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About K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC]

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.

Table of Contents:

KJSAC Highlights
KJSAC Key Facts
KJSAC Courses & Fees
KJSAC Admission
KJSAC Placements
KJSAC Scholarships
KJSAC Facilities
KJSAC Faculty
KJSAC Alumni
KJSAC FAQs

KJSAC Merit List 2024 (Released)

Course	First Merit List	Second Merit List	Third Merit List
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
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 Key Facts

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)
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
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
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
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.

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC] Placement Details

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC] Facilities

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) Kishan H. Pawar

Principal

Abhijit Arvind Deshpande

Assistant Professor, Department of Marathi

Qualification: M.A

Abhinaya R Kamble

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

Qualification: LL.B

Mrs. Viral Mohit Mavani

Assistant Professor, Department of Gujarati

Vijayshree Parameswaran

Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi

Qualification: BA, MA, Ph.D

Veena C Sanekar

Assistant Professor, Department of Marathi

Qualification: BA, MA, B. Ed, Ph.D

Mrs. Tanisha Tatyaram Ugalmugle

Assistant Professor, Department of Business Law

Qualification: LLB, LLM

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC]

About K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC]

KJSAC Merit List 2024 (Released)

KJSAC Highlights 2024

KJSAC Courses & Fees 2024

KJSAC Admission 2024

How To Apply?

KJSAC Placements 2024

KJSAC Scholarship 2024

KJSAC Facilities

KJSAC Faculty

KJSAC Alumni

KJSAC FAQs

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K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce - [KJSAC] Facilities

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Faculty

Abhijit Arvind Deshpande

Abhinaya R Kamble

Mrs. Viral Mohit Mavani

Vijayshree Parameswaran

Veena C Sanekar

Mrs. Tanisha Tatyaram Ugalmugle

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