★ Overall Rating / Ranking: 4.78 / 5.0ROI Grade A (87/100)
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Private Autonomous • Est. 1977AICTE • NBA • SAQS
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra•University of Mumbai / AICTE Approved Autonomous
Average & Median CTC
₹11.5 LPA
Avg: ₹12.5 LPA
Highest Package
₹25.5 LPA
Audited Top Package
Total Tuition Fee
₹13.00 Lakhs
Hostel: ₹1.80L
ROI Score & Recovery
87/100 (A)
Payback: 1.8 Years (~22 Months)
Placement Rate
100% Placed
720 Total Seats
Exams Accepted
CAT, XAT, CMAT
Cutoff: ~85%ile
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Category 1 • Institutional Identity
Basic Information
College Name, Logo & Location
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Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai
WeSchool Mumbai
City & State: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location Hub: Mumbai Metropolitan Financial & Corporate Hub, Maharashtra
Established: 1977
College Type & Affiliated University
Institution Type:
Private Autonomous
Affiliated University / Statutory Body:
University of Mumbai / AICTE Approved Autonomous
Overall Rating / Ranking & Accreditation
Overall Rating / Ranking
★ 4.78 / 5.0
Accreditations & Approvals:
✓ AICTE✓ NBA✓ SAQS
Official Website & Portals
Verified institutional domain for admission notifications, mandatory AICTE/NIRF disclosures, and curriculum handbooks.
https://www.welingkar.org
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Category 2 • Academic Offerings
Courses & Specialisations
Duration: 2 Years Full-TimeTotal Intake: 720 Seats
MBA / MMS / PGDM Programs, Duration & Seat Intake
PGDM
600 SeatsPost Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
600 Approved
Course Tuition
₹13.00 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
Business DesignE-BusinessResearch & Business AnalyticsHealthcare ManagementMedia & EntertainmentRetail Management
MMS / MBA
120 SeatsMaster of Management Studies (MMS)
Course Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Seat Intake
120 Approved
Course Tuition
₹8.62 Lakhs
Key Tracks & Electives:
FinanceMarketingHuman ResourcesOperationsSystems
Major & Minor Specialisations Offered
Dual / Major-Minor Electives AvailableFinance & Financial Markets
Marketing & Brand Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Information Technology & Business Analytics
Strategy & General Management
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Category 3 • Financial Breakdown & Aid
Fees & Scholarships
Total Tuition Fee (2 Years)
₹13.00 Lakhs
₹13,00,000 total academic tuition
Hostel & Accommodation Fee
₹1.80 Lakhs
Optional On-Campus & Tie-Up AC Student Hostels Available
Library, Books & Other Fees
₹0.60 Lakhs
Includes study material & alumni deposit
Total All-Inclusive Investment
₹15.40 Lakhs
Complete 2-year course + hostel estimate
Scholarships Available
Merit-cum-Need Tuition Waiver
Eligibility: Top 10% entrance rank and qualifying family income threshold
Women in Business Fellowship
Eligibility: Outstanding female aspirants demonstrating leadership potential
Education Loan Assistance
100% Financing SupportCollateral-Free Coverage
Up to ₹15 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs Collateral-Free Education Loan Coverage
Interest Rate
8.45% – 9.50% p.a. (Concessional Student Rate)
Moratorium Period
2 Yrs + 12 Months
Official Tie-Up Education Loan Banks:
State Bank of India (SBI Scholar Loan)HDFC Credila Financial ServicesBank of Baroda (Baroda Premier Education Loan)Canara Bank Vidya TurantICICI Bank Campus PowerAxis Bank Education Loans
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Category 4 • Corporate Recruitment & Summer SIP
Placements & Internships (2025)
Median Package
₹11.5 LPA
Audited cohort median CTC
Average Package
₹12.5 LPA
Batch mean compensation
Highest Package
₹25.5 LPA
Highest domestic offer
Placement Percentage
100%
Verified campus placement rate
Top Recruiting Companies
100+ Corporate PartnersMorgan StanleyDeloitteAmazonAccenturePwCEYICICI BankAxis BankHDFC BankTata CapitalNielsenCapgeminiKotak Bank
Summer Internship Opportunities (SIP)
100% SIP PlacementAvg SIP Stipend
₹80K
Highest Stipend
₹150K
PPO Conversion
32% Batch
- 100% Mandatory 8-to-10 Week Summer Internship Programme (SIP) after First Year
- Strong Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) conversion rate of 32% across marquee recruiters
- Live corporate projects in Investment Banking, FMCG Sales, Brand Strategy & Business Analytics
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Category 5 • Cutoffs, Eligibility & Selection
Admissions & Selection Criteria
Entrance Exams Accepted
CATXATCMATATMAGMATMAH MBA CETMATMAH CET
Previous-Year Cutoffs (Percentile)
CAT
Admission Cutoff Benchmark
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
XAT
Admission Cutoff Benchmark
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
CMAT
Admission Cutoff Benchmark
85%ile (All India/Gen)
State / Reserved: ~78.5%ile
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD reserved categories).
- Final-year graduation students appearing for their final semester examinations are fully eligible to apply provisionally.
- Valid score/percentile in CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, MAH MBA CET, MAT, MAH CET for the 2026-27 admission cycle.
- Work experience is valued during composite evaluation, though both fresh graduates and experienced professionals are actively admitted.
Step-by-Step Admission Process
1Appear in Accepted Entrance Exam (CAT / XAT / CMAT)
Qualify the institutional sectional and overall percentile cutoffs for shortlisting.
2Online Application / CAP Registration & Profile Submission
Submit academic transcripts, entrance scorecard, and Statement of Purpose via WeSchool Mumbai's admission portal.
3Group Discussion (GD) / Case Analysis & Personal Interview (PI)
Entrance Percentile Screening (Cutoff Qualified) -> Written Ability Test (WAT) / Group Discussion -> Personal Interview Panel.
4Final Composite Merit List & Admission Offer
Final offer generation combining entrance score, PI performance, academic consistency, diversity, and work experience.
Application Deadlines (2026-27 Cycle)
Official Admission ScheduleRound 1 Application Window
Deadline: 2026-11-30
Interview Shortlisting Notification
Deadline: 2027-01-25
Final Admission Offers & Fee Payment
Deadline: 2027-04-15
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Category 6 • Financial Payback & Career Trajectory
ROI & Career Outcomes
Overall ROI Score
87 / 100
Grade A Institutional Return
Average Package vs. Fees
₹12.5L vs ₹13L
0.96x Annual Return Ratio
Estimated Fee Recovery Period
1.8 Years (~22 Months)
Post-MBA break-even timeline
Est. Post-EMI Monthly Surplus
₹55,239/mo
After ₹19,511/mo loan EMI
Multi-Year Placement Trends (2023 – 2025)
Consistent YoY Growth| Batch Year | Average CTC | Median CTC | Highest CTC | Placed % |
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| 2023 | ₹11.13 LPA | ₹10.12 LPA | ₹21.9 LPA | 98% |
| 2024 | ₹11.88 LPA | ₹10.81 LPA | ₹23.7 LPA | 99% |
| 2025 | ₹12.5 LPA | ₹11.5 LPA | ₹25.5 LPA | 100% |
Domain & Sector Career Outcomes
BFSI, Investment Banking & FinTech32% Cohort
Roles: Investment Banking Analyst, Corporate Treasury, Credit Risk, Wealth Advisory
Management Consulting & Strategy24% Cohort
Roles: Management Consultant, Corporate Strategy Associate, Practice Advisor
FMCG, FMCD & Brand Marketing18% Cohort
Roles: Area Sales Manager, Brand Manager, Category Growth Lead
IT Products, E-Commerce & Analytics16% Cohort
Roles: Product Manager, Business Data Scientist, Program Manager
Operations, Supply Chain & General Mgmt10% Cohort
Roles: Supply Chain Strategist, TAS/Leadership Trainee, Operations Lead
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Category 7 • Global Exposure & Cross-Border Learning
International Immersion
International Study Tours
- Global Citizen Leader Program & exchange tie-ups with Malardalen Univ (Sweden), Audencia (France)
- Global Business Immersion & Multi-City Corporate Study Tours
Global University Tie-Ups
🌍 Malardalen University (Sweden)🌍 Audencia Business School (France)🌍 Curtin University (Australia)🌍 Copenhagen Business School
Student Exchange Programs
- Semester & trimester abroad academic exchange modules
- International collaborative research & cross-border workshops
International Internships
- Global internship exposure and live virtual consulting projects
Overseas Industry Visits
- Overseas industry briefings, corporate headquarters visits and port logistics walkthroughs
International Certifications
- Global partner certifications in analytics, finance, and digital leadership
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Category 8 • Campus Visuals & Virtual Walkthroughs
Gallery — Photos & Virtual Tour Videos
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CAMPUS TOUR
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research • Official Campus Tour & State-of-the-Art Labs
A 360-degree walkthrough of amphitheatre case classrooms, finance suites, digital knowledge repository, and sports arenas.
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STUDENT LIFE
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research • Student Life, Case Battles & Hostel Vlog
Experience late-night case group discussions, business conclaves, committee governance, and cultural festivals.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Iconic Academic Quadrangle & Main Block
Acoustically engineered amphitheatre case study lecture halls with Harvard-pedagogy layouts.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Financial Simulation & Business Analytics Suite
Live market terminal simulation hub for equity research, algorithmic models, and business analytics.
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STUDENT LIFE
Executive Student Residence & Recreational Hub
Comfortable air-conditioned campus residential facilities with high-speed campus-wide connectivity.
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PLACEMENTS
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research • Corporate Recruitment Conclave & Recruiter Panel
Industry leaders and talent acquisition heads discuss hiring benchmarks, internships, and management traineeships.
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