WGSHA, Manipal: Courses, Fees, Admissions, Placement

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration also known as WGSHA Manipal is a private educational institution that is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education and was established in 1986 as a unit of Dr TMA Pai Foundation in partnership with the Hotels Division of ITC Ltd. WGSHA Manipal is accredited with the World Association of Chefs Societies and Indian Federation of Culinary Associations. WGSHA has been ranked as Number 1 privately owned institute in India for hospitality education and 26th in the world among all International colleges.

WGSHA offers BA in Culinary Arts & BHM at UG Level. At PG Level, it offers M.Sc, MHM and MA. Admission to UG & PG programs at Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration is based on the merit in Department Test, Group Discussion, Panel Interview and Personal Interview.

Some of the top recruiters at WGSHA Placements are Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Ritz Carlton Hotels, ITC Hotels, Jet Airways, Starwood Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, The Park Hotels, GRT Radisson, IHG Hotels, Soukya etc.

Table of Content

WGSHA Manipal Highlights
Why Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration?
WGSHA Manipal Courses & Fees
WGSHA Manipal Admission
WGSHA Manipal Placements
WGSHA Manipal Scholarships
WGSHA Manipal Facilities
WGSHA Manipal FAQs

WGSHA Manipal Highlights

Here are some highlights of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration.

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Highlights
Name of the School	Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
Location	Udupi - Hebri Rd, near Kasturba Hospital, Saralebettu, Manipal, Karnataka 576104
Established \| Institute Type	1986 \| Private Institution
Top Accreditations	WACS & IFCA
Courses Offered	BA, BHM, M.Sc, MHM & MA
Admission Criteria	Merit in Department Test followed by Group Discussion, Panel Interview and Personal Interview.
Top Recruiters	Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Ritz Carlton Hotels, ITC Hotels, Jet Airways
Official Website	https://www.manipal.edu/wgsha.html

Why Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration?

Here are some insights into Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration.

In collaboration with ITC Hotels, the college receives support from the hotel chain by using its experience in running classes, updating its curriculum regularly, helping with admissions and providing other services.
Accredited by Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) and World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS).
Joined forces with the recently annexed Fortune Inn Valley View, a member of ITC's Hotel Group, to receive practical instruction and exposure to the hospitality sector in real-time.
International collaborations and flexible pathway options for students. The institute has academic partnerships and collaborations with George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Canada, The SAGES Institute, International, Indonesia, Campus Etoile Academy, Italy, “INTRECCI – Alta formazione di Sala”, Atiken Spence Sri Lanka, Alain Ducasse, Paris, France, etc.
The only institute in India to conduct Wine Fundamentals Sommelier Certifications from the International Sommelier Guild (ISG), USA.

WGSHA Manipal Courses & Fees

WGSHA offers BA in Culinary Arts & BHM at UG Level. At PG Level, it offers M.Sc, MHM and MA. A brief information on Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Courses & Fees is mentioned below:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Total Course Fee	Selection Criteria
BA in Culinary Arts	Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board	INR 13,39,000	DT+GD+Interviews
BHM	Pass in 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board, with minimum 45 % aggregate marks	INR 16,50,000
M.Sc	Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with minimum 50% aggregate marks.	INR 4,30,000
MHM	Pass with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with minimum 50 % aggregate marks or equivalent	INR 5,88,000
MA	Pass with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University, with minimum 45 % aggregate marks or equivalent	INR 6,20,000

WGSHA Manipal Admission 2024

WGSHA Manipal Admission 2024 has begun. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration will be accepting admissions based on the merit in Department Test, Group Discussion, Panel Interview and Personal Interview.

Here are the steps to apply for WGSHA Manipal Admission 2024.

Step 1: Visit the website, https://manipal.edu/wgsha.html
Step 2: Click on Apply Now
Step 3: On the next page enter all the basic details, contact and educational details as well and select the program of your choice.
Step 4: Complete the application form.
Step 5: Make the payment of the fee online.
Step 6: Submit the form on a stipulated date.

MAHE charges INR 600 as an application fee for all courses. Furthermore, the application fee for Foreign / NRI / NRI Sponsored category at Manipal Academy of Higher Education is INR 2500.

WGSHA Manipal Placements

WGSHA invites various companies for placements of students in UG and PG degrees. WGSHA has a strong alumni network that helps students avail of various employment offers. Students at WGSHA have received offers from Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Ritz Carlton Hotels, ITC Hotels, Jet Airways, Starwood Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, The Park Hotels, GRT Radisson, IHG Hotels, Soukya etc.

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WGSHA Manipal Scholarships

MAHE Manipal awards scholarships for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories:

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Scholarships
Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS & BDS Programs	Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty (SS) Programs	Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BTech
Freeship, Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for BPharm	Merit Scholarship for students of MAHE Bengaluru Campus (DOC, DLHS, DPP)	Merit Scholarship for students of Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE Bengaluru
Merit Scholarship for MTech / ME programs	Scholarship for Allied Health Programs at Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC) Jamshedpur	Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Under Graduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs
Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)	Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students	Merit Scholarship for B.Sc. Nursing
ITC Scholarship	Merit Scholarships for International Student	Scholarship for Konkani speaking students
Merit Scholarship for Children of MAHE Manipal Alumni	Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loan for MAHE students	AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) and PG Scholarships
Merit Scholarship for BTech (Lateral Entry) students from Manipal Group Polytechnic Institutions

WGSHA Manipal Facilities

The college provides several facilities and opportunities to its students as:

Hostel: WGSHA provides Hostel facilities for both boys and girls. For first-year students, hostels are necessary and cost around INR 1,20,000 per year, and INR 1,45,000 for AC rooms. Both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms are available, with attached bathrooms. Food is provided four times a day - breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner.
Senate: A student’s senate that is actively involved in all activities and also in suggesting changes and improvements in the curriculum.
Counseling: Each faculty is provided 15-20 students under their tutelage for counseling and hands-on education.
Industry tie-ups: Tie-ups with the leaders in the hospitality industry like the Welcomgroup, the hotel division of ITC Ltd., makes WGSHA the first choice for aspiring students.
International Collaborations: The training and development program of WGSHA is recognized by the International Hotel Association, Paris.

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WGSHA Manipal FAQs

Ques. Does WGSHA have an Alumni Network?

Ans. Yes, WGSHA has an extensive alumni network, with reunions being held. This also helps students secure placement in top companies. Over 60 companies visit the campus for recruitment every year.

Ques. What extracurricular activities are available at WGSHA?

Ans. Students actively take part in organizing events like food festivals, conferences, various other college events, and extracurricular activities. Marks are awarded in subjects in the curriculum like professional development and event management, experiential projects, physical and recreational activities, etc. Extracurricular activities include sports, adventure sports like scuba diving, social activities, etc. Students also take part in intra-university and inter-university co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Ques. Does WGSHA have tie-ups with foreign colleges or any student exchange programs?

Ans. Students take part in student exchange programs such as the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) and AIESEC India.

Ques. Does WGSHA provide any special courses?

Ans. The only college in India to offer wine fundamentals certifications level I and II, from the International Sommelier Guild (ISG). International faculty representing ISG, train the students in this global certification.

Ques. What is the faculty-student ratio at WGSHA?

Ans. All facilities match global standards to enhance learning and faculty-student interaction having an excellent Faculty-Student ratio of 1: 10.

Ques. What are the courses offered at WGSHA?

Ans. WGSHA offers BA in Culinary Arts & BHM at UG Level. At PG Level, it offers M.Sc, MHM and MA.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at WGSHA Placement?

Ans. The top recruiters at WGSHA Placement are Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Ritz Carlton Hotels, ITC Hotels, Jet Airways, Starwood Hotels, Oberoi Hotels, The Park Hotels, GRT Radisson, IHG Hotels, Soukya etc.

Ques. What is the total fee for BA in Culinary Arts at WGSHA?

Ans. The total fee for BA in Culinary Arts at WGSHA is INR 13,39,000.

Ques. What is the exact location of WGSHA?

Ans. The exact location of WGSHA is – Udupi - Hebri Rd, near Kasturba Hospital, Saralebettu, Manipal, Karnataka 576104.