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Admissions for the MBA 2026–28 batch at Welingkar Bangalore are currently open, & applications ongoing. Candidates can apply using their CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT score. Shortlisted applicants are invited to the GD and PI rounds, held from February 6,2026 to February 15,2026, and final admissions are completed by May–June 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the institute’s official website. The important details about the admission to Welingkar Bangalore are tabulated below:
| Particulars | MBA |
|---|---|
| Seat Intake | 60 (MBA General) |
| Total Fees | Total Fees: INR 14.08 lakhs Hostel fees: INR 1.6 Lakhs Per Annum + Deposit of INR 10 Thousand(Refundable) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks |
| Selection Criteria | CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT + GD + PI |
| Admission Deadline | Application ongoing, closing dates is January 23 2026 |
| DIRECT LINK: Welingkar Bangalore MBA Admission 2026 |
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Welingkar Bangalore MBA Admission Dates 2026
Important dates regarding the MBA admission process at Welingkar Bangalore are tabulated below-
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| GD/PI Shortlisting | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Final Merit List / Admission Offers | March – April 2026(Tentative) |
| Last date for seat confirmation / waitlist movement | May – June 2026(Tentative) |
| Session Commencement | July – August 2026(Tentative) |
Welingkar Bangalore GD/PI Schedule 2026
| City | GD/PI Dates (Offline) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6th, 7th & 8th February 2026 |
| Indore | 7th & 8th February 2026 |
| Bengaluru | 13th & 14th February 2026 |
| Delhi | 13th, 14th & 15th February 2026 |
| Kolkata | 14th & 15th February 2026 |
The important dates for the entrance exam for admission to the MBA course at the institute are as follows:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration Timeline | |
| CAT Exam Date | |
| XAT Registration Timeline | |
| XAT Exam Date | |
| XAT Result Date | |
| CMAT Registration Timeline | |
| CMAT Exam Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| ATMA Registration Timeline(Feb session) | Dec 01, 2025 - Feb 10, 2026 |
| ATMA Exam Date(Feb session) | Feb 22, 2026 |
| ATMA Result Date(Feb session) | Feb 28, 2026 |
Welingkar Bangalore MBA Admission 2026
Welingkar Bangalore offers a 2-year full-time PGDM (MBA) program across 4 specializations, with admissions based on valid scores in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT, followed by GD, PI, and other profile evaluation stages. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university to be eligible. The final admission to its MBA course is based on Entrance Exam Score, Academic Diversity, Gender Diversity, Work Experience, performance in GD and PI. Students can find MBA Brochure of all 4 specialization for the admission year 2026-2028 in the table below:
| Course | Brochure(2026-2028) |
|---|---|
| MBA General | Brochure_MBA General |
| MBA E-Business | Brochure_MBA E-Business |
| MBA Business Design | Brochure_MBA Business Design |
| MBA Research & Business Analytics | Brochure_MBA Research & Business Analytics |
Welingkar Bangalore Admission Process for its various Management courses are as follows:
- Entrance Exam: Appear for one of the accepted tests (CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT). The candidates need to secure a minimum cutoff percentile in order to be eligible for the admission process.
- Application & Form Filling: Apply via the MBA application portal on WeSchool’s website. Fill out the required forms, enter your entrance exam score, academic records, etc. Pay the application fee of roughly around INR 3,000.
- Shortlisting for GD/PI / Interview: The candidates are shortlisted based on the entrance exam score + academic record + other profile components, for the next stage of the admission process: Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
- Final Merit / Offer List: After all rounds, the institute releases the merit list /list of selected candidates.
- Fee Payment & Document Verification: The selected candidates need to confirm their admission by paying acceptance fees in the desired time frame.They need to verify their original documents — mark sheets, degree certificate etc.
Welingkar Bangalore GD/PI Memory By a Quora user
- GD: Easy general topic in a lecture room – nothing stressful.
- PI: Started nervous, but interviewers (both design experts, including Mr. Kaustabh) made it relaxed.Easy warm-up: Tell me about yourself, education, hobbies.Then surprise: One curvy line on paper – “Make something of it.”
- Creative Test: Word “Elated” – made a chart with Dhoni’s 2011 World Cup winning six + cheering fans. Used colors, sticky notes, glitter. It looked decent!
- Aptitude Test: Quick 30-min computer test – basic Math + English.
- Overall: Creative, friendly process focused on being genuine. Just be yourself
*Note:
- If the candidates have secured above 80 percentile in CAT/XAT and 85 percentile in CMAT/ATMA, there are more chances of getting interview call letters for their selected MBA specialization and selected campuses. The candidates are advised to select their preferred specializations and campus during filling out the application form.
- If candidates have percentile between 70-80 percentile in CAT/XAT and 75-85 percentile in CMAT/ATMA, they are advised to select all specializations and both campuses, such that either of the specializations at any one of the campus converts in the final admission letter by the institute.
Here is the detailed information about Welingkar Bangalore vs Welingkar Mumbai Campus.
| See what Tripti, MBA student of 2022 batch has to say about Admission Process and Interview Process at Welingkar Bangalore: “ The admission process for welingkar is of 3 steps i.e WAT in registration form, GD and PI. Registration form comes in 3 phases which is available for limited time on the welingkar institute's official website which costed me around Rs.3500-5000. Eligibility for admission is good score in any competitive exam and passing marks in 10th and 12th standard. Passing in any graduation with good scores. Cut-off for competitve exam is between 85-90 percentile. Benefit for Lower income class. there 6 trimester each of 3-4 months. After 1st year there is mandatory internship program and research paper submission.exam are of 60 marks for 2.5 hrs for full credit subjects.” For more detailed review, Click here |
Welingkar Bangalore Cutoff
For the General Category, the cutoff percentiles at Welingkar Bangalore across various entrance exams have shown slight variations between 2025 and 2026. The XAT cutoff was 70–75 percentile in 2026. Welingkar Bangalore Cutoff for various entrance exam for general category candidates in 2026 is given below:
| Program | CAT/ XAT/GMAT Cutoff Percentile | ATMA/ CMAT Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|
| MBA, MBA E-Business, MBA Research & Business Analytics | 75 | 80 |
| MBA - Business Design & Innovation | 70%ile | |
These are minimum shortlisting scores for GD/PI. Final selection also looks at your profile & interview. Check dashboard/email for interview invitation.
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Welingkar Bangalore Admission FAQs
Ques. What is the admission process for the MBA course at Welingkar Bangalore?
Ans. The admission process at Welingkar Bangalore for its MBA course includes:
- Online application form submission with relevant details and entrance exam scores.
- Shortlisting of candidates based on exam scores and profiles.
- Invitation for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Communication test.
- Final selection based on a composite score (entrance exam, academics, work experience, GD, PI, and overall profile).
Ques. Is work experience mandatory for admission at Welingkar Bangalore?
Ans. No, work experience is not mandatory for admission to the MBA programs at Welingkar Bangalore. However, candidates with relevant work experience will receive an additional weightage during the shortlisting and final selection process.
Ques. When does the admission process at Welingkar Bangalore usually begin?
Ans. The admission cycle typically starts in October/November, soon after CAT and other national-level exams are conducted. The admission process continues till March–April, depending on exam results and GD/PI rounds. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for application deadlines, shortlisting updates, and GD/PI schedules.
Ques. Which exam is most preferred for MBA admission at Welingkar Bangalore?
Ans. Welingkar Bangalore does not officially favor one entrance exam over another for MBA admission. Students can apply using CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT scores, and all are treated equally for shortlisting. However, many applicants usually apply through CAT or XAT, simply because these exams are more widely taken.
Ques. Can candidates apply to multiple specializations for MBA at Welingkar Bangalore?
Ans. Yes, candidates can apply to multiple specializations at Welingkar Bangalore. However, they must indicate their preferred specializations during the application process, and the final allotment is based on availability, merit, and performance in the selection rounds.
Ques. Can I get admission to Welingkar Bangalore at 60 percentile?
Ans. Admission to Welingkar Bangalore at 60 percentile is possible but not assured. While CAT/XAT cutoffs are usually around 70-80 percentile and ATMA/CMAT cutoffs are higher, candidates with a 60 percentile may still be considered in later phases if they have a strong profile, relevant work experience, or perform well in GD/PI.
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