K J Somaiya – Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

K J Somaiya is part of the larger Somaiya Vidyavihar educational ecosystem in Mumbai, which has more than six decades of educational history. Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) was established as a private university under the Maharashtra state legislation in 2019 and brought several self-financing higher-education institutions into the university framework.

The Somaiya ecosystem offers programmes across:

• Engineering & Technology

• Management

• Commerce

• Business Studies

• Science

• Computer Applications

• Data Science

• Humanities & Social Sciences

• Design

• Education

• Sports

• Music & Performing Arts

• Dharma Studies

• Medicine

• Nursing

• Polytechnic

• Research and PhD programmes

K J Somaiya Highlights

K J Somaiya is best understood as Somaiya Vidyavihar University constituent schools and the wider Somaiya Vidyavihar institutions.

A. Somaiya Vidyavihar University – 7 Constituent Colleges

The university officially identifies these seven constituent colleges:

• K J Somaiya School of Engineering

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

• S K Somaiya College

• K J Somaiya School of Education

• Somaiya Sports Academy

• Riidl Academy

• K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies

In addition, SVU's current schools-and-centres directory lists academic schools covering commerce, business, science, humanities, languages, design, art, music, performing arts and other areas.

Location: Vidyanagar, Vidya Vihar East, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai

K J Somaiya School of Engineering is the university's principal engineering school.

B.Tech Programmes

The current B.Tech programme portfolio includes:

• B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

• B.Tech Computer Engineering

• B.Tech Computer & Communication Engineering

• B.Tech Computer Science & Business Systems

• B.Tech Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology

• B.Tech Electronics & Computer Engineering

• B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

• B.Tech Information Technology

• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

• B.Tech Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

• B.Tech Civil Engineering

The school also offers interdisciplinary minors and honours options in areas such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, data science, drone technology, electric vehicles, IoT, robotics, networking and mechatronics.

B.Tech Duration

4 years

B.Tech 2026 Fees

The published 2026–27 first-year fee structure varies according to the admission score/category.

For example, the published first-year figures for several programmes are:

The university's 2026 fee table also provides lower fee slabs linked to JEE Main/MHT-CET percentile and SAT scores, subject to the applicable scholarship/merit structure.

B.Tech Entrance Exams

Depending on the admission route:

• JEE Main

• MHT-CET

• SAT

• SVU/university admission route where applicable

B.Tech Eligibility

Candidates generally require:

• 10+2 / equivalent

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Required third subject

• Minimum marks as specified by the university/regulatory admission rules

B.Tech Admission Process

Application → Entrance score → Merit/eligibility verification → Counselling/selection → Fee payment → Document verification → Admission

Direct Second-Year B.Tech

K J Somaiya School of Engineering also offers Direct Second Year B.Tech admissions for eligible diploma/engineering students. Current 2026 information includes programmes such as AI & Data Science, Computer Science & Business Systems and Computer Engineering.

Students can supplement their major engineering degree with interdisciplinary areas.

Minor areas include

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Computer Engineering

• Cyber Security

• Data Science

• Drone Technology

• Electric Vehicle Technology

• Entrepreneurship

• Intelligent Systems

• Industrial Engineering & Management

• Information Technology

• IoT & Real-Time Embedded Systems

• Maker Technology

• Mechatronics

• Aerospace Engineering

• Augmented & Virtual Reality

Honours areas include

• Data Science & Analytics

• Cyber Security & Forensics

• Software & Mobile Application Development

• Geospatial Computing

• Quantum Computing

• Generative AI

• Internet of Things

• AI, Computer Vision & Robotics

• VLSI

• Microelectronics

• Networking

• Metaverse

This multidisciplinary structure allows engineering students to combine their major with emerging technology areas.

Major M.Tech Programmes

• M.Tech Computer Engineering

• M.Tech Agricultural Science & Technology

• M.Tech Electronics Engineering – VLSI Design & Technology

• M.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

• M.Tech Information Technology with Information Security

• M.Tech Mechanical Engineering – CAD/CAM & Robotics

• M.Tech Mechanical Engineering – Energy Engineering

• M.Tech Robotics & Automation

• M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

• M.Tech Quantum Computing & Information Science

• M.Tech Data Science

• M.Tech Industrial Automation

• M.Tech Data Analytics & Networking

• M.Tech Cyber Security

M.Tech Eligibility

Generally:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering/Technology discipline

• Minimum marks as prescribed

• GATE may be considered for admission

• Sponsored candidates may have additional work-experience requirements

The engineering school states that its M.Tech programmes are two-year full-time programmes and that GATE scores can be considered as part of the admission criteria.

Location: Vidyavihar, Mumbai

K J Somaiya Institute of Management is the principal postgraduate management school within the university.

MBA Programmes

MBA

A two-year full-time MBA programme covering areas such as:

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resources

• Operations

• Business Analytics

• Strategy

• General Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Data and technology-oriented management

MBA – Healthcare Management

Designed for management careers in:

• Hospitals

• Healthcare organisations

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Biotechnology

• Healthcare consulting

• Public health

• Medical tourism

• Healthcare operations

MBA – Sports Management

Focus areas include:

• Sports marketing

• Sports analytics

• Sports events

• Sponsorship

• Sports operations

• Athlete management

• Sports media

• Sports retail

• Sports entrepreneurship

MBA – Marketing Communications

Focuses on:

• Digital marketing

• Brand management

• Strategic communication

• Media planning

• Marketing analytics

• Creator economy

• Influencer marketing

• Advertising

• Brand storytelling

KJSIM currently lists MBA, MBA-Healthcare Management, MBA-Sports Management and MBA-Marketing Communications as its principal MBA programmes.

MBA

MBA – Healthcare Management

MBA – Sports Management

MBA – Marketing Communications

These published figures include the applicable tuition, development, examination, other and related fees shown by KJSIM.

KJSIM currently accepts:

• CAT

• XAT

• GMAT

• NMAT

• CMAT

For MBA-Sports Management, the accepted list additionally includes:

• MAT

• ATMA

• PERA-CET

• CUET

The current 2026–27 admission process uses entrance scores followed by programme-specific shortlisting and PSA, WAT and/or Personal Interview stages.

Candidates generally require:

• Minimum three-year bachelor's degree

• Minimum 50% aggregate

• Degree from a recognised university/institution

• Valid qualifying entrance examination score

For the standard MBA, candidates can be considered through both merit-based and profile-based shortlisting.

Entrance Exam → Application → Shortlisting → Problem Situation Analysis → Written Ability Test → Personal Interview → Merit List → Seat Allocation

KJSIM uses a holistic selection model involving:

• Entrance score

• Academic performance

• Work experience

• Problem Situation Analysis

• Written Ability Test

• Personal Interview

The weightage differs by programme.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management also offers an MBA Executive programme for working professionals.

The programme includes areas such as:

• Business Development

• Strategic HR

• Supply Chain

• Business Intelligence

• Emerging Technologies

• Leadership

• Finance

• Marketing

• Corporate Strategy

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Project Management

• Business Consulting

Admission is intended for candidates meeting the programme's work-experience requirements.

S K Somaiya College is a major multidisciplinary undergraduate/postgraduate institution within Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Major academic areas

• Commerce

• Business Studies

• Computer Applications

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Data Science

• Biotechnology

• Science

• Humanities

• Media

• Social Sciences

The current university FAQ identifies S K Somaiya College as the constituent college covering Commerce, Business, IT, Science, Media, Arts and Humanities.

BBA

First-year fee: ₹3,50,000

B.Com

Current programmes include:

• B.Com Accounting & Finance

• B.Com Banking & Finance

• B.Com Financial Markets

• B.Com Data Analytics

First-year fee: ₹2,00,000

Bachelor of Business Management

First-year fee: ₹2,75,000

The published 2026–27 fee schedule provides the corresponding four-year fee projections for these programmes.

Programmes

• BCA

• B.Sc Computer Science

• B.Sc Information Technology

• B.Sc Data Science

• B.Sc Biotechnology

• Other interdisciplinary science programmes

Published 2026–27 First-Year Fees

The university's current admissions page states that selection for several of these programmes is based on 12th/equivalent marks and SVUET 2026, with programme-specific admission rules.

SVUET is used for several undergraduate programmes.

Current 2026 UG programmes listed through the university entrance system include:

Arts

• BA Liberal Arts

• B.Sc Economics

• B.Sc Psychology

• BA Mass Communication & Journalism

• BA History & Archaeology

• BA Yogashastra

Science

• BCA

• B.Sc Computer Science

• B.Sc Data Science

• B.Sc Biotechnology

• B.Sc IT

Commerce & Business

• BBA

• BBM

• B.Com

• B.Com Data Analytics

Design

• B.Des Product Design

Sports

• B.Sc Sports & Exercise Science

Music & Performing Arts

• BPA Dance

• BPA Music

• BPA Singing

The 2026 SVUET schedule included multiple sessions, allowing candidates to choose an applicable examination session.

The School of Basic & Applied Sciences covers professional and research-oriented programmes in:

• Basic Sciences

• Life Sciences

• Computer Science

• Data Science

• Environmental Science

• Polymer Science

• Mathematics

• Statistics

• Biotechnology

• Other interdisciplinary sciences

The school offers UG, PG and doctoral programmes.

Major areas

• Mass Communication

• Psychology

• Economics

• International Studies

• China Studies

• Humanities

• Social Sciences

• Liberal Arts

The school offers UG, PG and PhD programmes across humanities and social-science disciplines.

B.Des – Product Design

The Somaiya School of Design offers a Bachelor of Design programme focused on:

• Product Design

• Design Thinking

• Innovation

• Functionality

• Aesthetics

• Sustainability

• Practical projects

The school emphasises hands-on and real-world design learning.

Riidl is part of Somaiya's innovation and startup ecosystem.

The current university directory identifies Riidl Academy as offering a Bachelor of Design and connects it with the wider riidl startup and design ecosystem.

Focus areas

• Design

• Innovation

• Entrepreneurship

• Startup development

• Product development

• Prototyping

• Incubation

• Technology

Undergraduate

• B.Ed

Postgraduate

• M.Ed

• MA Educational Management & Leadership

Diploma / PG Diploma

• PG Diploma in Educational Management

• PG Diploma in Educational Leadership

• Educational management-related programmes

Research

• PhD in Education

2026 B.Ed Fees

The B.Ed programme has an intake of 100 and is a two-year/four-semester programme.

Somaiya Sports Academy provides academic and professional opportunities related to sports.

Academic programme

• B.Sc Sports & Exercise Science

Sports infrastructure

• Athletics

• Lawn Tennis

• Basketball

• Badminton

• Squash

• Football

• Volleyball

• Roller Skating

• Cricket

• Gymnasium

The university describes the academy as having international-standard sports infrastructure and coaching facilities.

The institute brings together:

• Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham

• Centre for Buddhist Studies

• Centre for Studies in Jainism

Academic areas

• Jainology

• Buddhism

• Sanskrit

• Philosophy

• Yoga

• Indian culture

• Religion

• Ancient languages

• Cultural studies

Research

PhD opportunities include areas such as:

• Jainology

• Sanskrit

• Yogashastra

The university's research directory confirms PhD programmes in Jainology, Sanskrit and Yogashastra.

Postgraduate areas

• Marathi

• Hindi

• English

• Gujarati

Diploma

• Creative Writing

Certificate / Language programmes

• German

• French

• Mandarin

• Italian

• Japanese

• Spanish

• Urdu

• Communicative Marathi

• Gujarati Communication Skills

Areas

• Music

• Singing

• Dance

• Performing Arts

• Performance studies

• Research

The university has created dedicated infrastructure and academic opportunities for music and performing arts.

Postgraduate areas

• Art History

• Visual Studies

• Art Writing

• Art Criticism

• Art Appreciation

The school currently focuses primarily on postgraduate and specialist art education.

The wider Somaiya Vidyavihar ecosystem also includes K J Somaiya Medical College, which is handled separately from the Somaiya Vidyavihar University seven-constituent-college structure.

Medical education areas

• MBBS

• Medical postgraduate education

• Clinical training

• Research

Medical admissions are subject to the applicable national medical admission system and regulatory requirements.

For medical courses, students should verify the current year's NMC recognition, seat matrix, NEET counselling route and fee notification before admission.

Major nursing education

• B.Sc Nursing

• Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

• M.Sc Nursing

• Nursing research

Availability and intake should be checked against the current academic-year admission notification.

Diploma engineering areas

The Somaiya Polytechnic ecosystem provides technical diploma-level education.

Potential engineering areas include:

• Computer Engineering

• Information Technology

• Electronics

• Mechanical

• Civil

• Electrical and related technical disciplines

The exact 2026–27 intake and programme list should be checked against the current Polytechnic admission notification.

The Somaiya ecosystem also includes vocational/industrial training through its Private Industrial Institute.

Focus

• Skill development

• Industrial training

• Technical trades

• Employability-oriented vocational education

Somaiya Vidyavihar University has recognised research centres across several faculties.

PhD areas include

Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Energy Engineering

• Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

Management

• Business Analytics

• Data Science & Technology

• Economics

• Finance & Banking

• General Management

• Human Resources

• Marketing

• Operations & Supply Chain Management

Other disciplines

• Education

• Library & Information Science

• Music

• Jainology

• Sanskrit

• Yogashastra

• Science

• Humanities and other interdisciplinary areas

The current PhD directory lists 27 recognised departments/centres and around 100 recognised research supervisors across the university's faculties.

The admission process differs by institution and programme.

General UG Process

Step 1: Select course
Step 2: Check eligibility
Step 3: Apply online
Step 4: Appear for SVUET / JEE / MHT-CET / applicable entrance examination
Step 5: Merit/selection process
Step 6: Counselling/interview where applicable
Step 7: Provisional admission
Step 8: Fee payment
Step 9: Document verification
Step 10: Final enrolment

The exact entrance requirement should always be checked against the particular programme's 2026 admission notification.

Somaiya provides scholarship/financial-aid opportunities across several programmes.

Possible categories include

• Merit scholarships

• Entrance-score-based scholarships

• Academic performance

• Sports achievement

• Financial assistance

• Programme-specific scholarships

For B.Tech, the 2026 fee table explicitly provides merit-linked fee structures based on JEE Main/MHT-CET percentile and SAT scores.

The university's admission portal also highlights a ₹25 crore student scholarship pool.

Placement opportunities vary considerably between:

• Engineering

• MBA

• Commerce

• Computer Science

• Data Science

• Science

• Design

• Other programmes

Engineering Career Areas

• Software Development

• Artificial Intelligence

• Data Science

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud Computing

• Electronics

• VLSI

• Robotics

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Automotive

• Manufacturing

• Telecommunications

• Product Engineering

MBA Career Areas

• Consulting

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resources

• Business Analytics

• Operations

• Supply Chain

• Healthcare Management

• Sports Management

• Digital Marketing

• Brand Management

• Entrepreneurship

Commerce Career Areas

• Accounting

• Banking

• Finance

• Financial Markets

• Business Analytics

• Taxation

• Audit

• Corporate Finance

Somaiya programmes incorporate industry and practical exposure through:

• Internships

• Live projects

• Industry visits

• Corporate interaction

• Research projects

• Workshops

• Guest lectures

• Entrepreneurship

• Innovation projects

• Competitions

The engineering curriculum specifically highlights industrial internship and project opportunities.

The Somaiya Vidyavihar campus provides a broad multidisciplinary environment with facilities such as:

• Central libraries

• Digital libraries

• Engineering laboratories

• Science laboratories

• Computer laboratories

• Design studios

• Research centres

• Sports facilities

• Gymnasium

• Auditoriums

• Classrooms

• Student activity spaces

• Innovation/incubation facilities

• Cafeterias

• Hostel/residential facilities

The university's sports facilities include athletics, tennis, basketball, badminton, squash, football, volleyball, roller skating, cricket and gym facilities.

Hostel/residential accommodation is available for eligible students depending on the programme and institution.

Students should verify:

• Hostel availability

• Room category

• Mess charges

• Security deposit

• Hostel rules

• Gender-specific accommodation

• Transportation

• Academic-year fees

For KJSIM, hostel fees are handled separately through the institute's admission/hostel process.

Somaiya has a strong innovation and startup ecosystem through rigid and related university initiatives.

Students can explore:

• Startup incubation

• Product development

• Design thinking

• Innovation

• Entrepreneurship

• Prototyping

• Industry collaboration

• Technology development

Riidl's ecosystem reports support for startups and innovators and now includes the Riidl Academy B.Des pathway.

Admission routes differ by institution.

Students should not assume that management quota/direct admission is available for every Somaiya programme.

For example:

• B.Tech follows the published engineering admission routes.

• MBA follows KJSIM's entrance-based selection.

• UG university programmes can use SVUET/merit/programme-specific routes.

• Medical programmes follow applicable NEET and regulatory processes.

Any institutional/direct admission route should be confirmed directly with the specific Somaiya institution.

Engineering

K J Somaiya School of Engineering

MBA

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

BBA / BBM

S K Somaiya College / School of Commerce & Business Studies

B.Com

S K Somaiya College / School of Commerce & Business Studies

BCA

S K Somaiya College / Science & Computer Applications

Data Science

S K Somaiya College / School of Basic & Applied Sciences

B.Sc Science

Somaiya School of Basic & Applied Sciences

Design

Somaiya School of Design / Riidl Academy

Education

K J Somaiya School of Education

Sports

Somaiya Sports Academy

Law / Humanities / Social Sciences

Somaiya School of Humanities & Social Sciences and related academic schools

Medicine

K J Somaiya Medical College

Nursing

K J Somaiya College of Nursing

Diploma Engineering

K J Somaiya Polytechnic

Students should prepare:

• 10th marks card

• 12th / PUC marks card

• Degree marks cards for PG courses

• Entrance examination scorecard

• Entrance examination admit card

• Transfer Certificate

• Migration Certificate where applicable

• Government ID

• Passport photographs

• Category certificate where applicable

• Domicile certificate where applicable

• Work-experience certificate for applicable MBA programmes

• Sports/achievement certificates where applicable

• Other programme-specific documents