Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research was established in the year 1977, with a focus of giving a new dimension to business studies. It is a part of Shikshana Prasaraka Manadali, which has 40 prominent institutions and at any time has over 7000 enrolled students across the country. Some of the other well-known institutes run by S.P.Mandali, are the Ruia College of Arts and Science (Mumbai), Podar College of Commerce (Mumbai) and S.P. College (Pune).
Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai, one of the leading Management institutes of India has been in the fore-front in the advancement of business education.
In addition to its prestigious full time master's level programs, Welingkar offers Part time, Distance Learning MBA Level Programs as well as Online Programs.