Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai
Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai
One of India’s premier private business schools, WeSchool (formerly Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research) was established in 1977 by the Shikshana Prasarak Mandali (SP Mandali). Located in Matunga, South Mumbai, the institute is affiliated with the University of Mumbai, and offers a contemporary and innovation-driven management education emphasizing practical learning and design thinking.
Campus & Facilities:
- The compact yet efficient Matunga campus spans approximately 3.9 acres, housing a six-storey academic block complete with an underground parking and rooftop terrace ideal for events.
- Classrooms are air-conditioned, equipped with charging ports, and supported by fast Wi-Fi connectivity. Comfortable corridors and breakout zones foster collaborative learning.
- The library, located in the basement, features over 40,000 books, a reading room (capacity ~50 students), and well-equipped IT labs (100-seat capacity).
- For recreation and wellness, the campus offers a yoga hall, gym, and indoor gaming space (carrom, table tennis, billiards). Outdoor sports like cricket are organized at nearby grounds.
- Hostel facilities for male and female students are available within 2 km of campus, with 24×7 internet access. Priority is given to non-local students and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Courses Offered:
- MMS (Master in Management Studies)
- AICTE-approved PGDM and specialized PGDMs in areas such as: Business Design & Innovation, E-Business, Retail Management, Healthcare Management, Media & Entertainment, Rural Management, Family-Managed Business, Research & Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship
Admission Process:
- Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree with typically 50% minimum marks.
- Entrance Exams: Accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH-MBA CET, and others appropriate for eligibility and shortlisting.
- Selection Rounds: Include Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), academic profile evaluation, and assessment of work experience.
Placements & Recruiters:
- 2024 Placement Highlights: Highest Domestic Package: ₹40 LPA (PGDM – Research & Business Analytics), Average Domestic Package: ₹12.88 LPA, Average International Package: ₹20.53 LPA, Highest International: ₹24 LPA
- Program-wise Averages: PGDM General: ~₹13.17 LPA, PGDM Research & Business Analytics: ~₹12.50 LPA, Retail Management: ~₹12.41 LPA, Healthcare: ~₹12.60 LPA, E-Business: ~₹12.47 LPA, Media & Entertainment: ~₹11.93 LPA
- Top Recruiters: include Accenture, Amazon, Barclays, Deloitte USI, EY, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Morgan Stanley, Capgemini, ITC, Nestlé, Airtel, Adani Group, and many others.
- Career Services: Focused mentorship, career coaching, live projects, and global immersion equip students for impactful roles
Official Website & Contact:
- Website: www.welingkar.org
- Location: Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Matunga (Central Railway), Mumbai – 400019, Maharashtra, India.
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