KJ Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Mumbai

K. J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Mumbai:

K. J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre (KJSMC) is a private medical college located in the Somaiya Ayurvihar Complex in Sion, Mumbai, India. Established in 1991 by Padmabhushan (late) Pujya Shri Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya, it's owned and managed by the Somaiya Medical Trust. It is affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Courses offered

KJSMC offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programs in the field of medical sciences. 

• Undergraduate:
  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
• Postgraduate:
  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) in various specialties like Pediatrics, Human Anatomy, Pathology, Anaesthesiology.
  • MS (Master of Surgery) in specialties like Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology.
  • DNB (Diplomate National Board) in specialties like Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy and Orthopaedics.
  • Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Medical Biochemistry and Pediatrics.
• Diploma:
  • PGDMLT (Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology).
  • Other diploma courses like ENT DLO (NBEMS) and DTCD (NBEMS). 

Campus and facilities

KJSMC is situated on a 22.5-acre campus in Mumbai. The campus includes a 550-bed general hospital and a 56-bed super-specialty hospital. The hospital acts as a teaching hospital for the college and offers modern yet affordable healthcare services. 

The college has well-equipped classrooms, practical laboratories, museums, an air-conditioned library, and skills laboratories. It also provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with lodging, boarding, and recreation facilities, along with 24/7 security. There is a Central Library spread over 16,000 sq ft with a seating capacity of 200 students and a collection of 14,620 books and 61 journals. 

Student life

The college encourages student participation in various co-curricular activities, including academic, cultural, and sports events. "Aakarshan", the annual college festival, provides a platform for students to showcase their talents. Students also participate in intercollegiate competitions. 

The campus has a football ground, cricket ground, skating rink, badminton court, table tennis facilities and a gym. The canteen provides vegetarian meals. 

Admission and fees

Admission to MBBS is based on NEET UG scores, while admission to MD/MS programs requires NEET PG scores. Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria, including completing 10+2 with PCB and English and securing an aggregate of 50%. 

The approximate first-year fees for MBBS is ₹11.38 lakhs, and the total tuition fees for the entire duration are around ₹56.27 lakhs. The total tuition fees for MD and MS are around ₹27.1 lakhs. Hostel and mess charges are extra. 

It is important to note that direct admissions for MBBS are not possible, and all admissions are based on NEET scores and the counseling process conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.