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How good is KJ Somaiya PGDM Communications? And how good are the placements?
Although all the courses offered at KJ Somaiya are equally good, its Marketing discipline is the most coveted one. Also there is no partiality during placement of students of various disciplines. Every student is allowed to sit for PPT and then for final interviews after selection.KJ Somaiya conducts a transparent and unbiased placement drive. Students from Finance, Marketing, Operations and HR get segregated during the initial selection process.
A number of companies visit the campus for placements. The placement committee makes sure that every year new companies also line up in addition to the many companies that visit every year. So I don’t think placements should be a concern for anyone getting into KJ Somaiya.
What should I go for, K J SIMSR full-time PGDM or IMT-Ghaziabad DCP?
In terms of the brand, you must go for IMT as K J SIMSR stands nowhere near to in comparison to IMT.
Other than the brand, the following are certainly other characters that make it very much necessary to make you think over the other options you have:
- There lies a broad difference among those who completed their first year on the Ghaziabad campus and at Dubai Campus. As the exposure at Ghaziabad is way better related to Dubai Campus. You need to be very hard-working, great at networking as being at DCP campus, you will find networking becomes more important to land a good summer placement.
- The second-year brings you a lot more opportunities to do networking, study with better companions, get exposure to far better resources and faculties compared to Dubai Campus. DCP is a way of opportunity for you to be in a group of such a premier B-school at the Ghaziabad campus.
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Parameters |
K J SIMR |
IMT Ghaziabad |
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NIRF Ranking |
54 |
37 |
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Fees |
INR 16.29 Lacs |
INR 19.5 Lacs |
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Placement Percentage |
100% |
19.53% |
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Average CTC |
INR 10.08 LPA |
INR 14.12 LPA |
- Be ready to begin your A-game when you join the Ghaziabad campus. If things work out great and you are invariably aware of the above two points.
- During your final placement season, opportunities are similar to those of that student who has spent their first two years at IMT Ghaziabad campus provided that in the second year, you complete a better crowd and your 10th, 12th, Graduation percentage are in good shape in order to increase your chances exponentially in the 2nd year when you join the campus.
Ultimately your decision lies in your hands. If u keep considering the brand value and the above aspects in your mind, then you must opt for IMT Ghaziabad DCP else if you want to play the safer game, then definitely, forget about these aspects, and go for KJSOM.
Which is a better option for MBA between DSE and KJ Somaiya?
The Delhi School of Economics and KJ Somaiya Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai both are great options for any MBA aspirant.
MBA from DSE:
The specializations available for MBA at DSE are as follows.
- MBA in Human Resource Development
- MBA in International Business
The Minimum eligibility criteria required for taking admission into the MBA program at the institute is a Graduation with 50%. Students are shortlisted based on their CAT score are called for Group Discussion, Personal Interview and then Final Selection is made.
The infrastructure of the institute is quite good. There are facilities such as WiFi, labs, smart classrooms, 2 libraries one of which is the Ratan Tata Library, cafeteria, etc.
Some of the prominent alumni of the institute are Avinash Kohli- HR head at Boeing India, Rishi Raj Gupta- HR leader at Cipla, Gaurav Ahluwalia- HR Director at JP Morgan Chase.
MBA from KJ Somaiya:
KJ Somaiya offers 7 specializations for MBA. The courses available are given below.
- MBA
- MBA in International Business
- MBA in Financial Service
- MBA in Human Resource
- MBA in Retail Management
- MBA in Health Care Managment
- MBA in Sports Management
There are various parameters that are considered for student intake into the program. The selection parameters are listed below.
Qualifying exam- 35%
Personal Interview- 25%
Case-based GD-17%
Past academic records- 10%
Achievements- 8%
Work experience- 5%
Being a private business school, infrastructure facilities are extremely good. equipped The institute is equipped with facilities like Smart classrooms with WiFi, labs, library, hostel, canteen, medical and sports facilities.
Few of the prominent alumni of the institute are Lata Pillai- Director at Deutsche Bank,
Sanjay Shah- MD at Morgan Stanley, Anuj Bhargava- CEO at AB Associates, Saru Kaushal- Country Business Head at American Express.
Some of the notable differences between both the colleges for the MBA course are:
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Parameters |
DSE |
KJ SOMAIYA |
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1. Total Course Fees |
INR 31,392 |
INR 14.93 |
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2. Ranking< |
Ranked 42 by Business Today 2019 |
Ranked 25 by Business Today 2019 |
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3. Cut off |
Over 90 percentile |
Varies |
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4. Total Number of seats |
81 |
138 seats for MBA(General). For MBA Health Care Managment the intake is 30 and the rest specialization has 60 seats each. |
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5. Placements |
Placement rate is around 75-80% with the highest package of 22 lakhs per annum and the lowest package is around 6 lakhs per annum. The average package is 11 lakhs per annum. |
The placement rate is around 90% with the highest package of 27 lakhs per annum while the lowest was around 7.5 lakhs per annum. The average package is around 10 lakhs per annum. |
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6. Recruiters |
Top recruiting companies are PWC, TCS, Google, Godrej Agrovet, ICICI Bank, HDFC Life, Zee Media, Infosys, Genpact, Novartis, Deloitte, Gartner, CITI Bank, Yes Bank, Amazon, Reliance Industries, DE Shaw, Sapient, Trident, Govt trading companies like STC and FICCI also recruit students. |
Top recruiting companies are ICICI Bank, Calvin Klein, HDFC Bank, Jaro Education, Infosys, Nestle, JP Morgan, Barclays, Reliance, ITC, WIPRO, DHL, ITC, Bisleri, Apollo Group, Leelavati Hospital, Dell, Ernst, and Young, etc. |
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7. Roles offered to placed candidates |
Recruitment, generalist, compensation, HRBP, management trainee, talent acquisition, international business roles, finance, consulting, marketing |
Marketing Manager, HR Manager, Finance, Operation Manager, Analyst |
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8. Internship Opportunities |
The internship opportunities are really good. Companies that recruited for summer internships are ICICI Bank, Godrej Agrovet, TATA power, etc. |
Students got summer internships with an average stipend of 25,600 per month in companies like Accenture, Godrej, TCS, and Goldman Sachs |
The best MBA program out of DSE and KJ Somaiya depends upon what the candidate is looking for.
DSE offers just two courses with highly affordable fees and excellent Return on Investment as the fees are just 16,000 per year while the average placement is 11 lakhs.
KJ Somaiya also provides good placement opportunities but is a private business school.
Which institute is doing better currently (in terms of industry exposure, placements and the profiles offered) among Tapmi, KJ and GIM?
When it comes to choosing between KJ, TAPMI, and GIM, it's important to consider the specific specializations you're interested in. In general, KJ tends to have an edge over TAPMI and GIM in most areas, except for IT and HR. TAPMI has recently started a specialized course in HR and sees good placements in IT, making it a good option for these two specializations. However, for other specializations, KJ is often considered the top choice.
When it comes to marketing, GIM tends to be preferred over TAPMI. However, for other specializations, TAPMI tends to be a stronger option.
Overall, if you're looking for a well-rounded MBA program that offers strong placements across a variety of specializations, KJ is often the top choice. However, if you're interested in IT or HR, TAPMI may be a better fit. And if you're specifically interested in marketing, GIM may be the better option. Ultimately, the choice between these schools will depend on your specific interests, career goals, and personal preferences. It's important to thoroughly research each program and consider all of the factors before making a decision.
What are the minimum marks required to get admission in IT or CS at K J Somaiya College or VJTI through the MH CET or the JEE?
For VJTI’s CS department, you are required to be in the top 150 students in CET. Alongside those, the IT cutoff as seen in a specific year was around the ranking of 325. These as mentioned are for a general female or male candidate.
The candidates who are to appear must however have scored more than 50% in 10 + 2 examinations from a recognized board of education. The Selection Criteria will be Entrance Based (MHT - CET).
As far as the closing rank of KJ Somaiya is concerned, then for CS, it was considered to be around 3500 and for IT, the closing rank was known to be somewhere ranging between and around 6500. Besides, the rank mentioned latter is for non-minority candidates.
But, if you are anyhow a Gujrati minority, then being selected in the institute is not much of a hassle. For the department of CS, the cutoff was ranged to be around the ranking of 7000, and similarly, for IT, it was around the ranking of 14000.
From sometime in a particular year, KJ Somaiya is expected to initiate its own University. And it can drastically alter the above mentioned numbers and disproportionate it in any specific manner. Besides, it also is supposed to conduct its own entrance exam in sometime or might also have initiated, the notice of which will be denoted in the college section area.
Which is better for marketing, FORE, TAPMI, or K J Somaiya?
Having to know some people studying at FORE, TAPMI, and K J Somaiya. Here are some things I would like to share with you. This might help you answer the question.
All the three Business Schools are good. If you are interested in Marketing then FORE School of Management is the better choice in comparison to TAPMI and K J Somaiya.
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Particulars |
FORE |
TAPMI |
K J Somaiya |
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Placement percentage |
95% |
100% |
100% |
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Highest salary |
30 LPA |
25 LPA |
27 LPA |
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Median salary |
10.1 LPA |
11.5 LPA |
6 LPA |
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Average salary |
8.5 LPA |
11 LPA |
10 LPA |
Learn about the real situation at the colleges and make wise decision. It is suggested you go for FORE for a better learning experience.
Is a PGDM (Core) at BIMTECH worth it or should I choose K J Somaiya IB?
You need to be sure of what you want to pursue, PGDM-IB or PGDM.
In a traditional PGDM program, you will get to learn subjects such as finance, economics, accounting, management, human resources, business ethics, and organizational theory. This curriculum involves imparting theoretical knowledge in the above-mentioned fields. It will enable you to apply the knowledge in real-world situations. The traditional PGDM provides a concrete establishment for a successful business career in this competent world.
However, PGDM-IB has a different outlook. With this course, you can have a successful career outside India. It focuses on adapting strategies suitable to work with other cultures, systems, and regulations.
Graduates of the PGDM-IB program tend to pursue international careers in companies that are global. Whereas students with PGDM degrees engage in managerial careers. They tend to settle in a variety of domains such as education, government, finance, and private industries.
If you have an interest in international business then BIMTECH, PGDM-IB course would be the best fit for you. They provide you with an excellent choice of electives including Marketing, Finance and Banking, Human Resources, Operations & Decision Science. The internship opportunities are tremendous as well as the placements offered.
Here’s a brief outline of the PGDM IB course at BIMTECH.
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Highest CTC |
23 LPA |
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No of recruiters |
42 |
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Major recruiters |
TVS, SBI, Yes Bank, Wipro, etc. |
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Course fee |
12 lakhs |
The final decision is yours, choose according to your convenience.
Which college is better to make a career in management consulting, K. J. Somaiya or TAPMI?
TAPMI is better than K.J Somaiya. You won’t receive good job roles in consulting through the placement drive of these institutes. But TAPMI has a better brand value and offers good placement opportunities. Around 34% of students got placements in the consulting sector during TAPMI placements in 2022. The average CTC offered in this sector was INR 12 LPA.
Which college should I choose between Sydenham and KJ Somaiya(MMS)?
Both Sydenham and KJ Somaiya are equally good in terms of quality of education and placements.
- The placement opportunities offered at these institutions are very similar. Most recruiting companies visit these colleges and offer similar salary packages and job profiles. During the recent placement drive the average CTC offered at Sydenham and KJ Somaiya were INR 12.3 LPA and INR 10.67 LPA.
- You will get decent faculties at both these institutes. In fact, few visiting faculties can be common for both campuses.
- KJ Somaiya fees for MBA are higher. It costs around INR 18.79 lakhs.
These institutes will offer you similar opportunities, for a management degree.
What is the minimum score requirement in CMAT or CAT to get into KJ, Welingkar or Sydenham?
Here are the cutoff details for KJ, Welingkar, and Sydenham.
| Institute | CMAT cutoff | CAT cutoff |
| KJ Somaiya | 98 percentile | 83-85 percentile |
| Welingkar | 85 percentile | 80 percentile |
| Sydenham | 100 percentile | 80 percentile |
Other than entrance examination scores, these institutes also consider the profile of the candidates. If you are a fresher, try to score 93-95 percentile in CAT to get a call.
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