Vellore

KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce is renowned for the following:

1. The oldest and the largest library: The college boasts the oldest and the largest library in the Vidyavihar campus, offering an extensive collection of books, journals, e-resources, and more.

2. Bachelor of Arts Program: The institution has a longstanding tradition of offering the three-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program, which remains a popular choice among students.

3. Diverse Courses: KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of Arts and Commerce.

4. Empowering Students: The college's vision is to empower students to become responsible citizens who contribute positively to society.

5. Strong Placement Record: KJ Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce has a commendable placement record, with students securing positions in prestigious companies.

6. Government Recognition: The college is a non-government aided institution recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and approved by the UGC.

VIT Vellore offers scholarships in the form of tuition waivers and freeships. While merit scholarships are awarded to class toppers, economically challenged students are provided need-based financial assistance. Furthermore, NRI and foreign students are given scholarships upon presenting meritorious records. Students from rural backgrounds who secure top ranks in VITEEE at the district level (in Tamil Nadu only) are given free education. Check below the detail for some of the scholarships:

• GV School Development Programme (GVSDP) – Toppers of state/ central board along with VITEEE rank holders are given tuition fee waivers of 100% for up to four years. The table below shows the bifurcation of tuition fee waivers against the total merit:

*Terms and conditions apply.

Admission to M.Tech course is based on GATE/ VITMEE score followed by a counselling round. After completion of the selection rounds, Vellore Institute of Technology releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. The total fee for M.Tech ranges between INR 3.03 Lacs - INR 3.83 Lacs for Category 1 and INR 4.63 Lacs and INR 6.02 Lacs for Category 2. Additionally, candidates must pass BE/ BTech degree in relevant subjects to apply for the M.Tech course.To know more about the M.Tech admission process,  click here.

A pass in regular, full-time UG/ Integrated degree from a recognised institute/ university of at least three years duration with a minimum of 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ ST candidates and applicants belonging to Jammu & Kashmir and North-Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura) is required to apply for the MBA course. 

Additionally, the institute shortlists candidates for MBA course based on national-level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, NMAT, ATMA. The shortlisted aspirants are further required to come for the PI round. Vellore Institute of Technology will also consider the academic performance and work experience of the candidates for final selection.