K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Cut-Off Details | Vidyavision

K. J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce (KJSAC), located in the sprawling Vidya Vihar campus in Mumbai, is a premier autonomous institution permanently affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Established in 1960, the college is highly regarded for its academic heritage in the Arts and Commerce streams. KJSAC follows a merit-based admission system for its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. Seats are allocated through a centralized process based on aggregate marks obtained in qualifying examinations (HSC for UG and Bachelor’s degree for PG). As an autonomous college, KJSAC releases its own merit lists on its portal, typically aligned with the University of Mumbai’s admission schedule.

Admission Criteria

Admissions to First Year Undergraduate Programmes (FYUGP) and PG courses involve a dual registration process: the University of Mumbai pre-admission online enrollment and the Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV) portal application.

• Undergraduate (BA/BCom): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (HSC) examination from the Maharashtra State Board or an equivalent recognized board.

  • Minimum Eligibility: A minimum of 45% aggregate for the Open category and 40% for Reserved category students in the first attempt is generally required.

  • Specialized Courses: For professional courses like BMS, a minimum of 45% (Open) or 40% (Reserved) in the qualifying exam is required, often with specific weightage given to the stream of origin (Commerce, Science, or Arts).

• Postgraduate (MA/MCom): Admission is based on the aggregate marks obtained in the relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

• Gujarati Linguistic Minority: As a minority institution, KJSAC reserves 50% of its seats for candidates belonging to the Gujarati-speaking community.

• In-House Preference: Students who completed their Junior College (Std. XII) at K. J. Somaiya are often given priority for a percentage of seats in traditional BCom and BA programs during the first phase of admissions.

Previous Year Cut-Off Trends

Cut-offs at KJSAC are among the highest in Mumbai, particularly for the BCom program. The college releases multiple merit lists (First, Second, and Third) during the admission cycle. Trends indicate that while "aided" seats have very high cut-offs, self-financing and unaided divisions may see slightly lower thresholds.

Note: Cut-offs represent the aggregate percentage of the last candidate admitted. These figures fluctuate annually based on the overall performance of students in the HSC and CBSE/ISC examinations.

Estimated Merit List Trends (HSC % for General/Open Category)

The following table provides estimated ranges based on previous years' first merit list trends for aided programs:

Exam-Wise and Category-Wise Trends

• No Entrance Exams: For most traditional UG and PG Arts and Commerce courses, admission is strictly merit-based on board/degree marks. However, for Somaiya Vidyavihar University specific courses (like MBA or certain B.Tech programs), entrance exams like CAT, XAT, or CUET may be required.

• Category Impact: The General/Open category consistently sees the most competitive cut-offs. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/NT) benefit from state-mandated seat quotas and typically see closing percentages that are 10-15% lower than the open category.

• Linguistic Minority Advantage: The Gujarati Linguistic Minority quota is a significant factor at KJSAC. Eligible students often secure seats with scores that are 5-10% lower than the Open category merit list.

• Stream-Wise Weightage for BMS: For the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), the merit list is often split by stream: 45% for Commerce, 25% for Arts, and 25% for Science, with the remaining 5% for others. This can lead to varying cut-offs for students from different academic backgrounds.

Important 2026 Admission Information

Prospective students for the 2026 academic session should monitor the official website (kjsac.somaiya.edu) starting in May 2026, following the declaration of Maharashtra HSC results.

Application Steps:

1. MU Portal: Register on the University of Mumbai pre-admission portal (muugadmission.samarth.edu.in).

2. Somaiya Portal: Simultaneously apply on the K. J. Somaiya College admission portal.

3. Document Verification: Keep digital copies of the HSC Marksheet, School Leaving Certificate, and Minority/Caste certificates ready.

4. Merit List Rounds: Track the release of the three main merit lists. Once a name appears, fees must be paid within the stipulated 2-3 day window to secure the seat.