Ph.D. in Computer Engineering 

at KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology, Sion

KJ Somaiya has mutiple eligibiltiy criteria for its PhD programme, which are as follows:

• The Candidates must have Master’s degree or Professional Degree or Full time Diploma declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding Statutory / Regulatory / Apex body, of Universities which are recognised by UGC with at-least 55% marks in aggregate of all years / all semesters or its equivalent CGPA grade ‘B+’ in the UGC 10 – Points scale or an equivalent CGPA grade in a other points scale wherever grading system is followed

A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of CGPA grade, may be allowed for canddiates who fall under the below mentioned categories:

• SC/ST/VJNT/SBC/OBC category (of the Maharashtra State).
• Differently-abled persons with more than 40% disability.
• Who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.
• Other categories as per the decisions of the UGC, from time to time.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology offers good placements to its BTech in IT, AI and Data Science students. Check out the key highlights of the Class of 2024 below:

Particulars	IT Placement Statistics (2024)	AI and Data Science Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 13.80 LPA	INR 13.50 LPA
the lowest package	INR 3.40 LPA	INR 4.60 LPA
Total recruiters	32	32
Total offers	28 (overall), 25 (IT), 3 (Non-IT)	2 (overall), 29 (IT), 13 (Non-IT)
Total students passed	69	69
Total eligible students	55	51

Yes, KJ Somaiya accepts CET scores for Engineering. K J Somaiya Institute of Technology offers a full-time BTech course of four years duration. Available in four specialisations, Candidates can get into this course on the basis of a valid score in JEE Main exam and MH CET score. However, preference shall be given to the candidate obtaining a non-zero positive score in JEE (Main) BTech over the candidates who obtained a non-zero score in the CET.

The KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 6 LPA. The KJSIT average package offered during the 2024 placement drive is presented below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 6 LPA

Pursuing a BTech CSE course from KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology is a good choice if considering the placement opportunities. Check out the key highlights of KJ Somaiya Institute of Technology CSE placements for the Class of 2024 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 13.50 LPA
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA
Total recruiters	32
Total offers	63 (overall), 55 (IT), 8 (Non-IT)
Total students passed	139
Total eligible students	90

The duration of BTech courses at K J Somaiya Institute of Technology is 4 years or 8th semester. The tuition fee for the BTech course at K J Somaiya Institute of Technology is also divided into 8 instalments with each becoming due at the beginning of the semester. Candidates can learn more about the BTech course curriculum at K J Somaiya Institute of Technology from the official website.

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering emerged as the top branch wherein the highest package of INR 18 LPA was offered during BTech placements 2023. The branch-wise salary package offered during KJSIT placements 2023 is presented below:

BTech Branch	the highest Package (2023)	Average Package (2023)	Median Package (2023)
Computer Engineering	INR 8 LPA	INR 7 LPA	INR 5 LPA
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	INR 18 LPA	INR 7 LPA	INR 5 LPA
Information Technology	INR 7 LPA	INR 7 LPA	INR 5 LPA
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	INR 9 LPA	INR 7 LPA	INR 5 LPA

Further, the branch-wise offers made, placement rate recorded and recruiters visited during KJSIT placements 2023 are presented below:

BTech Branch	Placement Rate (2023)	Total Offers (2023)	Total Recruiters (2023)
Computer Engineering	61%	30	32
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	52%	43	22
Information Technology	48%	17	32
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	43%	9	32

The CGPA is calculated according to the standard Mumbai University norms, but the exact formula is not widely known. During our first-semester results, we observed some variations where individuals with slightly lower marks ended up with a slightly higher CGPA, while others with slightly higher marks received a slightly lower GPA. Hence, it is advisable to contact the relevant authorities to obtain a precise answer.