The admission at S.K. Somaiya College is merit-based, requiring applicants to fill out an online pre-admission form and pay a registration fee of Rs. 500 per undergraduate program and an initial submission cost of Rs. 100. The merit list, based on 12th-grade marks, determines admission, with separate lists for Gujarati Minority and Open Category. The academic session starts in June, with the first merit list released in May. The faculty, many holding PhDs, are supportive, though teaching effectiveness varies, especially in technical streams like BSc Computer Science and IT.
Students typically attend 7-8 lectures daily, including practical sessions. The BSc Computer Science (Honours) program costs Rs. 3,89,600 over three years. Scholarships are available, including need-based, merit-based, and subject-specific options, and fees can be paid in installments. Although job placements are limited for Science students, with 1-2 companies visiting, over 50 companies participate in annual in-house selections. Eligibility for placements requires a GPA above 6.5, with participation allowed after the sixth semester.
The highest placement package is 4-5 lakh per annum, and the average is 2.5-3 lakh per annum, with 60-70% securing placements or internships. Internships offer stipends averaging 10,000 INR per month, with companies like Amazon and Infosys. Various scholarships target reserved categories, single mothers, and students excelling in sports or academics. Families earning less than 2 lakh rupees qualify for scholarship exams. Flexible fee payment plans allow the annual fee of 1 lakh rupees for a 3-year course to be paid in installments.
There is limited information on education loans.
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