KJ Somaiya MBA admission 2026 applications open: apply by January 20
In short
- Applications for KJSIM's MBA Admission 2026-28 opened in August 2026, with the final submission date set for January 20, 2027.
- The institute offers MBA, MBA Healthcare Management, MBA Sports Management, and MBA Marketing Communications programs.
- Candidates can apply using scores from CAT 2025, XAT 2026, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, PERA CET, and CUET.
- The application fee is a non-refundable ₹1,000 for general categories, with the flagship MBA program fee approximately ₹23.87 Lakhs.
- The final merit list considers entrance exam scores, personal interview, written ability test, problem situation analysis, academic profile, work experience, and statement of purpose.
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.
| Event | Date (Tentative/Confirmed) |
|---|---|
| KJ Somaiya MBA last date to apply 2026 | January 20, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Release of Shortlist Calls (PI & PSA) | February 6, 2026 |
| Slot Booking for WAT, PSA, and PI | February 6 – February 10, 2026 |
| Written Ability Test (WAT) – Online | February 16 – February 18, 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) – Offline | February 20 – March 8, 2026 |
| Release of Final Offer Letters | April 1, 2026 |
| Commencement of Programme | June 30, 2026 |
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.
| Program | Intake |
|---|---|
| MBA | 600+ seats |
| MBA Healthcare Management | 30 seats |
| MBA Sports Management | 30 seats |
| MBA Marketing Communications | 30 seats |
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.
| Exam | Expected Percentile/Score |
|---|---|
| CAT | 84–90+ percentile |
| XAT | 80–85+ percentile |
| NMAT | 220+ |
| CMAT | 95+ percentile |
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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.
| Program | Year 1 Fee (Approx.) | Year 2 Fee (Approx.) | Total 2-Year Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA / MBA-HCM | ₹11,52,000 | ₹12,35,500 | ₹23,87,500 |
| MBA Sports Management | ₹10,31,500 | ₹7,81,500 | ₹18,13,000 |
| MBA Marketing Comm. | ₹8,60,000 | ₹8,52,500 | ₹17,12,500 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| KJ Somaiya MBA highest package | ₹27.25 LPA |
| Average Package (Overall) | ₹12.69 LPA |
| Median Package | ₹12.00 LPA |
| Top 100 Students Average | ₹18.05 LPA |
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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