K J Somaiya Institute of Management Placement Report 2026 - Check Details

Updated on June 18, 2026 Written By Pragya Tripathi

K J Somaiya Institute of Management has reported strong final placement results for the 2024-26 MBA batch with the highest domestic package reaching ₹ 29.30 LPA. Out of 603 participating students, 586 secured job offers, resulting in an overall placement rate of 97 per cent.

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K J Somaiya Institute of Management Placement Report 2026 - Check Details

The flagship MBA Core batch recorded a 98 per cent placement rate with 545 students placed out of a total of 555. As per the 2026 placement report, the top 10 per cent of applicants received an average salary of ₹ 19.94 LPA, while the top 20 per cent earned an average of ₹ 17.85 LPA. The top 30 per cent of the batch secured an average package of ₹ 16.86 LPA.

Top Recruiters for KJSIM Placement 2026

At KJSIM, around 230 companies took part in the placement process with nearly 50 per cent being repeat recruiters. Among the new participants, Unilever joined as a recruiter hiring specifically for a sales leadership role.

Other first-time recruiters included Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. These companies also converted internships into pre-placement offers, highlighting the institute's strong year-round industry engagement and its focus on continuous corporate interaction rather than one-time recruitment drives.

Infosys, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, AB InBev, Kia, Airtel, Lodha, ICICI Group, Bank of America, Hitachi, Decathlon, Marsh, Goldman Sachs, Godrej, JP Morgan, and VIP Industries were among the top local recruiters in the final placement process. International corporations that participated in the placement season included Landmark Group and Gai.

Sectoral Trends for KJSIM Placement 2026

Hiring spanned across key sectors such as financial services, banking, insurance, technology, manufacturing, consulting and consumer goods. In the BFSI segment, recruiters went beyond traditional roles and offered specialised positions including product management. Manufacturing firms also showed stronger hiring interest compared to previous years, indicating rising demand for graduates with both analytical and operational skills.

During the internship cycle, 126 companies participated with the highest stipend reaching ₹ 3.00 Lakhs. Organisations such as Fortis Healthcare and Vodafone Intelligent Services were among the key internship recruiters.

Dr Raman Ramachandran, Director and Dean of KJSIM, said that the strong placement outcomes reflect sustained long - term preparation rather than short - term training. He highlighted the institute’s “Day One Ready” approach where students gain real business exposure, work on live projects and develop professional skills before entering recruitment processes. He added that the participation of firms like Bank of America, Unilever and Goldman Sachs offering PPOs shows that recruiters are seeking applicants who can contribute from day one.

Dr Anjali Chopra, Chairperson of Professional Development and Placements at KJSIM, noted that placement success is built throughout the academic year through domain training, CV-building, mock interviews and industry exposure. She emphasised that students are trained to clearly understand and present their skills and the growing scope of roles offered by recruiters reflects the effectiveness of this preparation.