KJ Somaiya MBA admission 2026 applications open: apply by January 20

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, has opened applications for its MBA Admission 2026-28 batch. Prospective students can apply for various MBA programs, with the last date for submission of application forms being January 20, 2027.

The institute, established in 1981 and holding AACSB accreditation, is recognised as a top 50 Business School across Asia by QS ranking. The admission cycle aims to admit students for its core MBA, domain-specific, and multi-disciplinary programs for the upcoming academic year.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application window for the 2026-28 MBA batch commenced in August 2026. Interested candidates must complete their application by January 20, 2027. The application fee is a non-refundable ₹1,000 for general categories.

The admission process includes several stages, beginning with the application submission, followed by shortlisting for personal interviews and problem situation analysis. The institute has provided a tentative schedule for these stages.

Candidates applying for specialized programs such as MBA-Healthcare Management or MBA-Sports Management are required to submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) as part of their application.

Programs Offered and Eligibility Criteria

KJSIM is offering admissions to its flagship MBA program, which has an intake of over 600 seats. In addition, 30 seats are available for each of the MBA Healthcare Management, MBA Sports Management, and MBA Marketing Communications programs. The eligibility for these programs requires a Bachelor’s degree of a minimum of 3 years with at least 50% marks for general categories, and 45% for reserved categories, along with a valid entrance exam score.

The institute accepts scores from several national-level entrance examinations. For the 2026-28 admission cycle, KJSIM will consider scores from CAT 2025, XAT 2026, NMAT (best of two attempts), GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, PERA CET, and CUET. Expected cut-offs for some of these exams have also been indicated.

Fee Structure and Placement Overview

The total academic fee for the flagship MBA program for the 2026-28 batch is approximately ₹23.87 Lakhs. Fees for other specialized MBA programs vary. On-campus housing options are also available, with costs depending on the sharing type.

KJSIM has released placement statistics for its 2023-25 batch. The highest package offered was ₹27.25 LPA, with an overall average package of ₹12.69 LPA. The median package stood at ₹12.00 LPA, and the average package for the top 100 students reached ₹18.05 LPA. The BFSI sector accounted for 44% of the total placements.

The final merit list for admissions is prepared based on a full evaluation, including a 25% weightage for the qualifying exam score, 25% for the Personal Interview, 10% for the Written Ability Test, 10% for Problem Situation Analysis, 15% for Academic Profile, 10% for Work Experience, and 5% for the Statement of Purpose.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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