Postgraduate

First year admissions for the academic year 2024-25

How to become a Somaiya student

We are delighted that you are considering an postgraduate programme at S K Somaiya College. Please read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a complete and correct application.

Overview

Commerce & Business Studies
Master of Commerce Accountancy

Intake: 20

Master of Commerce Accounting & Finance

Intake: 20

Master of Commerce Banking & Finance

Intake: 20

Master of Commerce Business Management

Intake: 20

Science
Master of Science Biotechnology

Intake: 20

Master of Science Computer Science

Intake: 20

Master of Science Environmental Studies

Intake: 20

Master of Science Information Technology

Intake: 120

Master of Science Mathematics

Intake: 20

Master of Science Nutraceuticals

Intake: 20

Master of Science Polymer Science

Intake: 20

PG Diploma in Polyurethane Technology

Intake: 30

Master of Science Statistics

Intake: 20

Master of Industrial Biotechnology

Intake: 20

Master of Science (Chemical Biology & Drug Design)

Intake: 20

Humanities & Social Sciences
Master of Arts
Communication & Journalism

Intake: 20

Master of Arts Economics

Intake: 20

Master of Arts
Entertainment Media & Advertising

Intake: 20

Master of Arts International Studies

Intake: 20

Master of Arts China Studies

Intake: 20

Note:

  • In case of vacancy, if any, further phases of admissions may be conducted. Details regarding the same will be notified on the website.
  • The above schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive or instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.

NRI / PIO (OCI)/ FN/ CIWGC

Link of the application for NRI / PIO (OCI)/ FN/ CIWGC

Definition of NRI / PIO (OCI)/ FN/ CIWGC

 
  • NRI: Non Resident Indian as per the definition given in the section 6 of the Income Tax Act 1961. ‘NRI Candidate’ means a candidate who is a child/ward of the person who has the ‘NRI status’ as defined under section 6 of the Income Tax Act.
  • PIO: Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) means a citizen of any country other than Bangladesh or Pakistan who had (a) at any time held Indian passport or (b) he or either of his parents or any of his grandparents was a citizen of India by virtue of the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955 or (c) the person is a spouse of an Indian citizen or a person referred to in (a) or (b)
  • CIWGC: Children of Indian Persons Working In Gulf Countries
  • FN: Foreign Nationals, foreign passport holder

NRI / PIO (OCI)/ FN/ CIWGC Fees Structure

 

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About the College

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About the programs offered

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About NRI/PIO/CIWGC/FN Admissions

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Is there any entrance test to be taken by an NRI / PIO candidate?

 

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About Process of Application

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Required Documents

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Eligibility Criteria

Proviso to relaxation of eligibility criteria on case to case basis

Fixed eligibility criteria regarding the subjects in the qualifying examinations will be relaxed in special cases, on a case-to-case basis, with the condition that the admitted candidates take up the necessary bridge/supplementary courses necessary for effective understanding and learning in the core subjects of the admitted programme. The content and depth of the bridge courses and additional subjects in such cases will be decided by the relevant Board of Studies.

Master of Commerce Business Management/ Master of Commerce Banking and Finance/ Master of Commerce Accounting and Finance/ Master of Commerce Accountancy

 
  • Any student who has passed B.Com(Honours) /B.Com /B.B.I / B.F.M / B.A.F / B.M.S / B.B.A(Honours) / B.B.A / B.A(Economics) with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university shall be eligible for apply for admission.
  • OR
  • Any student who has passed B.Com(Honours) / B.Com / B.B.I / B.F.M / B.A.F / B.M.S / B.B.A(Honours) / B.B.A / B.A(Economics) with minimum 5 Grade Points/ B Grade under 7 grading point system or minimum 6 Grade points/ C Grade under 10 grading point system
  • 5% relaxation will be given to outstanding Sports Persons at national or international level subject to the verification by the admission committee.
  • Candidates appearing for their final year graduation examination can also apply provided they must obtain the required minimum cut off marks and also produce the entire necessary Documents, in original, within the given stipulated time.
For international students
  • 10+2+3 years of education
  • Medium of Instruction should be English/ studied English at the graduation level/ English Proficiency certificate of TOEFL (minimum 70) or IELTS (minimum 6 band)
  • The candidate should have studied Mathematics at school level. It is not applicable for Candidates applying for M.Com in Business Management.
  • The candidate should have studied subjects related to commerce at the Graduation level with minimum 60% marks in case of B. Com (Honours) or 65% in any other degree.

Master of Arts Entertainment Media & Advertising/ Master of Arts Communication & Journalism

 

Master of Arts Economics

 

Master of Arts International Studies

 

Master of Arts China Studies

 

Master of Science Statistics

 

Master of Science Mathematics

 

Master of Science Information Technology

 

Master of Science Computer Science

 

Master of Science Biotechnology

 

Master of Science Industrial Biotechnology

 

Master of Science Chemical Biology and Drug Design

 

Master of Science Environmental Studies

 

Master of Science Nutraceuticals

 

Master of Science Polymer Science

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Polyurethane Technology

 

Admission Process

Interim Admission (Phase 1)

Interim Admission i.e. Phase 1 of the admission process is the phase before the declaration of result of Semester VI or equivalent exam of Bachelor degree.

Interim Admission means a provision to secure the seat on the basis of Semester V final examination results if the applicant is selected as per the admission merit process and completes the required payment of fees. Applicants will be considered eligible for Interim Admission if they have successfully completed their Semester V final examination with no pending KTs. The selection criteria will be based on the merit of Semester V final result score.

However, Applicants who are selected for interim admission will be eligible to confirm his/her interim admission only if he/she passes Third year - Final exam of Bachelor degree (or equivalent) examination and qualifies as per the conditions laid under eligibility criteria and competes the balance fee payment of the concerned programme.

Note: A student can pursue only one full time postgraduate programme of the college.

Provisional Admission (Phase 2)

Provisional Admission i.e. Phase 2 of the admission process is the phase after the declaration of result of Semester VI or equivalent exam of Bachelor degree.

Provisional admission indicates that admission is offered to the applicant on the basis of merit of Semester VI or equivalent examination of Bachelor Degree and is provisional in nature until the payment of required fees is made as per the schedule in order to confirm the admission for the concerned programme.

Applicants will be considered eligible for Provisional Admission if they have successfully completed their Semester VI or equivalent examination of Bachelor degree with no pending KTs. The selection criteria will be based on the merit of Semester VI final result score.

However, Applicants who are selected for provisional admission will be eligible to confirm his/her provisional admission only if he/she qualifies as per the conditions laid under the eligibility criteria and completes the payment of required fees as per the schedule for the concerned programme.

Note: A student can pursue only one full time postgraduate programme of the college.

Provisional Admission Process
Step
1

The students should fill the pre-admission form which is available on the college admissions portal

Step
2

Submission of 1000 towards registration of postgraduate programme pre-admission form through the online payment gateway.

Step
3

A student should apply separately for each programme if desiring to fill the form for multiple programmes.

Step
4

An interim admission will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her admission status.

Step
5

A candidate who is offered an interim admission needs to pay 50000 as per stipulated admission schedule to secure the same.

Step
6

Payment of the First installment is through the application form portal as per the steps mentioned in offer letter. The payment of the balance fees is to be done through student myaccount portal as per the due dates displayed in the portal.

Important Dates

Phase 3 Provisional Admissions (A.Y. 2024-25) are open for First year of Postgraduate programmes of MA Economics, M.Sc. Polymer Science, and Post-Graduate Diploma in Polyurethane Technology.
NOTE : The Applicants from previous phase who are interested in applying for admission through Phase 3 are required to submit their new application form as per the Phase 3 schedule.

PHASE 3 Admission : COMPLETED
Online Form acceptance Admission Notification information

Postgraduate applicants who have applied during the period from 30/08/2024 to 10/09/2024. [Applicable for PG programmes of MA Economics, M.Sc. Polymer Science, and Post-Graduate Diploma in Polyurethane Technology]

The applications will be processed on a rolling admission basis for these programmes. The merit will be determined based on the availability of seats, and applications will be evaluated accordingly as they are received.



 

Phase 2 Admission selection list was declared as per the following schedule.

PHASE 2 Admission : COMPLETED

SIXTH LIST

Online Form acceptance Date of Release of List First Instalment Payment Due date

Postgraduate applicants who have applied during the period from 1/01/2024 to 19/08/2024. [Applicable for PG programmes Except MSc IT/ MSc CS/ MSc Biotechnology]

20th August 2024

Email will be sent to all applicants on 20th August 2024(evening) mentioning their admission status and further process.

24th August 2024

Balance Fees Payment will be as per dates set in student myaccount portal.

FIFTH LIST

Online Form acceptance Date of Release of List First Instalment Payment Due date

Postgraduate applicants who have applied during the period from 1/01/2024 to 5/08/2024. [Applicable for PG programmes Except MSc IT/ MSc CS/ MSc Biotechnology]

6th August 2024

Email will be sent to all applicants on 6th August 2024(evening) mentioning their admission status and further process.

9th August 2024

Balance Fees Payment will be as per dates set in student myaccount portal.

FOURTH LIST

Online Form acceptance Date of Release of List First Instalment Payment Due date

Postgraduate applicants who have applied during the period from 1/01/2024 to 20/07/2024. [Applicable for PG programmes Except MSc IT/ MSc CS/ MSc Biotechnology]

24th July 2024

Email will be sent to all applicants on 24th July 2024(evening) mentioning their admission status and further process.

29th July 2024

Balance Fees Payment will be as per dates set in student myaccount portal.

THIRD LIST

Online Form acceptance Date of Release of List First Instalment Payment Due date

Postgraduate applicants who have applied during the period from 1/01/2024 to 08/07/2024

9th July 2024

Email will be sent to all applicants on 9th July 2024(evening) mentioning their admission status and further process.

13th July 2024

Balance Fees Payment will be as per dates set in student myaccount portal.

SECOND LIST

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