Recruiting Companies in Welingkar Institute of Management

3 mins readUpdated on Jun 30, 2022 12:55 IST

The salary packages at Welingkar Institute of Management range from INR 6 LPA to INR 20 LPA.

Organisations have traditionally shown a distinctive keenness in recruiting the best of students at both the Mumbai and Bengaluru campuses of Welingkar Institute of Management. And despite a huge batch of more than 600 students, the placement cell works tirelessly in placing the students in lucrative profiles (in both Summer Internships and Executive Placements). Students get recruited across different job profiles such as Trainee, Associate, Consultant, Executive, Analyst, Manager, Team/Project Leader, etc. in the sectors such as Banking, Logistics, Media, FMCG, Insurance, IT, etc. The job placement of a student depends upon a company’s requirements and the candidate's calibre. The salary packages range from INR 6 lacs to INR 20 lacs (in case of an international placement). During the Summer Internship Processes, companies offer a stipend that ranges from zero to more than INR 50,000. On average, students end up with INR 15,000 to 20,000 as their stipend. The top recruiters, many of them featuring in the coveted Fortune 500 club, who regularly visit Welingkar are Blue Star, Abbott, JLL, DHL, Citi Group, etc. Some of the esteemed recruiters are listed alongside their respective domains as follows:

Consulting - KPMG, Deloitte, EY, Bristlecone, Genpact 

FMCG/ Retail - Nestle, Asian Paints, Decathlon, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Retail  

IT/ ITES - Cognizant, Infosys, Accenture, Capgemini, Oracle, Wipro, TCS

Media - Zee Entertainment, Viacom18, Shemaroo, MXPlayer

Banking - Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Citi Bank, HDFC Bank, Deutsche Bank, IDBI Bank

Insurance/ Financial Services - Reliance Capital, ICICI Prudential, Morgan Stanley, HDFC Life, PhonePe

Q:   Does Welingkar Mumbai offers good placements after PGDM?

A:

Yes, Welingkar Mumbai provides campus placements to its students upon completion of the course. The highest package offered to PGDM is INR 25.48 LPA. The top recruiters at the Welingkar Institute of Management in 2023 included Adani Group, Airtel, Amazon, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, etc. In addition to the placements 2023, the institute started the summer internship process for the batch passing out in 2024. The highest stipend offered so far stood at INR 75,000 per month. Admission to PGDM at Welingkar Mumbai is a multi-step process in which eligible students are required to have a valid score in a relevant national-level entrance exam and perform well in the Personal Interview.

Q:   What is the placement record of Welingkar Institute of Management for the different programs?

A:

Welingkar Institute of Management is an esteemed institution renowned for its academic excellence, which produces well-rounded professionals highly sought after in the job market. The institute's enviable placement record is a testament to its commitment to providing students with quality education and ample opportunities to excel in their careers. During the placement season of 2023, the PGDM programme at the Mumbai campus achieved a noteworthy highest and average package standing at INR 25.48 LPA and INR 12.01 LPA, respectively. This accomplishment reflects the calibre of the institute and the quality of education imparted to its students. The institute has a vast network of tie-ups with reputed companies, resulting in a large number of organisations visiting the campus during recruitment drives. This translates to a wide range of employment opportunities for students, providing them with the chance to explore various career paths.

Q:   How are the placements at Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai?

A:

Welingkar Mumbai has a strong record of placements for its MBA/PGDM courses. As per the latest report, the Welingkar Mumba average package offered in 2024 stood at INR 12.88 LPA. Further, the highest international and domestic packages offered during Welingkar Mumba placements in 2024 stood at INR 24 LPA and INR 40 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Welingkar Institute of Management placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest packageINR 25.48 LPA

INR 40 LPA (domestic)

INR 24 LPA (international)

Average packageINR 12.04 LPA

INR 20.53 LPA (international)

INR 12.88 LPA (domestic)

Median packageNAINR 12 LPA (domestic)

NoteThe placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned data for 2024 may vary once the placement report for 2024 is out.

Research & Analytics - Nielsen, Kantar, Ugam Solutions 

e-Commerce - Amazon, Zomato, MakeMyTrip 

Manufacturing - Oppo, Mercedes Benz, Vedanta

Pharmaceuticals - Glenmark, Alkem, Waregen 

As per the placement report shared by the college officials of its 2019-21 batch, a total of 137 new recruiters came on board, while 523 professionally certified candidates were placed across esteemed organisations. The average work experience of these 523 candidates was roughly 26 months, with the batch comprising 48% female and 52% male students. About 56% of the 2019-21 batch consisted of those having less than 12 months of work experience, whereas the remaining 44% had worked for at least 12 months. 

Coming to the academic background, a significant 45% of the 2019-21 batch were engineers, followed by commerce (23%), management (19%) and others (13%).96 students had an IT background topping the list and BFSI came second with 65 students.

When it comes to the key takeaways from the placement report of the 2019-21 batch, some are mentioned below (with the salary packages stated alongside in Lacs Per Annum):- 

Highest CTC - INR 19.73 LPA 

Median Salary -  INR 8.75 LPA  

Q:   How many recruiters participated during Welingkar Mumbai placements?

A:

As per the latest report, a total of 358 recruiters participated at Welingkar Mumbai in the academic year 2022-2023. These recruiters offered a variety of job roles to the students across sectors, such as BFSI, IT, Education, FMCG, Consulting, and E-Commerce, etc. The total number of recruiters visited for the placements of the Class of 2023 are also tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total recruiters

358



Q:   Does Welingkar Mumbai offer 100% placement for its PGDM programme?

A:

The institute has released the interim placement report for the academic year 2022-2023. As per the latest report, the highest package offered during Welingkar Mumbai placements 2023 stood at INR 24 LPA. This package was offered to the students of PGDM batch 2023. Further, the average package offered to the PGDM students stood at INR 12.49 LPA. The top recruiters of Welingkar Institute of Management in 2023 included Adani Group, Accenture, Amazon, Airtel, Deloitte, etc. However, there is no mention for 100% placements in the official report.

Q:   What are the different career prospects after completing the PGDM programme at Welingkar Institute of Management?

A:

Upon completing the prestigious PGDM programme at Welingkar Institute of Management, students are presented with a plethora of career opportunities in a variety of domains, such as Marketing, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, IT Project Management, and many more. The programme is recognised by the esteemed All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which assures students of the high-quality education they will receive. The Hybrid PGDM education quality offered at Welingkar ensures faster career growth and better job opportunities, setting students up for success. Although the institute does not directly facilitate placements, the Welingkar brand equity and the Hybrid PGDM education quality guarantee that students are highly sought after in the job market. According to the programme impact, 90% of students find a direct correlation between the programme and career growth opportunities, making it a wise investment in one's future. In fact, the interim placement report for the academic year 2022-2023 reveals that Welingkar Mumbai placements 2023 had an impressive highest package of INR 25.48 LPA, while the average package offered to PGDM students stood at INR 12.01 LPA, further highlighting the programme's success in preparing students for the workforce. Completing the PGDM programme at Welingkar Institute of Management opens up various career prospects, including senior management roles, business development, marketing, human resources, operations, supply chain management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and more. Students can rest assured that they will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen career path.

Q:   How are the placements at Welingkar Mumbai for PGDM course?

A:

Based on the latest report, the Welingkar Mumbai placements for the year 2023 saw the highest and average packages being offered at INR 25.48 LPA and INR 12.04 LPA respectively. A total of 358 recruiters participated in the placement process and offered new-age job roles to the 2023 batch. The top recruiters for the year 2023 at Welingkar Institute of Management included Adani Group, Airtel, Amazon, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, and more. The Welingkar Institute of Management Mumbai has also commenced the summer internship process for the batch graduating in 2024. The highest stipend offered so far stands at INR 75,000 per month.

Average Salary - INR 8.80 LPA 

Average Salary of top 50 students - INR 13.03 LPA 

Average Salary of top 100 students - INR 12.04 LPA

Average Salary of top 200 students - INR 11.04 LPA 

Considering the placement figures of the 2020-22 batch across all full-time PGDM and MMS courses, the top three courses are PGDM e-Business, PGDM Core, and PGDM Rural Management. The average, as well as highest job packages, are mentioned below:

Rank

Course Name

Average Salary (in INR / LPA)

Highest Salary y (in INR / LPA)

1

PGDM e-Business

10.57

18

2

PGDM Core

10.41

15.42

3

PGDM Rural Management

10.16

16.69

4

PGDM Business Design

10.05

15.42

5

PGDM Research & Business Analytics

9.89

15.42

6

PGDM Retail Management

9.69

17.5

7

PGDM Healthcare 

9.03

18

8

PGDM Media & Entertainment

8.91

12.41

Welingkar Institute of Management ensures it not only facilitates conducting a smooth interview process but also sees its students clear the interview rounds with flying colours and end up with a good job. Having an established brand name and a vast alumni network over four decades helps in getting the deserving students placed quicker and better.

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Abhishek Desai

Abhishek Desai is studying at the Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai. He has interests in writing, outdoor sports and singing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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