K.J.Somaiya Institute of Engineering And Information Tech Rankings & Recognitions 2025 Details

K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (KJSIEIT), an autonomous constituent of Somaiya Vidyavihar University located in Sion, Mumbai, has established itself as a premier technical institution in India. Its consistent performance in national rankings, high-grade accreditations, and numerous awards from prestigious technical societies underscore its commitment to providing world-class engineering education.

National and Regional Rankings

KJSIEIT consistently features in top-tier national rankings, particularly noted for its innovation and engineering quality.

• NIRF Ranking: The institute has been a steady performer in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by the Ministry of Education, India. In 2020, it was placed in the Rank Band 250-300 among 1,071 engineering institutes across the country. More significantly, it was ranked 51st in the NIRF Innovation Category (2023), highlighting its focus on entrepreneurship and creative problem-solving.

• India Today Ranking: In the 2023 India Today survey, KJSIEIT was ranked 119th in the 'Engineering' category and climbed three positions to reach 88th in the 'Engineering (Private)' category. It also holds the distinction of being the 17th best engineering college in Maharashtra according to the same survey.

• IIRF Ranking: The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2024 ranked the institute at 152nd nationally in the engineering domain.

• University of Mumbai Honors: The institute was conferred with the Best College Award (Urban Region) by the University of Mumbai for the academic year 2018-19, recognizing its overall excellence in academic delivery and student development.

Accreditations and Approvals

The college's adherence to global and national standards is reflected in its high-grade accreditations and its transition to an autonomous status.

• NAAC Accreditation: KJSIEIT is accredited with an 'A' Grade (CGPA 3.21) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). This accreditation is currently valid until December 2026.

• NBA Accreditation: Demonstrating departmental excellence, three of its flagship programs—Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering—are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), valid until June 2025.

• Autonomous Status: In March 2021, the University Grants Commission (UGC) conferred Fresh Autonomous Status upon the institute for a period of ten years (AY 2021-22 to AY 2030-31), granting it the freedom to design a contemporary, industry-aligned curriculum.

• ISO Certification: The institute is certified as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29990:2010 by Bureau Veritas Quality International, ensuring standardized quality management systems.

Institutional Awards and Recognitions

KJSIEIT is highly regarded by technical professional bodies for its academic and administrative performance.

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ARIIA): The Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (MIC) recognized KJSIEIT in the Performer Rank Band (2021) and as one of the Top 50 Private Colleges in India in the ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).

• IIC Top Performer: The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at KJSIEIT has been consistently ranked as one of the best in India. It was recognized in the Top 25 IICs nationally in 2018-19 and ranked as a top performer in the Western Zone for multiple consecutive years.

• Technical Society Awards:

  • Computer Society of India (CSI): Awarded the "Best Institute of the Year" in 2019.

  • Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE): Recognized as the "Best Engineering College" (Maharashtra and Goa Section) in 2018.

  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Recipient of the "Best Academic Affiliate Institute Award" four times (2016–2019).

• NPTEL Excellence: The institute was awarded the 'AA' Grade twice (2016, 2017) and 'A' Grade (2018) by NPTEL for its active participation and performance in online technical courses.

Global Standing and Collaborations

While primarily focused on the national landscape, the institute is making strides in global reach and research.

• UniRanks Global Ranking: The institute holds an estimated global rank of 11,771 by UniRanks, emphasizing its role in practical innovation on an international scale.

• International Collaborations: KJSIEIT has established partnerships and MOUs with several international universities for student exchange and research initiatives, including:

  • The University of Akron, USA

  • Saint Martin’s University, USA

  • University of San Diego, USA

  • Yunnan University, China

Achievement Overview Table

As the institute progresses through its autonomous journey for the 2025-26 academic cycle, it continues to leverage its "Platinum Category" status from the AICTE-CII survey to further enhance industry partnerships and research output. For the latest ranking updates and reports, stakeholders may visit the official portal at kjsit.somaiya.edu.in.