Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) vs Sapthagiri Institute of Management
A side-by-side look at Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Sapthagiri Institute of Management in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) | Sapthagiri Institute of Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹14L – ₹15L | ₹3L – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹24 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #75, Management | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 1 | 3 |
| Streams | Any | Commerce |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | S-19472 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC-2F, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | Not matched yet |
| Official website | welingkar.org | sapthagiri.edu.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Sapthagiri Institute of Management: from ₹3 lakh, against ₹14 lakh at Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM).
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sapthagiri Institute of Management.
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 Management category; Sapthagiri Institute of Management is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) is in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Sapthagiri Institute of Management is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 830 km apart.
- Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) lists 1 programmes and Sapthagiri Institute of Management lists 3; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) lists 1 programmes in all and Sapthagiri Institute of Management lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Sapthagiri Institute of Management (2)
- BBA
- B.Com
