Mumbai, Maharashtra
KJSIM: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
KJSIM admits students to its MBA through CAT or XAT or GMAT or NMAT or CMAT. It is ranked 65 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its MBA fee is ₹23,87,500 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2026 graduating class was ₹12,00,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about KJSIM at a glance?
| Full name | K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) |
| Location | Mumbai, MaharashtraMore MBA colleges in Mumbai |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 65, score 51.28Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
How does KJSIM select students?
Stage 1: Entrance exam
CAT 2026, XAT 2027, GMAT (taken 1 Jan 2024 - 20 Jan 2027), NMAT (best of two attempts) or CMAT 2027. Minimum 50% aggregate in a 3-year bachelor's degree.
Stage 2: Shortlisting (merit-based or profile-based)
Profile-based track requires 12-42 months of work experience.
Stage 3: Written Ability Test (WAT)
Weightage: 10%
Stage 4: Problem Situation Analysis (PSA) and Personal Interview (PI)
Weightage: PSA 10%; PI 30% (merit-based) / 40% (profile-based)
Stage 5: Merit list and online seat allotment
Composite of entrance score, academics, work experience, PSA, WAT, PI.
Source: KJSIM MBA Admission 2027-29 page· last verified 11 Nov 2026
What does KJSIM cost, and what do graduates earn?
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹23,87,500Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Batch 2026-28 fee: Year 1 (2026-27) INR 11,52,000 + Year 2 (2027-28) INR 12,35,500; includes tuition, development, examination, convocation and alumni association fees. Hostel charged separately. 2027-29 batch fee not yet shown on the admission page.Source: KJSIM MBA Admission 2027-29 page· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 600 seatsMBA intake 600 seats + supernumerary seats per the MBA admission page (2027-29 cycle). Separate programmes: MBA-HCM 30, MBA-SM 30, MBA-MC 30.Source: KJSIM MBA Admission 2027-29 page· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2026) | ₹12,00,000 per year2024-26 batch final placements. MBA 2024-26 per KJSIM placement highlights page: median CTC INR 12 LPA, highest INR 29.30 LPA, 210 recruiters. Placement brochure 2026-27 gives top 10% avg 19.88 LPA, top 20% 17.85 LPA, top 30% 16.86 LPA and says the audited report is awaited. Overall average not clearly stated for this batch, so left null. Earlier batches audited by CRISIL.Source: KJSIM Current Placement Highlights· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which entrance exams does KJSIM accept?
KJSIM's official admission documents list CAT and XAT and GMAT and NMAT and CMAT for its MBA admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the MBA at KJSIM?
KJSIM states a total programme fee of ₹23,87,500 (₹23.88 lakh). Fee for the 2026-28 batch. Batch 2026-28 fee: Year 1 (2026-27) INR 11,52,000 + Year 2 (2027-28) INR 12,35,500; includes tuition, development, examination, convocation and alumni association fees. Hostel charged separately. 2027-29 batch fee not yet shown on the admission page.
What is the median salary at KJSIM?
₹12,00,000 per year for the 2026 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is KJSIM's NIRF ranking?
KJSIM is ranked 65 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 51.28 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with KJSIM.
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