Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences appoints well-trained and expert faculty members. The institute has a mix of faculty with practitioners and academicians who will ignite the student's curiosity and talent. The faculty engages the students with innovative teaching and quality research. The faculty focuses on therotical and practical training with years of experience in the related field.

No, students can not get direct admission at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences. Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences offers admission based on CUET UG,  CUET PG,  and SVUET. Aspiring candidates must qualify for the eligibility criteria set by the school for the desired course. It is mandatory for students to qualify the entrance exam. 

Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences provide good facilities all around the campus with all the necessary amenities. The institute is equipped with all the necessary amenities. The institute includes all the facilities such as classrooms, a computer lab, a medical facility, a language lab, a sports complex, a gym, a cafeteria, Wi-Fi, a hostel, and others.

Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) at Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) provides a strong foundation and skills required to build a career in the field of Information Science and Librarianship. After pursuing the course, candidates can work as Academic Librarians in schools, colleges and other educational institutions. They can also take up jobs that entail applications of ICT in Libraries and Information Centers. Some other job profiles for MLISc degree holders are listed below:Research LibrarianDigital LibrarianData CuratorData AnalystWeb Content LibrarianInformation OfficerDigital Asset ManagerDocument Control SpecialisatMetadata Librarian

Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences is a prominent institute and offers quality education to the students. The institute has a multidisciplinary and multilingual approach with exciting research opportunities for Liberal Arts. The institute offers an internship to the students. The institute offers networking opportunities through conferences, seminars, educational excursions, and others. Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences offers internship and placement assiatnce to the students.

The college offers M.L.I.Sc, Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management, Certificate and PhD courses. The selection criteria are merit-based. However, the institute may conduct an entrance exam or an interview. Students can check the table below to know course-wise eligibility:Course NameEligibilityM.L.I.ScGraduate PGDBachelor's in Library and Information ScienceCertificate Class 12 for Library & Information ScienceCertificate in Teacher LibrarianshipGraduate  

Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art is one of the schools of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade in 2025. It is a private college and is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Dr Shantilal K SSA courses are offered to students at the PG level. The college offers an MA programme to students for a duration of 2 years in full-time mode. Further, Dr. Shantilal K Somaiya School of Art has one of the the largest residential campuses in Mumbai and has also been recognised by the UGC. 

Candidates seeking admission to Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts MPA courses must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the institute. Check below to know the course-specific eligibility requirements:Vocal, Swar Vadya, Taal Vadya:Completed a three-year BPA (Music) or equivalent examination with 45% or more, orPassed an undergraduate degree and must have passed Music for not less than five years in a recognised institution, orAn undergraduate degree in any subject recognised by the UGC and having learnt Music for not less than five years from a well-known teacher/guruBharata Natyam & Kathak:Completed a BPA degree or equivalent in the chosen streamCandidates with a basic degree from another stream, not dance, need to have learnt the Classical Dance form for at least six to seven years from a Guru or recognised institution with proven credentials

Candidates willing to get admission at KJ Somaiya School of Education, must qualify the entrance exam. The college accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as MAH-CET, CUET, PERA CET, and others. The eligibility criteria has minimum of 50% or above marks either in the bachelor's degree/ or in the master's degree in Sciences/ Social Sciences/Humanities/Commerce Subjects from any UGC recognised University of India.

Yes, in case a student wishes to withdraw admission from Maya Somaiya School of Music and Performing Arts, he/she is entitled to a fee refund. The institute is affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University and thus follows the refund policy set by it. Check out the below table to know the amount of refund:Withdrawal Timeframe from Admission DateRefund AmountUp to 15 days or more before commencement100% refundLess than 15 days before commencement90% refundUp to 15 days after commencement80% refundBetween 16 and 30 days after commencement50% refundAfter 30 days of commencementNo refund