Executive Post Graduate Program in Media and Entertainment 

at Welingkar Mumbai, Matunga West

Choosing between Hybrid MBA from Welingkar and Executive/Part-time MBA from ITM depends on several factors such as your career goals, financial situation, time constraints, and personal preferences. Welingkar Hybrid MBA is a unique programme that combines online and offline learning modes, offering flexibility and convenience to working professionals. The programme is designed to enhance your managerial skills and prepare you for leadership roles in the corporate world. The curriculum includes theoretical concepts, case studies, and practical training, providing you with a holistic learning experience. On the other hand, ITM Executive/Part-time MBA is designed for professionals with work experience who wish to advance their careers while continuing to work. The programme offers a blend of classroom teaching and practical learning, enabling you to gain hands-on experience in real-life situations. The curriculum is designed to develop your leadership and management skills and equip you with the knowledge and expertise to take up higher positions in your organisation. Both programs have their own advantages and disadvantages. However, considering the current business environment and industry trends, a Hybrid MBA from Welingkar may be a better option as it offers a unique learning experience that combines online and offline learning.

The Executive PGDM programme at Welingkar Institute of Management is a highly distinguished opportunity for accomplished professionals like yourself to refine and amplify your managerial aptitude and soar to unprecedented levels of career success. The hallmark of this programme is its unwavering emphasis on meeting the ever-evolving demands of the industry. With a meticulously crafted curriculum that emphasises both robust technical competencies and nuanced interpersonal finesse, you will cultivate the multidimensional acumen required to flourish in the fast-paced business milieu as a consummate management professional.

Welingkar Mumbai offers decent placements its MBA/PGDM courses. As per the latest report, the Welingkar Mumba average package offered in 2024 stood at INR 12.02 LPA. The Welingkar Mumba average package offered to PGDM students in 2024 stood at INR 12.26 LPA. The key highlights of Welingkar Mumbai placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Programs	Highest Package (2024)	Average Package (2024)
PGDM	INR 22 LPA	INR 12.26 LPA
PGDM-E Business	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 11.07 LPA
PGDM-Business Design	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 12.32 LPA
PGDM-Healthcare Management	INR 19 LPA	INR 11.33 LPA
PGDM-Retail Management	INR 24 LPA	INR 11.23 LPA
PGDM-Rural Management	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 10.37 LPA
PGDM-Media & entertainment	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 10.15 LPA
PGDM ­ Research & Business Analytics	INR 40 LPA	INR 12.48 LPA
Overall	INR 40 LPA	INR 12.02 LPA

Welingkar Mumbai has a good record of placements for its PGDM courses. The participating recruiters presented various job offers to batch 2024 of courses like PGDM, PGDM-E Business, PGDM-Business Design, PGDM-Healthcare Management, etc. The key highlights of Welingkar Mumbai placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Programs	the highest Package (2024)	Average Package (2024)
PGDM	INR 22 LPA	INR 12.26 LPA
PGDM-E Business	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 11.07 LPA
PGDM-Business Design	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 12.32 LPA
PGDM-Healthcare Management	INR 19 LPA	INR 11.33 LPA
PGDM-Retail Management	INR 24 LPA	INR 11.23 LPA
PGDM-Rural Management	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 10.37 LPA
PGDM-Media & entertainment	INR 18.16 LPA	INR 10.15 LPA
PGDM ­ Research & Business Analytics	INR 40 LPA	INR 12.48 LPA
Overall	INR 40 LPA	INR 12.02 LPA

Candidates seeking admission must have a valid MAHCET score to be eligible for the admission. As per the Welingkar Mumbai MAHCET cutoff 2024, the last-round CAT percentile stood at 85 for admission to institute for the General category students in the All India quota. So, the assumed expected cutoff for the upcoming admission session 2025 can stood between 80 for the General AI category candidates due to the constant MAHCET cutoffs over the years. Although, it is an estimated guess and the NEET cutoff is subject to many factors such as competition, difficulty level of the exam, and previous year trend.  For more information on Welingkar Mumbai cut off, check this page. 

The Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai has released the placement report for the Class of 2024. As per the report, the highest package offered during Welingkar Mumba placements in 2024 stood at INR 40 LPA, respectively. The table below showcases the course-wise the highest package offered during Welingkar Mumbai placements between 2023 and 2024:

Course	Highest Package (2023)	Highest Package (2024)
PGDM	INR 24 LPA	INR 22 LPA
PGDM-eBiz	INR 20.5 LPA	INR 18.16 LPA
PGDM-RM	INR 25.48 LPA	INR 18.16 LPA
PGDM-BD	INR 18 LPA	INR 19 LPA
PGDM-HC	INR 18 LPA	INR 24 LPA
PGDM-Rural	INR 24 LPA	INR 18.16 LPA
PGDM Median & Entertainment	NA	INR 18.16 LPA
PGDM Research & Business Analytics	NA	INR 40 LPA
Overall	INR 25.48	INR 40 LPA

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned highest packages for 2024 may vary once the placement report for 2024 is out.

Candidates are shortlisted based on their profile and percentile in the entrance exams. Shortlisted candidates are further required to appear for the group and personal interviews as per the respective course. Students can check the list of selection criteria from the table presented below:

Course Name	Eligibility & Selection Criteria
PGDM	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate.	CAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ CMAT/ GMAT+ PIQ + PI + Past academics
Certificate	Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of minimum experience	Written Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview
MMS	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate	MAH CET  (Conducted by DTE Maharashtra)
PhD	PG degree/ MPhil with 55% or equivalent	PhD Entrance Test (PET) conducted by MU + PI

The course-wise fee offered at Welingkar Mumbai is given below: 

Courses	Total tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM	INR 94,400 - INR 14 lakh
Certificate	INR 11,8000 - INR 4 lakh
MMS	INR 6.7 lakh
Executive MBA /PGDM	INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

 Welingkar Mumbai offers decent placements annually to its PGDM students. The overall Welingkar Mumbai average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 12.88 LPA. The course-wise Welingkar Mumbai average packages offered at Welingkar Institute of Management in 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Course	Average Package (2023)	Average Package (2024)
PGDM	INR 12.40 LPA	INR 13.17 LPA
PGDM-E Business	INR 11.96 LPA	INR 12.47 LPA
PGDM-Business Design	INR 11.76 LPA	INR 13.20 LPA
PGDM-Healthcare Management	INR 11.60 LPA	INR 12.60 LPA
PGDM-Retail Management	INR 11.33 LPA	INR 12.41 LPA
PGDM-Rural Management	INR 12.01 LPA	INR 12.69 LPA
PGDM-Media & entertainment	INR 11.51 LPA	INR 11.93 LPA
PGDM ­ Research & Business Analytics	INR 12.56 LPA	INR 13.51 LPA
Overall	INR 12.01 LPA	INR 12.88 LPA

Welingkar Institute of Management attracted various recruiters for its placement session annually who offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The top recruiters of Welingkar Institute of Management in 2024 included Adani Group, Airtel, Amazon, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley,  etc..