K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSCE) of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University has received top academic rankings in ten categories across five annual surveys conducted by renowned Indian media conglomerates, magazines, and research agencies. It included Time Group, India Today – Marketing and Development Research Associates (MDRA), BWBusinessworld, Education World, The Week – Hansa Research, and Reader’s Digest.
In the Times Engineering Survey 2024, KJSCE emerged as Mumbai’s number one engineering university. Education World Ranking 2024 placed the institution 2nd in Maharashtra and 21st in India. According to India Today Survey 2024, it secured the third position among Mumbai’s top private engineering colleges and ranked 19th among India’s top private engineering colleges. The WEEK Magazine Survey 2024 on private engineering colleges ranked KJSCE 2nd in Mumbai, 5th in Maharashtra, 7th in the West Zone, and 23rd in India. Based on the Reader’s Digest Survey 2024, KJSCE is the 19th best private engineering college in the country. The BWBusinessWorld’s India’s Best Engineering Colleges survey 2024 ranked 5th in west region, 50th in best private college at all India and 108 in overall.
The incredible achievements in 2024 underscore the institution’s excellence across academics, skill-building, faculty expertise, infrastructure, international tie-ups, and student accomplishments. KJSCE has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier education and promoting active participation in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities to foster holistic development among students. Graduates from the institution are innovative leaders with a strong sense of responsibility and service towards the nation and the world.
Another aspect that sets KJSCE apart is its efforts to promote experiential learning through internships, industry collaborations, and research opportunities. Moreover, the institution has made notable contributions to the nation’s thriving startup ecosystem through its Research Innovation Incubation Design Laboratory (riidl). They support and encourage students with a keen interest in entrepreneurship and startups. KJSCE also boasts an outstanding placement record, with the average annual package being INR 10.9 Lakhs and the highest placement package reaching INR 58.00 Lakhs as of 2023-24.
KJSCE’s extensive alumni network spans India, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. Graduates are chosen by reputable multinational corporations (MNCs) such as Microsoft, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Deloitte, Accenture, and Capgemini, to name a few. It reflects the institute’s relentless pursuit of nurturing well-rounded students and producing industry-ready professionals who can excel in diverse national and global environments.
Commenting on the feat, the Principal of K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Dr. Suresh K. Ukarande, proudly stated, “This is just the beginning. Thanks to our passionate faculty, talented students, and dedicated staff members, I am confident the college rankings will continue to climb higher with every passing year. Our ultimate ambition is to become leaders in engineering education not just in India but on a global scale as well. We will continue to step up the ladder of excellence together strategically. In the coming years, we aim to advance education and research consistently at KJSCE. We want to continue empowering our students with traditional and new-age engineering knowledge and skills. Our students will be global leaders, equipped to navigate challenges, excel in all situations, and benefit the society at large.”
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