Overview

Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool) is one of Mumbai’s top private B-schools, known for innovation and industry-oriented programs.

• Location: Matunga, Mumbai  
• Type: Private Autonomous  
• Established: 1977  
• Accreditation: NBA, NAAC A+  

Courses Offered

• PGDM (MBA equivalent)  
• PGDM Business Analytics  
• PGDM Healthcare, Retail, Media, Rural Management  
• MMS (via CET)  

Admissions Process (2026)  

Entrance Exams Accepted

Welingkar accepts a wide range of exams:

• CAT  
• XAT  
• CMAT  
• GMAT  
• ATMA  
• MAH MBA CET (for MMS)  

 Eligibility

•      Minimum 50% in graduation 

•    Final-year students eligible  

Selection Process

Unique profile-based selection:

• Entrance score  
• Academic profile  
• Work experience  
• Personal Interview 

 Fees Structure

•      PGDM Fees: approx ₹13–14 lakh (2 years) 

•     MMS Fees: approx ₹6–7 lakh  Slightly expensive but justified by exposure.

 Placements (2025 Highlights)

• Average Package: ₹12–14 LPA  
• Highest Package: ₹40 LPA  
• Placement Rate: ~95%+   Top Recruiters
• Deloitte, EY, KPMG  
• Accenture, Capgemini  
• ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank  
• Tata Group, HUL, Godrej  

 Cutoffs (Expected)

•   CAT/XAT: 75–85 percentile  

• CMAT: 85+ percentile  

• CET (MMS): high percentile  

For detailed category wise cut off read: https://thetoppercentile.co.in/mba-cet-2026-expected-cutoff-college-wise-cutoff-list/

Considered a Tier-2 B-school in Mumbai

Campus & Facilities

• Located in Matunga (prime Mumbai location)  
• Known for  
• Design thinking approach
• Innovation labs (Makerspace)
• Strong industry connect  

Final Verdict

Welingkar is a good Tier-2 MBA college for aspirants who:

• Score 75–85 percentile in CAT/XAT
• Want strong placements in marketing/analytics
• Prefer Mumbai exposure

Best suited for: Marketing, Analytics, Consulting roles