
Post Graduate Diploma Programs
First year admissions for the academic year 2023-24
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management & Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership are one year diploma programs of 2 semesters.These programs provides a comprehensive view of the theoretical as well as practical aspects of Educational Management and Administration as well as enable in developing a detailed understanding of Leadership.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management.
Intake: 60
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership
Intake: 60
- NRI: Non Resident Indian as per the definition given in the section 6 of the Income Tax Act 1961. ‘NRI Candidate’ means a candidate who is a child/ward of the person who has the ‘NRI status’ as defined under section 6 of the Income Tax Act.
- PIO: Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) means a citizen of any country other than Bangladesh or Pakistan who had (a) at any time held Indian passport or (b) he or either of his parents or any of his grandparents was a citizen of India by virtue of the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955 or (c) the person is a spouse of an Indian citizen or a person referred to in (a) or (b)
- CIWGC: Children Of Indian Persons Working In Gulf Countries
- FN: Foreign Nationals, foreign passport holder
- Parents, grandparents, parents’ direct brothers/sisters or student’s direct brothers/sisters holding NRI status can sponsor.
- The sponsor must be able to produce an NRI certificate from the Indian Embassy indicating NRI status and should be holding an NRE/NRO account in Indian bank or an account in foreign bank.
Location details of the college
K J Somaiya College of Education is around 5 km from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai India and is about 25 km far from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. It is in the center of the Mumbai city and is very well connected by road as well as through trains to the entire country.
- From the month of June to October - Rains varies from range of heavy to moderate level
- In the month of November to January- Mild winter or pleasant which goes up to 30º C
- From February to May- The Climate remains hot and humid (up to 38º C)
About the College
K. J. Somaiya College of Education (KJSCED), a constituent college of Somaiya Vidyavihar University was established on 29th August 1990. It has been re- accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2016. It has been ranked as fifth best college of Education by India Today and NELSON Ranking in 2017 & 7th in 2016. The College has been conferred autonomous status by UGC in June 2017.
The institution offers B. Ed., M. Ed. Programs approved by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE). It is also a Ph D Centre recognised by University of Mumbai, now functioning under Somaiya Vidyavihar University.New programs like Integrated B.Ed/M.Ed Program & Masters of Arts in Educational Management & Leadership (MAEML) have been initiated from the year 2023. Additionally, it offers Diploma Programs such as Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management & Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership under Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
The institution pursues academic excellence through intensive interdisciplinary theoretical base as well as extensive exposure to experiential learning for students as well as faculty members for their professional growth. It provides a highly conducive environment for the holistic development of the students and teachers.
About NRI/PIO/CIWGC/FN Admissions
No. A foreign student (citizen) can study at K J Somaiya College only with a 'Student Visa'. If the foreign citizen is of Indian origin, then he/she can apply and get a PIO (People of Indian Origin) Card or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India). Students with PIO or OCI can study in India without a student visa.
You can apply for a Student Visa in your nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate. You will have to apply for a Student Visa based on the confirmed admission letter issued by the International Admissions Cell of S K Somaiya College.
No. There is no entrance test.
Admissions are given on the basis of the graduation/post graduation or equivalent examination’s percentage.
The course/tuition fee is to be paid in Indian Rupees (INR). However, the fee amount has to be paid from NRE or Foreign Account.
About Process of Application
Application opens from February 3rd, 2023.
Will be announced on the website.
Required Documents
Sr.No | Document(s) |
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1 | Provisional admission acknowledgement |
2 | S.S.C or Equivalent Mark-sheet |
3 | H.S.C / Final year diploma / Equivalent Mark-sheet |
4 | Bachelor Degree final semester Mark-sheet |
5 | College Leaving Certificate |
6 | Transfer Certificate |
7 | Gap Certificate/ Affidavit required
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8 | Equivalence Certificate / Migration Certificate of concerned University |
9 | Candidate has to obtain the medical certificate from Somaiya Medical Diagnostic Centre, Vidyavihar |
10 | Two passport size Photographs of the candidate |
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No. Candidates/ Parents should directly contact the International admission cell of the college for any information on NRI/PIO/ CIWGC /FN admission.K J Somaiya College of Education in any way, will not be responsible if candidates apply through agents.
- The candidate needs to pay the application form processing fee at the time of submission of application form. Please find the details in the payment section.
- After completion of payment upload the scan copy of acknowledgement
- The candidate will have to pay a fee in INR 20,000/- (Provisional admission), ONLY AFTER A PROVISIONAL SEAT IS OFFERED. After this the candidate’s seat is confirmed
- Cancellation rules are applicable as per existing SVU cancellation rules.
- Please feel free to contact at coe-internationalapplicants@somaiya.edu for any queries
To be announced.
The admission is considered confirmed only after payment of the entire first year fees. Typically the college will start in the first week of August 2023 details of which will be communicated to you separately.
About Fees
Fees details are available on the following link http://education.somaiya.edu/en/admission/pgdem
The fees is INR 50,000 for year 2023-24.
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- B.Ed / BA in Education (Minimum 50% Marks)
- Any other Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Degree (Minimum 50% Marks)
- Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) (Minimum 2 years of teaching experience) (Minimum 50% Marks)
Step 1
The students should fill the pre-admission form which is available on the college admission portal https://admissions.somaiya.edu
Step 2
Submission of Registration Fee towards postgraduate diploma programme form through the online payment gateway.
Step 3
The admission will be based on percentage in graduation/ postgraduation.
Step 4
A provisional seat will be offered based on the merit and availability of seats taken together.
Schedule for Admission Cycle -5
Application Open | 1st June, 2023 |
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Application Closes | 10th June, 2023 |
Date of Personal Interview | 12th June, 2023 |
Date of Result Declaration | 14th June, 2023 |
Application form cost (Cycle -5) | ₹1000* |
- In case of vacancy, if any, further phases of admissions may be conducted. Details regarding the same will be notified on the website.
- The above schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive or instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website
- A provisional seat will be offered based on the merit, and availability of seats. The candidate will be communicated via email about his/her status of admission whether confirmed or waitlisted.
- A candidate who is offered a provisional seat will need to pay Rs.20,000/- as per stipulated admission schedule (i.e. deadline) to secure the confirmed admission.
- Candidate who does not pay the requisite amount as per the deadline will lose his/her claim on the confirmed seat during that phase.
- A candidate who has been allotted a provisional/confirmed seat as per his/her first choice but fails to secure the same within the deadline, his/her candidature will not be considered in further rounds of that phase.
- Provisional admission needs to be confirmed within four working days of declaration of result of graduation or equivalent examinations, by paying the remaining balance of fees.
- The final confirmation of admission is subject to physical verification of the documents. In case of non-availability of valid documents, the confirmation of the admission will result in cancellation.
- In case, if the result of graduation or equivalent examination is declared prior to seat allotment/payment of fees (in any of the phases/rounds) whichever is earlier, and the candidate satisfies the eligibility criteria, then the allotted seat will be treated as final seat instead of the provisional seat and the candidate needs to confirm the seat by paying full/balance fees as is applicable
- Cancellation rules are available on the website for reference.
- The admission schedule may change under unavoidable circumstances or as per directive /instructions from admitting authorities of Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on the website.
Following documents are required for PGDEM/ PGDEL Admissions: (Self-attested xerox copies)
- 10th Marksheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
- 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate (Board Certificate)
- First Year, Second Year & Third Year Marksheet
- Third Year Passing & Convocation Certificate
- Post-Graduation Marksheet(Applicable to PG student)
- Post-Graduation Passing & Convocation Certificate(Applicable to PG student)
- Conversion Certificate (10th & 12th)
- Conversion Certificate(Graduate,Post Graduate)
- CGPA Certificate
- Gap Certificate (if applicable)
- Copy of Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Validity Certificate (if applicable)
- Gazette mandatory for married female candidate-(For change in name)
- Birth Certificate/ Leaving Certificate
- Any valid ID proof
- Pass-port size photograph
- Income Certificate
- Undertaking Marksheet Format Letter
- Documents Required for Financial Aid
- Self declaration of the candidate in specified format (“Gujarati Linguistic Minority Community Students Self Declaration” proforma) Download Form
- Certificate from respective community/ samaj stating that they belong to the Gujarati Speaking Community.
- Affidavit
Annexure 1 -Candidate who has completed 18 years of age while making the Affidavit Download Form
Annual Fee for PGDEM & PGDEL AY 2023-24
FOR RESIDENT INDIAN STUDENTS
Name of course | Tuition fees | Development Fees | Exam Fees | I-Card Fees | Library Fees | Convocation Fees | Other Fees | Total fees |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management (1 year) | 38,200.00 | 3,800.00 | 4,000.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 | 50,000.00 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (1 year) | 38,200.00 | 3,800.00 | 4,000.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 | 50,000.00 |
FOR NRI STUDENTS
Name of course | Tuition Fees | Development Fees | Exam Fees | I-Card Fees | Library Fees | Convocation Fees | Other Fees | Total Fees |
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Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management (1 year) | 70,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 3000.00 | 2000.00 | 88,000.00 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (1 year) | 70,000.00 | 7,000.00 | 5,000.00 | 500.00 | 500.00 | 3000.00 | 2000.00 | 88,000.00 |
Cancellation Policy for PGDEM 2023-24
Cancellation Policy for PGDEL 2023-24
Last date of admission: To be announced
After commencement of the PGDEM/ PGDEL programme, if a student teacher wants to take a break for any valid reason, then he/she can do so as per the following norms :
The academic break can be granted to any student by the Dean and the maximum period for an academic break can vary from one semester to one year only. This will be based on the Dean getting convinced of the reason for academic break.
Eligibility for academic break:
- Serious personal medical reasons involving hospitalization or serious family issues, on the condition of providing valid medical certificates or relevant documents.
- Pregnancy/Maternity
The Dean will approve the academic break and forward the application of the student to the admission/ department for necessary process.
The academic break can be granted to any student at most once during the programme for the maximum period of academic one year.
- Payment of Fees for the academic break: If the student has informed the Dean regarding academic break before the commencement of the relevant year and not paid the total fees for that year, then if his/her academic break is granted, he/she can pay the total fee (100%) prevalent at that time when he seeks re-admission.
- If a student wants to take academic break after the commencement of the academic year, but he/she has not attended the classes and if the fees is not paid, then while seeking readmission he/she has to pay the total fee (100%) plus 25% of the total fee as re-admission fee to continue his/her studentship.
- If the student has paid the total fee for the entire year and then sought the academic break after commencement of that academic year in the middle of semester again, then he/she has to pay 25% of the total fee prevalent at that time, towards re-admission in subsequent years.