What is the last date to apply for KJ Somaiya MBA 2027?

The application deadline for the 2027-29 batch is January 20, 2027. Applications open in October or November 2026, after the CAT 2026 registration cycle begins.

Which entrance exams does KJ Somaiya accept for MBA?

KJ Somaiya accepts CAT 2026, XAT 2027, GMAT (valid Jan 2024 to Jan 20, 2027), NMAT 2026, and CMAT 2027. MBA-Sports Management additionally accepts MAT, ATMA, PERA-CET, and CUET 2027.

What is the minimum percentage required for KJ Somaiya MBA admission?

Candidates must have completed a minimum 3-year graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks from an AIU or AICTE recognized university.

How are candidates shortlisted for KJ Somaiya MBA?

Shortlisting uses two routes. Merit-based shortlisting applies entrance exam cutoffs. Profile-based shortlisting considers strong academics plus 12 to 42 months of work experience. Shortlisted candidates appear for WAT (online) and PSA-PI (offline).

What weightage does CAT score carry in KJ Somaiya MBA selection?

The entrance exam score (CAT or equivalent) carries 25% weightage in the final composite score. Personal Interview carries 30%, Academics 15%, WAT 10%, PSA 10%, and Work Experience 10%.

Is work experience mandatory for KJ Somaiya MBA admission?

Work experience is not mandatory. It carries 10% weightage in the composite score for the merit-based route. Fresh graduates can also apply under the profile-based shortlisting route without work experience.

What is the total MBA fee at KJ Somaiya for 2026-28 batch?

The total flagship MBA fee for the 2026-28 batch was INR 23,87,500 (Year 1 INR 11,52,000 plus Year 2 INR 12,35,500). Fees for the 2027-29 batch are subject to revision. Visit kjsim.somaiya.edu for the latest figures.

Does KJ Somaiya offer a management quota for MBA?

No. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management does not offer a management quota. All admissions are through the institutes transparent merit-based selection process. The institute warns against agents claiming alternative routes.

What scholarship is available for high-scoring CAT candidates at KJ Somaiya?

KJ Somaiya awards 5 merit scholarships annually. Each provides a 100% tuition fee waiver for 2 years. Eligibility: min 80% in Class 10 and 12, min 70% in UG, and CAT 90 percentile or XAT 90 percentile or GMAT 700 or NMAT 250. Candidates are notified in April with the first offer letter round.

Can a final-year student apply for KJ Somaiya MBA?

Yes. Students appearing in their final graduation exams in April-May 2027 may apply for the 2027-29 batch. They must submit proof of passing with the required aggregate by August 31, 2027.

KJ Somaiya Ph.D Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What is the fee for MBA at K J Somaiya, Mumbai?

K JSomaiya Institute of Management is an autonomous college located in Mumbai. It is one of the top-rated business schools in India. Somaiya Institute is well known for its financial education. Their faculty members are good and cooperative. Their placement is also good, but accommodation is a bit costly. The fee details of K JSomaiya Institute of Management is as follows: Category A.Y. 2021-22 A.Y. 2022-23 Application Form Fee INR 2850 (+Applicable Transaction Charges) - Tuition Fees INR 6,47,350 INR 7,12,085 Development Fees INR 64,735 INR 71,209 Other Fees INR 59,700 INR 61,700 Caution Money INR 10,000 2,500 Total Fees INR 7,81,785 INR 8,47,494 This is the fee structure for MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR / SM/ DSA. For the rest of the details, you can check the K J Somaiya Institute of Management official website.

Ghatkopar East, MumbaiEstd 1981 Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai, Mumbai NAAC Grade A

4.0

(136 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.50 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 12 LPA

management campus benchmark

Call score

75%

written test guide, General

Research guides

Marketing area faculty

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research work 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to guide fit 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score, exemption route and interview call 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing

KJSIM offers Ph.D. Marketing as a three-year, full-time research course at Vidyavihar, Mumbai. The course is for students who want teaching, research or senior marketing work after a master's degree. KJSIM is AACSB accredited and NIRF ranked #65 in Management 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.50 Lakhs, paid once every year, and INR 7.50 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You get a call through the SVU Ph.D Entrance Examination, an exemption route and an interview. The Marketing area has 14 research guides. The campus placement page reports median pay of INR 12 LPA as a management benchmark.

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 7.50 Lakhs and the fees without hostel is INR 1.50 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs. You pay it once every year for three years. Hostel, mess and local living cost are estimates you add only if you need to stay near campus.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.50 Lakhs	INR 50,000 a year, 3 years
Hostel and mess	INR 3.60 Lakhs	INR 12,000 a month, 30 months
Local living cost	INR 2.40 Lakhs	INR 8,000 a month, 30 months
Total, no hostel	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 7.50 Lakhs	Full course

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Admission Dates

The 2027 dates are estimates; SVU Ph.D applications are expected in Jan 2027 and classes start in Sep 2027. Counselling and guide allotment are expected in Jun 2027. Keep your research proposal ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
SVU Ph.D application, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
SVU Ph.D entrance test	Mar 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and shortlist	Apr 2027	Tentative
Research proposal interview	May 2027	Tentative
Counselling and guide allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Provisional selection list	Jun 2027	Tentative
First year fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Eligibility

You need 55% marks in a master's degree, and reserved candidates can use the 50% relaxation. A GMAT score of 350 can exempt you from the entrance test. If your final viva is pending, you may apply and finish it before admission.

Requirement	What you need
Master's marks	55% or equal grade
Reserved category marks	50% after UGC relaxation
Entrance exemption	NET-JRF, JEST, JRF fellowship, GMAT 350 or research work
Research proposal	Topic that fits a listed KJSIM guide

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Admission Process

SVU takes the form, entrance test, interview and final guide fit in order. You apply online, clear the written test if needed and present your proposal for 10 minutes. The panel asks questions for 20 minutes and checks if a guide can take the topic.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Pick Ph.D. in Management Studies and Marketing
2. Write entrance test	Skip this only if an exemption fits you
3. Attend interview	Give a 10 minute proposal talk
4. Guide fit	Match your topic with a KJSIM guide
5. Pay fee	Pay the first year fee after provisional selection

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Cutoff

The General written test call score is 75% and the relaxed score is 60%. The exemption route needs a valid NET-JRF, JEST, JRF fellowship, GMAT 350 or approved research work. The interview can still stop a weak proposal.

Category	Score or rule	Round and year
General	75%	SVU written test guide, 2027
Reserved category	60%	SVU written test guide, 2027
GMAT route	350	Valid score from last two years
Exemption route	NET-JRF or JRF fellowship	Direct interview route

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Placements

The campus page reports median pay of INR 12 LPA and highest pay of INR 29.30 LPA for management placements. It also lists 210 recruiters. Ph.D. scholars usually use guide networks, teaching openings and research roles, so treat these as campus pay marks.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 12 LPA
Highest pay	INR 29.30 LPA
Recruiters	210 recruiters
Placement rate	100% management campus benchmark
Internship recruiters	126 recruiters

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. The combined SC or ST route gives the most help. Income papers, category papers and college approval decide what you can claim.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 70,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 30,000 over the course
Somaiya financial aid	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 50,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Ranking

The table shows #65 in NIRF Management 2025, #63 in 2024 and AACSB Accredited status. NIRF uses data the institute files every year. AACSB checks the school and its management education systems.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Management	2025	#65
NIRF Management	2024	#63
AACSB	2025	Accredited

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Course Structure

The coursework has 19 credits in the first year. The first semester has 14 credits on campus, and the second semester has 5 credits with early research work. Registration for the thesis starts after you clear the coursework.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research method, subject paper and proposal work
Year 2	Thesis work with guide meetings
Year 3	Thesis writing, review and final submission

KJSIM Ph.D. Marketing Guides and Campus

The Marketing area lists 14 guides and the campus is at Vidyavihar, Mumbai. Guide names cover brand, retail, consumer, sales and digital research. The city helps with field visits, company interviews and guest talks.

Item	Detail
Marketing guides	14 listed guides
Campus	Vidyavihar, Mumbai
Research areas	Brand, consumer, retail, sales and digital research
Industry link	Guest talks, live projects and company interviews

Should you pick Ph.D. Marketing at KJSIM?

This course suits students who want marketing research and can spend the first term on campus.

Pick it if:

You want marketing research: KJSIM has 14 marketing guides across brand, consumer, retail, digital and sales research.

You can attend campus classes: semester 1 needs in-person work at Vidyavihar, so plan Mumbai travel before you apply.

You want a known B-school name: KJSIM is AACSB accredited and NIRF ranked #65 in Management.

You need industry context: the campus brings guest talks, projects and recruiters from Mumbai companies into the same network.

Skip it if:

You need a quick job course: this is a research degree with an entrance test, interview and long thesis work.

You cannot visit Mumbai: semester 1 is a full-time campus term, so study from home will not fit.

You need low total cost: tuition is INR 1.50 Lakhs and hostel living can make it INR 7.50 Lakhs.

You want assured placements: Ph.D. scholars use faculty networks, but the published pay is for management campus placements.

Counsellor's advice

If you want teaching or research and can spend the first term on campus, take this path. If you need a job first, finish the job plan before paying.

Ph.D. Marketing Eligibility▾

Master's marks: 55% marks or equal grade in a master's degree.

Relaxed marks: Reserved candidates can use the 50% UGC relaxation.

Entrance exam: Clear the SVU Ph.D Entrance Examination unless an exemption fits you.

Exemption route: NET-JRF, JEST, JRF fellowship, GMAT 350 or five years of research work can exempt you.

Proposal fit: Bring a Marketing research topic that matches a listed KJSIM guide.

Ph.D. Marketing Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the SVU Ph.D form for Management Studies and pick Marketing.

Entrance test: Write the SVU Ph.D Entrance Examination unless you are exempt.

Interview: Present your research proposal for 10 minutes and answer questions for 20 minutes.

Guide fit: Match your topic with a listed KJSIM Marketing guide before final admission.

Fee payment: Pay the first year fee after provisional selection, or the seat moves to the list.

Ph.D. Marketing Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2025. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

SVU Ph.D application, last date to apply

Expected to open in Jan 2027; apply before the last date named in the form.

Tentative

Mar 2027

SVU Ph.D entrance test

Write this test unless your exemption route is approved.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Entrance result and shortlist

The shortlist decides who moves to the proposal interview.

Tentative

May 2027

Research proposal interview

Present for 10 minutes and answer questions for 20 minutes.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and guide allotment

The school checks topic fit and allots a guide before final admission.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Provisional selection list

Selected students should check guide fit and admission papers.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First year fee payment

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the college date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring degree papers, category papers if any and the proposal copy.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Coursework is expected to start on campus in Sep 2027.

Source: KJSIM Ph.D admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ph.D. Marketing Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 50,000 a year

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Add hostel + living

Hostel and mess

Per month × 30, INR 12,000 a month

INR 3.60 Lakhs

Local living cost

Per month × 30, INR 8,000 a month

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.50 Lakhs

3 years · tuition fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7.50 Lakhs

3 years · tuition fee + hostel and living cost

Education loan EMI

INR 2,529

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

800%

average first-year pay INR 12 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 12,646

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

160%

average first-year pay INR 12 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KJSIM Ph.D fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a Ph.D. call at KJSIM?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff range is a guide for the written test and interview call.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ph.D. Marketing Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ph.D. Marketing vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to KJ Somaiya Institute of Management. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

NMIMS MumbaiWelingkarSIES MumbaiN L DalmiaMET Mumbai

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KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

Mumbai

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NMIMS School of Business Management

Mumbai

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Welingkar Institute of Management

Mumbai

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SIES School of Business Studies

Mumbai

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N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies

Mumbai

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MET Institute of Management

Mumbai

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.50 Lakhs

tuition fee

INR 6 Lakhs

INR 4.50 Lakhs more

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INR 1.50 Lakhs more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 50,000 more

INR 2.50 Lakhs

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INR 2.20 Lakhs

INR 70,000 more

Median paymanagement campus benchmark

INR 12 LPA

latest placement page

INR 12.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 11 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

INR 8 LPA

INR 4 LPA less

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA less

INR 7.5 LPA

INR 4.5 LPA less

Placement ratemanagement campus benchmark

100%

campus benchmark

100%

Same placement

95%

5 points lower

90%

10 points lower

92%

8 points lower

88%

12 points lower

Written scoreSVU PET, General

75%

call guide

70%

5 points lower

80%

5 points higher

65%

10 points lower

68%

7 points lower

60%

15 points lower

Research guidesMarketing area

listed guides

4 fewer

6 fewer

8 fewer

7 fewer

9 fewer

NIRF rankManagement 2025

#65

NIRF Management

#84

19 places lower

#63

2 places higher

#101

36 places lower

#101

36 places lower

#102

37 places lower

In short

NMIMS costs more and pays a little more on campus. If you need a Ph.D. seat with lower tuition, keep KJSIM above it and check guide fit first.

In short

Welingkar has a lower NIRF number but a higher fee. If both guides fit your topic, choose the place where your supervisor can meet you often.

In short

SIES costs a little more and has fewer listed guides. If KJSIM has a guide for your topic, keep this page above it.

In short

N L Dalmia costs more and pays less on the benchmark used here. If your proposal fits KJSIM, choose it before you compare the fee.

In short

MET is cheaper than many private options but has fewer listed guides. If KJSIM accepts your topic, take the stronger guide fit.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ph.D. Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Marketing at KJSIM worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want teaching, research or a senior marketing role. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs for three years, and the campus pay benchmark is INR 12 LPA. If you need hostel and living cost, use the fee toggle first because the total can reach INR 7.50 Lakhs.

Should I take this course if I only want a quick job?▾

No, not as your first choice. This is a research degree with coursework, a guide and thesis work, not a job course. If your main aim is a job within one year, finish that plan first and apply later when your research topic is clear.

What job can I target after this Ph.D. Marketing course?▾

You can target teaching, research, consulting support, consumer research and senior marketing roles. The page prints INR 12 LPA only as a campus management benchmark, not a Ph.D. placement promise. Before you join, ask the guide how past scholars used their thesis work.

Who should pick Ph.D. Marketing at KJSIM?▾

Pick it if you already have a marketing research question and can spend the first term on the Mumbai campus. KJSIM lists 14 marketing guides across brand, consumer, retail, digital and sales research. Match your topic with a guide before you pay the first year fee.

Who should skip this Ph.D. Marketing course?▾

Skip it if you cannot visit Vidyavihar for the first semester or if you need assured campus placements. Semester 1 has in-person coursework, and Ph.D. scholars depend on guide networks more than regular placement drives. Use the eligibility and process blocks above before you apply.

Is it better for teaching or for company roles?▾

It is better for teaching and research-led company roles. The course has 19 credits of coursework and thesis work, so it suits students who like reading papers and building data. If you want only sales or brand jobs, an MBA may fit better than a Ph.D.

Is the fee safe against the pay shown here?▾

Yes for tuition, but check living cost. Tuition is INR 1.50 Lakhs, while the campus benchmark pay is INR 12 LPA. The problem starts if you add hostel and living cost, so compare the INR 7.50 Lakhs total with your own funding plan.

Should I apply through the entrance test or exemption route?▾

Use the exemption route if you have NET-JRF, JEST, a JRF fellowship, GMAT 350 or accepted research work. It can move you straight to the interview stage. If you do not have one of these, prepare for the SVU Ph.D Entrance Examination and keep your proposal ready.

What score is safer for a Ph.D. call?▾

For the General route, use 75% and above as the safer written test zone. A 60% to 74% score can still need a strong proposal and guide fit. The interview checks your topic, method and fit, so do not treat the score as the full decision.

Can I do this course from home?▾

No, not fully. The first semester coursework is full-time and in person at Vidyavihar, Mumbai. Later thesis work may be more flexible with guide meetings, but you should plan for campus work before applying.

Can I pay the Ph.D. fee in parts?▾

Yes, the tuition fee is paid once every year, not all at once. The full tuition is INR 1.50 Lakhs, so each year is INR 50,000. If you add hostel or living cost, those payments follow the hostel or local rent cycle.

What scholarship help can I check first?▾

Start with Somaiya financial aid and the state or central schemes in the calculator. The visible awards here are from INR 30,000 to INR 70,000, and combined help can reach INR 1 Lakh. Keep income papers and category papers ready before the form window opens.

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KJ Somaiya: 1 Answered Question

What is the fee for MBA at K J Somaiya, Mumbai?

Seema AgrawalMBA from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (2019)

K J Somaiya Institute of Management is an autonomous college located in Mumbai. It is one of the top-rated business schools in India. Somaiya Institute is well known for its financial education. Their faculty members are good and cooperative. Their placement is also good, but accommodation is a bit costly.

The fee details of K J Somaiya Institute of Management is as follows:

Category	A.Y. 2021-22	A.Y. 2022-23
Application Form Fee	INR 2850 (+Applicable Transaction Charges)	-
Tuition Fees	INR 6,47,350	INR 7,12,085
Development Fees	INR 64,735	INR 71,209
Other Fees	INR 59,700	INR 61,700
Caution Money	INR 10,000	2,500
Total Fees	INR 7,81,785	INR 8,47,494

This is the fee structure for MBA / IB / FS / RM / IMC / HCM / HR / SM/ DSA. For the rest of the details, you can check the K J Somaiya Institute of Management official website.

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