBA-SM) | February 6, 2025 (4.00 pm) |
Uploading of Document (Online) | February 6 to 13, 2025, till 11:59 pm |
Slot Selection for WAT, Personal Interview | February 6 to 13, 2025, till 11:59 pm |
Uploading of Candidate Profile | February 6 to 13, 2025, till 11:59 pm |
Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) - Offline Process | February 21, 2025, to March 9, 2025 |
Offer Letters | April 1, 2025 onwards |
Inauguration of Programme (Tentative) | June 20, 2025 (Friday) |
Commencement of Induction Programme | June 23 to 30, 2025 |
Programme Commencement | July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) |
ROUND 2 SCHEDULE (FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING THROUGH CMAT) | |
The last date for submission of the KJ Somaiya MBA application form (January 20, 2025, to 11:59 PM) is common to all candidates, irrespective of the qualifying examination. However, process details for candidates applying through the CMAT exam, i.e., Round 2 details, will be announced later based on the time of declaration of the CMAT result. Candidates applying through CMAT should also apply by January 20, 2025, by 23:59 pm for consideration. |
NOTE: The K J Somaiya admission schedule is indicative in nature for all stakeholders (including aspirants) to plan their activities. The institute reserves the right to change or modify the admission schedule.
K J Somaiya Institute of Management will conduct WAT and GD/PI in 13 cities across India, including Chennai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Indore, Nagpur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Lucknow, Kochi, and Mumbai. The table below mentions the city-wise slot dates and venue for the WAT and PI process:
City | Date | Venue |
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Chennai | March 2, 2025 | Madras Management Association |
Bengaluru | February 26 to 27, 2025 | Executive Development Center—Bangalore |
New Delhi | February 21 to 24, 2025 | Prudence School |
Hyderabad | March 4 to 5, 2025 | IHM - Hyderabad |
Kolkata | March 1 to 2, 2025 | ILEAD Foundation |
Ahmedabad | March 8 to 9, 2025 | Ahmedabad Management Association |
Indore | March 6 to 7, 2025 | Govindram Seksaria Institute of Management and Research |
Nagpur | March 8 to 9, 2025 | The Nagpur Pallottine Society |
Guwahati | March 4, 2025 | Don Bosco Youth Mission and Educational Services |
Lucknow | March 4 to 5, 2025 | IHM - Lucknow |
Kochi | February 24, 2025 | St Teresa's College Educational and Charitable Trust |
Pune | March 6 to 7, 2025 | Maharashtra Education Society's Garware College of Commerce |
Mumbai |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management |
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Check out the weightage of each parameter for KJ Somaiya MBA admission 2025-27.
Particulars | Details |
Qualifying exam (CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ CMAT) | 25% |
Personal Interview (Competency-based) | 25% |
Group Discussion (Competency-based) | 15% |
Academic Profile | 15% |
Written Ability Test (WAT) | 10% |
Work Experience | 10% |
KJ Somaiya will release the fee structure for the MBA program for the academic batch of 2025–27. The total fee for the KJ Somaiya MBA course comes to around Rs 20,87,096. Check out KJ Somaiya MBA fees bifurcation through the table that is given below.
Particulars | MBA first year | MBA second year |
Tuition fees | Rs 8,31,168/- | Rs 8,97,661/- |
Development fees | Rs 1,66,234/- | Rs 1,79,533/- |
Caution money deposit (Refundable) | Rs 10,000/- | - |
Alumni association fees | - | Rs 2500/- |
Total | Rs 10,07,402/- | Rs 10,79,694/- |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Dear,
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai (SIMSR) has closed its PGDM 2020 admission process. Now the GD/PI process is continuing for final selection. The college has closed its PGDM 2020 admission on February 6, 2020. The institute has started its GD/PI process for final selection. The classes for new batch will commence in July 2020. Keep visiting the official website for more details.
Hope this helps!
Hello Shaikh
The expected cutoff for K.J. somaiya college is 1124-1454,
Below this it will be difficult to get admission in this college.so study hard as the cutoff is really high.
Best of luck.
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