KJ Somaiya Shortlist 2026 Out on Feb 6: PSA-PI Dates, Selection Process & Offer Letter
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KJ Somaiya Shortlist 2026 Out on Feb 6: PSA-PI Dates, Selection Process & Offer Letter

Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 29 Jan 2026, 12:55 PM IST

K J Somaiya shortlist for PSA-PI will be released on February 06, 2026, on the official website, along with profile-based shortlisting for MBA admission 2026. Eligible candidates can check their KJ Somaiya shortlisting status by entering their required login credentials at kjsim.somaiya.edu. After checking the KJ Somaiya shortlisting status, candidates can appear for the online written ability test from February 16 to 18, 2026, and problem-solving analysis and personal interview from February 20 to March 08, 2026, at multiple centres. Moreover, KJ Somaiya admission authority will release the offer letters to shortlisted candidates on April 1, 2026, onwards for MBA admission 2026.

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  1. KJ Somaiya Shortlist 2026: Overview
  2. K J Somaiya GD-PI Dates 2026
  3. K J Somaiya Admission Process 2026
  4. K J Somaiya MBA Selection Parameters 2026
  5. K J Somaiya Fee Structure 2026
KJ Somaiya Shortlist 2026 Out on Feb 6: PSA-PI Dates, Selection Process & Offer Letter
K J Somaiya Shortlist 2026

After the conclusion of the KJ Somaiya selection rounds, the institute will release an offer letter to all the shortlisted candidates for MBA admission. As per the KJ Somaiya selection criteria dates, an offer letter will be available on April 1, 2026. Read this article by Careers360 to know all about the K J Somaiya shortlist 2026, the admission process, selection parameters, course fee, etc.

KJ Somaiya Shortlist 2026: Overview

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 the K J Somaiya selection rounds, candidates are required to upload relevant documents and book a slot for the selection rounds. Candidates will be able to book the K J Somaiya selection process in online mode only.

K J Somaiya GD-PI Dates 2026

KJ Somaiya will conduct WAT, GD and PI on different dates. Check out below the K J Somaiya WAT, GD & PI Schedule 2026

DescriptionKJ Somaiya Admission Date
Last date for submission of the Application form for MBA-HCM & MBA-SMJanuary 27, 2026, till 05:00 PM
ROUND 1 SCHEDULE (FOR APPLYING THROUGH CAT /XAT / NMAT / GMAT)
Shortlisting of candidates for WAT-PIFebruary 6, 2026 (05.00 pm)
Profile-based shortlisting (For MBA-HCM and MBA-SM)February 6, 2026 (05.00 pm)
Slot Selection for WAT, Personal Interview
February 6 to 10, 2026, till 11:59 pm
Uploading of Document (Online)February 6 to 13, 2026, till 11:59 pm
Uploading of Candidate ProfileFebruary 6 to 13, 2026, till 11:59 pm
Written Ability Test (WAT) - Online ProcessFebruary 16 to February 18, 2026
Personal Interview (PI) - Offline Process
February 20 to March 08, 2026
Offer LettersApril 1, 2026 onwards
Inauguration of Programme (Tentative)June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Commencement of Induction ProgrammeJune 22 to 29, 2026
Programme CommencementJune 30, 2026(Tuesday)
ROUND 2 SCHEDULE (FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING THROUGH CMAT)
The last date for submission of the KJ Somaiya MBA application form (January 20, 2026, 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, 2026, by 23:59 for consideration.
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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

Chennai

March 2026

Madras Management Association

Bengaluru

February 2026

Executive Development Centre—Bangalore

New Delhi

February 2026

Prudence School

Hyderabad

March 2026

IHM - Hyderabad

Kolkata

March 2026

ILEAD Foundation

Ahmedabad

March 2026

Ahmedabad Management Association

Indore

March 2026

Govindram Seksaria Institute of Management and Research

Nagpur

March 2026

The Nagpur Pallottine Society

Guwahati

March 2026

Don Bosco Youth Mission and Educational Services

Lucknow

March 2026

IHM - Lucknow

Kochi

February 2026

St Teresa's College Educational and Charitable Trust

Pune

March 2026

Maharashtra Education Society's Garware College of Commerce

Mumbai

  • February 2026
  • March 2026

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K J Somaiya Admission Process 2026

  • K J Somaiya accepts the CAT/ XAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ CMAT score card for admission into the MBA program
  • Candidates will be shortlisted for the KJ Somaiya selection rounds based on test scores only.
  • The PSA-PI process will be conducted across India. problem-solving analysis and personal, in-depth interview
  • After the K J Somaiya selection rounds, authorities will declare the merit list in online mode
  • Candidates will be offered a programme based on their merit position and the availability of seats
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K J Somaiya MBA Selection Parameters 2026

Check out the weightage of each parameter for the KJ Somaiya MBA admission 2026-28.

Particulars

Details

Qualifying exam (CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ NMAT/ CMAT)

25%

Personal Interview (Competency-based)

25%

Academic Profile

15%

Written Ability Test (WAT)

15%

Problem Situation Analysis

10%

Work Experience

10%

K J Somaiya Fee Structure 2026

KJ Somaiya released the fee structure for the MBA program for the academic batch of 2026–28. The total fee for the KJ Somaiya MBA course comes to around Rs. 23,85,500. Check out KJ Somaiya MBA fees bifurcation through the table that is given below.

Particulars

MBA first year

MBA second year

Tuition fees

Rs. 9,86,000

Rs 10,65,000

Development fees

Rs. 1,04,000

Rs. 1,12,000

Other FeesRs. 39,000Rs. 39,500
Examination FeeRs. 13,000Rs. 14,000
Convocation Fee-Rs. 2,500

Caution money deposit (Refundable)

Rs 10,000/-

-

Alumni association fees

-

Rs. 2,500

Total

Rs. 11,52,000

Rs. 12,35,500

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Q: What is the highest package in KJ Somaiya?
A:
  • Highest Package: Rs. 28.25 L.P.A.
  • Top 100: Rs. 17.34 L.P.A
  • Top 200: Rs. 15.80 L.P.A
  • Top 300: Rs. 14.75 L.P.A
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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.

Hello Aspirant,

No, SET is not for MBA.
Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) 2020 is a university level entrance test conducted for offering admission to candidates in undergraduate programs offered by Symbiosis University.You can get admission in Bachelor's level courses through SET and MBA is Postgraduate course.

I hope this helps
KJ Somaiya requires a minimum of 85 percentile for both CAT and XAT. There's no different cutoff for different categories so anyone who wants to apply for the college has to score a minimum of 85 percentile. But you can definitely apply for Welingkar Mumbai and Bangalore campuses as the
You have a pretty decent XAT percentile but KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research requires a minimum of 85 percentile in both CAT and XAT exams. The Institute considers only the overall percentile. So it may be a little difficult for you to get a call. But you

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.