Which one is better for a MBA, Welingkar Bangalore (WeSchool) or Athena School of Management?
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WeSchool Bengaluru:
Average placement ~ ₹10–11 LPA, the highest ~ ₹17.6 LPA (2024 data) at Bengaluru campus.
Good recruiter presence (Accenture, Infosys, Deloitte, etc.).
PGDM/MBA programme with several specialisations; located in Bengaluru (growing corporate scene).
Athena School of Management (Mumbai):
Small batch size, emphasis on three internships, global exposure, located in Powai, Mumbai.
Placement reports show average ~ ₹11–12 LPA, in recent drives (student review data) at Mumbai campus.
Strong niche in experiential learning and the Mumbai corporate hub.
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Welingkar Bangalore will offer you everything that you are looking for in a college.
- Academically you will get access to a comprehensive curriculum along with Howard case studies. This will help you in understanding and learning practically.
- You will find various kinds of databases, journals, and research papers in the library. This college also has a state-of-the-art library with a Bloomberg tab as well as various kinds of sports facilities like a badminton court, tennis court, Olympic size athletic track, basketball court, cricket field, and table tennis court.
The placement statistics at Welingkar Bangalore are as follows:
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As per recent placement trends shared by students and institute disclosures, the placement packages at Athena School of Management are quite competitive for a private B-school in Mumbai.
Average package: Around ₹11–12 LPA
the highest package: Around ₹18–20 LPA
The final packages offered to students depend on factors like student profile, prior work experience, internships, specialisation chosen, and recruiter demand in that particular year. Athena focuses strongly on industry exposure and multiple internships, which helps students improve their placement outcomes.
Candidates are advised to look at average packages, roles offered, a
The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the PGPM/ MBA course at ISME Bangalore and Athena School of Management are almost similar, in which candidates must complete their graduation with decent scores. Moreover, for the selection process, the accepted entrance varies from college to college:
- Accepted Entrance Exam for PGPM at Athena School of Management: GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT/ Athena Scholastic Ability Test.
- Accepted Entrance Exam for MBA at ISME Bangalore: CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ Other.
Further, GD&PI are common selection processes at both colleges.
The total seat intake for the PGPM/ MBA course at Athena School of Management is 120. To get a seat in this programme, applicants must first complete the minimum eligibility criteria, i.e., complete graduation with decent scores. Moreover, for the selection process, the school accepts GMAT/ NMAT by GMAC/ CAT scores, followed by a GD & PI/ counselling. In case an applicant has not taken any of the entrance exams, they can take the ASAT - Athena Scholastic Ability Test.
All of the fee components of the Athena School of Management PGPM/ MBA course, once paid, including the application fee, tuition fee, admission fee, etc., are non-refundable. Moreover, the fees of the course are non-refundable under any circumstances. Therefore, before submitting the course fee, candidates must ensure that they are confirmed to get admission into this college and the course.
No, NMAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBA/PGPM programme at Athena School of Management (Mumbai).
Athena follows a profile-based admission process, which means your overall profile — academics, communication skills, achievements, and interview performance — carries more weight than just test scores.
You can apply with scores from NMAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT, or GRE, but if you haven't taken any of these, you can appear for ASAT (Athena Scholastic Aptitude Test), which is the institute's own entrance exam.
This gives flexibility to students who don't have NMAT or CAT scores but still want to pursue a management degree.
In short, NMAT
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