KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) has announced the important dates for its MBA admissions in 2026. Students who have applied or plan to apply for the MBA program can check these dates to prepare for the selection process. The institute will release the list of shortlisted candidates on February 6, 2026.
To be considered for the shortlist, candidates must have submitted their application forms by January 20, 2026. KJSIM considers scores from various management entrance exams like NMAT, CAT, XAT, and others for admission to its MBA programs.
Understanding the Admission Process
The admission process at KJ Somaiya includes several stages designed to assess a candidate's overall profile. These stages typically involve a Written Ability Test (WAT), a Problem Solving Analysis (PSA), and a Personal Interview (PI). These steps help the institute understand a candidate's communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and suitability for the MBA program.
Key Dates for MBA & MBA Healthcare Management
Candidates applying for the standard MBA program or the MBA in Healthcare Management (MBA-HCM) should note the following schedule:
| Release of Shortlist Calls | February 6, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Slot Booking for WAT, PSA, and PI | February 6, 2026, to February 10, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Submission of Candidate Profile (online) | February 6, 2026, to February 13, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Uploading of Documents (online) | February 6, 2026, to February 13, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Written Ability Test (online) | February 16, 2026, to February 18, 2026 |
| Problem Solving Analysis (PSA) and Personal Interview (PI) (offline) | February 20, 2026, to March 8, 2026 |
Key Dates for MBA Sports Management
For students interested in the MBA in Sports Management (MBA-SM), the initial dates for shortlisting and slot booking are the same as the general MBA program. However, there is no separate Written Ability Test for this program in this phase. The interview rounds will be conducted offline.
| Release of Shortlist Calls | February 6, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Slot Booking for PSA and PI | February 6, 2026, to February 10, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Submission of Candidate Profile (online) | February 6, 2026, to February 10, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Uploading of Documents (online) | February 6, 2026, to February 10, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Problem Solving Analysis (PSA) and Personal Interview (PI) (offline) | February 20, 2026, to March 8, 2026 |
Key Dates for MBA Marketing Communications
The MBA in Marketing Communications (MBA-MC) program has a slightly different schedule, including a video resume submission. The interviews for this program will be held online.
| Uploading of Video Resume | January 21, 2026, to February 2, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Slot Booking for PSA and PI | March 2, 2026, to March 8, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Submission of Candidate Profile (online) | March 2, 2026, to March 8, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Uploading of Documents (online) | March 2, 2026, to March 8, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Problem Solving Analysis (PSA) and Personal Interview (PI) (online) | March 11, 2026, to March 20, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Final Selection and Program Start
After all selection rounds are completed, KJ Somaiya will release offer letters to selected candidates on April 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The tentative inauguration of the program is scheduled for June 19, 2026 (Friday). The induction program for new students will begin from June 22, 2026, and run until June 29, 2026. The academic sessions for all MBA programs will officially start on June 30, 2026 (Tuesday).
Students must check the official KJSIM website, kjsim.somaiya.edu, regularly for any updates and to ensure they do not miss any deadlines. Meeting these dates is important for a successful admission process.
