KJ Somaiya MBA 2026 Applications Open till 20 January, 2026

The application window for MBA admission 2026 at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is currently open and will close on 20 January 2026. Eligible candidates seeking admission to the institute’s flagship MBA programme must complete the online registration process before the deadline. Applicants are required to submit a valid score from any one of the accepted national-level management entrance examinations to be considered for further shortlisting.

Entrance Exams Accepted for KJ Somaiya MBA 2026

Candidates applying for the MBA programme must have appeared in at least one of the recognised management entrance tests. Scores from multiple exams are accepted to provide flexibility to applicants from different testing pathways. The accepted entrance examinations include CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, and CMAT. Based on these scores and other parameters, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage of the admission process.

Shortlisting and Interview Schedule

After the closure of the application window, the institute is expected to release the Personal Interview (PI) shortlist in the first week of February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload relevant academic and professional documents as part of the verification process. The final selection will be based on a holistic evaluation that goes beyond entrance test scores.

KJ Somaiya MBA Selection Criteria 2026

The MBA selection process follows a structured, weightage-based evaluation model to ensure balanced assessment of candidates’ profiles. The key selection components and their respective weightage are:

• Qualifying entrance examination score – 25%
• Personal Interview – 25%
• Written Ability Test – 15%
• Problem Situation Analysis – 10%
• Academic profile – 15%
• Work experience – 10%

This multi-parameter approach aims to assess analytical ability, communication skills, academic consistency, and professional exposure.

MBA Seats and Specialisations Offered

For the 2026 admission cycle, the institute plans to fill 600 MBA seats, along with additional supernumerary seats as per applicable norms. In addition to the general MBA programme, the institute also offers specialised MBA options in Healthcare Management, Sports Management, and Marketing Communications. The detailed admission schedule and further updates will be announced on the official website in due course.