Mumbai, Maharashtra
WeSchool: CAT Cut-off, Fees and Placements
WeSchool’s 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum CAT percentile of 80 overall for General, non-PwD candidates. It is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking. Its PGDM fee is ₹14,00,000 for the whole programme. The reported median salary for the 2025 graduating class was ₹11,78,000 a year. Every figure below links to the institute’s own document.
By ProCounsel Editorial TeamReviewed by ProCounsel counselling teamLast updated 12 Nov 2026
Official sources only · last verified 12 Nov 2026
What should you know about WeSchool at a glance?
| Full name | Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (WeSchool), Mumbai |
| Location | Mumbai, MaharashtraMore MBA colleges in Mumbai |
| Type | Private |
| Exams accepted | CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT |
| Specialisations listed | Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations |
| NIRF 2025 (Management) | Rank 75, score 49.08Source: India Rankings 2025: Management (NIRF, Ministry of Education)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Published XAT figure, General (2026-28) | 80XAT basis; not a CAT percentile.Source: WeSchool PGDM Mumbai programme page· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Published CMAT figure, General (2026-28) | 85CMAT basis; not a CAT percentile. Listed under 'ATMA Feb 2026 / CMAT 2026' column; page header says 'Score' but value appears to be a percentile.Source: WeSchool PGDM Mumbai programme page· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
What CAT percentile does WeSchool require, by category?
Minimum percentiles from the 2026-28 policy for the first, CAT-based shortlisting stage. Each cell is the overall minimum in bold, then VARC / DILR / QA (“—” = none set). See every college whose minimum is within reach at 80 percentile.
| Category | Non-PwD | PwD |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | Not published |
| EWS | Not published | Not published |
| NC-OBC | Not published | Not published |
| SC | Not published | Not published |
| ST | Not published | Not published |
Policy batch 2026-28. Source: WeSchool PGDM Mumbai programme page· last verified 11 Nov 2026
- Published as a shortlisting minimum.
How does WeSchool select students?
Stage 1: Application and shortlisting
Shortlist for the online selection process on entrance-exam cut-off percentile (CAT/XAT/GMAT/ATMA/CMAT), plus profile-based shortlist for candidates awaiting CMAT results (who must later meet the cut-off). Minimum 50% in graduation.
Stage 2: Pre-Interview Questionnaire and Personal Interview
Weightage: 45%
Profile-based process that also values academics, work experience and group activity.
Stage 3: Composite merit list
Entrance 35%, academics (10th, 12th, graduation) 15%, PIQ + interview 45%, extracurriculars 5%.
Source: WeSchool PGDM Mumbai programme page· last verified 11 Nov 2026
What does WeSchool cost, and what do graduates earn?
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
| Duration | 2 years |
| Total programme fee | ₹14,00,000Fee for the 2026-28 batch. PGDM 2026-28 brochure: tuition fee INR 7,00,000 per annum (subject to change); total shown is 2 x per-annum tuition. Excludes library deposit INR 4,000 (refundable) and hostel. The current PGDM web page (batch not stated, likely 2027-29) shows tuition fees & other INR 7,50,000 p.a.*, hostel INR 1,60,000-2,20,000 p.a. + INR 10,000 refundable deposit (Mumbai hostel subject to availability).Source: WeSchool PGDM 2026-2028 brochure (Dec 2025)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Intake | 180 seatsPGDM 2026-28 brochure: '2 year full-time AICTE-approved Program (180 seats)'. Up to 5% of sanctioned intake under TFW scheme. Separate Mumbai PGDM programmes (E-Business, Research & Business Analytics, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Rural) have their own seats.Source: WeSchool PGDM 2026-2028 brochure (Dec 2025)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
| Median salary (2025) | ₹11,78,000 per year2023-25 batch final placements. Placement Facts (2023-2025) in the PGDM 2026-28 brochure: median INR 11.78 LPA, average INR 11.70 LPA, maximum INR 40 LPA. (2022-24: median 11.48, average 12.26, max 22 LPA.) No 2024-26 PGDM final report found on the official site; no audit stated.Source: WeSchool PGDM 2026-2028 brochure (Dec 2025)· last verified 11 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum CAT percentile for WeSchool?
For a General, non-PwD candidate, WeSchool's 2026-28 admission policy sets a minimum of 80 overall. This is the threshold to be considered at the first shortlisting stage, not the percentile at which interview calls close, which is usually higher.
Which entrance exams does WeSchool accept?
WeSchool's official admission documents list CAT and XAT and GMAT and CMAT for its PGDM admissions. Check the current year's admission policy before applying, as accepted exams can change.
What is the fee for the PGDM at WeSchool?
WeSchool states a total programme fee of ₹14,00,000 (₹14 lakh). Fee for the 2026-28 batch. PGDM 2026-28 brochure: tuition fee INR 7,00,000 per annum (subject to change); total shown is 2 x per-annum tuition. Excludes library deposit INR 4,000 (refundable) and hostel. The current PGDM web page (batch not stated, likely 2027-29) shows tuition fees & other INR 7,50,000 p.a.*, hostel INR 1,60,000-2,20,000 p.a. + INR 10,000 refundable deposit (Mumbai hostel subject to availability).
What is the median salary at WeSchool?
₹11,78,000 per year for the 2025 graduating class, from the institute's official report. Past placements do not guarantee future outcomes.
What is WeSchool's NIRF ranking?
WeSchool is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 Management ranking (India Rankings 2025: Management, Ministry of Education) with a score of 49.08 out of 100.
Sources
Official documents used on this page, all checked on 12 Nov 2026. ProCounsel is not affiliated with WeSchool.
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