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Which is better, FORE School of Management or K J Somaiya?

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Tanvi Sinha Posted On : May 2nd, 2022
MBA from SVKM's NMIMS

KJ Somaiya is better than FORE School of Management. FORE is mostly known in the Delhi NCR region. While KJ Somiya is well-recognized throughout the nation. 

For freshers, FORE is a better option, especially in Marketing specialization. KJ Somiya has a better peer group with more experienced students. It is a good option for both Marketing and Finance. 

KJ Somiya placements are pretty good. According to the 2022 placement report, the average CTC for the institute had been INR 10 LPA. Situated in Mumbai, KJ Somaiys will offer you better opportunities and exposure.

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Will 87.15% in CAT fetch me a call from GIM and K J Somaiya?

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Kunal Mukharjee Posted On : May 9th, 2022
MBA from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (2019)

You should receive a call from KJ Somaiya with 87.51 percentile in CAT. For 2022, KJ Somiaya cutoff is expected to be 83-85 percentile. 

GIM shortlists students based on their profiles. If you have 2+ years o experience and a decent academic background you should get a call from the institute. As per the trends, GIM Goa cutoff for 2022 is expected to be 85-95 percentile. 

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Will 87.15% in CAT fetch me a call from GIM and KJ Somaiya?

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Karan Agarwal Posted On : December 26th, 2022
BFM in Commerce, K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (Graduated 2015)

You will get a call from KJ Somaiya based on the cutoff of last year. The K J Somaiya Mumbai cut-offs for 2 years flagship regular MBA Admission 2022 are as follows 


 

Entrance Exam

Expected Cutoff

CAT 2021

83-85 Percentile

XAT 2022

70-73 Percentile

GMAT

500-650 Score

CMAT 2022

98 Percentile

NMAT 2021

225-230 Score

The admissions at KJ Somaiya are offered on the basis of the above entrance exam scores followed by a personal interview. For the institute’s MBA admission shortlist process, the weightage given to the following parameters is

  • Entrance Exam (CMAT/GMAT/CAT/XAT/NMAT)-35%
  • Case Analysis-15%
  • Personal Interview-25%
  • Work Experience-5%
  • Past Academic Record-10%
  • Outstanding Achievements-10%

So yes based on your profile a percentage of 87.15 will likely fetch you a call from KJ Somaiya.


 

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Is KJ Somaiya a good college for PGDM-HRM?

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Arshit Jain Posted On : January 9th, 2023
MBA in Marketing & Digital Marketing, K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) (Graduated 2001)

KJ Somaiya is one of Mumbai's premium colleges, with the world-class infrastructure needed to provide quality education. The course is designed to provide you with both academic and corporate experience. Both the regular and visiting faculties are highly qualified and have relevant corporate experience. You also get enough corporate interaction through seminars, guest lectures, and so on.

The best part about PGDM is that it is restructured on a regular basis to ensure that it is more relevant to the industry. You can be confident that you will be exposed to the most recent trends and developments in HRD. The library is well-stocked with reputable journals and books. The teachers are extremely cooperative and are always willing to assist you.

When it comes to placements, marketing always comes out on top because there are more openings, but companies also line up to recruit HR candidates. SIMSR has one of the most extensive alumni networks in the world. Finally, SIMSR will be the best experience of your life.

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Is there caste reservation at KJ Somaiya?

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Ahana Batabyal Posted On : December 26th, 2022
MBA from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) (Graduated 2019)

No, there is no caste reservation at KJ Somaiya. K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering is a college that has seats reserved for linguistic minorities (Gujarathi). In other words, it does not reserve seats for other castes.

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How is KJ Somaiya for MBA in Marketing?

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Vishal Ahuja Posted On : January 6th, 2023
PGDM-IB, 2016-18, KJ SIMSR

KJ Somaiya is well-known for its marketing specialization, but it also provides super-specialized programs like International Business (IB), Retail Management (RM), and Marketing Communication. Because placements are common for all programs, all MBA students can participate in the placement process of any company visiting campus and offering a marketing role. 

The main advantage is that a student can study core marketing while also working in a media company, which is primarily aimed at Marketing-communication students. Furthermore, because of the specialized courses, companies come from a wide range of diverse and niche industries. In terms of exposure and opportunities, SIMSR also benefits greatly from its location in Mumbai.

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Which college is better for computer science engineering: Thadomal Shahani Engineering College or K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research?

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Ravinder Kher Posted On : November 9th, 2020
B.Tech Computer Engineering, K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (2018)

CSE at Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC) focuses on the conception of computer software and hardware. The institute ranks 79th among the engineering colleges in Maharashtra by The Week and affiliated with the University of Mumbai.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research ranks 26th among the top private universities in India by NIRF. It has 131 highly qualified faculty members in the CSE department. 

Admission details: 

  • The admission in BTech CSE at TSCE needs to have at least 50% marks in 10+2 with a secured rank in MHT CET or JEE Main. 
  • The admission in BTech CSE at KJ Somaiya needs to have at least 50% marks in 10+2 with a secured rank in MHT CET or JEE Main. 

Here is a few important information about the BTech CSE program at both institutes. 

Categories

TSEC

KJ Somaiya

Intake

180

60

Entrance Exam

JEE Main, MHT-CET

JEE Main, MHT-CET

Cut Off (JEE Main)

1275-1275

1171-1171

Cut Off (MHT-CET)

151

147

Course Fee

INR 1.64 LPA

INR 1.55 LPA

Placement statistics:

  • TSEC has a placement rate of 92.2% and the average CTC offered at the institute is 4-5 LPA. Whereas, the highest CTC offered last year was 40 LPA.
  • At KJ Somaiya the placement average is 90%. The average and highest CTC offered at the institute are 10.5 LPA and 27.5 LPA respectively.
  • The top companies that visit the institute are TCS, Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Infosys, Accenture, HSBC, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Barclays, etc. 

As far as curriculum and placements are concerned, both these institutes are quite good and offer excellent placements for CSE departments. Hence pursuing CSE from either of these colleges is a worthy choice.

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Is it worth applying to KJ Somaiya?

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Anuja Trivedi Posted On : September 28th, 2023
studied at K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research (SIMSR) is a well-regarded institution, and it offers courses in various specialisation. Several aspects of pursuing a degree from an accredited university like KJ Somaiya are as follows:

Courses offered: KJ Somaiya is known for its quality education and rigorous academic programs. It offers PG courses to students across Sports Management, General Management, and various other streams.

Pedagogy: The pedagogy here includes classroom learning, workshops, field visits experiential learning, simulations. Apart from these, conferences and guest lectures from industry experts add to the quality of education here.

Student-driven committee: "Quantinuum- The Quants and Analytics Committee" is one of the distinctive aspects of KJ Somaiya. It seeks to address the most recent developments in the fields of data analytics and quantitative methodologies while also teaching students the technical know-how needed to succeed in the field.

Academic excellence: KJ Somaiya was ranked 45th in the Management Category by NIRF 2023 among the top 100 B-Schools in India. This reflects the academic excellence infrastructural facilities as well as faculty strength of this institution.

Placement: With a 100% placement record KJ Somiya concluded their placement in 2023. The highest package offered was INR 22.50 LPA. The average package raised from INR 10.98 LPA in 2022 to INR 12.28 LPA in 2023. 171 recruiters, including 40 new recruiters, took part in the placement campaign. ITC Limited, Airtel, Amazon, Bisleri, EY, Mercedes Benz, and others are some of KJ Somaiya's top employers.

Alumni: KJ Somaiya is home to a number of famous people like Lloyd Mathias (Head - Marketing, Consumer PC’s, Asia-Pacific & Japan at HP Inc), Loveena Khatwani (Chief Client Experience Officer & SVP, Corporate Strategy at Edelweiss Capital), Mehul Kapadia (Vice President - Global Marketing, MD - F1 Business at Tata Communications) and many more.

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For a BMS course which college is better SIES or KJ Somaiya?

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Hitayishi Gupta Posted On : December 4th, 2020
B.Com from SIES College of Commerce and Economics (2016)

KJ Somaiya has a total of three campuses out of which KJ Somaiya College of Science, Arts & Commerce is the best for a degree in BMS. While both the given institutes are prestigious and well-known in Mumbai, it is preferable to choose an institute that is not autonomous for your field of study.

Comparison - SIES Vs KJ Somaiya:

  • Comparing the two institutes based on important factors, SIES and KJ Somaiya are both at par when it comes to educational amenities.

  • Both offer a well-structured program in BMS while having multiple open electives as part of their module to choose from.

  • KJ Somaiya has a larger campus with modern infrastructure, it is considered better than that of SIES.

  • SIES on the other hand offers a higher number of extra-curricular activities and a more developed learning experience.

The placement statistics for both the given institutions are tabulated below.

Particulars

KJ Somaiya

SIES

Placement rate for BMS

70%

60%

Highest CTC

4.5 LPA

2.5 LPA

Fees

INR 2.77 Lakh

INR 63,735

Both the institutes offer decent placement facilities, well-experienced faculty members, and a structured program for BMS.

While either of the institutes will make for a good experience, students can make their choice based on factors such as better campus, placements, time of commuting, and fee structure.

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What's better, KJ Somaiya PGDM Communications Marketing or Welingkar PGDM e-business Bangalore?

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Arpit Lodha Posted On : December 26th, 2022
Associate Manager - Strategic Souring at Accenture (company) (2015–present)

To make a choice between the two first you need to be sure if you are choosing between colleges or choosing between courses. I will give you a brief description of both the colleges.

KJ Somaiya

KJ Somaiya has better ranking than Welingkar and is more recognised in the corporate world. Also its flagship course Communications Marketing has wider scope in comparison to E-Business.

Welingkar Bangalore 

It is situated in the IT hub of the country and has a great campus. Its flagship course of E-Business is like any other MBA with an additional inclusion of IT related subjects. These subjects aim at providing benefit to people with technical and non technical background both.

So the final choice is yours to make based on your interests.

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