SIMSR

What SIMSR does

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM, formerly SIMSR) is a private Indian business school founded in 1981 and headquartered on the 50-acre Somaiya Vidyavihar campus in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Since 2019 it has operated as a constituent institute of Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU). KJSIM offers a portfolio of management and technology education programmes including a two-year full-time MBA with multiple specializations (Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Business Analytics & Data Science), vertical-specialized MBAs in Healthcare Management, Sports Management, and Marketing Communications (the latter jointly delivered with Jio Creative Labs), a 15-month Executive MBA, an Online MBA for Working Executives, a Dual Degree B.Tech + MBM, an MCA, and a PhD across seven management disciplines. The institute is supported by Bloomberg Finance Lab terminals, research databases (EBSCO, PROQUEST, Euromonitor, CMIE PROWESS, ACE-Equity, Harvard Business School Publications), statistical software (SPSS, AMOS), and an on-campus incubation infrastructure (riidl, Bio Riidl), with no proprietary technology platform of its own.

KJSIM's go-to-market is sales-led, targeting prospective students via CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT entrance scores, profile-based selection, WAT-PI processes, and direct application through the applykjsim.somaiya.edu portal, supplemented by PSI-PI centers across India and international education fairs through the Study in India programme. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across degree programmes (MBA, MBA-HCM, MBA-SM, MBA Marketing Communications, Executive MBA, Online MBA, Dual Degree, MCA, PhD) and through a separate Executive Education stream selling customized Management Development Programmes, certifications, and consultancy to government bodies, private companies, defense personnel, and NGOs. Application fees are publicly disclosed at ₹3,000 (MBA/MBA-HCM) and ₹1,000 (MBA-SM); full tuition is not publicly disclosed and the institute offers limited scholarships to economically backward students.

Distribution relies on direct enrollment, a 20+ international university partnership network for semester exchanges and 1-2 week immersion programmes, and placement through a 15,000+ alumni network spanning financial services, consulting, technology, manufacturing, media, and telecommunications. The institute holds AACSB accreditation (top 5% global), NAAC A-grade, QS Top 50 Asia recognition, NBA and AICTE approvals, AIU equivalence, ISO 9001 and ISO 29990 certifications, and UGC autonomy from 2019-20 to 2028-29.

Name

SIMSR

Legal name

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Website

https://simsr.somaiya.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KJSIM (formerly SIMSR) is a private AACSB-accredited Indian business school in Mumbai, founded 1981, offering full-time and executive MBAs, specialized MBAs in healthcare, sports and marketing communications, MCA, and PhD programmes to domestic and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Higher Education (Management Education)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school programs
• MBA specializations
• Executive education
• Higher education degrees

Headquarters

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. MBA Programme Tuition: Full-time MBA programmes (2-year) generating revenue through tuition fees for core MBA, MBA Healthcare Management, MBA Sports Management, MBA Marketing Communications, and Dual Degree programmes.
2. Executive Education: Management Development Programmes (MDPs), customized programmes for organizations, certification programmes, coaching and mentorship services for government bodies, private companies, defense personnel and NGOs.
3. MBA Executive and Working Executives: 15-month full-time Executive MBA and online MBA for working executives with separate fee structures.
4. MCA Programme: Two-year Master of Computer Applications programme generating tuition revenue.
5. PhD Programmes: Doctoral programmes in management disciplines including Economics, Business Analytics, Finance and Banking, General Management, HRM, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) is a private business school that delivers two-year full-time MBA programs with specializations in General Management, Healthcare Management, Sports Management, and Marketing Communications (jointly delivered with Jio Creative Labs), along with a 15-month Executive MBA, an online MBA for working professionals, a Dual Degree B.Tech & MBM, a two-year MCA, and PhD programs in management disciplines. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees for these degree programs and customized executive education/Management Development Programmes delivered to organizations, government bodies, defense personnel, and NGOs.

Product overview

K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) offers a comprehensive portfolio of management and technology education programs. The core offerings include full-time MBA programs with multiple specializations (General, Healthcare Management, Sports Management, Marketing Communications), Executive MBA, Online MBA for working executives, Dual Degree programs, MCA, and PhD research programs. The institute provides experiential learning through Bloomberg Finance Lab, international exchange partnerships with 20+ universities, and executive education programs. Specialized centers focus on areas including Economic Policy Analysis, Diversity Management, Capital Markets, Sustainable Development, and Consumer/Market Studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Two-year full-time Master of Business Administration program with major and minor specialization options in Business Analytics & Data Science, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations Management, targeting aspiring managers seeking industry-aligned management education.
• MBA Healthcare Management Two-year full-time specialized MBA program focusing on healthcare sectors including Hospital Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare IT, Medical Devices, Wellness and Fitness, and Medical Insurance.
• MBA Sports Management Two-year full-time specialized MBA program in sports and sports-related management covering sports brand management, sports media, analytics, sponsorship, and sports technology, with 30 approved seats.
• MBA Marketing Communications Two-year full-time postgraduate program jointly designed with Jio Creative Labs, blending business management education and creative industry exposure in marketing, branding, and content creation through a 3+2 classroom/agency model.
• MBA Executive (Full-Time) 15-month full-time executive MBA program designed for working professionals seeking advanced management education.
• MBA for Working Executives (Online) 15-month online MBA program designed for working executives requiring flexibility in their schedule.
• Dual Degree B.Tech & MBM (MBA) Dual degree program combining B.Tech and MBM (MBA) for integrated engineering and management education.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Two-year full-time Master of Computer Applications program preparing students for careers in Information Technology, Techno-Management, Artificial Intelligence, and analytics.
• PhD in Management Full-time research doctoral program in management disciplines including Economics, Business Analytics, Finance and Banking, General Management, Human Resources Management, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.
• Executive Education / Management Development Programmes (MDPs) Customized and industry-specific certificate and executive development programs (MDPs) for government bodies, private companies, defense personnel, and NGOs.
• Consultancy Services Consultancy services offered by KJSIM through faculty expertise and research centers to external organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15000+ global alumni network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of AkroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner offering semester exchange programmes for MBA students. Students can earn 25-30 credits per semester with tuition fee waiver.
• Yunnan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner in Asia for student mobility and cultural exchange programmes.
• DHBW Stuttgart (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partner for exchange programmes. Students have completed semester exchanges with positive testimonials on academic and cultural enrichment.
• Teesside UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based partner for international exchange and potential research collaborations.
• IMC Krems University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian university partner for semester exchange programmes with tuition fee waiver.
• University of OsnabrückminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner for exchange programmes and academic collaboration.
• UCLL (UC Leuven-Limburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian university partner for student exchange and international learning opportunities.
• Saint Martin's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based partner with student testimonials praising cultural exchange and global perspective development. Students have completed successful exchanges.
• New Jersey City University (NJCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS partner for exchange programmes and academic collaboration.
• Brescia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partner for student mobility programmes.
• University of StrathclydecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based prestigious university partner for exchange programmes and research collaboration.
• Aston UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partner for semester exchange and potential dual degree programmes.
• Curtin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner for international exchange opportunities.
• ELTE (Eötvös Loránd University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian university partner for academic exchange and collaboration.
• Imperial College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious UK partner for potential research collaborations and academic exchange.
• Instituto Italiano DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian design institute partner for interdisciplinary programmes.
• Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussian technical university partner for exchange and research programmes.
• Jio Creative LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programme delivery for MBA Marketing Communications with 3+2 model (3 days at KJSIM, 2 days at JCL Bandra-Kurla Complex). Guaranteed summer internship and live industry projects.
• KJ Somaiya Hospital and Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing healthcare sector exposure, summer internships, and capstone projects for MBA Healthcare Management students.
• National Association of Primary Care (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK partnership for international immersion programme helping students understand clinical pathways and care delivery platforms.
• riidl (Research Innovation Incubation Design Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech business incubator on Somaiya campus supporting student innovation, entrepreneurship ideas, and startup development.
• Bio RiidlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology incubator partner for research and innovation projects for students.
• Study in India ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment initiative for international student recruitment positioning KJSIM as destination for global students.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Chennai/Gurgaon-based private B-school offering PGPM and executive programs with comparable AACSB accreditation and similar mid-tier positioning in Indian B-school rankings.
• TAPMI Manipal (T.A. Pai Management Institute): Manipal-based private B-school offering flagship MBA with comparable specializations, accreditation profile, and placement-driven positioning. Direct competitor for management talent pipeline.
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Mumbai-based private university offering full-time MBA, MBA (HR), MBA (Business Analytics) with similar tuition structure and CAT/NMAT-driven admissions. Comparable in scale, specializations, and target segment.
• XLRI Jamshedpur: Premier private B-school offering flagship BM/HRM programs. Comparable in ranking tier, executive education portfolio, and corporate recruiting outcomes, with similar AACSB accreditation.
• SIBM Pune (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management): Pune-based private B-school under Symbiosis International University, offering flagship MBA with SNAP-based admissions. Comparable in scale, target segment, and specialization offerings.
• MDI Gurgaon (Management Development Institute): Top-tier private Indian B-school offering PGPM/Executive programs with comparable AACSB/AMBA-equivalent accreditations. Direct competitor for management talent and executive education market.
• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies: Pune-based constituent of Symbiosis International University offering MBA with specialization tracks similar to KJSIM. Comparable in scale, target segment, and admissions approach.
• SPJIMR (SP Jain Institute of Management & Research): Mumbai-based private business school offering MBA/PGDM programs with strong industry partnerships. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, target student segment, and similar AACSB-equivalent positioning in Indian B-school rankings.

Broad incumbents

• IIM Ahmedabad: India's flagship public B-school with top NIRF ranking and elite global positioning. Sets the benchmark for placement outcomes and brand premiums against which KJSIM and other private peers are measured.
• ISB Hyderabad (Indian School of Business): Premier Indian business school offering one-year PGP and executive education with strong global partnerships. Competes in executive MBA and executive education segments with KJSIM, though at a higher price tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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