Diploma in Remote Sensing Technology and GIS at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce

If you are looking at Diploma in Remote Sensing Technology and GIS, K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce in Mumbai runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 20 seats a year.

K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce is a private institute, founded in 1960. This page brings together what is on record for this course at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce has not published a fee for Diploma in Remote Sensing Technology and GIS on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Diploma in Remote Sensing Technology and GIS, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show a median package of ₹5 lakh at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in In-Vitro Propagation and Processing of Medicinal Plants

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Remote Sensing Technology and GIS genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Mumbai?