Somaiya Vidyavihar University Mumbai Answered Questions

Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl offers only a single UG course of BDes in the field of Designing. The duration of this course is four years. This institute is affiliated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University and supported by Riidl. Those who have an interest in Design, Technology, Entrepreneurship and Humanities can apply on the official website of the Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl. Candidates must go through a three-step admission process to get admission to BDes. 

MA course full form is Master of Arts,  a postgraduate degree course pursued after graduation. The usual MA course duration is two years. Students can check the list of career options available after completing MA from K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies:MA Job ProfilesDescriptionAverage Annual Salary TeacherA teacher must also mentor pupils daily for them to not only study their curriculum but also grow into responsible adults.INR 3 LPAAdministrative OfficerAn administrative officer manages office stocks, prepares reports on expenses as well as the office budget and also organises the records of the company.INR 5.4 LPASocial WorkerIn this particular job profile, one needs to identify and thereafter help people cope with the problems at hand.INR 3 LPA

 For admission in a MA programme at K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies, it is crucial that the aspirant fulfils the course-specific eligibility criteria. Thus, only the aspirants who have Graduation with a 55% aggregate in any stream are eligible for admission. In addition, students should have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Candidate must also hold the graduation mark sheet during application form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.

In order to get admission to BDes at Somaiya School of Design, students must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria before applying for the course. Admission to this course is entrance-based. Those who are willing to get admission to this course must qualify for either UCEED/ NID DAT/ NIFT/ PERA-CET/ NATA/ JEE Main Paper-2 entrance exam. The final selection is based on the score of entrance and performance of candidates in Essay Writing, Team Activity and PI round, conducted by the institute. 

Yes, K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies offers scholarships. Students can check the points below for more details:Financial Aid / EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Scholarship- The annual family income is up to INR 8 lakh. Only First-year students can apply at the time of admission.Sports Merit Scholarship for Sports Players- The annual family income is up to INR 8 lakh. Only First-year students can apply at the time of admission.Anand Rathi Scholarship - Annual family income below INR 5 Lacs only. Students can apply both at the time of admission and potentially during course progressionMerit-Cum Need-based scholarship /Women Scholarship /Benevolent Scholarship- Annual family income below INR 5 Lacs only.Applicable to the students from second-year

The course fee for the first year of a four-year BDes course at Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl is INR 5.34 lakh. This amount is inclusive of components such as Tuition Fee, Development Fee, Examination Fee, Caution Money Deposit (Refundable) and Library Deposit (Refundable). Tabulated below is the structure for Somaiya School of Design BDes fees:Fee ComponentsAmountTuition FeesINR 4.80 lakhDevelopment FeesINR 48,000Examination FeesINR 4,000Caution Money Deposit (Refundable)INR 1,000Library Deposit (Refundable)INR 1,000Note: The above fees is taken from official sources. But, may vary. Candidates are requested to visit the official website to know more about the same.

Candidates seeking admission to Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl are required to apply through the official website of the institute. A step-by-step guide to fill the online application is provided below:Visit the official website of Somaiya School of Design and click on "Apply Now".Provide all the asked details on the google form such as full name, email address, mobile number, etc., and click on "Submit".After filling the google form, the admission team of Somaiya School of Design will connect over email for further procedure.

The institute offers four types of scholarships. However, to apply for scholarships candidates must keep ready a few documents. Students can check the list of documents required for the  scholarship:Statement of Purpose (SOP): Outlining academic goals, career aspirations, and motivation for applying.Income Certificate: Issued by a government authority, from the current or previous financial year.EWS Certificate: Official government-issued certificate from the current or previous year, if applicable.Aadhaar Card: For identity verification.Bank Statements: Last 6 months for earning family members (parents and siblings).Proof of Residence: Recent electricity bill, water bill, or rental agreement (last 3 months).Academic Records: the latest mark sheet for academic eligibility.

No, students can not join Somaiya School of Design, supported by Riidl directly. The institute offers admission based on entrance exams. The institute accepted entrance exams for admission to BDes programme are UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, PERA-CET, NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 entrance exams. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course.