For admission in to K J Somaiya Institute of Management, you must satisfy these basic eligibility criteria, listed as below:

• Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university 
• Valid score in CAT /XAT /CMAT /NMAT or GMAT 

After fulfilling the basic criteria, you will be shortlisted for the Case Analysis and Personal Interview round. It is broadly divided into 3 categories:

1. Past Academic Records: The importance is given to the marks in Standard 10th, 12th, and Graduation.
2. Work Experience: You will be assessed based on the number of years of work experience if you have.
3. Achievements: Past achievements if any and the level of those achievements are also considered in the selection process.

The final selection does not happen merely based on the past academic records but other parameters are also taken. Percentage breakup of weightage given to different parameters is as follows.

You should be well prepared for the Group discussion (Case analysis) and Personal interview rounds.

Having to know some people studying at both Simsree and K J Somaiya and here are some things that you should know. They both are equally good.

• Both the institutes, for their MMS course, teach the same syllabus specified by the University of Mumbai. So, according to the content, there is no difference.
• This is generally a good thing that you are specializing in something that roughly 4 to 5% of the batch will specialize in. 
• It is not as difficult for the placement committee to get companies with specific profiles.
• The institutes have been there for a fairly long time and both have a steady pool of recruiters. Therefore, placements are not very problematic. 
• Having said that, placements depend on multiple factors, and nothing can be guaranteed.
• K J Somaiya has more full-time faculty members whereas SIMSREE has more visiting faculty members. But cannot say the same about the operations specialization.

Irrespective of where you go, your responsibility is to get better, participate in competitions, do certifications, and improve yourself holistically. The institute cannot impose anything if you have no intention of doing it.

There are a bunch of things that an MBA student at KJ Somaiya can associate with his/her life, reading through the reviews and experiences of students from the institute. Students after cracking CAT, XAT, or CMAT, come to a B school and get used to the hustle and bustle of daily work-life.

The points listed below are a brief representation of the life at SIMSR.

• Students from SIMSR pass their years in MBA with a lot of surprises. From juggling between live projects, quizzes, placement, case study competitions to sports and committees, there are engagements all around. In addition to those, the institute will teach you to prioritize what to do and what not.
• In the initial days of college, ice-breaking sessions are held to encourage students about the course. Followed by that, accounts and economic tests, marketing projects, and Harvard case presentations are taken. SIMSR teaches you to be both effective and efficient, going through hard work, coordination, teamwork, and preparations.
• The faculty has excellent industry experience with lectures mostly on role play, case studies, presentations, and small activities.
• The library of SIMSR is huge, with plenty of books, magazines, journals, fiction, and several other databases like Emerald, Proquest, etc. The library even has a Bloomberg laboratory to teach students about capital markets and fulfill their curiosities related to the same.
• The campus of SIMSR has a large number of sports and fitness-related facilities, so many that even lazy people get associated with physical activities after moving into the campus.
• Guidance from seniors is always available inside the campus. From lending books and notes, warnings, and inside tips, to building a CV, seniors are always ready to help.

Overall, life at SIMSR is worth the choice, with a good result to every hectic works and pressure. Living at the campus takes the positivity of a student into work and enhances it to better results. It teaches about life itself.

Yes, there are hostel facilities at KJ Somaiya for MBA students. You will learn a number of life skills there. You will experience many things. These include having downright discussions with your roommates on topics like football, politics, and business. You will also make many friends during your stay here. 

Hostel:

The hostel is known as SIMSR and has two buildings: ‘Sandipani’ for boys and ‘Maitriyi’ for girls. Each room here is triply shared and is quite spacious and well ventilated. It has individual study tables and a wardrobe. It also has a shower and hot water supply.

Food:

• If you are concerned about the food, rest assured that you do not need to worry. The hostel serves four meals a day with varieties in the food ranging from pav-bhaji, dosa, chole bhature, and even dessert. 
• Even if you are working late and decide to grab something to eat, the SIMSR hostel has a night mess as well. 

Hang-out Spots:

You can also hang out at the gym, TT room, and activity room where all the action is. The campus is lush green with a big amphitheater.

The cleaning crew will also make sure that hygiene is maintained. There is an ample amount of parking for cars and two-wheelers. This place is definitely a home away from home.