K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering

What K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering does

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSSE) is a private engineering college located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, established in 1985 and operating as a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (UGC-approved private university since August 2019). The institution delivers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) engineering programmes across 12+ B.Tech disciplines — including Computer Engineering, Information Technology, AI & Data Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, Robotics & AI, Mechanical, and VLSI Design — supplemented by Honours tracks (Quantum Computing & Generative AI, Cyber Security, High Performance Computing), Minor specialisations (AR/VR, Drone Technology, EV, Mechatronics), and a B.Tech + MBM (MBA) Dual Degree. B.Tech annual tuition ranges from Rs. 5.20 lakh to Rs. 7.07 lakh depending on programme and student category (Resident Indian, CIWGC/OCI/PIO, NRI/FN), with M.Tech at Rs. 50,000 annually.

The college operates an applied-research and extracurricular ecosystem that includes the riidl startup incubator, India's first DIY biology lab (Bioriidl), the Somaiya Space Research Project (SSRP) collaborating with ISRO on a CosmoSat satellite, and eight-plus competitive student mega-project teams (TMRT marine robotics, Redshift Racing BAJA SAE, Orion Racing Formula Student, Onyx aero-modelling, ETA Shell Eco-Marathon, ABU Robocon, SSRP, and Tachyon Moto motorcycle racing). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees with a subscription/recurring annual billing model, supplemented by placement services (237 companies approached, 360 total offers, highest package Rs. 51.72 lakhs, average Rs. 8.63 lakhs) and modest research grants such as the Rs. 50 lakh Archaeological Survey of India/Deccan College excavation at Elephanta Island. KJSSE holds NAAC Grade 'A' accreditation (valid until February 2030) and NBA Tier I accreditation for Mechanical Engineering (valid through December 2028), and ranks in the NIRF band 201-300 in Engineering, India #21 among private engineering colleges per EducationWorld 2026-27, and #4 in West Zone / #1 in Maharashtra for placements per Times Engineering Survey 2026.

KJSSE's primary customers are Domestic Undergraduate Students (B.Tech), Domestic Postgraduate Students (M.Tech), Research Scholars (Ph.D.), and NRI/International Students, with admission routed through six entrance examinations (GATE, JEE Main, MHT-CET, CUET, SAT, PERA-CET) and a centralised Somaiya online application portal. The college is governed by the Somaiya Vidyavihar University board within the 81-year Somaiya educational trust and is led by Director Dr. S K Ukarande, who authored the institution's published Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

Name

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering

Legal name

K J Somaiya School of Engineering

Website

https://kjsce.somaiya.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSSE) is a private Mumbai-based engineering college, operating as a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. It offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programmes across 12+ disciplines, admits students through six national entrance exams, and reports 360 placement offers annually with a highest package of Rs. 51.72 lakhs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Undergraduate engineering degrees
• Postgraduate engineering programs
• Doctoral engineering research
• Technical higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged for B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D., Direct Second Year, Honours, and Minor programmes. Fee structure varies by programme and student category (Resident Indian, CIWGC/OCI/PIO, NRI). B.Tech annual fees range from Rs. 5,20,000 to Rs. 7,07,000 depending on branch and category. M.Tech annual total fees are Rs. 50,000. DSY B.Tech lateral entry total fees range from Rs. 5,41,000 to Rs. 5,90,000.
2. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Revenue partially offset by institutional scholarships awarded to meritorious and deserving students. Merit scholarships available for B.Tech admitted students. Additionally, a merit scholarship of Rs. 5000 per semester is offered to M.Tech students.
3. Placement Services: Revenue generated through campus placement drives connecting students with over 237 companies, with the highest package reaching Rs. 51.72 lakhs and average package of Rs. 8.63 lakhs, generating 360 total placement offers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSSE) is a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University that delivers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) engineering education across disciplines such as Computer Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical, AI & Data Science, Robotics & AI, VLSI Design, and Quantum Computing. The institution supplements classroom instruction with honours and minor specialisations, startup incubation (riidl), student mega-project competition teams, campus placement services, and research initiatives such as the Somaiya CosmoSat satellite project. Fees are programme-based, with B.Tech annual fees ranging from Rs. 5,20,000 to Rs. 7,07,000 and M.Tech annual fees of Rs. 50,000.

Product overview

K J Somaiya School of Engineering (KJSSE) is a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University offering a comprehensive engineering education portfolio. The institution provides undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across multiple engineering disciplines including Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and emerging fields like AI, Robotics, and Quantum Computing. The portfolio includes honours specializations and minor programs for interdisciplinary learning, supported by research centres, startup incubation through riidl, student competition teams (marine robotics, aerospace, automotive, space research), and industry-academic partnerships. The institution is NBA accredited and NAAC A graded, serving as a technology-driven educational institution rather than a commercial software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programmes offering specialisations in Computer Engineering, AI & Data Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics (VLSI), Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & AI, Computer & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Business Systems, and Civil Engineering, with Honours and Minor options. Annual fees range from Rs. 5,20,000 to Rs. 7,07,000 depending on branch and student category.
• M.Tech (Master of Technology) Programs Two-year postgraduate engineering programmes with specialisations including Computer Engineering, VLSI Design, Robotics & Automation, AI & Data Science, Quantum Computing, Information Security, CAD/CAM/Robotics, Energy Engineering, and Digital Agriculture. Annual total fees of Rs. 50,000.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programmes in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology, Energy Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
• Direct Second Year (DSY) B.Tech Lateral Entry Lateral entry B.Tech programmes for diploma holders and first-year engineering transfers, with total fees ranging from Rs. 5,41,000 to Rs. 5,90,000 depending on branch.
• Dual Degree (B.Tech + MBM MBA) Integrated dual degree programme combining a B.Tech engineering degree with a Master of Business Management (MBA) for students seeking combined technical and management qualifications.
• riidl - Research, Innovation, Incubation, Design & Laboratories Student startup incubator providing infrastructure and mentorship for student entrepreneurs to build and launch startups, including access to maker spaces and fabrication labs. Includes Bioriidl (India's first DIY biology lab) and Startup School India.
• Somaiya Space Research Project (SSRP) Student research project pursuing the development and launch of the Somaiya CosmoSat satellite in collaboration with ISRO and space startups, including participation in IN-SPACe Model Rocketry and IROC-U competitions.
• Campus Placement Services Placement service that connects KJSSE students with corporate recruiters through dedicated placement drives, with 237 companies approached and 360 total offers, the highest package reaching Rs. 51.72 lakhs and an average package of Rs. 8.63 lakhs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 237 companies approached for campus placements with 360 total offers; highest package Rs. 51.72 lakhs; average package Rs. 8.63 lakhs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026KJSSE's Somaiya Space Research Project (SSRP) collaborates with ISRO and space startups for the development of the Somaiya CosmoSat satellite. SSRP also participates in IN-SPACe Model Rocketry, IN-SPACe CANSAT Competitions, and IROC-U competitions. Team Data Guardians won 1st Place at Cosmic Fest 2026 organised by The Sky Explorers in collaboration with GMRT Pune, ISRO, OAE Centre, and Government of India.
• GMRT Pune (Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026GMRT Pune partnered with The Sky Explorers and KJSSE for the Cosmic Fest 2026 competition held at Nehru Science Centre, Worli, Mumbai. Over 50 teams participated with 22 shortlisted for the finals. KJSSE's Team Data Guardians won 1st Place for designing a low-cost Radio Telescope system.
• Nehru Science Centre, Worli, MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Host venue and organiser for Cosmic Fest 2026 competition. The event featured design and development of low-cost Radio Telescope systems by student teams using principles of astronomy, electronics, and communication systems.
• Deccan College PunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026KJSSE collaborated with Deccan College Pune for archaeological excavation work at Elephanta Island near Mumbai. The joint team uncovered a 1,500-year-old stepped reservoir at the Morabandar site as part of a Rs. 50 lakh project. The excavation work was conducted alongside the Archaeological Survey of India Mumbai Circle.
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Mumbai CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026KJSSE worked with ASI's Mumbai Circle for archaeological excavation at Elephanta Island. The excavation project with a budget of Rs. 50 lakh revealed a 14.7m-long, 10.8m-wide stepped reservoir with 20 steps descending into bedrock, dating to the 4th-5th centuries CE.
• BAJA SAE India (BVRIT Narsapur)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026KJSSE's Team Redshift Racing India (Redshift India) competed at BAJA SAE India 2026 held at BVRIT Narsapur. Over 50 teams from 11 states participated. The team secured All India Rank 4 and Rank 1 in Overall Dynamics with their 4x4 AWD all-terrain vehicle named GARUDA.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large multi-campus private engineering university with national placement footprint and significantly higher NIRF ranking. Comparable on engineering programme portfolio and premium private positioning, but substantially larger in scale.
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal): Constituent engineering college of Manipal Academy of Higher Education with established engineering programmes and national brand. Comparable on private engineering positioning and research profile, though operating at larger scale with stronger NIRF positioning.
• BITS Pilani (Birla Institute of Technology and Science): Premier private engineering institution with multi-campus operations and consistently top NIRF rankings. Comparable on engineering programme quality and private-deemed-university status, but operates at significantly larger scale and stronger brand.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university with multi-campus operations and comprehensive engineering portfolio. Comparable on private engineering positioning and programme breadth, but at much larger scale and higher NIRF ranking.

Direct peers

• Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering: Mumbai-based private engineering college with similar B.Tech and M.Tech programmes in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and emerging tech. Directly comparable on programme portfolio, fee tier, and target student segment.
• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT): Mumbai-based private engineering college under the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan umbrella offering B.Tech and M.Tech programmes with strong placement outcomes. Closely comparable on Mumbai location, programme mix, and premium private positioning.
• VJTI Mumbai (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute): Premier government engineering college in Mumbai offering B.Tech and M.Tech programmes across similar disciplines. Directly comparable on location, programme portfolio, and Mumbai engineering placement market.
• Thakur College of Engineering and Technology: Mumbai-based private engineering college offering similar B.Tech and M.Tech programmes with comparable fee structure. Direct peer in the Mumbai private engineering segment competing for similar applicant pools and recruiters.
• Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT): Mumbai-based private engineering college affiliated with Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyanagar offering similar B.Tech programmes. Direct peer in the Mumbai private engineering segment with comparable fee tier and target segments.

Regional players

• MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU): Private university in Pune offering engineering and technology programmes with comparable fee structure and programme mix. Comparable on programme portfolio and emerging-tech specializations, though primarily operating in Maharashtra rather than Mumbai specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thetmrt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tmrtkjsce2482
• Facebookm.facebook.com/tmrt.kjsce.58
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kj-somaiya-college-of-engineering-vidyavihar
• Instagraminstagram.com/kjsce_robocon

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering