Admission Postgraduate

Postgraduate

First year admissions for the academic year 2024-25

How to become a Somaiya student

We are delighted that you are considering a postgraduate programme at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce. Please read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a complete and correct application. Feel free to contact us on enquiry.kjssc@somaiya.edu in case of any queries.

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Science
Master of Science Organic Chemistry

Intake: 240

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Master of Science Analytical Chemistry

Intake: 840

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Master of Science Inorganic Chemistry

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Physical Chemistry

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Microbiology

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Geology

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Physics

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Botany

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Zoology

Intake: 40

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Master of Science Biochemistry

Intake: 40

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By Research Programmes
Master of Science in Chemistry by Research

Intake: 240

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Master of Science in Zoology by Research

Intake: 240

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Eligibility Criteria

Master of Science

 

The B.Sc. degree examination of this University or degree of any other University recognized as equivalent thereto with Minimum 46 credits or its equivalent (i.e. the minimum credits required for majoring in a subject, and excluding the credits for optional courses) of the subject which he wants to offer for the M.Sc. degree course by papers.

Circular No.UG/09 of 2012, Dated 21st February, 2012

Admission Process

Step
1

Online filling of University enrollment form available on University of Mumbai website http://mum.digitaluniversity.ac (College code 94 under Autonomous Colleges)

Step
2

Online filling of pre-admission form of college available on college website : admissions.somaiya.edu and payment of 100/- towards registration of pre-admission form through payment gateway mentioned in the form.

Step
3

Declaration of Merit list

Step
4

Online admission and fees payment

Important Dates

Phase Dates
Online Form Filling All Candidates who wish to apply for M.Sc. Part l (By Papers) are intimated that admission for the M.Sc. - I (by papers) Second phase have been started from 18th July, 2024 to 21st July, 2024. Links for the Pre-admission form will be accessible in admissions.somaiya.edu
Merit List

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admission fee payment  
Note:
  • In case of vacancy, if any, further phases of admissions may be conducted. Details regarding the same will be notified on the website.

Admission Guidelines

  • Parents and students are requested to go through the prospectus and admission notices put on the college notice boards and college’s website kjssc.somaiya.edu before seeking admission in the college.
  • The College is conferred with Gujarati Linguistic Minority Status by the Govt. of Maharashtra, under which 50% of the seats at the entry level are reserved for the aforesaid linguistic minority. The remaining seats are allotted as per merit and according to other norms laid down by the university and the government from time to time.
  • The College or the Management does not accept any donation or capitation fees for any admission. The admission to students is given as per the standard and transparent procedures. Any person approaching the students or parents for donation/capitation fees should be reported to the Principal immediately.
  • The Principal reserves the right to amend or modify the rules regarding admission, as and when such amendments and guidelines are received from the Board, the University, the Government or the Management. The Principal also reserves the right to refuse admission, if in his opinion; such an admission is likely to adversely affect the overall discipline of the college.
  • Admission preference will be given to students who have passed the eligibility qualification in the preceding academic year.
  • All admissions are on first come first serve basis.

Documents Required

Open Category Students from Maharashtra State Board :

  • Print-out of duly filled online pre enrolment form submitted on University of Mumbai Website:- www.mum.digitaluniversity.ac (College Name : K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar. College Code: 94 Under Autonomous Colleges). Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Print-out of pre-admission form submitted on college website. Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Original mark sheets for Sem I to VI
  • Degree College Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Two passport size latest colored photographs of the learner

Open Category Students from colleges other than Mumbai University:

  • Print-out of duly filled online pre enrolment form submitted on University of Mumbai Website: www.mum.digitaluniversity.ac (College Name:- K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar. College Code:94 Under Autonomous Colleges ).Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Print-out of pre-admission form submitted on college website. Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Original mark sheets for Sem I to VI
  • Degree College Original Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Std 12th Marksheet
  • Std 10th Marksheet
  • Two passport size latest colored photographs of the learner
  • Original Verification certificate for Degree Marksheets (Sem I to VI) to be submitted after the admission
  • Original Migration Certificate

Reserved Category Students (Only for Maharashtra State):

  • Print-out of duly filled online pre enrolment form submitted on University of Mumbai Website: www.mum.digitaluniversity.ac (College Name:- K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce, Vidyavihar. College Code:94 Under Autonomous Colleges ).Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Print-out of pre-admission form submitted on college website. Need to submit in the college office once the college reopens. (Two prints)
  • Original mark sheets for Sem I to VI
  • Degree College Original Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Std 12th Marksheet
  • Std 10th Marksheet
  • 12th Leaving Certificate Xerox required only for scholarship web site uploading
  • Two passport size latest colored photographs of the learner
  • Original copy of the Caste Certificate issued by Govt. of Maharashtra
  • Form No. 16 only for SC and ST
  • Non creamy layer certificate (for learners belonging to VJNT/OBC/SBC)
  • First and Last page of Ration Card
  • For ST students caste validity certificate
  • Students belonging to SC and ST categories with their parent’s annual income upto Rs.2,50,000/-are required to produce income certificate issued by Tahsildar or form no.16 for the accounting year 2022-2023 and assessment year 2021-2022 (01-04-2021 to 31-3-2022)
  • Students belonging to OBC/SBC/VJNT categories with their parents annual income upto Rs.1,00,000/- are required to produce income certificate by tahsildar and with their parents Annual income above Rs.1,00,000/- upto Rs.8,00,000/- are required to produce income certificate from Tahasildar along with non creamy layer certificate, (01-04-2021 to 31-3-2022).
  • It is mandatory for all reserved category freeship or scholarship student to open Bank account in Nearby Nationalized Bank immediately after taking the admission
  • Student belonging to OBC/SBC/VJNT are not eligible for fee concession in the subjects of M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Sc. (IT) ,Nutraceutical and Polymer Science
  • Students belonging to OBC/SBC/VJNT are required to produce non-creamy layer
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Aadhar Link Bank and Bank Pass book first page Xerox bank account linked to Adhar Card
Note:
  • After the admission Students are required to check the following website regularly for applying online for Scholarship/Freeship on the below mentioned link:
    mahadbtmahait.gov.in
  • Income Limit: SC/ST-Scholarship-2.5 Lac and Freeship – 2.5 Lac to above
  • Income limit: OBC/SBC/VJNT-Scholarship – 1 Lac and Freeship – 1 Lac to 8 Lac

Other quota:

  • Ex Serviceman Quota:
    In addition to all above mentioned under Open/Reserved category, Ex -Serviceman Certificate
  • Widow /Divorcee Quota:
    In addition to all above mentioned under Open/Reserved category Widow Certificate
  • Sports /Cultural Quota:
    In addition to all above mentioned under Open category State and National level Sports Certificate Xerox
  • Transferred Government employees:
    In addition to all above mentioned under Open category State and National level Sports Certificate Xerox

Reservation Policy

There is no reservation policy for reserved category students as per the university circular “No. Spl. Cell/2018-19/03/2018”

Gujarati Minority 50%

Women As per circular No.AFF/recog/322 of 2000 Dated : 07-09-2000
Physically Handicapped 3% as per University circular No. Special Cell 2/2008 Dated : 25-01-2008
3% seats for categories as per circular No.211 dated 06-05-1998
Transferred Central/State Officer’s ward
Ex-serviceman/Defence Ministry
National level merit holders in the field of Sports and Cultural Programme
Widow/Divorcee
Freedom Fighter’s son/grandson/daughter
  • From the remaining 50% Quota (Caste wise Open, OBC, SC, ST, SBC, SEBC AND VJNT)
  • Two supernumerary seats for students from Jammu & Kashmir as per University Circular No.AFF/ICC/2012-13/22 dated 8th January, 2013.
  • Other reservations will be as per the government policy.
    All international students (FR , FS, PIO, OCI, NRI interested to seek admission at University of Mumbai must approach to the link mu.admissiondesk.org available on website of the University of Mumbai www.mu.ac.in.

Fees Structure

PG-SCIENCE(Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Geology and Microbiology)
Programmes Open Freeship Scholarship Out of Maharashtra

M.Sc. I Aided

(Under NEP)

 31185 27185 24935 31585
M.Sc. II Aided 27960 23960 21710 28360

M.Sc. I Unaided

(Under NEP)

 43110 22110 20460 43510
M.Sc. II Unaided 40385 40325 39675 40785

Refund of Fees

Mode of refund of fees For Post-graduate Degree Programmes (Reference No.-UG /253 of 1996) 0.3574.

The registration fee once paid for the post-graduate programme will not be refunded for any reason.

The tuition fee paid by a candidate for the programme in which he / she is registered as a post-graduate learner will be refunded to him / her if he / she leaves the said programme without attending any lectures, seminars or practical, subject to a deduction of 20% of the tuition fee there for the administrative charges. An application by the candidate for such refund will only be entertained if it is received by the Principal within fifteen days from the date of commencement of the lectures of the semester in which the fee is paid and certified by the head of the concerned department.

The tuition fee paid by a candidate for the programme in which he / she is registered as a post-graduate learner will be refunded to him / her if he / she leaves the said programme and joined the another programme of this University for which he applied at the same time and then selection form the new programme of this University is made later, subject to a deduction of 20% of the tuition fee there from for the administrative charges. An application by the candidate is entertained if it is received by the Principal within fifteen days from the date of his paying tuition fee for the new programme.