Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

As per the official website of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, the notification regarding MA programme details for the academic year 2025-2026 has been released. According to the update, the MA classes for the new session will commence on July 14, 2025.Course Commencement DateMA July 14, 2025 

Yes, there are various govt. job opportunities after completing BBA courses from Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Government jobs remain in high demand due to various benefits, including job security, competitive pay, tax benefits, and more. Students with a bachelor's degree in Commerce can apply for many different jobs in the public sector.Government Job Profiles for BBA GraduatesProbationary Officer (PO)ClerkRBI AssistantForest Department- IFS OfficerIndian Revenue Service (IRS) – Tax DepartmentRBI Grade B OfficerLIC- AAOSBI PO

Yes, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a BCom in Financial Market in both general and honours programmes. The BCom in Financial is a three-year course, while the BCom in Financial Market (Honours) is a four-year programme, providing an in-depth understanding of the subject. To get admission into any of the courses, the eligibility criteria and admission process are almost the same, in which applicants must complete their Class 12 from the relevant stream with English as a compulsory subject and must have secured a minimum aggregate of 55%.Moreover, for admissions, candidates must have valid scores from entrance examinations, such as CUET, and other relevant scores.

The tuition fees for Masters in Science (MSc) programmes at Somaiya Vidyavihar University can vary based on the specific specialisation. The total tuition fees for MSc courses at the university range from INR 1 Lacs to INR 3.1 lakh, depending on the chosen course of study. To be eligible for MSc programmes at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, candidates must have completed their BSc degrees with a percentage between 45 and 55%. 

Somaiaya Vidyavihar University MA courses are offered through various departments of the university, such as Yogashastra, Dharma, Archaeology & Civilisation Studies, etc. The university offers more than 10 specialisations in the course; names of some specialisations are Entertainment, Media & Advertising, Communication & Journalism, Economics, International Studies, China Studies, Management and Leadership, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Buddhist Studies, Pali, Jainology, Yogashastra, etc.To get admissions into these MA courses, candidates are required to qualify their bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% in the relevant field and subjects. 

No, math is not a compulsory subject to get admission into a BBA course at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. For some institutions' BBA courses, mathematics can be a compulsion. However, for SVU Mumbai BBA admissions, candidates are required to complete their Class 12 from the Science/ Commerce/ Arts stream and English as a compulsory subject. Moreover, the secondary eligibility criteria contain valid scores of entrance examinations, such as MAH BBA CET, CUET, SVU ET, and other relevant scores.

Those completed MA Economics from Somaiya Vidyavihar University can seek jobs in banks, business consultancies, foreign trade centres, Investment firms, policy planning bodies of state and central government, educational institutes, import export firms, etc. This course encourages students for self-employment and entrepreneurships. It inspires them to turn an emerging idea into viable start up. Jobs for this course are available in primary, secondary and tertiary sector of Indian economy as well as at international level.

No, CUET is not the only entrance examination that Somaiya Vidyavihar University considers for admissions to BSc courses. The university also accepts the scores of other entrance examinations such as SVU ET and MAH CET. However, the acceptance of entrance examination scores differs according to the BSc specialsiation selected by the students, such as for BSc in Data Science, the MAH CET entrance exam is accepted by SVU Mumbai.Note: This information is not definite because the university can change the admission guidelines and process according to the circumstances. 

Yes, Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers a BSc in Biotechnology in both general and honours programmes. The BSc in Biotechnology (General) is a three-year course, while the BSc in Biotechnology (Honours) is a four-year programme, providing an in-depth understanding of the subject. To get admission into any of the courses, the eligibility criteria and admission process are almost the same, in which applicants must complete their Class 12 from the relevant stream and study subjects related to the specialisations.Moreover, for admissions, candidates must have valid scores from entrance examinations, such as MAH CET, CUET, SVU ET, and other relevant scores.

If we compare the admission process, SVU Mumbai accepts the scores of the entrance examination for admission to BSc course, and Jai Hind College offers admission on the basis of merit.  If a candidate has good scores in the higher senior secondary or equivalent, they can get admission at  Jai Hind College by merit. On the other hand, if candidates have not secured satisfactory scores in Class 12, they can perform well in the entrance examination, like CUET or SVU ET, to enrol  at Somaiya Vidyavihar University.