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
Considered a Tier-2 B-school in Mumbai
Campus & Facilities
- Located in Matunga (prime Mumbai location)
- Known for:
o Design thinking approach o Innovation labs (Makerspace) o 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