KJSAC (KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce) is one of the premier institutions, established in 1959. The college is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized by UGC. It has also been credited with NAAC Grade “A” and has over 50 years of excellence. At present, KJSAC offers UG, PG, Certificate and Ph.D. courses. Admissions to all the courses are strictly based on the entrance exams conducted by the University of Mumbai. KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce has state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities including an auditorium, a conference hall, a library, labs, a cafeteria, common rooms, a gym, etc.
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KJSAC Merit List 2024 (Released)
Course | First Merit List | Second Merit List | Third Merit List |
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FYBA | Check here | Check Here | Check here |
FYBCOM | Check here | Check Here | Check here |
KJSAC Highlights 2024
The table below shows the important highlights of KJSAC:
Particulars | KJSAC Highlights |
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Established | 1959 |
Type | Private |
Recognition | UGC |
Affiliation | University of Mumbai |
NAAC Grade | A |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, Certificate & Ph.D. courses |
Admission Criteria | Merit and Entrance-Based |
Official Website | https://kjsac.somaiya.edu.in/en/ |
- KJSAC is ranked 18th for Commerce and 25th for Arts by India Today.
- Several opportunities are provided to students through NCC, NSS, Performing Arts and Management Skills.
- The different international collaborations of the college with global universities have helped to improve education and research programmes. Such collaborations have paved way for several academic connections:
- Faculty and Student Exchange Programs
- Joint Research and Publications
- Study Abroad in India Programs
- Immersive Programs
- International Internships & Placements
- The college also has various academic collaborations with top Universities in the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa.
- KJSCAC maintains academic excellence by providing different scholarship programmes such as:
- Need-Based scholarships
- Merit-Based scholarships
- Special-Interest scholarship for special category students belonging from different backgrounds and interests
- KJSAC manages a film society named Drushti Film Forum (DFF) started by Somaiya Vidyavihar. DFF serves as a platform for screening and understanding remarkable Cinema from across the globe with academic appeal and intense viewing.
KJSAC Courses & Fees 2024
The table below shows the list of some popular courses at KJSAC along with its eligibility criteria, specializations, seat intake, and fee structure.
Course | Details | Fees (Open Category) |
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BA | Duration: 3 Years Subjects: Hindi, English, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Gujarati, Marathi, Economics and Sanskrit Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board Seat Intake: 360 |
INR 12,550 – INR 15,820 |
B.Com | Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognised board Seat Intake: 1080 |
INR 13,475 – INR 16,895 |
MA | Duration: 2 Years Subjects: English, History, Marathi, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university Seat Intake: 360 |
INR 20,300 – INR 45,900 (Part 1) |
M.Com | Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university Seat Intake: 60 |
INR 19,400 (Part 1) |
Ph.D. | Duration: 3 to 6 Years Subjects: Hindi, History, Gujarati, Commerce, English Eligibility: Master’s Degree or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate |
NA |
KJSAC Admission 2024
KJSAC admission process for all the undergraduate and postgraduate programs happens on a merit basis except in the case of MA. For MA course admission, candidates will have to appear for an entrance test conducted by the University if they have graduated in some other field or if they do not belong to this University. The admission process for Ph.D. differs from both levels as it demands an entrance test and personal interview.
How To Apply?
- Visit the official website of the University of Mumbai.
- Click on the “Register” option.
- Fill necessary details and choose KJSAC as a preferred college in the college list.
- Verify details and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the required fee of INR 100 through the online payment gateway.
- Keep a printout of the form for future reference.
KJSAC will display the Merit list online as per the schedule prescribed by the University of Mumbai. Students then have to collect a blank application form by providing a pre-admission form cash receipt. Attach all the necessary documents with the form. The documents will be verified by non-teaching staff and an ID number will be generated on the college counter. Pay the admission fees online.
KJSAC Placements 2024
KJSAC has a Placement Cell that offers internship and placement opportunities to UG & PG students. As per the recent data available on the official website, 310 students were hired by some of the top recruiters like KPMG India (30), JP Morgan & Chase (7), Deloitte (6), etc. The table below shows the list of recruiters at KJSAC Mumbai:
KJSAC Top Recruiters | ||
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KPMG | Deloitte | DeltaX |
J.P. Morga | Capgemini | Tresvista |
Munich RE | Newfold Digital | Suther Land |
KJSAC Scholarship 2024
KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce also provides scholarship facilities to students who may need financial assistance. The various kinds of scholarships offered by the college are given below:
- Subject-based scholarships- In subject-based scholarships, candidates are given financial assistance who have definite educational and career interests. Candidates' financial status is verified before providing financial assistance.
- Merit-based Scholarships: The scholarship is open to all Somaiya students. However, the student must have one faculty advisor on his proposal.
- Need-Based Scholarships- Scholarships under this category are provided to students based on their financial income.
KJSAC Facilities
The college provides numerous facilities to assist the students during their college life. Some of these facilities are mentioned below:
- Library: With a total area of 10732 sq ft, the library can hold more than 87000 books and has an arrangement of 418 chairs with 80 tables for studying. This library is one of the oldest and biggest libraries on the Vidyavihar campus.
- Hostel: The college offers hostel facilities to their students by making boundaries for girls and boys separately. The facilities in the hostels include a mess, 24-hour hot water, internet facility etc.
- Sports club: The institute takes its sports activities very seriously and offers an array of fields such as athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, Kabaddi, Volleyball etc.
- NSS: Actively engrossed and one of the preferred extracurricular activities of the institute is NSS. Under the social scheme, the college has taken on projects of Juhu Beach cleanliness, Old Age Home Visit, Marathons etc.
- NCC: The NCC committee celebrates every festive occasion with great commitment and energy. While they prioritize their practice at first, they try taking a few social activities as well on the other side.
KJSAC Faculty
The faculty of the KJSAC consists of experienced professors who have years of experience in their specialization. The structure of the faculty is given below:
- Assistant professors- 58
- Associate Professor- 6
- Librarian- 1
- Laboratory Assistant- 1
KJSAC Alumni
The table below shows the list of KJSAC's prominent alumni:
Alumni Name | Details |
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Mr. Virendar Bakshi | Social Worker & Leader |
Mr. Pavitra Bhatt | Famous Classical Dancer |
Miss Sini Shetty | Femina Miss India 2022 |
Smt. Vijaya Wad | Author, Educationist and Ex-Chairperson of Marathi Vishwakosh - Government of Maharashtra |
Mr. Shivaji Sutar | Indian Railway Traffic Service - Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, Mumbai |
KJSAC FAQs
Ques. Does the hostel fee at KJSAC include food availability and what are the arrangements for laundry?
Ans. The hostel fee includes the arrangement of a room and it provides food availability to the KJSAC students. For availing of the laundry facilities, students will be charged additionally.
Ques. Can I apply for more than two courses in KJSAC?
Ans. Yes, KJSAC allows its candidate to apply to the same institute for different courses or apply for the same course in the same institute under different categories.
Ques. How is the campus building of KJSAC
Ans. The campus of the KJSAC is huge. The college has separate rooms for each sport and has spacious classrooms for the students. The college has been renovated and thereby, has been maintained well over the years.
Ques. What is the function of RIIDL at KJSAC?
Ans.The RIIDL is a place at KJSAC to begin a startup. The institute already has impressive statistics such as 80+ total startups, 29+ investments done, 400+ full-time jobs created and 20 jobs are currently incubated.
Ques. What are the experiential learning centres available at KJSAC?
Ans. There are several programmes available at the centre of experiential learning at K.J Somaiya College of Arts & College such as the Anubhuti Programme, Youth Programme, Corporate Programme & Custom Designed Programme.
Ques. Which is better, KJSAC or SK Somaiya College?
Ans. Some features are of both K.J Somaiya & S.K Somaiya given below:
Categories | K.J Somaiya | S.K Somaiya |
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Course Fee | 2.97 lakhs | 1.02 lakhs |
Placement | 80% | 70%-75% |
Highest CTC | 15 LPA | 5-6 LPA |
Average CTC | 4 LPA | 2-3 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Jaro Education, Calvin Klein, ICICI Bank, Outlook, etc. | Godrej, TCS, Amul, L&T, etc. |
Ques. What is the cutoff range of KJSAC?
Ans. The cutoff range varies from subject to subject and KJSAC releases the cutoff in 3 rounds. The cutoff ranges between 85% - 81%. for UG and PG courses.
Ques. Does KJSAC have international collaboration?
Ans. K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce offers various facilities like, Student Exchange Programs; Joint Research and Publications, Study Abroad in India Programs; Immersive Programs, International Internships and Placements. The college has tie-ups with leading companies USA, Europe, Asia and Africa to work together to promote Academics, Research, and Experiential Learning beyond the scope of an individual university. Some of the universities are the University of Vaasa, Saint Martin's University, University of Applied Science Upper Austria etc.
Ques. Is KJSAC worth joining?
Ans. Yes, KJSAC is worth joining. It is one of the good colleges affiliated to Mumbai University. The college has a decent track record of placements. The average placement is offered at INR 10 LPA. The college is approved by AICTE, and accredited by AIU and NBA.
Ques. How strict is the attendance percentage at KJSAC?
Ans. K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce has a very strict policy regarding attendance. Students have to maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to appear for the semester examinations.
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