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Mumbai, June 17, 2026: The MBA Class of 2024-26 has finished their placements at K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM). The highest domestic salary was Rs. 29.30 LPA and the students in the top 10% earned Rs. 19.94 LPA on average. The students in the top 20% earned Rs. 17.85 LPA on average and the students in the top 30% earned Rs. 16.86 LPA on average.
From a total of 603 students who participated in placements, 586 students were placed, giving an overall placement percentage of 97%. The MBA Core program achieved a placement percentage of 98% by placing 545 out of 555 students.
Familiar and New Recruiters
This year’s results were as notable for the breadth of company relationships as for the numbers. Close to 230 companies made a hire and nearly half are companies that have hired from KJSIM in multiple recruiting cycles. This consistency illustrates the Institute’s strong grip on academics and alumni, and a curriculum that keeps a close watch on industry standards so that students can be equipped to handle the challenges of the business world.
More companies got involved this year too: Unilever came to campus to hire graduates for a Sales Leadership role, the first time they have hired from KJSIM, and shows the increasing seniority of KJSIM graduates. Internships at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America were converted to Pre-Placement Offers, which emphasized the continual engagement with industry that KJSIM represents.
Hiring Trends
This season's hiring included banking, financial services, insurance, technology, consulting, manufacturing, and consumer goods. In the BFSI sector, companies went beyond the standard definitions of positions to recruit consumer-focused product managers. This year, manufacturing companies demonstrated significantly greater interest in recruitment than in previous years, indicating a greater need for graduates with a combination of operational and analytical skills.
The top local companies recruiting included AB InBev, Airtel, Bank of America, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Godrej, Hitachi, ICICI Group, Infosys, JP Morgan, Kia, Lodha, Marsh and VIP Industries. Gaia and Landmark Group, two global companies, also took part in the final placement season.
Day One Ready, By Design
KJSIM's placement record stands out because of the time spent with the student over the two years prior to their recruitment. The Day One Ready framework focuses on the idea that recruiters shouldn't have to train a KJSIM student from square one when they step into the job. By the time KJSIM students reach the placement stage, they have already tackled industry challenges, multiple structured internships, cross-functional simulations, and extensive engagement with alumni.
This is evident in the actions of the recruiters. Knowing graduates are able to add value immediately, companies come back to pay a visit year-on-year, broaden their role postings, and provide Pre-Placement Offers. Of the 230 recruiters from this year, nearly half were repeat partners, which is the best indicator of confidence. KJSIM's advantage of location also plays a major role. During the academic year, KJSIM students have the opportunity to engage with organizations in banking, manufacturing, consumer goods, and professional services.
That offers a significant structural advantage that the institute has worked into the system. That access is evident from the results of the students' internships. This year, 126 companies came on board for the internship phase, with the top stipend reaching Rs. 3,00,000. Additionally, Fortis Healthcare and Vodafone Intelligent Services, among other companies, interacted with KJSIM students during that phase.
Leadership Views on Placement Success
Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Director and Dean, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, states “Most graduates hone critical professional skills only after joining an organization. Our Day One Ready approach means that by the time our students face a recruiter, they will have already tackled complex business challenges, engaged with real-world organizations, and refined their professional instincts. Placement coaching and preparation cannot be compressed into a few months. Evidence of this is when Unilever comes to campus to recruit for the first time for a leadership position, and when Pre-Placement Offers from Goldman Sachs and Bank of America land on our desks. It is an indication that these firms are already looking for graduates who will add value from Day One, which is our goal after two years of intensive effort.”
Dr. Anjali Chopra, Chairperson, Professional Development and Placements, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, states “The foundation for positive placement results is set long before the actual placement season. During the academic year, we continuously engage with students to develop their professional skills and prepare them with tailored resumes for their target industries, supported by practice interviews and industry exposure.
The objective is very clear. During their interaction with recruiters, students should be confident about what they offer to the organization, and who they are. We are pleased to report that all students were able to do this with confidence. When recruiters increase the scope and seniority of the positions they offer, we understand that the students have prepared very well for the roles.”
Founded more than forty years ago, KJSIM has earned its place among the top 25 business schools in India and the top 10 B-schools in the country.
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