K J Somaiya Institute of Management

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission 2025 is open. Admission is a two-step process involving the Shortlisting criteria based on the entrance exam score and the Final admission selection Criteria with varying weightage to different components. The last date to apply is January 20, 2025. 

Step by Step K J Somaiya Institute of Management Admission Process is detailed below:
Step-1: K J Somaiya Institute of Management Shortlisting Criteria: K J Somaiya will shortlist candidates based on entrance exam scores accepted for admission namely CAT 2024, XAT 2025, GMAT, NMAT 2024, and CMAT 2025. For NMAT, the scores of only the student's first attempt will be considered. For GMAT, scores from 1st January 2022 to 20th January 2025 will be considered valid. Applicants may submit more than one entrance test score. K J Somaiya will consider the best test score for shortlisting.

Step-2: K J Somaiya Institute of Management - MBA Admission Final Selection: The final admission round at K J Somaiya will consist of WAT and GD-PI. The Written Ability Test (WAT) at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is a key part of the admission process. In this test, students are given a specific topic to write about, allowing them to showcase their writing skills, critical thinking, clarity of thought, and ability to articulate ideas effectively. GD PI process will be conducted across different cities across India. It will consist of Group discussion and a personal in-depth interview.

After the final admission round KJSIM will award weightage to Entrance exam scores; Academics; Work Experience; Written ability test; Group Discussion and Personal Interviews; and Other Achievements like sports & other extracurricular activities. Candidates will be offered the programme based on their results, preference, and the availability of seats.

Profile-Based Admission: K J Somaiya also offers profile-based admission for its MBA Healthcare Management and MBA Sports Management programme. For the profile-based admission process, the aspirant needs to appear for any one of the qualifying entrance exams (i.e. either CAT / XAT/GMAT/ NMAT/CMAT). For MBA-Sports Management qualifying scores of CAT/ XAT/GMAT/ NMAT/CMAT /ATMA/MAT/PERA CET/CUET will be accepted. 

Note:  All the shortlisted candidates need to fill Candidate Profile form and SOP for MBA-HCM  before appearing in the WAT & GD-PI round and for MBA-SM before appearing in the PI round. 
 

The admission process is a simple 4-step process that starts with applying for K J Somaiya Institute of Management’s MBA Executive programme.

Step 1: CAT/XAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT 
 Apply from CAT 2024/ XAT 2025/ CMAT 2025/ NMAT** / GMAT* 
* Valid scores of GMAT exam taken in the year 1st January 2022 to 30th August 2025. 
** Only the 1st attempt of NMAT will be considered.
 • Minimum 5 years of Work Experience after graduation is mandatory.

Step 2: SOP
 Shortlisting of candidates based on test scores. Shortlisted candidates to fill Candidate Profile Form & Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Step 3: PI Process
 PI will be conducted online via Zoom.
Step 4: Final Admission
 Candidates will be offered provisional admission. Admission is provisional i.e. subject to fulfillment of all the eligibility requirements.