Which one should I prefer for PGDM: Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research or SIMSREE and why?
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Hello, between these two, one should opt for SIMSREE over Welingkar due to the following reasons:-
1. ROI: SIMSREE emerges as the clear winner as it provides the second best ROI (after FMS) in India.
2. Brand name: Both are quite popular in Maharashtra, SIMSREE is much older.
3. Industry exposure: Since both are located in Mumbai, they offer great exposure. However, SIMSREE slightly edges ahead due to its close proximity to Nariman Point, a bustling business hub in South Mumbai.
4. Placements: Again, SIMSREE is ahead as the average package is around Rs 9 lakhs while Welingkar has Rs 7 lakhs.
5. Fees: Due to the fare hike this year, Wel...more -
SIMSREE offers MMS, not PGDM. In order to get admission into SIMSREE, you have to score very high marks in CET with a limited number of seats available. Cut off is around 99.96 for SIMSREE. While at WeSchool you have various PGDM courses for which there is a GDPI process conducted. Thus even if you have scored less marks in entrance exam you still stand a chance to get admitted for one of the courses based on your performance in GD-PI process. SIMSREE has a higher ranking with very low fees around Rs 1.36 lakhs as compared to Weschool PGDM which is around Rs 11.64 lakhs. One would find better placement opportunities at SIMSREE as the...more
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Even though the fee is little higher in LN Welingkar it is better than SIMSREE.
SIMSREE fee is Rs 1.36 lakhs and the average package offered is Rs 3.5 lakhs per annum and highest is Rs 11 lakhs per annum.
SIMSREE is also famous for their qualified faculties. They have faculties with great experience in the field of teaching. Both the campuses offer education based on updated syllabus.
L. N. Welingkar fee is Rs 8.6 lakhs. The highest package offered is Rs 21 lakhs per annum and average is Rs 8 lakhs per annum.
They have alumni network above 2000. L. N. Welingkar institute is also famous for their qualified faculties.
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In 2025, NL Dalmia College was ranked 72 by Business Today and 23 by Times B-School Rankings, while SIMSREE was ranked 34 by Business Today. This shows that both colleges are ranked among top B-schools, but SIMSREE holds a slight edge in national rankings.
In terms of placements for NL Dalmia and SIMSREE offering PGDM/MBA:
NL Dalmia College recorded a median salary of INR 8.40 LPA, with the the highest package at INR 17 LPA.
SIMSREE offered a higher median salary of INR 10.50 LPA, with the the highest reaching INR 20 LPA.

The highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive at SIMSREE stood at INR 26.30 LPA. The same is tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
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the highest package | INR 26.30 LPA |

The key highlights of SIMSREE summer placements for the Class of 2023-25 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (Batch 2023-25) |
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the highest stipend | INR 2.7 lakhs |
Top 10% stipend | INR 1.5 lakhs |
Top 10% stipend | INR 1.10 lakhs |
Total recruiters | 60+ |
New recruiters | 36 |
Top sector | FMCG & Marketing (41%) |
Top recruiters | Barclays, Deloitte, Capgemini |

SIMSREE has a good track record of placements for its Master's of Marketing Management course. As per the latest report, the the highest and average package offered to the Executive batch 2024 stood at INR 26.30 LPA and INR 15.24 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of SIMSREE placements for the Executive Class of 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
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the highest package | INR 26.30 LPA |
Average package | INR 15.24 LPA |
Median package | INR 14.95 LPA |
Total recruiters | 76+ |
New recruiters | 34 |
PPOs | 16.4% |
Top recruiters | Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini |
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