Welingkar Mumbai has closed Phase 2 admission for the MBA 2026 to 2028 batch. Students could apply with CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA or GMAT scores, and shortlisted students had to appear for GD and PI rounds. Final admission was completed during May to June, and applications had to be submitted online through the institute's official website.

The institute offers management courses such as MBA and MMS. The total fee for both MBA and MMS is INR 14.04 lakhs, while hostel fees are INR 1.6 lakhs to INR 2.2 lakhs per year with a INR 10,000 refundable deposit.

Welingkar Mumbai Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CAT 2026 registration window August 3, 2026 to September 22, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download November 4, 2026 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration window July 15, 2026 to December 6, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download December 20, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT 2027 exam January 3, 2027, 2 PM to 5 PM

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Welingkar Mumbai PG Admission 2026

Welingkar Mumbai offers a 2-year full-time MBA in 8 specializations. Admission is based on CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA or GMAT scores, followed by GD, PI and profile evaluation. Students need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.

The final MBA selection considers entrance exam score, academic diversity, gender diversity, work experience, GD performance and PI performance. Students must meet the minimum entrance cutoff to get shortlisted for GD and PI.

  • Students must clear the required entrance exam cutoff before they can be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
  • The application form has to be filled online on the official website, with a registration fee of INR 3000.
  • Campus and specialization choices have to be selected while filling the application form.

*Note:

  • Students scoring above 80 percentile in CAT/XAT and 85 percentile in CMAT/ATMA have a better chance of receiving interview calls for their chosen MBA specialization and campus. They should choose their preferred campus and specialization carefully in the form.
  • Students with 70 to 80 percentile in CAT/XAT and 75 to 85 percentile in CMAT/ATMA are advised to select all specializations and both campuses, so that any one specialization at either campus may convert into a final admission offer.
Particulars MBA MMS
Seat Intake 180 (MBA General) 121 (120 + 1 Supernumerary seat)
Total Fees Total Fees: INR 14.04 lakhs
Hostel fees: INR 1.6 lakhs to INR 2.2 lakhs per year +
INR 10,000 Deposit (refundable)		 Total Fees: INR 14.04 lakhs
Hostel fees: INR 1.6 lakhs to INR 2.2 lakhs per year +
INR 10,000 Deposit (refundable)
Eligibility Criteria Bachelor's degree with 50% marks Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
(5% relaxation for reserved categories in Maharashtra)
Selection Criteria CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT + GD + PI Valid score in MAHCET +
Admission through CAP conducted by DTE Maharashtra

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Welingkar Mumbai MMS Admission 2026

Welingkar Mumbai runs the MMS course in affiliation with the University of Mumbai. Students need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. The programme has 121 seats, made up of 120 regular seats and 1 supernumerary seat.

MMS admission is done through a valid MAHCET score and CAP counselling conducted by DTE Maharashtra. Students must register for CAP on the official DTE Maharashtra portal. The MAHCET cutoff 2025 for MMS specializations is given below.

Courses Round 1
(Cutoff percentile)		 Round 2
(Cutoff percentile)		 Round 3
(Cutoff percentile)
MMS Finance 99.58 99.5 99.3
MMS Human Resource Management 99.58 99.5 99.3
MMS Operations 99.58 99.5 99.3
MMS Marketing 99.58 99.5 99.3

Welingkar Mumbai Executive MBA Admission 2026

Welingkar Mumbai offers an Executive MBA for 11 months. It is available in 2 specializations: Entrepreneurship Management and Media & Entertainment.

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBA Entrepreneurship & Family Managed Business Graduate from any recognized university. Should own a business or should be an active member of family business Personal Interview
MBA Media & Entertainment Graduation with at least 50% marks

Welingkar Mumbai Cutoff 2026

For MBA admission, CAT and XAT cutoffs are usually lower than ATMA and CMAT cutoffs. The shortlisting cutoffs for the 2026 to 2028 batch are listed below.

Program CAT/ XAT/GMAT Cutoff ATMA/ CMAT Cutoff
MBA, MBA E-Business, MBA Research & Business Analytics 80 85
MBA Retail, MBA Media and Entertainment and MBA Business Design 75 80
MBA Healthcare Management 70 70
MBA Rural Management 70 70

These scores are the minimum marks used for GD/PI shortlisting. Final admission also depends on the student's profile and interview performance. Students should check their dashboard or email for the interview call.

Popular Questions Asked

Ques. Is one MBA entrance test given higher preference at Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. Welingkar Mumbai has not stated that it gives preference to any one entrance test for MBA admission. CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT scores are accepted for shortlisting, and the accepted exams are treated equally. Many students still apply through CAT or XAT because these exams are taken by a large number of MBA applicants.

Ques. Are students allowed to choose more than one MBA specialization at Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. Yes, students can choose multiple MBA specializations at Welingkar Mumbai. They must mark their preferred choices during the application process. Final allotment depends on seat availability, merit and performance in the selection rounds.

Ques. Is a 70 percentile score enough for Welingkar Mumbai admission?

Ans. A 70 percentile score may be considered, but admission is not guaranteed. CAT/XAT cutoffs usually stand near 80 percentile, while ATMA/CMAT cutoffs are higher. A student with 70 percentile can still have a chance in later phases if the profile is strong, work experience is relevant or GD/PI performance is good.

Welingkar Mumbai Admission FAQs

Que. Does Welingkar Mumbai use only entrance exam scores for shortlisting?

Ans. No. Welingkar Mumbai follows profile-based shortlisting. Entrance exam score, academic record, work experience, extracurricular achievements and gender diversity are all checked. This process helps the institute build a student group with different backgrounds and ideas.

Ques. How does Welingkar Mumbai select students for its MBA course?

Ans. The MBA admission process at Welingkar Mumbai includes these steps:

  • Students submit the online application form with personal details and entrance exam scores.
  • The institute shortlists students using exam scores and profile details.
  • Shortlisted students are called for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Communication test.
  • Final selection is based on a composite score covering entrance exam, academics, work experience, GD, PI and overall profile.

Ques. Do MBA and MMS applicants need work experience for Welingkar Mumbai?

Ans. No, work experience is not compulsory for MBA or MMS admission at Welingkar Mumbai. Students who have relevant work experience may get extra weightage during shortlisting and final selection. For Executive MBA and part-time courses, work experience is usually needed.

Ques. In which months does Welingkar Mumbai usually start admissions?

Ans. The admission cycle usually begins in October or November, after CAT and other national-level exams are held. The process continues till March to April, based on exam results and GD/PI rounds. Students should keep checking the official website for application deadlines, shortlist updates and GD/PI schedules.