K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Name

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Legal name

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

Website

https://kjsim.somaiya.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data & Metrics for PM/PPM (Analytics, KPIs, Experimentation) (EDABAHAL)

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school programs
• Executive education services
• Postgraduate management degrees
• Corporate training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MBA Programme Fees: Full-time MBA programmes generate revenue through annual tuition fees, development fees, examination fees, and other charges. The MBA programme charges approximately ₹11,52,000 for the first year and ₹12,35,500 for the second year (2026-28 batch). Specialized programmes have different fee structures.
2. Executive Education and MDPs: Management Development Programmes (MDPs), consultancy projects, industry-sponsored research projects, guest lectures, coaching and mentorship programmes for corporate clients, government bodies, defense personnel, and NGOs.
3. Hostel and Accommodation Fees: Separate hostel fee structure for students opting for on-campus accommodation at Somaiya Vidyavihar campus hostels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

KJSIM is a private business school that delivers postgraduate management education through two-year full-time MBA programmes (including specialised MBAs in Healthcare Management, Sports Management, and Marketing Communications), an MBA Executive (15-month full-time), an online MBA for Working Executives (15 months), a Dual Degree B.Tech & MBM, an MCA, and full-time PhD programmes across eight management disciplines. It augments degree programmes with Executive Education and customised Management Development Programmes (MDPs), industry certifications such as Bloomberg Analytics and CMT Level-1 and Level-2 preparatory courses, consultancy projects, capstone industry projects, and a tech business incubator (riidl) for student entrepreneurship.

Product overview

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) is a top-ranked business school affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, offering a portfolio of management education products. The core offering consists of a two-year MBA programme with multiple specialisations (MBA, MBA Healthcare Management, MBA Sports Management, MBA Marketing Communications), complemented by the MBA Executive (full-time, 15 months), MBA for Working Executives (online, 15 months), Dual Degree B.Tech & MBM, MCA, and full-time Ph.D. programmes across eight disciplines. Beyond degree programmes, KJSIM provides Executive Education and Management Development Programmes (MDPs), including Bloomberg Analytics certification, CMT Level-1 and Level-2 Preparatory Programmes, and industry-specific consultancy. Experiential learning is embedded through Capstone Projects, student committees, and startup incubation via the riidl incubator. International exposure is delivered through semester exchange and immersion programmes with over 20 global partner universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Two-year full-time flagship MBA programme offering freedom of possibilities through majors and minors across 8 academic areas, designed for graduate degree holders seeking management careers.
• MBA Healthcare Management Two-year full-time niche MBA programme focused on building sustainable healthcare leadership, targeted at dentists, pharmacists, homeopaths, physiotherapists, MBBS graduates, and engineers in medical devices. Includes partnerships with KJ Somaiya Hospital and Research Centre and UK immersion with the National Association of Primary Care.
• MBA Sports Management Two-year full-time niche MBA programme for the burgeoning sports management sector in India, covering event management, player management, sports analytics, technology equipment management, sports media, and broadcasting.
• MBA Marketing Communications Two-year full-time MBA programme focused on brand and product management, digital marketing, omnichannel marketing, e-commerce, and social media marketing strategies.
• MBA Executive (Full-Time) Fifteen-month full-time executive MBA programme designed for working professionals seeking to transition into or advance management roles.
• MBA for Working Executives (Online) Fifteen-month online MBA programme designed for working executives to pursue the degree while continuing their professional careers.
• Dual Degree B.Tech & MBM (MBA) Innovative dual degree programme offered in collaboration with international business schools, allowing students to earn a B.Tech and an MBM/MBA from both K J Somaiya and partner institutions.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Two-year full-time postgraduate programme in computer applications preparing students for careers in IT and its allied industries.
• Ph.D. in Management Full-time research programme offering specialisations across Economics, Business Analytics, Data Science and Technology, Finance and Banking, General Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.
• Executive Education / Management Development Programmes (MDPs) Customised and industry-specific certificate and executive development programmes for government bodies, private companies, defense personnel, and NGOs, covering Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, Data Science, Operations Management, General Management, and Human Resource Management.
• Consultancy Services Consultancy projects and industry-sponsored research projects offered to organisations, leveraging faculty expertise across various management domains.
• Quality Management System and Export Documentation Programme Five-day Management Development Programme for MSME entrepreneurs covering quality management systems, export documentation, logistics, digital supply chains, and internationalisation strategies, conducted jointly with Career Raiser.
• Startup Incubator - riidl Research Innovation Incubation Design Lab (riidl) - tech business incubator on the Somaiya campus supporting student and faculty entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 private business school in India
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Career RaisercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Jointly organized five-day Management Development Programme on Quality Management System and Export Documentation for MSMEs. Sessions led by institute faculty and industry experts from various companies.
• Indian Academy of Management (INDAM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Co-hosted INDAM-KJSIM International MSME Conference 2025 themed 'Vibrant MSMEs: Leadership and Sustainable Growth in Focus'. Brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and academicians to discuss innovation and technology adoption in MSME ecosystem.
• International University Partners (20+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKJSIM has established partnerships with over 20 international universities including BFS (University of Akron), Yunnan University, Brescia University, DHBW Stuttgart, THI, University of South Dakota, Aston University, Makara Royal University, Curtin University, ELTE, Imperial College London, Instituto Italiano Designo, and Peter the Great St. Petersburg Poly. Partnerships facilitate semester exchanges, dual degree programmes, international immersions, faculty exchanges, and collaborative research.
• DHBW Stuttgart (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree and semester exchange partnership with German university. Students have reported transformative experiences studying at DHBW Stuttgart with international flatmates and diverse student community.
• Saint Martin's University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnership enabling US study opportunities for Indian MBA students.
• University of Applied Sciences Upper AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInbound and outbound student exchange with Austrian university, with students reporting positive cross-cultural experiences.
• IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences (Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for semester exchange and academic collaboration with Austrian university.
• Teesside University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership for international student exchanges and academic programmes.
• Osnabruck University (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partnership for student mobility and collaborative learning.
• UCLL University (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian university partnership for international exchange opportunities.
• NJCU (New Jersey City University, USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partnership for cross-border academic collaboration.
• National Association of Primary Care (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for international immersion programme to UK, helping students understand clinical pathways and care delivery platforms in healthcare management.
• KJ Somaiya Hospital and Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing practical exposure for Healthcare Management students. Hospital serves as internship and capstone project site.
• Riidl (Research Innovation Incubation Design Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech business incubator and innovation centre on Somaiya campus. Students encouraged to develop and test business ideas with incubator support. Riidl stands for Research Innovation Incubation Design Lab.
• Corporate Executive Education ClientscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiverse clientele from wide range of industries, Public Sector Undertakings, and Government of India Organizations. MDPs and certification programmes offered to specific client training needs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Great Lakes Institute of Management (Chennai/Gurgaon): AACSB-accredited private Indian B-school offering one-year and two-year MBA programmes plus executive education. Comparable on programme mix, executive education focus, and tier of mid-to-upper private B-school applicants.
• International Management Institute (IMI Delhi): Private Indian B-school with AACSB-equivalent standing offering flagship MBA, executive MBA, and management development programmes. Comparable on programme structure, executive education emphasis, and mid-tier placement positioning.
• S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR): Mumbai-based private business school offering flagship MBA and executive programmes; directly comparable on location, AACSB-equivalent standing, and tier of applicant/recruiter it competes for in India's private B-school landscape.
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS Mumbai): Mumbai-based deemed university with a flagship MBA and multiple management specializations. Closest peer in city, pricing tier, programme mix (full-time MBA, MBA for working executives, PhD), and admission exam portfolio.
• MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad): Specialized Indian management school focused on marketing, communications, and digital strategy. Directly relevant given KJSIM's MBA Marketing Communications niche and overlapping audience of communications-focused applicants.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Tier-2 private Indian B-school offering flagship MBA and specialized management programmes via the Symbiosis ecosystem. Comparable on intake scale, private-deemed-university structure, and reliance on entrance exams such as SNAP.

Broad incumbents

• Amity Business School: Large-scale private business school within the Amity university ecosystem offering multiple MBA specializations including niche programmes. Comparable on multi-programme breadth and scale, although positioned slightly below KJSIM in AACSB-tier rankings.
• Xavier School of Management (XLRI Jamshedpur): Premier Indian private B-school (HR and Business Management). A tier above KJSIM but in the same peer set for top MBA applicants, recruiters, and ranking comparators.
• Indian School of Business (ISB Hyderabad): Tier-1 Indian private B-school offering flagship one-year PGP and executive education. A benchmark above KJSIM but in the same recruiter and applicant benchmark set for AACSB-accredited management education in India.

Emerging players

• International School of Business & Media (ISBM): Tier-2 private Indian B-school with multiple campus locations and a portfolio of MBA specializations. Comparable on programme breadth and mid-tier applicant pool, though it sits a notch below KJSIM in AACSB-tier accreditation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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