Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

The college is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.Sc. in IT at Somaiya School of Basic & Applied Sciences. The requirements include:
- 50% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT), B.Sc. (Computer Science (Honours) / IT (Honours), B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics/Statistics), BCA, B.Sc. (software) degree examination
- 50% aggregate marks in B.Tech / BE degree in Computer Science domain
- 5% relaxation for outst&ing Sports Persons
- C&idates appearing for their final year graduation examination can also apply
- International Students require 10+2+3 years of education, English Proficiency certificate, & minimum 60% marks in case of B.Sc. Computer Science or 65% in any other degree.

K J Somaiya School of Engineering accepts the following entrance exams for B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry):
| Exam | Description |
| - | - |
| Diploma Course | in Engineering and Technology with at least 50 marks in appropriate branch of Engineering and Technology |
| First Year Engineering | from another University (approved by UGC) |

Admission criteria for M.Sc. in Data Science at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences:
- The candidate should have a B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT), B.Sc. (Computer Science (Honours) / IT (Honours), B.Sc. (Physics/Mathematics/Statistics), BCA, B.Sc. (software) degree from a recognised university with 50% aggregate marks.
- Alternatively, a B.Tech / BE degree in Computer Science domain from any recognised university with 50% aggregate marks is also acceptable.
- 5% relaxation is given to outstanding sports persons at national or international level.
- Candidates appearing for their final year graduation examination can also apply, provided they obtain the required minimum cut-off marks and produce necessary documents within the stipulated time.
- For international students, 10+2+3 years of education with English as the medium of instruction or an English proficiency certificate of TOEFL (minimum 70) or IELTS (minimum 6 band) is required.
- The candidate should have studied mathematics at the school level and subjects related to computer Science at the graduation level with minimum 60% marks in case of B.Sc. Computer Science or 65% in any other degree.

The admission criteria for BCA at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences for reserved category students includes:
- A candidate must have passed a 10+2 or equivalent examination in Commerce/Science/ Arts Diploma in Engineering in one or the first attempt with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- Candidates should have appeared for Somaiya Vidyavihar University Entrance test (SVUET) or MAH-B. BCA CET and should obtain a non-zero positive score in this qualifying examination.
- 5% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons at national or international level, subject to the verification by the admission committee of the university.
- In case of students from IB Board, they should be either IB certificate or DP awarded with 24 credits having passed 3 HL (Higher Level) (12 credits) & 3 SL (Standard Level) (9 credits) mandatorily from any stream.
- A candidate who has passed 10+2 or equivalent examination and is above 21 years of age is not eligible to apply, with a 5-year relaxation permitted for differently abled and 3 years for women students.

S K Somaiya College offers various Certificate programs to students. These courses are offered to candidates who wish to make a career in any of the various languages from the list of specializations. The below S K Somaiya College Certificate language specializations are provided to students:Certificate in Japanese LanguageCertificate in German LanguageCertificate in French LanguageCertificate in Chinese LanguageCertificate in Spanish LanguageCertificate in Urdu LanguageCertificate in Italian Language

Yes, direct admission to Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences M.Sc. in Biotechnology programme is available for eligible candidates. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor's degree in Science/Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, and specific subject combinations such as Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and others.

The documents required for M.Sc. in Biotechnology admission at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences are:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with Mathematics as the main subject and having a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech (With Mathematics at least up to second year)
Bachelor's degree of Science (BSc) or BSc with Honours in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Agriculture/Fisheries Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences, Bioinformatics, Applied or other Biological Sciences
12 credits of Chemistry or Chemistry course in at least two semesters
Any Biology Subject for four semesters
Biological Science and Chemistry up to Second year B.Sc.
With or without any one of the Biological Sciences Subject as the case may be
B.E. / B.Tech. in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/ Food Technology or other allied biological subjects