Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Ghatkopar East

Admission to KJ Somaiya is a multi-step process for MCA. The process starts with the application forms which are to be filled out by the candidates. In the second step, candidates are required to appear for the MAH CET, PERA-CET  or CUET PG. Besides, the minimum requirement is to complete graduation with Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 or graduation with at least 50% aggregate to apply for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MCA programme.

The list of top recruiters during KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MCA placements 2022 is presented below:

Aspirants must pass graduation with Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12 or graduation with at least 50% aggregate to apply for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MCA programme. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Candidates must also qualify CUET-PG, PERA-CET or MAH CET for admission.

A list of rquired documents for MCA admission at KJ Somaiya is as follows:

• Mark sheet and passing certificate of Class 10, Class 12 and graduation
• Degree/ Convocation Certificate
• CGPA to percentage conversion letter (if any)
• Work experience certificates (if any)
• TC/ Migration Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
• Achievement/ Award or Reward certificate/ co-curricular/ ECA certificates (if any)
• VastiPatrak & GLMS Affidavit (Only for Gujarati Linguistic Minority candidates)
• Any government photo identity proof
• Two photographs
• Scorecard and admit card of the entrance exam

MCA course revolves around the better development of computer applications and software. There are a lot of career opportunities for MCA degree holders, and students may have great employment options in top IT firms, MNCs and top consultancy firms. 

Some key pointers for job/career opportunities after MCA are:

• Candidates equipped with high-level computer skills are in great demand in the IT sector.
• MCA graduates will also have many opportunities associated with the government sector.
• Candidates can crack interviews with recruiting companies and get their desired profiles as per their skills and calibre.
• Candidates can get jobs in a wide range of areas such as banking,  networking, IT companies, desktop publishing, and more.
• Candidates can work on live projects, entry-level programmers and maintain software/applications. 
• Candidates can apply for the post of Assistant Professor in many colleges.

An MCA course is perfect for candidates interested in understanding the nuances of computer software and hardware along with different programming languages. The aspirants can also opt for academics or research in the Data Analytics domain. MCA graduates can find job opportunities in both government and private sectors. Some of the popular job profiles for MCA graduates are:

• App Developers
• Ethical Hackers
• Manual Testers
• Trouble-shooters

KJ Somaiya cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for admission to the Management courses. During the 2023 cutoff, the CAT and XAT percetiles were 86 and 84, respectively for the General AI quota. For CMAT, the cutoff stood at 95. So, considering the previous year exam-wise cutoffs, yes, students with a cutoff percentile of 80 have higher chances of getting a seat at K J Somaiya Institute of Management. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the last three years cutoff trends for CAT, XAT and CMAT:

Candidates are first required to apply for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management admissions. The institute considers Management entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc. for MBA and Executive MBA programmes. For MCA, candidates must pass PERA CET or MAH MCA CET or CUET-PG for admissions. The institute also considers other parameters such as academic performance, PI, WAT, etc. for final selection. 

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) is famous for its MBA programme, which is offered by the institute with two different specialisations. MBA in Health Care Management and MBA in Sports Management are sectoral specialisations which have unique career paths. Students from specific graduation backgrounds can consider these programmes niche and as super specialisation in their area of interest. However, the eligibility criteria for both these courses is the same as the General MBA programme offered by of KJ Somaiya Institute of Management which is – Passed a three-year UG degree with 50% aggregate (those who are in the final year of their UG degree can apply provided they eventually meet the minimum aggregate requirement).

The key highlights of KJSIM MBA placements 2024 are presented below: