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Welingkar Mumbai

Saurav Anand | September 14, 2022

Prin. One of the top management universities in India is L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research or Welingakar. The college has campuses in Bangalore and Mumbai. WeSchool Mumbai is renowned for offering its students a 2-year full-time flagship PGDM curriculum. The college additionally provides PGDM programs in Business Design, E-Business, Research & Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Retail Management, Rural Management, and Media & Entertainment. The college offers admission to its PGDM programs based on applicants' CAT, XAT, ATMA, and GMAT results.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking of the top 100 Best Management Institutes for 2022 lists Welingkar Mumbai as the 68th-ranked educational institution in Mumbai. The college maintains connections with numerous foreign universities, including Audencia Nantes in France, VHL University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, the University of Haifa in Israel, the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, Tel Aviv University in Israel, IDC Herzliya in Israel, Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, Grand MacEwan College in Canada, Otto Fredrich Universitat in Bamberg, Germany, IESEG, F School of Management in France, Curtin.

A total of 358 firms visited the campus for Welingkar Mumbai's final placements in 2021, with the highest offer being Rs 19.73 LPA. For the first time, 227 businesses participated in the WeSchool Placement Drive in 2021. The standard compensation was Rs 8.8 LPA.

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Quick Facts about Welingkar, Mumbai

  • Male to Female Ratio: The institution's male-to-female ratio is 49.85% to 50.15%.
  • One of the main ways that the educational experience at WeSchool differs from other institutions is the "Global Citizen Leader Program (GCL)" of the Institute. included in every PGDM software.
  • WeSchool Mumbai offers MMS, PGDM, PGPM, Doctoral Ph.D., and part-time Master Programs as courses.
  • Welingkar Institute of Management has received recognition for excellence in employability through the industry with a "special jury mention."
  • Placements: A total of 358 firms visited Welingkar Mumbai, 227 of which were new businesses. The Institute's PGDM program offers the highest compensation package at INR 19.73 LPA, with an average package of INR 8.8 LPA.

Welingkar Mumbai Ranking

Ranking BodyRanking ParameterRanking
NIRF 2022MBA B-School68
Outlook 2021Private MBA B School21
The Week 2020Private MBA43
Business Today 2020Private MBA B School19
ARIIA 2020Private MBA B SchoolUnder 50

Welingkar Mumbai courses and eligibility

CourseCourse Eligibility
MMSGraduation in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CAT/MAT/CMAT/ GMAT/ATMA/ XAT/MAH-MBA/MMS CETscore +PI
Seat Intake: 120
PGDMA minimum of 50% in graduation recognized by the University/Institute duly completed by June 2022.
Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: CAT 2021/ XAT 2022/ ATMA (Feb 2022)/ CMAT 2022/ GMAT (2019 onwards)+GD+PI
Total intake:
PGDM: 180
PGDM Business Design: 60
PGDM E-Business: 120
PGDM Research & Business Analytics: 120
PGDM Healthcare Management: 60
PGDM Retail Management: 60
PGDM Rural Management: 60
PGDM Media & Entertainment: 60
PGPMinimum bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ Candidate should own a business or should be an active member of the family business
Duration: 11 Months
Specialization: Entrepreneurship, Media & Entertainment
Admission Criteria: CAT/XAT/ ATMA/CMAT/ GMA+GA+PI
MMM Part-Time/MIF Part-Time/MFM Part-TimeCandidates should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. At least 2 years of relevant experience required
Duration:3 years Admission Criteria: Written test by Welingkar Mumbai+GD+PI
Seat Intake: MMM Part-Time - 120
MFM Part-Time - 60
Master of Information Management Part-Time - 60
Ph.D. Management StudiesCandidates should possess a master's Degree with 55% marks Or Should possess M.Phil with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on the UGC 7-point scale
Duration: Min.3 years
Admission Criteria: Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET)

Welingkar Mumbai Fees

Fee ComponentMumbai Campus Fee INR (Subject to Revision)Bengaluru Campus Fee INR (Subject to Revision)
Tuition Fee (2 Years)13,00,00013,00,000
Library Deposit4,000 (Refundable)4,000 (Refundable)
Hostel Fee90,000 to 1,50,000 (As per Accommodation) per year (hostel is based on availability)Rs 1,07,100 per year (hostel is mandatory)
Deposit5,000 (Refundable)5,000 (Refundable

Welingkar Mumbai Placements 2021

Companies responded very well to the placements at WeSchool, not just in terms of the number of job profiles but also in the variety of opportunities and alluring packages. A total of 358 businesses, including 227 new ones, visited the campus. The Institute's highest salary package is INR 19.73 LPA for the PGDM program, with an average package of INR 8.8 LPA. Axis Bank, CITI Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Oracle, Wipro Technologies, Nestle India Limited, Schneider Electric, Morgan Stanley, DHL, Cognizant, Capgemini, Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Airtel, and others are a few of the top employers. The positions offered were Analyst, Consultant, Senior Analyst, Associate Consultant, and others. The compensation package provided to them is as follows.

Programs Batch: 2019-21
Average Package		Batch: 2019-21
Highest Package		Batch: 2018-20
Average Package		Batch: 2018-20
Highest Package
PGDMINR 9.25 LPAINR 19.73 LPAINR 9.2 LPAINR 18 LPA
PGDM e-businessINR 8.83 LPAINR 14 LPANR 9.35 LPA.INR 15.45 LPA
PGDM-Business DesignINR 9.08 LPAINR 15 LPAINR 8.47 LPAINR 15.45 LPA
PGDM Research & Business AnalyticsINR 9.11 LPA.INR 13.94 LPAINR 9.17 LPAINR 15 LPA
PGDM-HealthcareINR 8.03 LPAINR 11.4 LPAINR 7.83 LPAINR 9.5 LPA
PGDM-Media & entertainmentINR 8.36 LPAINR 15 LPAINR 8.43 LPAINR 18 LPA
PGDM-RuralINR 8.68 LPAINR 15 LPAINR 8.5 LPAINR 19.25 LPA
PGDM-RetailINR 8.68 LPAINR 15 LPAINR 9.17 LPAINR 15.45 LPA

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. What is the intake of students at WeSchool Mumbai?

Ans. For the upcoming flagship PGDM batch 2022-24 of WeSchool Mumbai, The approved intake is 180. Further, the total seat capacity of the PGDM Hybrid Program at the institute is 540. 

Q2. How many companies visited the WeSchool Mumbai campus during its last placement season?

Ans. A total of 358 marquee companies visited the WeSchool Mumbai campus with 227 new recruiters during PGDM Final placements 2021. Further, the highest placement package offered during the Welingkar Mumbai recruitment drive was INR 19.73 LPA.

Q3. Does Welingkar Mumbai provide hostel facilities at its campus?

Ans. Welingkar Mumbai provides 4 hostels for its students, 2 each for boys and girls. The college hostels are located mainly at a 2 km to 5 km distance from the campus in the Matunga area.

Q4. When does the PGDM Hybrid batch start at WeSchool Mumbai?

Ans. At WeSchool, Hybrid PGDM distance education programs are offered with key advantages of full-time and online learning models. For the Hybrid PGDM Batch at WeSchool Mumbai, there will be two batches every year in January and July. However, for those working professionals who joined late, the added benefit of VCF lectures is offered. 

Q5. Is Welingkar Mumbai a NAAC-approved college?

Ans. Yes, Welingkar Mumbai has been awarded NAAC Accreditation with a grade of ‘A’, and its PGDM Programs are approved by AICTE, Delhi. Further, The college has been accredited by NBA and is affiliated with Mumbai University.

Q6. Does Welingkar Mumbai provide accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, WeSchool offers separate hostels for boys and girls are available within 2 km of the college. The hostel has 24*7 internet connectivity. Admissions are on a first come first serve basis and first preference is given to non-localities. 

Q7. What are the facilities provided by Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. The Mumbai campus sports state-of-the-art facilities like complete Wi-Fi and Innovation & Leadership Labs that form an indispensable part of teaching methodology, along with numerous other new-age learning tools. Listed below are the details for the same:

  • Conference Room
  • Innovation Lab
  • Maker’s Lab
  • Library
  • Corporate Library
  • Auditorium
  • Agri Lab
  • Management Development Program Classroom
  • Nirvana Hall for Yoga
Q8. What is the faculty base of Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. WeSchool’s Mumbai campus has a core faculty base of 71 members, 108 plus visiting faculty, and 72 guest speakers with various corporate experiences. The core faculty has a rich mix of professors and academicians who have sound corporate experience. The Bengaluru campus of the institute has a core faculty base of 21 members, 30 plus visiting faculty, and 13 guest speakers. All of them have versatile corporate experience.

Q9. How is the alumni network of Welingkar  Mumbai?

Ans. About 30,000 alumni associated with Welingkar Mumbai (WeSchool) are invited to participate in various round-tables, seminars, workshops, reunions, and get-togethers. The institute has active networking of alumni.

Q10. What are the fees for the 2-year full-time PGDM program at Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. The tuition fee for all PGDM programs is INR 6,50,000 per annum. The Library Deposit is INR 4,000 which is refundable and the hostel fees are from INR 90,000 to INR 1,50,000 approximately. The fees at Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research are subject to change without prior intimation.

Q11. How to contact Welingkar Mumbai for queries related to the full-time PGDM program?

Ans. Candidates can contact the WeSchool Mumbai via the information mentioned below: Contact Info: 022-24198400/ 022-24198700/ 9702772899/ 8452062782/ 9769643338/ 7208649706/ 9321875551 Email: pgapp@welingkarmail.org

Q12. What are the courses offered at WeSchool Mumbai?

Ans. The courses offered at Welingkar School (WeSchool) are PGDM, PGDM-Business Design/ PGDM--E-Business/PGDM- Research & Business Analytics/PGDM- Healthcare Management/ PGDM- Retail Management/PGDM-Rural Management/PGDM-Media & Entertainment.

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