IMI Bhubaneswar PGDM Admissions 2026
Last Date to Apply - 28th February 2026 | 100% Placements Record | Highest CTC 40.31 LPA | Average CTC 12.74 LPA | Median CTC 12.48 LPA
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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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.
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.
KJ Somaiya will conduct WAT, GD and PI on different dates. Check out below the K J Somaiya WAT, GD & PI Schedule 2026
| Description | KJ Somaiya Admission Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of the Application form for MBA-HCM & MBA-SM | January 27, 2026, till 05:00 PM |
| ROUND 1 SCHEDULE (FOR APPLYING THROUGH CAT /XAT / NMAT / GMAT) | |
| Shortlisting of candidates for WAT-PI | February 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 Profile | February 6 to 13, 2026, till 11:59 pm |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) - Online Process | February 16 to February 18, 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) - Offline Process | February 20 to March 08, 2026 |
| Offer Letters | April 1, 2026 onwards |
| Inauguration of Programme (Tentative) | June 19, 2026 (Friday) |
| Commencement of Induction Programme | June 22 to 29, 2026 |
| Programme Commencement | June 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. | |
Last Date to Apply - 28th February 2026 | 100% Placements Record | Highest CTC 40.31 LPA | Average CTC 12.74 LPA | Median CTC 12.48 LPA
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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 |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management |
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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% |
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 Fees | Rs. 39,000 | Rs. 39,500 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. 13,000 | Rs. 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On Question asked by student community
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 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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